The Paul Case and Insurance Rights Under Cherokee Law
The second trial in a federal case over a $1,000 insurance claim follows Joseph Paul who insured property owned by his wife and seeks payment after a fire. The Cherokee law argument is debated as Paul, a non citizen, sues a German American Insurance Company with judges and attorneys presenting exhaustive appeals. The jury deliberates while staff report a separate violent incident near Shootersville involving a murder and earlier shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paul
Gill
Paul
Borloger
Court of Appeals
Springer Bed
Pool
Hutchings
D. H. Wilson
Gon
United States
Stanfield
Mowers, Hutchings and Wilson
Dilldine Killing Near Kanesland
John Dilldine was shot and killed and his father seriously wounded when Wadneudsy men J T Beck and Rich Foreman visited Dilldine’s home northeast of Kanenslant. Foreman and Beck, intoxicated, argued after which Beck shot Dilldine and then killed him. The two then fled, leaving a bloodstained front room.
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Wadneudsy
Keveas
J. T
Don Beck
John Dilldine
Vinita
Beck
Rich Foreman
Dilldine
Kanenslant
Foreman
Dillding
Djlldine
John Dillding
Ebot Bia
Bill of Sale Of Cherokee Improvements Case
Judge Gill ruled that a sale of Cherokee improvements without delivery conveys nothing and a bill of sale securing a debt acts as a mortgage. if the debt is paid the bill’s effect ends. Leforoe pursued unlawful detainer against Homer Andrews. judgment for Andrews for premises and $750 for detention and rental value. Court’s ruling aligns with Cherokee Nation Supreme Court.
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J. Leforce Ve
Homer Andrews
Gill
Leloroe
Narrow escape as buggy is struck by train near Claremore
A timely jump saved Aice Mary McClellan, Mise Hattie Johnson, and R M Stewart after their buggy veered toward a St. Louis San Francisco line near Claremore on Wednesday. The horses bolted, the engine struck, one horse was killed, and McClellan was bruised while Stewart’s fall by the rails was described as inexplicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aice Mary McClellan
Mise Hattie Johnson
R. M. Stewart
Claremore
WPL
McClellan
Atump
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mise McClellan
Mr. Stewart
Thompson Holds Up Man in Rural Home
Clark Thompson, with his wife present, forced a visitor, Joe Buchanan, to surrender and throw up his hands at a rural home seven miles east of 7 The scene included Thompson firing twice into the floor to intimidate. Thompson demanded money and warned Buchanan he could reach into his pocket for the demanded sum, while Deputy Marechal Webb planned to detain Thompson with Murderer Beck following today’s pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Thompson
Oo Oylert Thuradsy
Dick Chieu
Joe Buchanan
Thompson
Buchanan
Buchenan
Marechal Webb
Beck
Local Property Transfers Involving Ghmer Mediassen and Eimer McGinaeon
The text reports that Ghmer Mediassen will move with his family to New Mexico within days after selling his interests. Eimer McGinaeon has disposed of all his interests in Vieille, also planning relocation to New Mexico next month. Earlier, last November, he sold his interest in the Frisco to J. C. Hall. Mr. Mo Giavson sold a residence in the southwestern part of the city to Mr. J. Quillen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghmer Mediassen
New Mexico
Eimer McGinaeon
Vieille
Territory statehood case by Delegate Flynn
Oklahoma Territory’s bid for statehood is defended by Delegate Flynn who argues population, wealth, land, and institutions justify admission. He criticizes unfair treatment of territories and asserts Oklahoma's 400,000 people, 125,000 children, vast wealth and land, dense agricultural output, and multiple newspapers prove readiness for statehood within eighteen months.
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Oklahoma Territory
Flynn
Nevada
Oklahoma
Idaho
Montan
Wyoming
Utah
Washington
North
South Dakota
Florida
Delaware
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Ohio
Congress
United States Senate
Fire at Muskogee devastates bank and adjacent structures
A major blaze struck Muskogee destroying most of the First National Bank building's first floor and nearby wooden structures. The fire spoiled offices on the second floor and harmed surrounding property. Also noted is Burpee's quarter-century Farm Annual received from W Allee Burpee Co, famed seed house.
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Muskogee
First National Bank
Burpee
Philadelphia
W. Allee Burpee & Co
Burpeo
Jefferson Davis Centralla Prisoner at Muskoges
In Centralia a man known as Coulkina was killed and authorities moved to arrest him. After the incident, efforts to capture him waned, as friends promised he would surrender voluntarily if granted leniency.
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Centralla
Muskoges
Coulkina
Efurt
Bla
Garbled court notes tie to prison in Muskogee case
Damaged OCR passage references a bail, a mortgage, a draft on a bank, and a sheriff bringing prisoners to Muskogee. It mentions individuals Davie Priday and Dave Wrohligs tied to gambling accusations and an accessory indictment during a hunt era.
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Mulra
Grace Davie
Bao Barandi
Oye Olenamore Bank
Californis
Muskogee
Davie Priday
Dave Wrohligs
Davie
Howe
Centralia
Losses Listed From Muskogee Fire Damages in Ten Buildings
Fire at Muskogee Thursday night damaged First National Bank and other structures with detailed loss figures. Names linked to mills, merchants, and insurers appear, including Mrs Mapes, Abe Wolfenberger, Rogers Callahan, McDonald Fike, J O Warren, Dudding, W B Watann, W F Seaver, John Hollingberg, and the First National Bank. Insurance coverage varies. several losses are insured.
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Morkages
First National Bank
Muskogee Esterday
Temote
Mapes
Abe Wolfenberger
Bonnell
Dom
Rogers & Callahan
McDonald & Fike
J. O. Warren
Dudding
W. BR. Watann
W. F. Seaver
John Hollingberg
Parker Heroically Fights Murkogee Fire and Meats Block Rescue
Judge Lumen F. Parker Jr of Vinita joined the Murkoge fire response in a dramatic display, rushing to a millinery store then seizing an 800 pound meat block and wheeling it into the street before sitting atop it. The report notes his bold improvisation amid Thursday’s blaze, while other items mention land disputes and a Delware tribe case pending in the Supreme Court.
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Murkogee
Lown
Lumen F. Parker
Vinita
Theo
Parker
From a Cold Tent to Aid for Newborn in Vinita
A mother in Vinita endured hours of labor in a small rear tent behind a Jumbo store with no shelter or water. Reverend and Mrs. King and local charity workers provided a nurse and clothing for the infant, aided by Resist Union volunteers.
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Jackson
Jon Jackson
Vinita
W. T. King
Resist Union
King
Swain
Whitney
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Paul. Case
Paufrat
Marechal Weeb
Mackoy
Pistol Creek
Shootersville
Jim Ratlinger
You Buchanan
Burpee's Seed Annual
Jefferson Davis
Supreme Court of the United States
Tebler
Orel
Gote
Juge and
Plunderere
Dawes Commission
Fort Giteon
Mrs. Jackson
Moore
C. C. Moorea
Mute Street
E Dwig
Masters of
Nien
Morgan Robertson
Naval Academy
Futhor
Ollie
Ryans
Skein
Germantown
Good Gods
W.R. Badgett
Merc. Co
Ming Furniture Company
Ming Furniture
Night Phone
Browning
R. R
Mimotio Rambad
Eae
Louis
The
St. Louis National
East St. Louia
Jon
Goo
Ye Wai
Chaprayam
A. N. Green
Green Hotel
August Schliecker
South Witeany
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