Holderman Case Docketed With 78 Indictments in Native Lands Row
Pirot on docket in United States court with 78 indictments against Holderman for allegedly holding about 110000 acres of tribal lands in violation of the Curtis Act. Hearing set for morning session. defense to challenge legality of provisions cited. Indictments center on land and royalty provisions affecting the Osage Nation and adjacent lands near Chetopa Kansas and the M K and T tracks.
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United Biazen Court
Marion
Tan
Caven
Rewakte Ly
Reat Dente
Obermkee
Curtis
Holderman
Watey
Tim
Chetopa
Kaa
M. K & T. Stecks
Kaneasling
Bievorhern
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior, Into the Treasury of the
United Sines
Ambiguous Act Details Spark Court Hearing Monday
The text outlines a misdemeanorPenalty of 100 for violations after nine months from passage The hearing Monday will be in the nature of a trial and the decision, if favorable to the government, could lead to prosecutions against parties holding more than their estimated share of land.
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Wren
Horrible wreck at Union Station injures two workers
A north bound Katy freight collided with an east bound Choctaw freight at Union Station South McAlee Thursday night. Conductor J. C. Jackson and a boy named Walter Beavers were crushed between a coal car and the depot, both legs amputated and serious injuries. They were taken to All Saints Hospital where doctors say they cannot survive.
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Union Station
McAle Thureday
Katy
J. OC. Jackson
Walter Beavers
Beavers
Jack
Axen
Jackson
All Saints’ Hospital
Fire at Durant causes extensive building damage
A Wednesday night blaze in Durant damaged numerous brick and frame structures including the Phillips Lawrenc e building and A. G. Moyers two buildings. Insured losses run into thousands with post office and drug store facilities sustaining notable hits. Delegates report Oklahoma statehood talks with President Roosevelt after the fire event.
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Annon
Lowe
W.G. Clarke
W. M. Daniels
Phillips
Lawrence
Mre
A. G. Moyers
R. E B. Kewell
W. H. Ritchie
Drage
G. W. Mason
Hugo Johnson
L. D. Horton
Jose
M.C. Wade
Jone
8. M. Brown
Post Office
Durant Drug Co
JD. Jones
Jone On Mock
Cart
Bogland & Co
Robinson, Rues & Co
Looney, Lawrence & Tacker
Hightower @ Son
Welle & Co
J. B. Chandler
T. E Goodring
Woodmen of the World
Proctor, Wann & Howe
EB. O. Butler
EB. W. McNaughton
Paul Belcher
Judge Blanford
Katy Flyer
W. M. Pirtle
Plan to Dissolve Tribal Relations in Indian Affairs
A dated report shows the Ladin atfolca committee meeting January 7 to discuss tribal relations and the Dawes commission. Commissioner Jones urges dissolving tribal ties to place Indians on resources, ending annuities, and opening land for internal improvements, with Dawes action to be handled by a new bureau under the Indian department.
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Loase
Indian Territory
Dawes
Senate
Hitchcock
Interior
Dawer
United States
Townsite order prompts schedule of improvements
Choctaw Townsite Commissioners receive a new department of the interior order. It requires assessing approximate values for all improvements on town lots, including fruit trees and bearing status. Commissioners will rework the Antlers, Howe, and Cameron schedules and proceed under the new directive for all unscheduled towns.
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Department of the Insterior
Antlers
Howe
Cameron
Kansans Await Resolution in Burton Hitchcock Dispute
A political rift between Senator Burton and Secretary Hitchcock over policy and appointments widens. A letter from a supporter urges action, threatening loyalty to Hitchcock if he remains in the cabinet. The dispute ages three years, delaying approvals and stirring calls for personnel change. A petition may arise as debate over Indian Territory transit and local trolley lines continues.
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Broretary Hitchcock
Secratary
Kanans Aator
Sand
Hitchcock
Topela
Indian Service
Land Departments
Hitobooon
Walcott
Interior Department
Washington
Colorado
Ttm
Wok Voit
Seld
Churches Closed and Health Board Quarantine Orders
The Hoard of Health suspends church services and all public gatherings pending scarlet fever containment. Dr. Rogers says the quarantine is precautionary and hopes media officers can stamp out the epidemic soon. Local notices include editor meetings in Oklahoma City and various regional visits, with others reporting on government appointments and social visits.
Frisco System Tests Artesian Water for Steam Purposes
Frisco engineering seeks to assess Vinita artesian water for locomotive and stationary boiler use. A two tank test will measure gas retention and any mineral interaction with creek water admixtures. Positive results could lead to a new water station and broader improvements, citing prior success at the electric plant.
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Frisco Road
Ratcliff
Commercial Club
St. Louie
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