Territory Politicians Fight for Attourneyship Seats
Territory politicans focus on the Western district race for the United States attorneyship with Mellette and Huckleberry leading. Darrough and Cobb vie in the Northern district while Judge Charles Raymond’s influence adds uncertainty. endorsements and home rule pledges shape the contest as candidates claim solid backing and expect strong outside support.
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Mellette
Huckleberry
United States
W. H. Darrough
Gay P. Cobb Iy
Darroagh
Weatere
Charles Raymond
Raymond
Raymond Ie
Artfate
Merry
Katy Branches Out with Five Million Mortgage for 250 Miles
The Missouri Kansas Texas railroad files a five million dollar mortgage to fund three new lines totaling 250 miles toward Oklahoma. Central Trust of New York mortgage guarantor. issued as first mortgage five percent gold bonds of one thousand dollars each, forty-year terms. Authorized by MK&T board in New York on January 24. Additional line routes include Guturie to T, and Oklahoma City to line 1, plus a third from line 1 to Wyberk, I T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri, Kanaan & Oklahoma Railroad
Oklahoma
Central Trust Company of
New York
Missouri, Kansas & Texae Railroad Company
Missouri, Kanine & Texas Wrectore
Party Division Stirs Muskogee Republican Factions
Reports from Muskogee say Bennett and Ayers factions prepare a newspaper war over the upcoming United States attorneyship and local control. Mellette reportedly aligns with the Ayers wing backing the anti Bennet paper Mogkokee Republican while another organ backs the Bennett faction. The political climate grows tense as divisions threaten to polarize local Republicans and mobilize Democratic unity for an anticipated partisan clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Bennett
Ayers
Wo. M. Melletto
Ayer
Mogkogee Republican
Mel. “Latte
United States
The
Phoenix
Bennett Wing
Gulick
Democrata
Vinita
W. H. Darrough
Darrough
Rempun
W.c T. U
Territory Bankers Reect Plan to Merge Oklahoma Indian Groups
Bankers in the Indian Territory and neighboring states rejected a proposal to consolidate the Oklahoma and Indian Territory organizations at a joint convention in Kansas City. The Indian Territory association will remain separate while exploring burglar insurance rate reductions. Officers elected include President W. M. Tomlin Pursell, first vice president J. L Dabbe, recording secretary B. D Nime, and treasurer F. Gee curg. Emergency committees were named with members Kirby Purdon and D N Pius Murkogro among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Missouri
Kansan
Oklahoma
Kanaan City
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Kirby Pardon
Tishomingo
Moon Bill Next as Knox Talks Territorial Government
Representative Knox says Congress will likely act on Moon's bill to provide a territorial government for the Lodian territory. He notes the Territories Committee reported the measure with a favorable recommendation and expects action without delay, aligning with prior moves toward statehood for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
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Knox
Committee On Territories
Bin
Mesenethusetta
Congress
Washington
Moon
Tenn
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Still They Come Five More Indian Territory Officials Proposed
A bill to appoint five additional commissioners and constables for Indian Territory seeks three western district and two northern district appointees. They would be stationed at Wagoner Okmulgee Sapulpa and Pryor. The Moon bill was endorsed by the U M A M council. Katy extension plans propose a 99 year line from Oklahoma City to Conlgate I T with substantial bond and stock assumptions. Child deaths and circus victims are noted in terse local items.
