Indian Territory politics and statehood debate in 1900s era
The Indian Territory faces fierce party lines as Republicans gain control, with editorials urging unity for Democratic Rule and warning against Oklahoma statehood. It discusses Cherokee and Choctaw councils, taxation, and the fate of territorial government versus a merged state with Oklahoma.
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Purcell Registar
Idian
Soake
Oklahoma
Indian Territory Democrate
Tme
Texas
Arkansas
Pate
Indian Territory
Dennie Flynn
Push for Indian Territory statehood gains support
Judge S B Bradford urges single statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory amid shifting sentiment. He argues for a combined state or territorial government, warns of territorial hurdles, and proposes Congress amend the Oklahoma statehood bill to include Indian Territory, with full US citizenship for Indians to participate in early organization.
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Ardmore
L. T
S. B. Bradford
Indian Territory
Hood
Oklahoma
Lehood
Bradford
United States
Union
Washington
Dawes Commission
Senate
Congress
Republicans Sweep Nation In Latest Election Victory
The Republicans win a sweeping victory across the country with Kinley likely exceeding three hundred electoral votes. Missouri stays Democratic with a large margin, while New York and Kansas give electors to McKinley. Kentucky Indiana Maryland and West Virginia also support the Republican candidate. Congress lower house balance remains uncertain but leans toward Republicans, per early returns.
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Kinley
Missouri
New
Kansas
McKinley
Aleo Dows
Kentucky
Indiana
Moors
Maryland
West Virginia
Congress
Indian Territory Statehood Urged For Prompt Union
The message argues for immediate statehood for the Indian Territory, claiming it would accelerate joining the union, allow participation in framing a suitable constitution, and prevent being absorbed into a distant, unsatisfactory arrangement.
Cherokee Council at Tantequan Organizes, Prep Messages
The Cherokee national council met in two houses and adjourned after organizing. The chief was notified of the organizations and promised a message tomorrow evening. A member of the board of education is to be elected with sixteen candidates. Candidates include Darius Ward, O. P. Brewer, and Dr. Bushyhead. Medical superintendent candidates lead by Dr. Hitchcock. Calls arise to abolish several offices, citing duties and salaries.
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Council
Board of Education
Darius Ward
O. P. Brewer
Bushyhead
Advocate
Secretary of the Treasury
Enrollment Totals for October at Vinita and Bartlesville
The commission records October enrollments for Cherokees at Vinita from Oct 1 to 4 with doubtful and rejected entries due to jurisdiction issues. Bartlesville dates Oct 8 to 12 and Nowata Oct 19 show additional Cherokee enrollments, with totals reflecting doubtful and jurisdiction disputes. Since May 11, 1900, Cherokees enrolled total 16,084. whites and Shawnee under Cherokee control adopted.
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Vinita
Bartlesville
Nowato
Dress Goods Sale Offers Great Value in Vinita Store
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT features dress goods at 25 and 60 per yard with various fabrics including black dress goods, silks, wools, and new weaves. Highlights include 25¢ and 50c to 64c yard prices on silks, flannels, surges, and Henriettas, plus new hood lines for children and bargain hosiery.
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Indian Territory
Vinita
Clothing Department Invoice Highlights Bargains
A newspaper notice lists menswear bargains including Ulster overcoats and suits. Frieze Ulsters priced from 7.50 to 10.00 with higher asks of 12.40 and 15.00. Imported Clay Worsted and Cheviot suits shown at 7.50 to 10.00 with original values 10.00. Tailored clothing claims fit for $30 to $40 made-to-measure equivalents.
New Colonial Electric Mostyane Dinner Sets in Varied Porcelain Styles
In the grocery department a display features English Semi Porcelaine ware in several distinct styles. New Colonial Electric Mostyane 100 piece dinner sets priced at 12.05 and Celeste Gold Grounded Dinner Sets shaded blue with a gold border. The complete set must be seen to be appreciated, plus a 00 pices item at 17.20.
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Vinita
Colonial Electric
Waldorf A Story Twelve Piece Toilet Set For Sale
All new English decorated ware from last year with new decorations and large pieces. Waldorf A story twelve piece toilet set features an artistic shape with scalloped edges and heavy gold shading. Full decorations across all pieces sold complete for 10 dollars. Also offering a white freewave line guaranteed not to crack. Demonstrations available, largest Christmas textile line announced in Vinita.
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Poerleas
Vinita
Order to Marshals in Indian Territory for Capital Crimes
United States marshal for the Northern District of the Indian Territory issues a sweeping order directing all deputies to arrest only for capital offenses while proceedings are limited to capital crimes. Commissioners will hold preliminary examinations only for capital cases as the comptroller of the currency halts payment of certain fees. Authorities estimate up to six months for the Territory to organize a rendezvous for criminals, leaving officers with diminished enforcement power. Also notes a local column and an optical shop advert for ten days offering free advice and services.
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United States
Indian Territory
Manfeld
Arkansas
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