Territorial committee disciplines U S Marshal and blocks reappointment
The Republican committee chastises United States Marshal Bennett for favoring Democrats and vows to deny endorsement unless he drops Democratic appointees and installs Republicans in the northern district. Bennett protests, claiming long service and responsibility for his acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
United States
Marschal Bennett
Territorial Committee
Bennett
Yeaterday
Nation
Judge Wat Bratwonn Defends Cherokee Citizenship Decisions
In a letter, Judge Wat Bratwonn defends his citizenship rulings affecting Cherokee applicants. He argues his decisions were legal and final, noting thousands were rejected and potential property rights valued at millions were foregone. He states he acted to discharge his duty and remains allied with the Cherokee nation despite criticism.
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United States Court
Washington
Respy
Wat. M. Bratwonn
Charity Box Aids Whiter Orphan Home Children
A letter from OW Worracsa reports two boxes of clothes and fruit collected by Mrs Dom Qarlee and Mee W. Ay Darraugh were received for the Whiter Indian Territory orphan home. 29 children, mostly under age 9, are cared for by a staff including a schoolteacher. donors listed include Madame W. P. Thompson and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadames
Don Carlos
Darrough
Orphana of
Whitaker Orphan's Home
Dom Qarlee
Mee
W. Ay Darragh
Vinita
Kansas City
Mitchell
T. Worracsa
Merdames
W. P. Thompson
Brock, Honani
Kornegey
Preston Davie
Clark
Ratcliff
W. W. Miller
Parker
Mellotta
Rob
Blake Soper
Begley
Collins
Tikal
Patterson
Williams
Thos
Thompson
Mar
Pork Packing Plant Moves Proposed to Vinita
Letter from plant owners proposes moving a bog packing plant to Vinita area to gain space for new machinery. The plan would buy a certain hog killing and packing capacity weekly and aim to reduce meat prices.
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Cerain
Vinita
Bones Find Tells Of Colonel Stewart Mystery Near Barron
A skeleton found by plowers on the Shirley farm near Barron, with a bullet wound, is linked to Captain 8. Stewart of the 9th Texas Volunteers who was killed in 1861 near the same area. A Sulphur Springs merchant provides details on Stewart’s death and kin. A grand lodge meeting and banquet follow for visiting masons.
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Barron
Shirely
Apothoholy
Stewart
McMiller
Fort Worth
Texas
JG. Koight
Guard
W. H. Bates
Cornell
Walrond
Hugo Haws
Grand Guard
W. L. Exgleton
Mountoeh
Stephen Becker
Grand Sentinel
Murrow
Z. T. Walrond
H. Doyle
John Doyle
X. Hamilton
W. I. Bogitton
R. H. Doyle
A. V. Francie
J. A. McIntosh
J. G. Knight
D. M. Williame
P. J. Byres
H. L. Jarbo, Jr
B. Hamilton
Hugo Haas
J.G. Knight
Vinita
Shawnee Bread Dance Celebration Observed
A large gathering of Shawnee Indians attended a five day bread dance ceremony atop the White Hill last week. About 50 or more participants stomped and chanted in a traditional rite to thank the Great Spirit for winter provisions with corn bread and beans served to dancers. The festival marks the fourth moon cycle and concluded with the sun’s appearance on Sunday.
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Hite Okhille
Masonic Officers Elected in Oklahoma Convocation
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory held its convocation in Muskogee on Thursday electing officers. Named were Wu Eagleton Pawnee as Grand High Priest Tree Kirkland as Deputy Grand High Priest, H J Ryans as Grand King, John Coyle Rash Springs as Grand Scribe, G H Williams as Treasurer, J Murrow Atoky as Grand Secretary, W A McBride as Grand Lecturer, with Oklahoma City chosen for the annual meeting.
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Grand Royal Arch
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Muskogee
Eagleton
Pawnee
Tree
Kirkland
H. J. Ryans
John Coyle
Rash Springs
Bemba
G. H. Williams
Treweury
J. Murrow
Murderous tramps linked to officer killings in Joplin case
A travelling band of robbers known to frequent Wagoner is suspected of fatally shooting two officers in Joplin after a robbery. Arrests followed as the gang, fleeing from Frisco box cars, opened fire near the jail. Marshal Ledbot led a sweep of empty cars and camp areas along the track.
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Wagoner
Katy
Twopolies
Joplin
Taowday
Ledbot‘ter
Vinita Man Richard Day Made First Lieutenant
Richard Day of Vinita, who served with the Spanish American War volunteer army, was appointed first lieutenant in the regular army by President McKinley. He currently serves with the 2nd volunteer regiment in the Philippines as a commissary lieutenant. The army reorganization bill authorized many promotions to first and second lieutenants, with Indian Territory receiving one such appointment.
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Richard ©. Day
Vinita
Spain
McKinley
Captain Day
Philippines
Indian Territory
Capt
Day
The Honey Man Arrested After Poles Dispute Becomes Assault Case
J H Kinelow of Salloa arrested on warrant for assault with intent to murder after striking J T Hurton in the leg during a quarrel over poles ownership. Dr Bristow treated Hurton’s wound. both Kinelow and Hurton are known in Vinita. P L Soper seeks injunction to restrain O C G from trespassing on Choctaw and Arkansas railroad right of way near Ardmore. Judge Townsend to hear the case.
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J. H. Kinelow
Salloa
Thomson Upos
Arsault
Kinstow
J. T. Hureton
Hurston
Dr. Bristow
Pryor Creek
Vinita
P. L. Soper
Prieco Railroad
Townsend
Choctaw & Arkanens Railroad
Choctaw
Harte Hore
Ardmore
Parslelle
Towosaod
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