Misquoted interview fuels turmoil in Oklahoma Territory press
The Capital admits that much printed about Col. Soper was taken for granted and misattributed. Editors face criticism as the Chieftain notes Soper did not express the views attributed. The piece discusses truth in reporting, political differences, and proposed territorial reforms including counties, probate, and taxation plans for the Indian Territory.
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Sool
Soper
Boud McAlter
Col
Melletie
Wan Opticiant
Jona
Meliette
Per Fret
Boper
Meney
Bots
Col. Soper
Inter Onte
Voldoper
Hopar
Jeffereon Territory
Congress
Bey
Olwaye
Indian Territory
Charley Curtin
Carmuiler Sionere
Beneft
LT Am
Docket Cleared as Holdover Free. Grand Jury Examines Timber Depredations
The docket for this term is clear of prisoners and civil matters, with the grand jury still in session examining witnesses on timber depredation violations. Luna Peverhouse was sentenced to 15 days in Muskogee jail for introducing Hynor, and Dave Mitchins, charged with aiding Jeff Davis to kill Jack Caulking at Collinaville, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The Golly family cases and others were cleared from the docket while civil matters proceed with no business reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna Peverhouse
Muskogee
Hynor
Dave Mtchins
Jeff Davia
Jack Caulking
Collinaville
Golly
Winston Promoted to Cashier and Muskogee Director
L A Winston, formerly deputy clerk, is elected director of the Commercial Nations Book of Muskogee and appointed cashier after a successful session in Judge Gil's court. Cherokee bills approved by President McKinley include support for the Cherokee orphan asylum, the Cherokee Advocate, disposition of sobray property, and funding for the blind.
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L. A. Winston
Gii
Muskogee
Winston
Commercial Nations Book of
Dani Kenney
Wright
McKinley
Cherokee Orphan Asylum
Ofiae
Rowland
Ball
Vey
Sara Freiss
Lawyer M M Edmiston Accused of Forcing Enrollment Deals
St Louis Republic reports Vinita Oklahoma lawyer M M Edmiston accused of claiming inside access with Senate Indian Affairs to secure enrollment of 105 Cherokee families and win tribal benefits. Senator Jones reads letters soliciting payments from claimants and denounces it as extortion. Edmiston denies, others decline to comment pending clarification.
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St. Louis Republic
Washington
Janos
Arkahead
Senate
M. M. Edmiston
White, I. T
Jones
Edmiston
Southwest
Benster Jo
Aleethoods
S Onatore
McKennon
Dawes Commission
Mc. M. M
Edmiston Fein
Cherokee Claim Hearing on Indian Affairs Committee
The Cherokee claim hearing continued Thursday before the House Committee on Indian Affairs. The claim has been amended to 4 million dollars. The full committee will decide this week, but prospects for passage in the House are uncertain and disputed fee claims face scrutiny.
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Heariage Ware
House Committee On Indian Affaire
Frisco Freight Wreck Near Catale Interferes Traffic
Freight train No 285 derailed at 2 A M Friday near Catale after a front wheel broke. One car overturned trapping several crew with injuries reported, while a second car carried stew onions and apples.
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Vinita
Catale
St of Lel
Seother
Train wreck blocks Oklahoma traffic and a mystery man found injured
A Oklahoma train wreck scatters contents along the right of way delaying traffic from Oklahoma to Wagoner to Claremore. Passengers gather at the scene while none of the crew is hurt. A well clothed unconscious man with money is found in a tie car. A wrecking crew borrows 200 sacks from a mill in Monett after arriving Friday night.
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Oklahoma
Bae Ee Skelton
Ackeon
Trafic Wat
Katy Road
Wagoner
Claremore
Remsey
Monett
Sureties Ordered to Pay Bond in Cattle Theft Case
Walford Frost was arrested for cattle stealing from E. L. Hale. G. Ayers and George H. Wilson had qualified as sureties for $600. Judge Gill ordered Ayers and Wilson to pay the bond amount into the government coffers after an attempt to absolve them failed.
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Walford Frost
E. L. Halesell
Frost
G. Ayere
George H. Wilson
Owl
Baper
Measra
Ayers
Wilson
Gill
End of Life for Samuel Stlley Jr at Cabin Creek
Samuel Stlley Jr died after a long illness following an injury last summer. A chill fever and a knee infection led to amputation and bed confinement, with complications from ulcers and poor nourishment. He was a bright, patient boy whose death drew deep gratitude for neighbors' kindness. Interment was at Elliott graveyard near hours. The report also lists Territory postmaster appointments in several nations and towns.
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Samuel Stlley, Jr
W. RB. Badgett
Cabin Creek
Euflerers
Fortner
Leceasant
Elliott
Federal court draft on Five Civilized Tribes enrollment
A House Committee on Indian Affairs discussed amendments to an Indian bill. Secretary of the Interior Hitch argues against restoring persons to the Cherokee Roll and notes enrollment disputes and possible riots. He suggests a 125 family limit if restored and notes other oil and mineral mining amendments to protect Indian claims.
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House
Hitch
Interior
Northern District
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Sonce
Dawes Commission
Cercaty
Rival Towns Bluejacket Tops Welch In Shipments
The Cherokees and Bluejacket rail rivalry is settled by agent G I Hopeon reporting 841 cars of grain and hay shipped versus Welch’s 465, a Bluejacket lead of 866 cars. The note suggests Cherokees study the pending agreement before ratification, with McKinley’s signature.
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Bluejacket
Welch
Sam
Chicago
G, I, Hopeon
R, BR
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Ming Furniture Company
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Night Phone
August Schliecker
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