Reward of crime tale from St Louis hoodlum traced across states
A fragmentary account follows Herman the St Louis hoodlum as he recounts his wanderings and near capture. He fled to Arkansas after a failed confrontation at a friend’s home, traveled via train, and disguised himself to avoid recognition. He later hid in Oklahoma and Mississippi Territory towns before return with uncertain fate. The piece references Dawes commission members and a Cherokee infant case adding local intrigue to the fugitive tale.
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Karl Harte
Mann
St. Louis
Arkansas
St. Louiean
Hartmann
Logih McAlester
Bt. Louis
Tront
Louie
Afernoon
Needlin
Muskogee
Dh. Bolt
Colonel Needles
Dawes Commission
Needson
Col
Tom
Listing the Dead Cherokees Strike From Enrollment Rolls
Dawes Commission leaders remove names of Cherokees who died before September 1, 1908 from enrollment lists. Corrections will delete deceased from the new roll. deaths since 1902 affect allotment, with others reporting to ensure accuracy. In Hartshoro, J H Trout shot by Wages near Hartshoro, Wages surrendered to officers. defense claims self protection and awaits preliminary hearing.
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Joho
Rowsin
Dawes Commission
Tablequab
Goings
Flint Die Theta
Cherokee Nation
Abelande
Hartshoro
J. H. Trout
Hariahoro
Bouth McAlester
Mining Rush Roils Choctaw Nation Over Treaty
Locals flood Movkogor Doder’s office in the Choctaw Nation as a new treaty stalls. Coal, asphalt, and mineral licenses loom large for Rock Island, Missouri Kansas Texas, and regional interests. Private conflicts threaten swift approval before passage.
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Tadian
Movkogor Doder
Eadh
Meade
Corpo Tone
Rock Island
Kansas & Trexao
City council approves tax for school bonds and fund
Thursday council met to adjourn to Friday and pass an ordinance levying an annual tax to support school bond interest and redemption fund. Accounts allowed include McClure Seed, Fresco Hardware, Darrugh Hardware, Browning Co, J J Speaver, H Campbell, D H Campbell, Joe Lydor, Jo White, and L McUna. Recorder A F Chamberlin reinstated and Carl Gradley appointed in his place.
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McClure Seed & Feed C
Fresco Hardware & Furniture Co
BAL
Darrough Hardware Co
P. @ Browning
Frisco Extensions Amid Bond Plan And Hunter Tales
Report covers a Frisco railway extension vote planning 18 000 dollars in four percent bonds to fund new acquisitions and feeder equipment in Indian Territory. Also recaps hunting anecdotes featuring A Davidson, Bert Chandler, and Johnson, including a dramatic goose hunt and a tenuous incident at Mekoookey involving Louis Harjo in a separate note.
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Frisco
Indian Territory
A. Davidson
Bert Chandler
Johnsore
Davidson
Chandler
Johnson
Himeet
David
Davideau
Townsite Commission Sets Districts For Appraisal
The Cherokee Townsite Commission of Vinita outlines district divisions for land appraisal. Beginning October 18 applications for appraisal will be accepted in District 1, October 20 in District 2, and October 27 in District 3. Chairman Bpwis Loxe notes the plan aims to speed work.
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Vinita
Frivco
Bly
Sud Werth
Abe Fitco
Bpwis Loxe
Cherokee Townsite Complasion
Baptists Gather for Annual Association Session
The Baptist Association convened at the Baptist church on Saturday morning with a focus on organization and church reports showing strong territorial progress. Visiting ministers included W. P. Hill, W. S. Wiley, J. J. Bay, M. L. Carr, I. T. Atchley, A. S. Washbourne, and Hartsboro King. A revival opens Monday evening led by Rev. J. P. Porter of Joplin, with Rev. J. M. Hunt of Kansas City assisting. all are invited to attend.
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The
Baptist Association
Baptist Church
W. P. Hill
South Mo
Alester
Wiley
Bacone
J. J. Bay
Miami
M. L. Carr
Hartsboro
King
J. P. Porter
Joplin
J.M. Hunt
Kanona City
Uber to expand service amid new safety measures
Uber announces planned expansion across multiple regions while detailing enhanced safety steps and driver incentives. The move aims to improve accessibility and reliability for riders in urban centers, with partnerships and pilot programs outlined for 2024.