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Indian Territory
Congress
Wagoner
Okmulgee
Sapulpa
Pryor Crowk
Stown
United States
Crusade Against Local Taverns After Poison Mead Probed
Deputy Marshal Jan Ht Wilk arrested J Michaels, owner of the Wilson fleet resort, on charges of dispensing toxicant. Grand jury indicted him on two counts after investigating the joint run by Mio and labeling Ful jer's Mead as a toxin. Michaels posted a 4500 bond and faces next court term. Authorities plan to close similar joints in town as part of a renewed crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J Michaels
Wilson Fleet
Jan, Ht
Wilk
Cren Saterday
Mio
Wilcon Street
Lhfe
Michaela Ha
Leavenworth
Indian Territory Prose Association Holds Claremore Meeting
The Indian Territory Prose Association held its annual meeting in Claremore last weekend with strong attendance though the southern district was underrepresented. The event featured warm hospitality, a lavish banquet at Hotel Bequoyah, and a cultured gathering. Officers elected for the coming year include President J C B Lindesy of Wagoner, Vice President J Hale Swindler Falkmid Bee, Second Vice President W L Wright of Collineville News, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory Prowse Association
Claremore
Nanion
Political party list of Oklahoma local paper editors
A compilation from multiple papers names local editors and officials. Museelman Okmulgee Democrat treasurer Nora B Smieer Atoka Citizen secretary K W Whitmore Checotah Enquirer executive committee W W Green Bristow Record Henry P Robbing Booth McAlester News A B Baker Paule Valley News committee on legislation A L Kates Claremore Progress B F Jobe South McAlester Capital K W Whitmore Checotah Enquirer
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K. W. Whitmore
Cheeotah Eoquirer
President Pushes Indian Bill Provisions Explained
News notes that President Roosevelt has not signed the Indian Appropriation Bill. At a conference with Secretary Hitchcock and others, officials discussed extending privilege on the Spokane Reservation and other tribal measures. Also listed are new articles of incorporation for small Oklahoma firms and local court actions, plus assorted local notices and a poetry excerpt.
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Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Ryan
Vanderventer
Interior Department
Quarles
Cora
Provident
Utah
Ao Oilicists
Death of Captain R C Day of Ban Dideo
Army notice reports Captain R C Day of Ban Dideo died from lung illness after service in Cuba and the Philippines. He served as a lieutenant in the Rough Riders and rose to troop captain before being transferred to the Philippine division. His mother resides in Colorado Borige, and burial is expected there. Local Farm News covers crop prospects and recent farm conditions, noting wheat delays and local farm life.
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R.C. Day
Ban Dideo
Ladop
Cuba
Philippines
Bic
Gan Joan Hill
Capron
Neuva Ecija
Carter
Colorado Borige
Dobo Weaver
Talala
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White Mel
Jette
Katy
DeWite
Esob
Fray
Oklahoma Organization
Moon Bill
Jr. Uo U. A.M
South McAleater
Durant
Fuliuna
William Noble
South McAlester
M. M. D. Reed
Krebs
J. K. Brooks
Chronister
Dow
Howe
Alderson
Warden
Mille
Wilburton
Inside Sentinel
A. H Beragge
Craig
B. H. Donigan
Hartebors
Chapain
Texas and Okiaa Home Railroad Company
Oklahoma City
Conlgate
I. T
Wolles
Denison and
Waahita
Biel Childre
Bill Coflitore
Sara
Michaels
Wilson St. Joint
Jointiata
Territory Charters
Clerk Freeman
Court of Appeals
Poteau Improvement Co
W. A. Welch, Jr
W. R. Rogeramond McKenna
M. B. Roaser
J. L. Hale
E. B. Daniels
W. A. Bleole
Sapulpa Trust Company
Sapul
Sapul« Pa; Capital Stock $5,000; Incorporators Timmy Fife, Joseph Braver
Wm. Mapulpa
Eli Hardridge
Louis McGilbra
Kality Wate
W. A. Henry
Pryor Creek
Fleury
Stanfield
Henry
Shane
Washington Post
Deng Store
Hall
Loxas
Sequoyal Hotel
Clarenore
Tadian Territory Press Association
N. L. Estlin & CO. Day Telephon
Night Telephone
Day
San Isidro
Luzon
Campo
Philippise Telanda
Peoplen
Rome
Paley
Tevy Antero
Anis Sheettan
Hesling Deere
P.G. Browning & CO
Vinita, Ind
Ter
L, KE
McGuffin
Prosident
Thos
T. Wimner
Cherokee National Bank
Winita. Ind
DI Preek
Uistice Rote S. Winer
Soteront Tate
Mr. Jordan
H. Balentine
Sebee
Onivne Gacew
J. O. Hatt
V-Pree
W. 2. Purellps
W. J. Chaplan
First National Bank
Digest and
Stringeet Nations Bank
Cherakes
Ven Daghy
BF Mortnee
KM Fraser
All Chuchill
BL 2
Ratelopa
Granmag
Oomall
G. W. Clark
Malsell
Wilson, St
August Schliecker, Jeweler
Optician
Linifa Real Estate Agency
D. M. Marrs & Company
Cluh
Chieftain Pub. CO
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