Political Pie Promises and Territorial Promises at Hotel Cobb
A large Republican gathering at the Hotel Cobb outlined factional maneuvering over Indian Territory administration. Attendees included prominent figures such as W. Moullette and J. A. Roper. discussions touched on taxation, tribal governance, land plat approvals, and funding for education for over 58,000 white and freedmen children in the territory.
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Indian Territory
Paris
Com- Moe
W. M Moullette
Soper
W. el. Hite
Durant
J. A Roper
Imulges
Ims
W. H. Darrough
Hite
Mike Conlan
Jones
Whitefield
Bannin
Spite
TB. Latham
Fe Cyrus B. Kean
Wynne Od
W. B. Johoson
Ardmore
W. Dusk
Uiare Yey Ge Tye Yong
Wewoka
Bradland
Lwnapab
el Cates
Delbal
Tex
Norcitistos
Congress
Fire destroys home of James and Davenport in Tahlequah area
A one story frame dwelling owned by James and Davenport in the Tahlequah neighborhood burned last week. Mrs Moltotie discovered flames from the east wing roof near the chimney and evacuated three children, one blind, to safety. Neighbors saved most belongings before the house and contents were reduced to ashes. Davenport was away at the Cherokee council. insurance loss could not yet be determined.
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James
Davenport
Melleite
Tahlequah
Unclear historical notes on weddings funding and projects
Fragmented report mentions a wedding in Miami and a wood project in Vinita. A per capita payment around 1200 is noted for Peoria Tatiane. The Cherokee council action and a Neosho river bridge project are referenced amid scattered names and places.
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Prank Floniken
P Fh. Plum
Kaovas
Minti Townette Company
Miami
B. L. Halvell
Mra Jaman F. Berker
Vinita
WB. Roweey
Miller
Cherokee Council
Can
Paoy
Neosho River
Misaouri
Cherokee Claim Bill Chooses Attorneys for Cherokee Money
Senate bill names William E. Hassell of Vinita and Martin L. Turner of Oklahoma City as authorized attorneys in fact to collect the four million dollars plus interest owed to the Cherokee nation and citizens by the United States. They may pursue collection before any U.S. department with ten percent fee, contract pending approval, and potential nullification if not collected by March 4, 1909.
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Wiliam B. Hat ‘Well
Vinna
Indian Territory
Martin L. Turner
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Territory
James A. Slade
Joseph T. Bender
United States
Marah
National Council
William EB. Halsall
Vinita
William ©. Hassell
Marlin L. Turner
Cherokee Nation
Iaj
William E. Halwell
William B. Haspell
Cherokee Pationte
William K. Habel
Martin L. Torper
Hale
Lo Parton
William EB. Hospell
Martin L. Tercer
Assigor
Butler & Martio
Weakington
J. Harris
G. W
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Interior
Ely
Senate
Mothers Should Read Senathie Communication Promoting Parental Involvement
An 1900 message urges mothers to engage in their children's schooling, criticizes sole reliance on monthly grade cards, and stresses parents’ duty to verify reading, arithmetic, and geography progress beyond formal reports. It cites editorials on home study and cramming, urging direct parental oversight in education.
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The
Home Journal
Garda
Milan
Community urged to demand better scholarship from grades
Parents urged to scrutinize report cards and student progress, noting gaps between grades and actual knowledge. Essays praise public schools but warn of crowded rooms and the need for vigilance from kindergarten through grade school to ensure thorough scholarship. Mention of water works as a New Year gift option and a vignette from Tom Hutton about cattle roundup in the Oklahoma territory.
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Doleg
Tom Hutton
Hutton
Union Depot
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma City
Blen
Muskogee
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