Lottery plan proposes opening 480000 acres in Kiowa Comanche Apache lands
A House committee endorses Stephens of Texas bill to open 480 000 acres in the Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservation in Oklahoma Territory for homestead settlement at 1.25 per acre. Land to be sold under homestead rules, with fourteen months required for entry, and residence. It criticizes the secretary of the interior for misallocating grazing land and aims to offer another chance to lottery losers with easier title requirements.
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Allstra
House
Stephens
Texas
Oklahoma Territory
Warco
Secretary of the Interior
Red River
Comanche Reservation
Frisco Plans 2000 Miles Of New Track In Two Years
Frisco will construct about 2000 miles of new railway over the next two years after talks with J B Johnson of Jabaron Brot. President Yoakum discussed current on hand work estimated at about 900 miles. Proposed routes run from the Okla home City road terminus at Quanah to Phoenix, then to Arizona coast, totaling roughly 700 miles plus 800 miles to the coast.
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Yoakow
Europe
J. B. Johnson
Jabaron Brot
Bt. Louis
Preside
Yoakum
Johnson
Jobaeon
Wa Baye
Quanah
Phoenix
Artoona
Relief fund distribution schedule for Cherokee fullbloods
Notive is hereby given that I will be at the following places in the Cherokee nation for the purpose of distributing funds to relieve needy Cherokee fullbloods. Party No. 1 led by Guy P. Cobb and Major Breckenridge, April 25 to 26 1902 Spavinaw April 29 to May 2 Whitmire May 6 1902 Goingsoake Court House May 12 to 16 Iona May 19 to 22 Party No. 2 led by J Fentrees Wirdom Remy April 23 to 25 Swimmer April 28 to 30 Bulwell May 2 3 5 Jamppbell May 6 to 9 McKey May 12 to 14 Marbele May 15 to 16 Bunch May 17 to 23 Cookston May 26 to 29
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Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory
Guy P. Cobb
Major Breckenridge
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Whitmire
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Iona
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Bulwell
Jampbell
McKey
Bunch
Cookston
Colley Committed in Seneca Court Over Bond Fight
Jobo Colley, arraigned in the Commissioner's court at Seneca, Mo, confessed to a crime and attempted to blame another boy. A letter to a Seneca girl revealed his intent to misdirect authorities. his father paid a $50000 fine, and Colley was committed in default of an $800000 bond. He remains held while efforts to contact relatives continue. Red Men elect officers in Indian Territory and Moon Bill support urged to Chickasaw towns.
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Jobo Colley
James Wilkerson
Seneca
A. ©. Colley
Oklahoma
Stanfield
Council Plans Business Methods for Quick City Improvements
The city council held an important session to approve detailed plans for town improvements including street work and sanitation. Measures will enforce sanitary ordinances, a committee will study costs with Webb City and Joplin, and Mayor Parker will chair the streets committee.
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Joplin
Neoeho
Darrough
Parker
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Fortner
Starr
Illinoin Ave
Wileon
Amendment to protect mineral land permits in Chickasaw country
Congressman Bartholdt proposed an amendment to the government mineral land bill now before a House Indian Affairs subcommittee. The measure would safeguard permit holders rights on mineral and asphalt lands in the Chickasaw and Choctaw country, responding to St. Louis interests who have invested about 40,000 in asphalt development there.
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Bartholdt
Howse
Todian
Chickasaw
St. Louis
Indian appropriation conference advances amid disagreements
The report shows the conference on the Lodging Appropriation has progressed over two days and nearly completed the measure. Principal disputes remain unresolved, with key disagreements set aside for future consideration.
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Eleteen
Senators and delegates strive for court in Indian Territory
Members of the senate and home conferers named Pratt Blowart Rawlings Sherman Curtis and Litts organize efforts. Delegations from various towns travel to Washington to secure a court for their locality and to arrange examinations on sundry points.
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Pratt
Blowart
Rawlings
Sherman
Curtis and Litts
Indian Territory
Wallington
Moon bill support voiced by Choc taw of Cont
Dr. Marking, a prominent Choctaw of the Continent, urges support for the Moon bill arguing it would empower local government through representation in Congress, reduce dependence on the third house, curb corporate influence, and advance county services and prosperity across the region. He advocates removing departmental rule and extending courts, suffrage, schools, roads, and bridges to Territorial Jefferson.
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Marking
Congress
Todian
Jefferson ‘Meneure
Grand Jury Refuses to Serve Over Negro Jury Member
South McAlester grand jury refuses to serve after a negro, W B Weber editor of the Voice of the People, was seated mid session. Jurors issue ultimatum to District Attorney Brown and adjourn, claiming contempt but vowing jail if required to serve with Weber.
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Alester
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South MeAles
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Winds Sweep Territory Wreck Homes and Orchards
An incipient cyclone from Kaneoe lashed the territory last week causing uprooted trees and damaged frame buildings from A Chetopa to Welch and Vinita. No confirmed casualties yet though injuries from debris are reported at several points. Telephone service north cut by grounded wires as the storm weakened on its progress eastward. Jo A Kline marries Miss B L Gower at The Democrat door April 14 at 8:15 pm, the groom foreman of The County Democrat. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for consumption heals coughs and lung complaints with guaranteed bottles available at local drug stores.
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Vinita
Jo Kline
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Destructive Joplin Storm Kills Three in City
Joplin Missouri faced the most destructive storm in its history on April 25. At least three people were killed and six fatally injured, with about twenty or more seriously hurt and $300,000 in property loss. The funnel cloud was not seen, yet winds tore through the city, especially four blocks wide near Seventeenth to Seventh streets, damaging nearly every building.
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Informal reception with Judge Ganders at Mayor Parker's home
An informal reception hosted by Mayor Parker in honor of Judge Ganders of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Ganders, with Mr. Littlefeld of St. Louis, toured the Indian Territory on a short visit while attendees from Muskegon and others joined. The event concluded after midnight as the party departed for the west.
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United States jClrcuit Court of Appeals
Parker
Littlefeld
St. Louis
Indian Territory
L. Jackson
W. T. Hutchins
Muskigee
Judge Sanborn
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