Controversy Over Indian Territory Tax Removal Clause
Lawmakers attack Secretary Hitchcock over arbitrary order to remove residents for tax disputes in Indian Territory. Debate focused on a clause limiting interior secretary power, with calls for resignation and rumors of Roosevelt offering the interior portfolio to a Pacific coast man.
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Interior
Comdo
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Indian Territory
Partien
Csbinet
Roocevelt
Pacific Coant Man
Desperate Attempt on Rose Shackleford at Wagoner Hotel
A United States clerk Rose Shackleford allegedly attempted suicide at the Brown Palace hotel in Wagoner on Wednesday. He was found in a room with a deep cut in the wrist pouring blood, unconscious but not in immediate danger, as authorities from Muskogee were summoned but offered few clues about his intent.
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Rose Shackleford
United Stauly
Brown Pal
Wagoner
Apatoo Toe Bae
Judge Shackleford
Pile
Muskogee
Weather Summary Shows Record Low Oklahoma Precipitation
The United States Weather Bureau reports 1901 in Oklahoma and Indian Territory had the least precipitation on record since the bureau opened. Mean temperature rose 1.1 degrees. total rainfall 22.78 inches, with 86.21 at Tahlequah the wettest locale and Beaver the driest.
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Oklahoma
Tadian Territory
United States Weather Bureau
Bereau
Ryan
Kenton
Perature
Wegener
Weroj
Teblequah
Beaver
Beaver County
Mangum
Woodward
Poarch
Guthrie
U Wath
Indian Territory
Panhendle
Toxne
Bradford's Forecast on Oklahoma Territorial Status
Judge Bradford of Ardmore discusses Washington troubles over matehood legislation and Oklahoma’s path to territorial government. He argues proposals must avoid harming chances for statehood, warning the balance between self government and territorial form could affect future status.
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Washington
Bradford
Oklahoma
Freedmen Enrollment Hearings Set for Cherokee Case at Muskogee
The commission to the five civilized tribes will meet in Muskogee S T from April 1 to May 31 1902 to hear rebuttal and supplemental testimony on Cherokee freedmen enrollment. After May 21 1902 claims deemed doubtful will be completed and reported for approval. Native Cherokees freedmen or adoptees with pending approvals may apply for supplements by July 1 1902. Tame Bixby J B Needs Breckinridge commission
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Muskogee
S. T
Secretary of the Interior
Tame Bixby
J. B. Needs& Breckinridge
Commission
Labor bill aims to protect workers in Indian Territory
Dicemore of Are introduced a house bill to protect laboring men in the Indian Territory and grant a lien on railroads for wages due. Laborers must file within ninety days after work completion with the United States court clerk. These liens are to be paid by railroad companies and take precedence over other liens.
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Man Dicemore
Indian Territory
United States Court
Sunday Closing Rules Urge Muskogee Markets to Follow
The Threepence competition circus notes all meat market proprietors will close on Sundays. Drug stores will shut at 10 30 p m and stay closed until 3 p m. Meat markets will close by 1 p m and remain closed the rest of the day. The Muskogee example should guide other towns.
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Muskogee
Threepence
Circus of
Moskoges
James R Wood Dies After Fever in Hot Springs
James R Wood who drew the first choice of claim in the government land lottery at Lawton last September has died at Hot Springs from fever. He expired en route home after a stretcher jarred during transfer, a nervous collapse following prolonged illness.
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James R. Wood
Lawton
Hot Springs
Wood
May Recover From Serious Wounds In Lawton Explosion Scene
Physicians hold strong hopes for Rove Shackleford as he remains in a coma after a gasoline stove explosion in Lawton caused extensive damage. Fire destroyed or damaged multiple buildings and goods, including Bros. Bard, Jones, L. Doggever, Marole Bros hardware, the Daily Racket, Reaganway Joan, and Platewood Mitts, with losses mounting to thousands. A separate note reports political turbulence as Oklahoma statehood bills face committee disruption and a territorial charter move.
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Rove Shackleford
Lawton
Bros. Bard
Jones
L. Doggever
Marole Hros
Reagan Way
Joan
Council Refuses Action On Delegation Instructions
In U T March 8 1902 the foreign affairs committee reports no action should be taken due to lack of official information that the Delegation bill reached the president. Senator England’s ways and means committee proposes a 630000 royalty fund payout for relief of the destitute with a two from each district committee to investigate destitution and report to the Chief, warrants issued, per diem 2.00, work estimated under thirty days.
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Tablequab
U. T
Committee On Foreign
Bensier Mayr
Senate
Deak
Benator England
Ways and Means
Penalty shifts for larceny on Indian Territory borders
Federal judges would apply native law with treason-like penalties and allow discretion to lower the minimum five to fifteen year sentence. Senator Hoar proposed amending the 1890 act to reduce mandatory minimums, letting courts impose lesser terms if justice requires. Lone Wolfe's injunctions against land sale and allotment for the Rio Comanche and Apache tribes fail in court, signaling his final act before entering politics.
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Indian Territory
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Larayny
Ana Reeult Benator Hoar
Songroased
Arkanans
Lone Wolfe
Court of Appeale Bar Dia
Delos K. Lonewolfe
Hitchhcook
Wolfe
Payments to the Fullbloods and Cherokee Warrant Relief
Excerpt discusses payments to be made in Cherokee National warrants for relief of the fullbloods. It condemns council actions, warns the money will misdirect aid, and criticizes officials for plundering funds. A court scene with Judge Hosea Townsend is briefly described as well.
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Woney
Prometheus
Mount Caucasus
Boavinan
Nations Council
Moon bill may create Indian territory government in omnibus senate move
The senate supports a Moon bill to establish a territorial government for Indian Territory in an omnibus package with Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. The plan leaves to the territorial legislature and local voters the creation of counties seats and laws, avoiding intercity disputes by assigning county seat decisions to the territorial body. If approved by the house no major amendments are expected.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
House
Ik Waa
Territorial Legisslature
Moon bill confidence voiced by Shawnee captain
Capt J H Maxey of Shawnee returns from Washington confident the Moon bill will pass with possible minor amendment. He predicts action in the House Monday and expects the bill to become law, noting printing and early introduction steps. The piece also references various baking powder brands and cures.
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J. H. Maxey
Shawnee
Washington
Capt. Maxey
Worie
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House Committee On Territories
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Council
Gang of Warrant Speculators
Hosea Townsend Contuct
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Gitr
Cour
Congress
Mente
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Moon Bill
Wisiok
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Jaquet Manufacturing Co
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Calumet
Alii
Calumet Haking Powder Co
Chiaaygo
Shepard's
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Rivard Makion Powder Co
Dallas Cottey
P. G. Browning & CO
Vinita
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J. O. Hats
Lrea
W. Paxcerrs
Masoeamt Coley
First National Bank
Sartal
Bescon Sures Seay
Omverfagry
F.wiiner
Keayser
A. Chuchies
Matcliff
Gramam
J. C Hall
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