Political heat and the danger of partisan politics
The article argues that fierce party rivalry corrupts voters and political life, urging citizens to resist blind partisanship and focus on national unity. It notes the danger of labeling opponents as enemies and criticizes influential figures who praise one candidate while demeaning others. It also covers Cherokee nation tax matters and a Western wealth claim involving Annie Trueheart Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot
Knaver
Vonder
Mike
Sodom
Iemame
Ametines Atao
Sach
Curious Legal Tangle in Rogers Insaction Case
A confused legal brief before Judge Gilbecourt in thin city frames questions over tribal law versus federal authority in Indian country. The text hints at clashes between enforcement of tribal law and revenue collection under Interior Department policies, raising questions of jurisdiction and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Gilbecourt
Thin City
Padin
Interior Department
Indian Territory
Judiole
St Louis Market Report Noted Indian Territory Cattle Trade
Nolan Williams of Catoosa sold 879 pound steers at 3.85 with F M Rucker of Claremore offering three loads of 150 pound steers at 3.35. F McClellan of Claremore sold 1083 pound steers at 3.90. EB Roger of Davis offered eight carloads of 925 pound steers at 3.75. Dick Stewart visits to reminisce as cattle receipts in the Indian Territory last week show 268 cars vs 167 prior week. Ware Hawkins of Chelaea sold 106 pound cows at 2.05 and 63.45 for 1a. 1 pound sheep. A humorous note tells of a man told he was dead, the editor refusing to contradict on grounds of never contradicting what appears in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Williams
Catoosa
F. M. Rucker
Claremore
F. McClellan
Roger
Davis
Dick Stewart
Farm
Todey
Indian Territory
Ware & Hawkins
Chelaea
Wolverton Faction Seeks Recognition by Indian Territory Democrats
The Ardmore convened executive committee declares itself the lawful Democratic Party authorities for the Indian Territory until the national sub committee in Kansas City rules on the Wolverton contest. It urges fair, impartial hearings and support for Wolverton as the will of the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veesion
Dr. Wolverton
Itin
de. Wolverton
Marcum
Indian Territory
Ardmore
Democratic Party of the
Indias
Kanena City
Wolverton
Trouble at Fairland Ends in Beating of Jerry Steen
A large Fairland crowd gathered for the trial of Dr. F. R. Dean and W. A. Dean. The brothers, jailed after a street incident with Jerry Steen, allegedly beat Steen until bleeding and unconscious. Steen’s injuries include a severely bruised head with facial cuts. doctors fear possible skull impact but report no fracture. The mob’s anger raised fears of violence toward the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairland
F. R
W. A. Dean
Jerry Steen
Deans
Steen
Dr. Dean
Fair- Bee
Dr. Smith
Sreene
Prisoners Sentenced to Fort Leavenworth by U S Court
Deputy Hubbard ships a car load of prisoners to Fort Leavenworth from Muskogee. Names and sentences include Wall 1 and 1 day for larceny, Buckner 1 year and 1 day for receiving stolen property, Davie 18 months for larceny, Duncan 1 year and 1 day for receiving stolen property, Long 2 years for larceny, Breadhall 1 year and 1 day for larceny, Sandridge 2 years 6 months for rape, Wilson 5 years for larceny, Lon Wilson 1 year and 1 day for burglary and larceny. The article notes crowding changes and comments on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Fort Leavenworth
Ofice
Muskogee
United States Court
Wall
Braver
E. M. Buckner
James Davie
Clifton Duncen
Josh Long
Jim Breadhall
James Sandridge
Jas, Wilson
Lon Wilson
United States
Indian Territory
The Gold Standard Debate On Value And Measurement
A discussion argues that value is a mental phenomenon and gold cannot be a true standard. It contends that measuring value by a gold standard is flawed because gold lacks the durable, unchanging nature required of a standard. The piece uses a farmer and a gold standard proponent to illustrate price shifts and the instability of relying on gold as value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
God of Nature
Wall Street
Enat
W.J. Bryan
Census Dates Set by Dawes Commission for Creek Nation
The Dawes commission schedules census work across many Creek Agency towns from July to December 1900. Dates span Bunch to Catoona, with towns like Salisaw Muldrow Ft. Gibson Pryor Creek Vinus Welch Bartlesville Nowata Oolagah Claremore Chelsea and Tablequab listed. The piece notes most work excludes Freedmen and mentions an Atchison Globe dream piece and a correspondent in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Bunch
I. T
Salisaw
Inclu
Muldrow
Ft. Gibson
Pryor Creek
Vinus
Welch
Bartlesville
Nowata
Oolagah
Claremore
Catoona
Chelsea
Tablequab
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Gaid
Senate
Rogere
Jant
Cilarion
Annie True-heart Dillon
Jack Wolf
Jobo Dillon
Tulsa Republican
Bishop Monterey
Dillon
Rio Grand
Texas
Viwren, Ivy
Ten
Tory
ST. Louis Stock Market
Jand
So. McAlester
Gloses
Atgis
Schloss Bros
W. R. Badgett Mercantile Company
Ily
Atchison, Kansas
Globe
Atchison
Sweet Poss
Euerespondente
Chine Atill Continus
Maces Eres Conger
Missionaries
Cobb & McGlasson
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