Statehood clash: Oklahoma and Indian Territory split
Ex Indian agent Buveacker argues against double statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. He warns of costs, debt, and permanent offices, favors a single state with taxation of Oklahoma lands, and cites political figures like Dennis Flinn and Charles Curtis shaping the debate.
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Buveacker
J. T
Congress
Indian Territory
Midian
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Ilinvi
Oklahoma
Countessensi
Indianola
United States
Dennis Flinn
Charles Curtis
Oklahoms
Vinita to Host 1900 Press Association Meeting
Indian Territory Press association voted at Ardmore to hold its May 1900 meeting in Vinita. The piece urges towns to extend hospitality and invites citizens to assist in entertaining visiting editors, churches, politicians, medics, and others arriving for the event.
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Jnon
Vinita
Indian Territory Press Association
Ardmore
Indian Territory
Railroad President Visits Vinita and Local Society Notices
J W Bayless president of Arkansas and Oklahoma railroad spent hours in Vinita and planned extension to Southwest City Missouri while delaying by steel orders. Osage couple Claude Oberry and Maggie Bigheart to wed in Indian and Catholic rites with a three day reservation feast. notes on Indian Territory governance, Dawes commission, and local officials.
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J. W. Bayless
Arkansas & Oklahoma Railroad
Cassville
Carey's Ferry
Grand River
Bayless
Vinita
Claude Oberry
Maggie Bigheart
Bigheart
Pawhuska Journal
Canton
Ohio
John 38
Shorb
Sac and Fox Agency
Hewell
F. M. Smith
Gray Eyes
Washington
Maj. McKinley
McKinley
Sherb
Kineman
Helen Curtis
President McKinley
Curtis
Mr. Tittle
Delay in Cherokee land allotment and citizenship rulings
Inspector J George Wright told a reporter that settlement of conditions in the Cherokee territory faced delays. He said the Dawes Commission's work is slow and tedious and hinges on a complete citizenship roll before land allotment can proceed. A land office may not open until citizenship is settled.
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Congress
Five Civilized Tribes
United States
Dawes Commission
Curtis
Uhie
Indian Territory
K. C. Star
J. George Wright
Dawes
Winter Buyer Offer Opens for Eastern Markets
Winter item purchased in eastern markets is now open for inspection and review. The sale features a ready stock line, inviting buyers to examine the assortment and evaluate its market potential.
Dress Goods in Latest Styles and Trimmings Teased
A local shop announces a full line of dress fabrics including Crepon Mohair Plaids Tricot French Flannel Broadcloth and Fancy Worsteds Vieuna Cloth and fleece lined goods. Also novelty dress trimmings available for viewing. Call to see the collection.
New York Styles and Value Lines In Our Store
The ad promotes latest fashions imported from New York with flannel and fleece lined waists and a large complete line of skirts. It touts affordable prices on underwear and gentleman’s furnishings including ties and shirts. Boots and shoes for cowmen along with a full range for women children men and boys are highlighted for quality and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall line of tailored mens and boys clothing in Vinita
Our fall assortment offers up to date mens and boys suits with durable double knee and elbow features and a guarantee of a free replacement if torn. Also featured are overcoats, wrappers, and a broad line of fresh groceries with top prices for produce and strong buyer interest.
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Vinita
Beaver Tail and Beaux: Oddities and Local News
A mixed page notes a debate on saloons in Muskogee district and a beaver tail sold in Vinita market. It describes a near train collision involving Mrs Hassell and Aunt Halsell, a smallpox scare in Springfield, a new Missouri Midland rail link to Columbia, and local shop ads.
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the Press Association
Press Association
Lake Moore
Fairland
Okmulgee Land Office
Tams Bixby
Bixby
Okmulgee
Muskogee
W. T. Hutchings
Denison
Wewoka
Albert Wildcat
Col. Dew M- Wisdom
Manila
Rly Rou Nl
President Brewer Speaks
Willie Hassell Collge
Bro. Butler
Theo. F. Brewer
Muskoges Phoenix
Col. Soper
Aty Town
Moskogeg
Bristow
Lewis Ketchum
Dr. Frazee
Springfield
Board of Health
Columbia
Missouri Midland Railroad
McBaine
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Missouri Midland
McHaine
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Faiki
Eiaas Jeweler
Trang
Forpman
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