Call for Help for Starving Fullbloods in Vinita
A relief drive in Vinita mobilizes residents to aid starving Fullbloods. Corn purchases and distribution were organized led by Bob Tittle and Jobo Britt, with Bam Frasier supervising supplies and W T Wade and D M Marrs directing purchases. The committee vows ongoing aid through winter as need persists among Todian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Inez Thureday
Bob Tittle
Jobo Britt
Seeyer
Sao Pol
Bam Frasier
Thees
Cupplive
Com Mites
W. T. Wade
D. M. Marre
Indiana
Asia
J. O. Hall
Ahairwep
Bhapaban
W. F Thompson
G. Cowan
W.T. Wade
L. W. Bufflogoo
DM. Marrs
Indians Face Cold, Pneumonia Amid Food Shortage Aid
Reports say weakened Indians suffer pneumonia as cold weather grips lands. Ladies Auxiliary committees collect cast off clothing for distribution under special supervision. About 60 families in want to be relieved once corn arrives. heroism noted at Money Ridge where a man slaughtered cattle to aid hungry neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
RM Swain
LW. Boffington
W. M. Melleute
W.L. Trott
J. Baroy
John Swann
Atom Room
Bat
Money Ridge
Soper's Bill Proposes Territorial Division and Appointed Officials
A bill introduced by Representative Scott suggests dividing the Indian territory into twenty eight counties numbered 1 through 28. County seats would be chosen by the territory court of appeals, with county recorders and judges appointed by district judges. A four year territorial commissioner would be named by the president as a Dawes Commission member, and a delegate to Congress would be elected by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congrees
Scott
Indian Territory
Court of Appeals
Dawes
Electric railway plans thread across Indian Territory
The Indian Territory Traction Company wins a federal permit to survey a forty mile electric railway from South McAlester to McAlester Krebs Aldernon Cherryvale Hartahorne and Halleyville linking coal fields. The one year completion deadline starts March 2 1902. A separate charter grants a Denver Kansas Atlantic line of about 1436 miles with branches to South McAlester Fort Smith Stringtown and more linking Oklahoma Texas and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory Traction Company
Chicago
South McAlester
Crritaliste
McAlester
Krebs
Aldernon
Cherryvale
Hartahorne
Halleyville
Indian Territory
Denver, Kansas & Atlantic Railway Company
Anthony
Kas
Nation
Mareball
Okla
Oklahoma City
Sampole
Chickasaw
Choctawne Moos
Boggy Freek
Red River
Texas
I. T
Oklahoma statehood fight heats in House and Senate
Debate over single statehood for Oklahoma and the Indian Territory intensifies as House Territories Committee expected to report Flynn bill. Advocates warn opponents will persist to ensure statehood, while a new plan would annex Indian Territory to Oklahoma for unified governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
House Committee On Territories
Flynn
Btw Hill
Oklshome
House
Senate
Oklaho
Jus Greet
Oklahome
Arkanene
New Mexico
Arizona
Bailey
Texas
Opposition to Cherokee tribal funds bill voiced by Secretary Hitchcock
Secretary Hitchcock told a congressional committee that a bill allowing members who married into the Cherokee Nation to forego share in tribal moneys and lands should not pass. He cited the Dawes Commission as already adjudicating claims of the five tribes and warned against returning cases to courts or altering current tribunals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Dawen
Indian Appropriation Bill Allocates Major Funds and Reforms
The Indian appropriation bill passes committee with a total of 8,844,500 for schools 6,247,020 for religious or treaty provisions 88,109,187 for trust activities and a reduction of the Dawes Commission membership from four to three. A new 40,000 is added for an exhibit inhibition at the St. Louis Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Indian Affairs
Dawes
St. Louis
Land Leasing Fraud Spreads From Muskogee to Oklahoma
An epidemic of fraudulent land leasing targets unwary buyers across Oklahoma and beyond. Investigations note that schemes mirror the Indian Land and Trust Company model and flood the interior department with complaints from bitter investors. Nebraskans report a complaint and similar cases reach nearly every state in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemoer
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Lend Eharke
Indian Land and Trust Company
Interior Department
Weck
Interior
Nebrerke
Oase
Nebelske
Railroad Bill Moves Through Senate Amid Oklahoma Right of Way Controversy
A Senate motion by Senator Cockroft sees passage of the house bill granting right of way through Oklahoma and Indian Territory to railroads, with an amendment broadening the scope to all railroads. The measure, supported as crucial for lines including the Choctaw and other regional routes, anticipates extensive future construction. A severe Comanche fire on Tuesday night caused extensive losses estimated from tens to thousands of dollars, affecting J.C. Massey, Kidd Dry Goods, Rt.orney Carden, Ewing Telephone, Wilkersons, Baker and Bartlett, and others with little to no insurance, while local debates and railroad expansion plans continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockroll
