Banquet highlights and civic speeches in Vinita
The Vinita banquet at Haleell building featured Dr B F Fortner speaking on Our Guests the Edithra and Ston Brackenridge on Our Territory with responses from local editors and publishers. Attendees included N G Buckley and W H Edmunson, with music by a White band. The event also named officers, noted a Frisco excursion to Claremore, and covered cattle enumeration and census work by Mccoy and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oynion
Haleell
Vinita
B. F. Fortner
Mré. A. M. Dawson
Phickasha Express
Houston R. Brackenridge
Awe Commission
W. Ys Montings
Tablequah
Col
Preston Wet
Muskoges
Smith
J. B. Burckhalter
N.G. Bockley
Wynnewood
Col. Breckenridge
N. G. Buckley
Truth
Hastings
Mr. Weet
Muskogee
Edgar Smith
J. B. Burckhautr
Envatog
B. ¥. Jobe
South McAlester
Front
N. G. Buck
Live Stock Statistics Aid by Census Special Agent
Mr J G McCoy a census office special agent oversees live stock statistics on western Arkansas and Indian Territory ranges. The project divides stock data between farms and ranges, financed at a cost of 00 per day for four months, aiming to produce accurate figures for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Waa
Abilene
Texas
Chisholm Trail
Corpus Christi
Montana
National Live Stock Association
Denver
Ardmore
Cei
McGoy
Muskogee
Turner Block
Indian Territory
Springfield
West
J. G. McCoy
Census Office
Division of Statistics of Agriculture
Territory
My. McCoy
United States
Arkansas
Census Bureau
MoCo
Press Meeting Opens Thirteenth Annual Morning Session
The Indian Territory Press Association held its thirteenth annual morning meeting in the city on Friday at 2 oclock. Vice President J C B Lindsay chaired in President Walker absence as Rev M J Butler opened with prayer and Edgar Smith gave a welcome. Nora E Smiter of Atoka responded touching Vinita hospitality. President Walkers annual address was read by Whitmore of Checotah Enquirer and ordered printed with minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
W. H. Walker
Purcell Register
J. C. B. Lindsay
M. J. Butler
Edgar Smith
Nora E. Smiter
Atoka Citizen
Welcom
Vinita
Walker
Whitmore
Checotah Enquirer
Dawes Commission Enrolls Cherokee Citizens At Vinita
The Dawes Commission reports steady enrollment of about ten applicants per hour with over 13 000 persons enrolled as bona fide Cherokee citizens. Vinita enrollments show daily counts and dates, total enrolled by noon, 1610 cards issued, 1600 enrolled, and 104 rejected or doubtful applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Vinita
Mt Wooger
Fraudulent Warrant Report Not Published Sparks Speculation
A long note discusses the Cherokee warrant commission report withheld by the Interior Department. Secretary Hitchcock aims to protect ongoing investigations and prevent tipping off guilty parties while continuing prosecutions. The piece notes Cherokee council involvement and hints the report may be released next winter after further investigations conclude. The column also condemns brutal roping contests and calls for ending cruelty in entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zevely
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Ogy
Dreision
Todian
Cherokee Nation
Burtlegton
Secretary of the Interior
Cherokee Council
McKinley
Mr. Yevely
Department of the Commission
Roping Contest At College Campus Amid Rainy Conditions
Twenty three cowboys entered the college roping contest with prizes awarded. Rider won first in 58 seconds, Haney second in 1 minute 4 seconds, Bima third in 1 minute 5 seconds. Entries and times listed for numerous competitors. A second contest at Bob Taylor's pasture produced Donnslly first in 45 seconds, Hopkins second in 56 seconds, Trainer third in 1 minute. Ground softness caused poor luck. no accidents reported. Also lists Dawes Commission dates and unrelated ad copy about Legged German salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Prisog
Ben Haney
Doug Bima
James Hopkins
L, Trainor
Henry Trott
Rider
Ned McNair
Grip Harnage
Owen McNair
Spi Trent
Dick Pariah
Wan Haire
D. A. Reyerated
Cat Zraph Aarne
Mle Ubas
McClellan Mile
Sam Cobb
Doug
Wai Hoe Skinner
Bob Taylor
Tom Donnslly
Vinita
Prise
Leonard Trainer
Beo Haney
J. H. Keys
Rod J, Ryder
Peesyee
Wm. Hare
Stop Wholesale Slaughter of Fish and Game
Col. Bhoenfelt U S Indian agent reports hunters from abroad plan to poach game within Indian territory and ship it out. He urges residents to form clubs to deter nonresidents, notify authorities, and for enforcement under section 2137, with armed action if needed. Muskogee Times report follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bhoenfelt
U. S
Steetborg
Col. Shoonfalt
Minane
Col. Schoonfelt
Rossy
Indiso
United Gistes
Alva
Mansfield
Arkansas
Arkanens
Muskogee
Webster Davis Speech Delivers Oratorical Fire at Opera House
Webster Davis spoke on the Boers at South Africa at the opera house, delivering a vigorous address before about a hundred attendees despite rain. Mollette praised Davis, and Hon. Wm. M. lecte introduced the republican national toomen for the Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
South Afely
Wm. M. Lecte
Mollette
Davie
Kruger
Davis
Ownership of church organ sparks bitter court dispute
In Claremore, a dispute over a church organ purchased for services led to a trial where opposing parties argued ownership. The defendant sought clarification of Union Sunday School of Colageh I. T. while the plaintiff defended the organ as a place for Sabbath learning, with the court overruling the motion. The report notes a Black Cat ad featuring lathe work and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Ear Teneenet Een School of
Colageh
Sa Orgen
Op “Ul Nadgut
Variuua
Come) Missioner
Union Sunday Schoe of
Colagah
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Press Association
Special Agent
Same
Warrant Commission
Rome
Spain
Claremora Courier
Vielta
Bartlesville
Mowntay
Nowsta
Claremore
Catcass
Obeleos
Jim Satore
Muskoger
Thoman
Wolters
Red Cloud Brown
Bounte Mellette
Peper
Jisse
Win
Mulletyer
France
Uoiugan Attorney's Dehnitian —of
Suniay
Sebidle
The
Singer Office
A. M. Brock
Joe Davis
Wrompson
Pos
Wilburton Lumber Co
LleaHieiad
Heine Acaem, Seka Sam R. Frazee & Co
Dayiy Till & Co
August Schliecker
Green’s Drug Store
Wilson St
W. P. Phillips
Cashia
Oliver Bagby
Pres
Nationals
BANK
Laocratehin Whatoreter
General Banking
Busia
Memphis
East
Fort
Henry Wood
Geo
Holden
Trattic
Little Rock, Arkansas
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