Indian Chieftain Notes on Statehood and Cherokee History
The Indian Chieftain discusses the push for Oklahoma statehood and its impact on Cherokee autonomy. It critiques the idea of a state made from Indian Territory, notes editorials on newspaper value, and mentions regional responses and a judge’s impending trip to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulick
Indian Territory
Purcell Register
Denison Herald
Oklahoma
National Party
Tucker's
Tablequah
Vinita
Rucker’s
Claremore Courier
Red Cross man Marston’s arrest sparks small town concerns
Reports from Vinita and nearby towns recount the arrest of J. F. Marston in Charleston for suspected Red Cross fund fraud. Miss Clara Barton alleged he fleeced donors across Illinois Missouri and Tennessee. Officials in Cherokee Nation plan prosecutions while Vinita warns residents about smallpox fears and local misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Marston
Red Cross
Baptist Church
Charleston
Vinita
Afton
Marston
Society
Fisk
New Madrid
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Post Office
Washington
Sullivan
Barton
Moreton
Alabama
Mississippi
Missouri
Indian Territory
J. D. Murphy
First Baptist Church of
Belmont
Fr. Gibson
Old Town
Oklahoma
Ft Gibson
Ft. Gibson
The Captain's Fourth A Story at Sea
Fragmented OCR narrative follows Captain Chevers and a Manila voyage memory. Harriet, Tracy, and others discuss past events aboard a ship, with courtship hints and social rituals amid returning to town and a Manila reference.
Fourth of July Parade Brings Wordsworth Star to Stage
On the platform crowds cheered as Miss Wordsworth sang the national anthem and an inspiring vocal solo captivated attendees. Captain Chevers praised her performance while reconnecting with familiar faces from Loetertrek school amid a festive Fourth celebration and plans for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Joiep
Chevers
Wordsworth
Tarved
Abe
Trey
Sox Wordsworth
Miyee
Mitebiew
Loetetrek School
Yan
Cayt- Cievers
Langhel Jackson
Howl
Tracy
Chewers
Ap Dockem
Toe Ie
Henner
Mietalemnty
Cherme
Mie
Wonterorth
Harriet
Wrasket
Fragmented Vision of Liberty and Progress in American Thought
A lengthy, fragmentary essay extols liberty and democracy as the highest good, tracing civilizational progress from classical governance to American ideals. It credits education, science, and industry with advancing society while praising liberal values as the beacon of civilization and national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cod
Leevona
Pevareen
Timmah
Adorleak
Segren Tink
Aid Parepean
Pegrescen
Eotas
Firecracker Fever at July Fest Sparks Rural Chaos
Fragmentary tale shows Jem and Graham arguing on the Fourth of July as villages brace for celebration. A firecracker mishap, a fallen package, and a tense scene at a farm near Sprug tare highlight looming plans, family tensions, and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem
Nellie Mason
Graham
Harp Pharm
Piarth
Duly Remel
Sprug Tare
Sbsck
Fois
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Badgett
W. R. Badgett Mer. Co
Marrs
Melpord
Vistra
Isp
Ter
Claremore
Bailwick
Coppock
Daily Chieftain
Belive
Thomas
Iinois
F. C. Churchill
Cherokee Nation
H. B. Gray
B. P. Rasmus
W. H. Irvin
Col. Churchill
Salisaw
Muskoges
Schoenfeldt
Henry Jenkins
Muskogee
J.B. Turner
Osis
T.charbaush
Maxis
Manila
Jocken
Ena
Bistret
Neale Sea
Howe
Rink
Carascrae
Oland
oGatz
John
Tillaga
Mantis
Tate
Mabon
Sheeran
Adel
Owen Derenee
Morwelan
Bugoht Ciwers
Helio
Seeaed
Martta
Nee Vtnsa
Trina
Jen
Jet
Gehan
Guver
Nelli
Gollen
Germs
Weldon J. Cord
Willy
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Biffins
New York
Oko Ln
Chinage News
Bert
James Jones
Anderson
Ind
Detroit Free Press
Bank of England
London
Washington Star
Robbie
Hashood
Datzoit Free Press
JOMBO
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