Legal Challenge to Chickasaw Tax In DC Supreme Court
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court an application for an injunction seeks to block Secretary Hitchcock and other interdepartmental officers from enforcing a Chickasaw Nation cattle tax of twenty five dollars per head on cattle not owned by tribe members. A temporary writ was issued ordering Hitchcock to appear on September 19 to show cause for a permanent injunction. The petitioners include William G. Maxwell, Philip S. Witherspoon of Texas, Isaac H. Thomen Peery, R. L. Glover, Milton Tkard of Chickasha Indian Territory, C. M. Keyes of Kansas City, and J. B. Spragson of Ardmore, who claim to represent many others and over 100000 cattle interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Hitchcock
Netice Claybaugh
Seotary Hitchcock
Vinita Carnival Preparations Ramp Up for September Fair
Merchants and volunteers coordinate for Vinita street fair September 16 17 18 with prizes for livestock crafts and performances. Events include parade climbing greased pole balloon ascensions live shows and a mower queen coronation with cash and gold prizes announced for top festival competitors.
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Vinita
Parade
Dr Pinquard Returns From Philippines to Fort Leavenworth
Dr Pinquard after two years in the Philippines where he led the eye ear and nose division of the Reserve hospital at Manila visits home. He is now at Fort Leavenworth and hopes to return to private practice here. He commented on conditions in Noho Polilipiner and outlined future plans to resume practice.
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Ploguard
Phillipines
Manila
Ploquard
Fort Leavenworth
Noho Polilipiner
Arkansas University Opens Free Tuition for Territory Students
President Henry F. Harlacg announces that students from the Italian Territory will be admitted with free tuition at the University of Arkansas. The university aims to cooperate, not compete, helping preparatory students pursue higher studies. Little Rock hosts medical and law departments as part of the state institution. De Harteog’s liberality offers exceptional opportunities for Territory students seeking higher education.
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Henry F. Harlacg
University of Arkansas
Finaacement Prosident
Hartacg Etaton
Little Rock
de Harteog
Thane
Indian enrollment commission denies Cherokee applicants
The commission's decision to reject enrollment for Cherokee citizens is affirmed by the interior secretary. Listed names include Tensile Fallin Bragge Beanford A Wheeler Dollie Harrison Gibson Charles Edward Hicks Nancy Gunter Silosm Springs John E Bean Tex Ww Randall Fairland Joshua B Heady Muskogee Elizabeth Hall Vinita John Harper Checotah Jas R Padgett Stillwell Phillip T Johnson Tahlequah Geo T Towry Black Gum.
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Tensile Fallin
Bragge
Beanford A. Wheeler
Ft. Smith
Dollie Harrison
Gibson
Charles
Edward God Jesse
Crossing Dispute Settled Between Railroads at Crowder City
Superintendent Sullivan of the Katy reports approval from St Louis to cut the disputed allroad crossing for Fort Smith & Western. An agreement with Smith & Wead ern road ends the stand off. Fort Smith & Western is said to have accepted Katy’s terms, avoiding serious trouble.
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Sullivan
Katy
Crowder City
St. Louia
Fa. Smith & Weadern
Ft. Smith & Western
Brutal Murder Report Across Muskogee Area
A violent crime report details the murder of a wife by James Hope described as a brutal act using a butcher knife and axe. The suspect was arrested and confined at Muskogee as the investigation notes a possible motive tied to a deviant nature. Also announced is Muskogee post office plan for free mail delivery beginning December 1 with two carriers and thirteen roller bones.
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Kuife
James Hope
Kafaula
Muskogee
ofMce
Thorn
Chamberlin Appointed Deputy Revenue Inspector for Cherokee Nation
Arthur Chamberlin has been named deputy revenue inspector for the Cherokee Nation and will enter the role today. He will proceed to the Kaneas region to investigate reported evasions of the hay tax as part of his new duties.
