Vinita and Wagoner Rivalry Prompts Board of Trade Call
The Ft. Gibson Postman contrasts Vinita and Wagoner to argue Cherokee nation policies hurt towns. Vinita leads in votes, commerce, schools, churches, hotels, and residences, while Wagoner lags except Rochester tonic sales. Urges Vinita business unity and a city board of trade to attract visitors and aid growth.
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Ft. Gibson
Missouri
Wagoner
Winiata
Vinita
Rochester Tonic
Board of Trade
Buffington Named Principal Chief At Cherokee Convention
Judge Thomas M Buffington of Vinita won the Cherokee Nation principal chief nomination at Fourteen Mile creek after fifteen ballots. Wash Swimmer placed second. The convention aimed to quickly align with United States policy as outlined in their platform.
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Tahlequah
I. T
B. M
Thomas M. Bofington
Vinita
Downing
Fourteen Mile Creek
Wash Swimmer
Buttington
C. J. Harris
John E. Gunter
Sequoyah
Buffington
Gunter
Adam Lacey
United States
Insurance Rates Rise Across Indian Territory in 1899
Insurance companies raise rates by 25 percent across most risks in the Indian Territory effective from the 15th, with Ardmore and Checotah at 15 percent due to water and fire services. The change follows widespread losses and applies to merchants hotels hay barns and contents while certain buildings and manufacturing risks are spared unless located in higher risk blocks. A 25 cent per $100 rebate is offered for fire water barrel requirements and a warning that breach voids the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Ardmore
Checotib
Checotah
Mighty Minneapolis a Flour City of Growth and Prospect
Editorial extols Minneapolis as a booming flour center with Pillsbury Washburn and Washburn Crosby mills, vast lumber interests, and a rich park boulevard system. It notes rapid population growth from 46,000 in 1850 to nearly 250,000, strong rail and water power, diverse industries, and a robust education and church landscape highlighted by Westminster Church.
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San Francisco
Minneapolis
Falls
St. Anthony
Minnehaha
St. Paul
Pillsbury- Washburn
Washburn-Crosby Mills
Vinita
Minnesota
North Country
Park and Boulevard
Great Falls
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Vast Presbyterian General Assembly Hall Enormous Church Center
The general assembly meets in a blue Lake Superior limestone building with 1800 seat main auditorium and 2000 attendance at public meetings. It houses 19 large committees, 600 commissioners, 1600+ members, and a 1300 seat Sabbath school room. The church cost $200,000 to build, funded by land value gains from a burned former church site.
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General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Lake Superior
Smail Insurance
Talent And Training At Worcester Academy Concert
A Worcester Academy concert featured Miss Graper’s piano pupils with vocal and literary numbers. The event showcased her teaching abilities praised by parents and listeners. Fort Smith singer Miss Keam also performed, while Prof Caldwell drew praise for the evening’s quality.
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Worcester Academy
Miss Graper
Liszt
Miss Keam
Fort Smith
Caldwell
Bargain Appeal Across Departments At Local Store
If you want a bargain in lawns duckcovert cloths percal es and more visit our dry goods department. Fresh groceries are available with the highest market price offered for produce.
Indian Territory Pharmaceutical Association Opens Fifth Session
The Indian Territorial Pharmaceutical Association began its fifth annual session in Vinita with limited attendance and a formal opening by J R Sheehan. Committees on legislation by laws and membership heard reports as Dr F S Clinton urged a licensed pharmacy via exam.
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Indian Territorial Pharmaceutical Asociation
J. R. Sheehan
EP. White
Lawa
H. D. Kinsley
Alecotab
Maonic Hall
Thomas Loyd
Nayor Sheehan
Clinton
Association
Committee On
Arkaness
Fortner
Legislative Committee of
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Lst
D. Kuistey
Che Et al
J. B. Sheehan
Vinita
White
Clare
C. W. Poole
C. L. Lane
H. M. Shackle
Chelsea
J. Ed Brook
George da Shiell
J. C. Johnson
South McAlester
H.C. Ward
Cherryvale
Kan
W. C. Strother
Afton
John Ford
Fairland
W. L. McWilliams
L. Matthews
Miami
Sapulpa
E. L. Blackman
Tulsa
H. C. Ward
George DaShiell
J.C. Johnson
Dr. Clinton
J. M. Morrow
Ura Ware
Parcell
K.P. White
Claremore
Mra
J. M. Boling
C. T. McAles
Test Case on Cherokee Nation Rights in Appellate Court
The case of Blount Martin, a freedman, argues habeas corpus after a 1898 horse theft indictment. Originating in Oklahoma, the appeal tests Congress constitutional power over the five civilized tribes. Lawyers from Stewart Lewis Gordon Rutherford and others represent the defendant. Soper Parker represent the United States. The decision could impact tribal sovereignty and land titles tied to local self government.
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St. Paul
Minn
Blount Martin
F. W. Strout
Springer
Strout
United States
Court of Appeals
South McAlester
United States Court
Martin
Stewart
Lewis
Wagoner Court Closes on Last Day of Term
Burckhalter attended Wagoner court on the final day of the term. Judge Springer leaves for Chicago for a brief visit with his ill wife and will return in June for the appellate court the first Monday.
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Wagoner
Burckhalter
Springer
Chicago
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Galloway
Kansas City
Aries
Supreme Court
Bob Hill
Eufaula
Mighty Minneapolis
Talent and Training
Popular Science Monthly
Boards of Health
University of Pennsylvania
Barker
W. Fi. Badgett Mercantile CO
Pharmacists
Ora Ware
Purcell
Rt. E. Sadler
W. M. Hall
C. T. McAllister
J. M. Campbell
Seneca
F. 8
A. R. Breeding
Adair
Ed Shanahan
A. Sh Ureen
Dr. Chapman
W. F. Carter
J.C. Anderson
James Trollinger
G. L. Blackman
Louis
J. M. Campbell, Parke, Davis & Co
Detroit
Todian Territory Pharmaceutical Association
Dr. Fortner
L. F. Parker
Custos
M. J. Caupuent
Pharmacist
Brackett’s Grove
Little Cabin Creek
Messrs
Hall
da Shiell
Green
Lane
Vu Shiell
Meyer Bro’s
Territorial
Sential
Co Territorial
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