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Buid and
Anudarto Railroad Company
St. Looe
Golf
Comanche
Comanehhe
J.C. Massey
Kidd Dry Roads Company
Rt.torney Carden
Ewing Telephone Company
Wilkerson & Wilkerson
Baker & Bartlett
Phyri
Perkina
Many Republicans Denounce Government Scheme in Territory
A heated opposition denounces a government by appointment plan for the Tadian Territory. The proposal would empower the court of appeals to name county seats and assign judges, with twenty eight appointees to be chosen by the federal commissioner and a four year term. Critics warn it consolidates autocratic power and silences the people, while the only elected office would be a delegate to Congress. for more information contact B Wickham superintendent Guthrie OK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadian
Pitoy Leland Soper
Boott
Kan Fae
Mienget
Court of
Litte
Dawes Commission
Congress
Dawes Commission Faces Funding and Residency Changes
The report argues to reduce the Dawes Commission membership from four to three and notes rapid progress. Chairman Bixby says work could finish within two years from next July. The appropriation for the coming year is 115 000, 000, with 824,000 for the current year. The bill allows deceased-allottees to receive lands, adds judge residency at Muskogee and new sessions at Oklahoma City, Creek Nation, and Cherokee country, and bans deportation of property holders from town sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Teme Bixby
Cumulvaion
United States Court For
Indian Territory
Maskogee
Oxculge
Creek Nation
Cherokee Country
Tezea
Lochen Territory
Noble Work To the People Friends of Child Saving Work
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory Children s Home society is incorporated under Oklahoma territory law as an auxiliary to the National Children s Home society. Headquartered in Chicago, the parent society supports locating and placing neglected children in loving homes while guaranteeing proper training and avoiding group care. It aims to ease fear of child homelessness and promote adoption without interference, asserting no orphan’s home is needed if best interests are served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Child Saving
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Orpheu
Panien
Commercial Club reorganizes with new officers and committees
The Commercial Club reveals a full reorganized board led by President BN Hatchiff with officers including W H Durrough and HL Martiny. Numerous committees cover Transportation, Immigration, Athletic, Roads, Entertainment, Health, Fire, Local Improvement, and a Special Canning Factory, detailing members and roles. A public note asks members to meet weekly to consider abortions within bylaws, and an unrelated ad mentions a patent medicine and a wedding ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs J. McWilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Clube
Hatchiff
Vice Provident
W. BH. Durrough
Trasater
We HL Martiny
L. F. Parker
Dr. Koartzat
Joseph H. Butler
Oliver Hagby
W.T. Wate
W. I. Bargets
B. Jones
J. H. Acter
W. PB. Thompson
W. B. Coley
Streton
J. T. Ratelit
L. Wagby
Finance Committee
Jos
Butler
W. T. Wade
Walker
Transportation and Motor
J. T. Rateliff
J. W. Sanders
FL. Kelley
H Aver
Metuftla
Higgins
W. P.thompson
C.D. Meredith
W. K. Coley
L. Tayby
J. #. Ledbetter
W. B. Caley
J. T. Gunter
EB. Riteohour
B. C. Stretch
Joe Gunter
Jus. P. Scott
Canning
J. W. Miller
W.p.toumpson
Marre
Clty
Sam R. Prete
J. Mt. Darrough
Lee
EB Wallen
Luateaeh
Ly Provings
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Thareday Last
Soper
Indian Territory Traction Co
New Territory Road
Statehoodhood
House Committee
Howard Senate
Well Howe
Bt. Loule Bank and Reference
Dutt
Merior
Steeipport
Kingfisher
Talen
Katy
Reeponwe
Bivlnees Wen
Linton Willems
M. KO .T. Railroad
Ipig Thas
Wybark Guthrie
P Ser
Ae Cowell
Borihweet
Tulsa
Trong
Earoll
Foley
Beheme
Weite
Wickham
Guthrie
O T
Bixby
Dawes Commission Wit
The
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Children's Home Society
Commercial Club
Tog
Erare
Ouro
Lucas Gayer
J Frank J. Cheney
P. J. Cheney & Co
Duledu
Ature
Omewer & Ou
Briday
J. Jomshnan
Henry
Gore
P. G. Browning & CO
Vinita, Ind
Ter
Foreman's
A. W. Foreman
Oliver Bacny
Matt
V-Pree
W. P. Parntire
Canker
W. Ogre Lees
First National Bank
Capital
Cherokee Nation
Oliver Raghy
E.b.prayser
AL Chuchill
Matclefe
Graham
Graham, Fy D. Mall
G. W. Clank
Malseel
Ees Eee
Balentino
Guehs
Yen Waar
Ahat Hays
Wilson St
August Schliecker
Jeweler and Cathelow
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