Oklahoma statehood debate stirs Cherokee Nation leaders
The Cherokee National council adjourned its session at Booth McAlester amid debate over statehood plans. Officials warn against extending state lines around Indian Territory until lands are allotted and citizenship is prepared. Cherokees urge fair treatment and treaty rights protection while opponents push for immediate statehood.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States
Cherokee National Council
Washington
Hitchcock
South McAlester
Thous
Gussie
Themelves
Payne
Strip
Old Oklahoma
Defian Eet
India
Cain Shanahan matter ends in court discharge
The Cain Shanahan case over a ten dollar dispute in a grocery deal drew attention. The court discharged J. H. Cain after a full investigation, and the paper defends impartial reporting while noting initial errors.
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J. H. Cain
Pat Shanahan
Cain
Calin
Shanehan
Tearful reunion reveals long lost daughter after 43 years
Mary Greenleaf learns her mother is Mrs. J. T. Brackett after an aunt mentions Indian Territory ties through her father Colonel Williamson. Mary travels to Vinita to meet her mother, while the article also critiques a local theater show and forecasts future performances including Maud Muller.
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J.T. Brackett Jant
Fort Gibson
California
Land of
Gold
Wiliameon
Lient
Williameon
Williamson
Lincoln
Aes
Abe
Col
Williemaen
Mew. Williamson
Me. J. T. Brackett
Col. Williston
Mary
Col. Williamson
Kansas City
Mary Williamson
Mary Greenleaf
Kanena’ City
Ele Wee
Vinita
Ter Toa
Americans More Rational in Turbulent Times
Fragmented OCR depicts a chaotic public scene with references to crowds, elections, and political figures. The text hints at reactions to a president, foreign crowds, and social labels, mentioning street hawkers and public notices amid a tense atmosphere.
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Saya
Teller
Enes Uledder
Teheer
Death of Mrs Yeager of Mayonville Ark
Laura Yeager of Mayonville Arkansas died December 2 at age 56. The Chieftain noted her loss and many friends offered condolences describing her as loving and respected. Messages to the bereaved recalled her devotion to her children and faith in the resurrection.
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Yeager
Lauraa Yeager
Mayonville
Ark
Aeabe
Angels of Commerce Prowl Wintry Roads for Cattle Sale
The Register notes Billy Shelton and Lod Churchill alias W A A L drive as hard sellers on the road. Known for persuasive talk, they can wheedle orders from any buyer, with one quitting the road for a year after opening a Vinite store.
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Angels of Commerce
Billy Shelton
Lod Churchill
A. L
the Register Edi ‘Tor
Shelton
Lud
Vinite
Hargadine McKitrick Co. In Vinita Headquar ters
A Purcell Register note says Hargadine McKitrick Co. built a large basin and faced inducements he could not refuse, with headquarters at Vinita and a beautiful bone mentioned in the report.
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Hargadine
McKitrick Co
Vinita
Purcell Register
Tripled Tom Spikes Subpoena Case in Court Drama
Tom Spikes a colored man who joined a theater troupe was served with a government subpoena before leaving for Ottumwa Iowa. Officers tracked him to Joplin and he appeared before Judge Till who warned that the government will compel appearance. Spikes paid costs and a fine and was sentenced to ten days in Muskogee jail. government costs of apprehending him totaled 106 dollars.
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Autreen
Mies
Bourne
Vinita
Lowe
Maud Muller
Oklaboma
Tom Spikes
Ottumwa
Iowa
Sam
Bin
Spliee
Joplin
Tata
Till
Gill
Prdel
Spikes
Gou
Verve
Muskogee
Costa
Horse Thief Jailed Under Unnamed Court
A man named George was jailed after being accused of stealing a horse. He faced a bold crowd at a makeshift court and was fined one dollar or subjected to corporal punishment. He held a halter and the horse during the incident.
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Kangaroo Court
George
Road conditions hit farmers hard in Cheteea district
A resident complained roads into Vint were nearly impassable, hindering marketing and transport. Tim Foster and others arrested a suspect in Claremore, while funding to repair the roads remains debated and farmers urge persistent maintenance.
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