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Arthur ¥. Chamberlin
Wil L. Terie
Pelea
Ee Muwawetoort
Tod Elie Vee Jade
Igutrna
Indian Territory
Mr. Chamberlin
Sulphur Springs Spur to Be Built by Frisco Contractors
The Frisco Railway will extend a nine mile spur from Hickory to Sulphur Indian Territory to boost the White Sulphur Springs resort. Joboton Brothers secured the contract. a large force will rush the project to connect with the Arkansas river line near Oklahoma City. Also notes an Oklahoma claim of a government check raised by a Comanche man and local real estate ads.
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J. T
Frisco
Joboton Brothers
Hickory
Ralphur
Solphur
Chickasaw Nation
Red River
Davis
I. T
Bants Fe
Fritco
Arkansas River
Toles
Keystone
Basin
Jennloge
Enid
Okla
Oklahoma City
Tick Fever Bulletin and Dawes Commission Report
An article excerpt discusses Texas fever from ticks and cattle, outlining tick transmission, fever symptoms, and treatment like iron injections and green feed. It then reviews the Dawes Commission report on dissolving tribal ties of the five civilized tribes, enrollment progress, land assets, and railroad construction, noting legislative progress and improved conditions.
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Dawes
Interior Department
Tame Bixby
Riba
Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Where Is Chickasha Oklahoma Survey Misreads
A transcriptioned item reports the Interior Department approved a survey moving the disputed meridian four miles east of Caddo county Oklahoma. Chickasha public access shifts within Oklahoma county borders causing voter questions as authorities prepare polling logistics ahead of an election.
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Secretary of the Interior
Johowon & Kiddur
Caddo County
Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
Chickarha
Elected Officers Named at A H T A Meeting
Delegates from nearly every lodge in the jurisdiction attended the A H T A gathering at the court house. Temporary chairmen M Booth and state President Horn led an address and the group elected permanent officers led by President T J Gambill Bluejacket and Vice President J S Hallam Afton. The next meeting is set for November 41.
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Court House
B. Amos
M.booth
Horn
T. J. Gambill
Bluejacket
J. 8. Hallam
Afton
Overstory
Kenworthy
Woodley
Renmarer
A. A. Morgan
Webby v Executive Ae la T
Desperate Checotah duel ends with deputy fatally wounding outlaw
A Checotah street fight escalated when Deputy United States Marshal Frank Jones shot at Sam Baker after attempts to arrest him. Baker was mortally wounded. bystanders George D. Howard and an Irishman named Fox were struck by bullets, with Howard gravely wounded and Fox expected to recover. The feud between the marshal and Baker stems from previous arrests and the Brooks Ridle feud in the Creek nation.
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Checotah
Sam Baker
Baker
Foudier Baker
Kentucky
Prank
Jere
James
Brooks Riddle
Bax
Brooks
Justice to Enemies Ends in Fatal Shootout
A dramatic alley confrontation leaves deputy mayor Baker unable to recover as he attempts to draw a revolver and is thwarted by a deflected shot. The shooter, Baker, brushed the trigger aside while Howard fell, and John Pax, among the Indians, was wounded in the arm as the officer finally disarmed his target.
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Bia
Baker
Mr. Howard
John Pax
Ozark and Cherokee Usateal Rail Line Near Tahlequah
The Ozark and Cherokee Usateal railroad reports completion of steel laying to Tahlequah and expects to reach Melvin this week. Grade camps sit between Melvin and Fort Gibson with freight routed over Tahlequah. Regular passenger service starts today as the line extends toward war and trains are to run by November 4, 1902. Jey's Rigney Cure advertised by people’s drag.
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Ozark & Cherokee Usateal Railroad Company
Ceven
Miles Weet
Tahlequal
Melvin
Fort Gibeom
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The
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University of Arkanaas
Affiema Dewilson
Dawes Commission
Fort Smith & Wester
Grove
Will
Irvin
A. F. Chamberlin
Cherokee Nation
Bert Jeekam
Comanche
Thio
Tadian
Gia Ihorough
Hineelf
Thes Bureau of
Enim
Leewe & Bulletin
Texas
Review OF Work
Chickasha
Larabie
N. L. Estlin & CO
Bam Baker
Bob Gentry
Lewis
August Schliecker
Optician
Eg, Bova, & Ch
Tahlequah
Ozark & Cherokee Central
Jey
Tore
Frisco Naty
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