Most Beautiful Woman in the Indian Territory Named
A jury of eminent artists awards the title to Mrs. ER Waller of Vinita. The notice celebrates Vinita’s beauty and declares her the fair daughter chosen to represent the territory at the Queen of Beauty at the World’s Fair. The piece lauds Vinita and its people, calling Mrs. Waller the triumph of the town.
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Indian Territory
Mere
BR. Waller
Vinita
Lavientaed
Vinlte
Mra. ER. Waller
Vinlta
Mra. Waller
E. R. Waller
Annye Mae Yeager
Monti Mo
Soper and Creeks Seat Contention for Federal Post
United States Attorney P. L. Soper seeks the national solicitor post amid rival bids. Creeks leader Lachane Porter backs Soper’s rival while Interior Department doubts loom. Population and settlement data mirror territorial growth as talks of statehood progress.
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Council For the Nation
Hall
Hitchcock
United States
P. L. Soper
Indiana
Interior Department
Department of i My
Hevely
Missouri
Lachane
Ohiel Porter
Soper
Roper
House Committee Creates Subcommittee for Indian Territory Bill
The House Committee on Territories names a five member subcommittee to draft a bill granting territorial government to Indian Territory. Republicans Knox and Boring join Democrats Moon Kinley and Fiona to push immediate territorial governance, amid broader moves on Oklahoma statehood and related funding.
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House
Knox
Pennsylvania
Boring
Virginia
Delegne Fiona
Okishoms
Moon
Tennesser
Kinley
Congress
Wales
Oklahoma
Beauty Party Honors Miss Dannenberg at Chelsea Social
Mrs. Fred Kelley hosted an American Beauty party Thursday in Chelsea in honor of Miss Dannenberg. Guests included Bos tio Barrett Janie Hall and many neighbors while Ray Miller won the first prize for beauty essay and Vance McSpadden won top prize for his idea of beauty.
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Dannenberg
Chelsea
Fred Kelley
Thareday
Mise Ray Miller
Ladien Prise
Vance McSpaddon
Charley Brooks
Prise
Thees
Minkos
Alice Cooper
Maud Miller
Gertie Taylor
Byrd Taylor
Tot Foreman
Ray Miller
Fannie Knight
Willie Trot
Bensin Barrout
Janie Hall
Lucy Neighbors
Alton
Rows Dunshoo
Messie
Helms
Glen Cooper
Edger Ratcliff
Herman Killibrew
Wilson Ratoli
Bam
Boyd Hamilton
Chav Brooks
Sonn Greening
F. D. Adame
Orrin Rider
Prot
Dugger
Vance McSpadden
Statehood Memorial Presented at Guthrie Convention
A copy of the Oklahoma statehood memorial prepared at the Guthrie convention in January 1901 was presented to Congress. The document argues for immediate admission, citing the territory’s population, agriculture, and other factors supporting statehood.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Congress
Allotment Bill Opens Indian Lands for Settlement
A bill by Representative Stephens of Texas proposes temporary allotments for the Cherokee Creek Choctaw and Chickasaw nations to dissolve tribal relations. Each allotment would be 160 acres or a proportional share, with any remaining lands auctioned and the proceeds held in trust for future apportionment.
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Myr
Stephens
Texas
Indian Territory
Congress
Indiana
Indian Department
Secretary of the Interior
Statehood hearings set with territorial bill moves noted
The bourse committee on Territories began hearings for statehood proposals with dates set. Oklahoma and New Mexico will present their arguments in coming weeks while a subcommittee reviews the Moon bill creating territorial government. Changes in marshal force and deputy offices are announced for several districts with gaps in Muskogee, Wagoner, and Wewoka remaining.
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Bourse Committee On Territories Bee
Oklahoma
Arina'o
New Mexico
Brea
Knox
Montachusetts
Boring
Kentucky
Fiyon
Moon
Indian Territory
Leo. B. Bennett
United States Marenal
James Co, Wilkerann
G. 8. White
Vinita
Homose B Gray
Jobo CO. Dannenberg
Tahlequah
Pres. C. Thompain
R. J. M. Shriver
Mineni
Muskogee
Wagoner
Wewoka
Althey
Fire Laddies Committee Report Promises Crack Fire Crew
Vinita Volunteer Fire Company nears completion after a January meeting at the Commercial Club. About sixty active members enrolled, many experienced, with officers selected including Treasurer Ed Shanahan and Chief A. Preinig. Committees were named to revise bylaws, coordinate with the city on department creation, and plan a fire marshal role to avoid interference at fires. Next meeting set for January 16 to hear committee reports.
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Commercial Club
Ridenbour
Maveling
Trustesa
Ed Shanahan
Acrutant
Preinig
Engine Company
W B. Colsy
Poremas
Hose Company
Joe Hebene
Ladder Company
Pret Wonilatuima
Jia Wheat
Aswsteet
Jim Highland
Jos
H. Butler
W.T. Wade
Sam BR. Fresee
C. A Pre Jae
Chicago
School Appointments Amid Mixed Names and Roles
Newspaper fragment lists appointments in a district school system including principals and assistants. Mentions Jan 1002 and numerous indiscernible names across colored and white schools.
Pharmacy Board Bill for Indian Territory Hints Regulation
A congressional bill via Representative Miller proposes a board of pharmacy for the Indian Territory. It would appoint a five member panel, selected by the Muskogee agent from registered pharmacists of proven ability to regulate drug sales and compounding under territory rules.
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Congress
Miller
Keness
Indian Territory
Ledien
Muskogee
Ander
Ellseh
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