Death by wood alcohol in Delaware men near Lenapeh
Two Delawares, Jamee Elliott and Dick Compston, died after ingesting wood alcohol purchased in Coffeyville. Compston allegedly carried the poison to Elliott’s home where both drank it and fell into convulsions, dying within minutes. Elliott was sixty two, leaving a wife and four children. Compston about thirty, leaving a wife and one child.
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Jamee Elliott
Dick Competon
Lenapeth
Coffeyville
Compston
Elliott
Billo
Taxable lands and Oklahoma statehood debate
A historical letter argues against delaying Oklahoma statehood for tax issues, noting many tribal lands are untaxable for years. It cites allotments, relinquished lands, and open Cherokee lands as examples, urging admission without waiting for all lands to become taxable.
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Roger Q. Milla
Terns
Oklahoma
Oklahome
Pomahoma Bar
Bac
Fox
Lin Borsan
Mission Work Inspires Local Ministers Meeting
Clergymen at the Baptist Ministers Association gathered to discuss mission reports from territorial home and foreign fields and church relations with missionary boards. The session continues this afternoon with a revival led by S Roy Porter of Juptin and Rev. Hant of Kansas City.
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Baptist Ministers Association
S Roy. Porter
Juptin
Hant
Kansas City
Prieco Milling Co. Incorporated
Frieco Milling Co
Matt Hawking
New Corporation and
N. Nichiffer
Ayer
Dhn
Brayser
Pryor Parley
Sam Fresier
G. N. Misitter
Matt Hhioe
Texas Cattlemen Face Contraction of Range and Outreach
Texas cattlemen alarmed by shrinking Indian Territory grazing lands seek new feeding locations as allotment nears, risking cattle business viability. The Indian Territory pastures opening may push Texas herds toward other ranges, with producers weighing options and market impacts. Also notes a magazine review and restaurant ad amid scattered cultural items.
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Indian Territory
Wallone
Min
Treaery
Texas
Pastoresge
How Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Helped a Desperate Father
A father from Cuocken Texas recounts his daughter’s five year battle with indigestion and constipation. After using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin she improved greatly, walking again and reporting relief. The letter claims doctors doubted recovery but the syrup provided strong improvement.
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Dr. Caldwell
Cheap Settlers Rates to the Far West and Northwest
Cheap settlers rates advertised for the Far West and Northwest. The Burlington Northern Pacific Express promotes low fares from Missouri River to California Portland and Puget Sound areas with daily trains during September and October. Also features to the Line District and Southwest territory with special excursion options. Two daily trains between Denver and Seattle and an Homeseekers' Excursion on a Tuesday in October to western sections. Terms include tourist cars, chair cars, and reduced navigation to lure settlers and visitors.
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Garden of the Gods
A. Lester Hugiott
1Iott
Hie
Hawott Ta
Missouri River
California
Portland
Paget Sound
Line
Dulle Heens
Southwest Territory
Burlington Northers Pacific
Kanes Styaay
Sacouan
Poate Seinda
Bi Helens
Tacomis
Beattle
Ietland
Denver
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Roya
Herman
Louis Harjo
Mekoookey
Mir
Dearer
Townsite Commission
Baptists
the Baptist Association
Uber
Janos Elliott
Dick Compaton
Billy O'Neal Gyo
Excelsior Steam Laundry
Cail Nod Soo Ue
Ely
Kroenen Srasm Lampey
Baptist Mateters Association
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Deover & Rio
America
Intermt
Theo Salt Lake City Steels Ion
Etty
Salt Lake
Dead Sea
Palestinn
Balt Lake City
Muehile
Jane Resorts
M. Estlin & CO
Day Telephone
Grasing Lande
Balling
Cobh
Searon
Motton
August Schliecker
H Wihaow
AREY
Coble
Ste
Male
Washington
Crea
St. Lovie
Ul ‘Hames
Standard
Bie Ani
Frazee Hardware& Furniture Co
PoogLas Drug Store
Buemgr Clery Ragu
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Patterson
Waedon’ S
West Mingis
Prethyteriag Qn
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