Link Opened in Railroad History Celebration
A large Miami area crowd gathered for the ceremonial opening of the Frisco system link, with representatives from numerous commercial organizations and civic leaders. The event included a golden spike driven by President Thayer, boosts in rail service, and invitations extended to nearby cities, while use of special rates and schedules affected operations in the territory.
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Thayer
E Town
Parker
Frieco Ayetem
Prince Hee
Oklahoma
Katy
Bouth McAlester
Texaell
Fria
Miami
E. N. “Ratcliff
L. B. Parker
J. W
Nelson Murder Trial Opens in Independence Kans
The Nelson murder trial began in Independence Kansas with a completed jury after wrangling. County attorney Dane opened for the prosecution accusing Nelson of wanton murder while defense attorney Keith said the killing of Albert Morris was in self defense after Morris attacked Nelson with a knife. The case is expected to be bitterly fought with strong public interest and tense atmosphere in Independence.
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John Nelson
Independence
Kas
Coffeyville
Maum Bor
Dane
Nelson
J. H. Keith
Albert Morris
Morris
Nelaon
Sidra
Flynn Colors on Oklahoma Statehood and Indian Territory
Delegate Dennis T Flynn of Oklahoma says he opposes statehood for Oklahoma with the Indian Territory attached stating it would be useless to pursue such a bill now and that Congress is unlikely to approve a combined state. He notes Roosevelt’s favorable view but says future guidance is unclear.
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Dennis T. Flynn
Oklahoma
Flynn
Ube
Indian Territory
Tme
Congress
Hood
Roosevelt
McKinley
East
W. I. Haleell
Fire at South McAlester-Eufoula Telegraph Co
A fire at South McAlester early yesterday morning destroyed about 40000 dollars in property. The fire swept from the South McAlester Eufoula Telephone Co line to nearby structures before suppression. Several insured losses listed include J J McAlester ten thousand and Gus A Hill fifteen thousand, with varying coverage. Local protection lapsed briefly but was restored as flames were controlled.
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South McAlester
Tor
Bristow
Gus A. Hill
Durant
Quiin
Darragh
Choctaw & Arkantae Tailroad
Darrongh
Arkantae
Uiragh
Mrr
Darrough Lefb
Indian Territory statehood convention discussed at Oklahoma City
A single statehood convention in Oklahoma City plans an aggressive campaign for emancipation from political and commercial bondage. Delegates from Muskogee and other towns organize to push for Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state, with November set for the next gathering.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma City
Muckogee
Henrietta
J. W. Smith
Okoulges
D. C. Lewis
A. L. Welch
Oklahoma Ciy
O. E. Castle
Wagoner
P. H. Greer
T. C. Humphrey
P. 3. Nagle
F. H. Greer
Bert Maxwell
B. Bradford
P. Root
F. D. Stephene
F. H. Kellogg
J. W. Hocker
BR. E. Wood
D. 0. Lewis
Boards of Trades and Board of Directors
A. T. Dawson
W. A. P. Trudgeon
Orlando Bwain
Roosevelt
Cen
Cdy
Oklahoma and
R. E. Wood
Eb, Castle
J. W. Hooker
Orlando Swain
A. L. Welsh
John W. Beard
Barry Campbell
F. Greer
Tadien
Portolle
Ove Dore
Munkoges
W. Hocker
Thureday
Hxel
W. H. Darrough
Iom
Oklahoma
Avalon
Ory Euflers
Jntervale
Twin territories into one state backward or future
Letter from W S Maronny argues for uniting Texas Kanena Mic iat and Arkansas into a single state amid calls to avoid Rhode Island Delaware in a businesslike view. He contends no state enlarges after admission and urges a new congress to admit twin territories next winter, predicting wealth and progress. Bluejacket I T October 21, 1901.
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Texas
Kanena
Miciat
Arkansas
Delaware
Oncom
Congress
Maronny
Bluejacket
I. T
Oot
Blocked Katy tracks near Atoka after derailment
A northbound meat train from Texas to Kansas City derailed after a flange broke on a refrigerator car near Atoka. Several hundred yards of beef lay scorched and scattered along the tracks, with fifteen cars splintered. The wreck halted traffic for hours. the crew escaped injury.
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Katy
Atoka Thursdey
Texas
Kanone City
Statehood Debate Splits Oklahoma Territory Opinion
In Vinita and Muskogee area discussions the push for statehood gains support from diverse voices while some oppose union with Oklahoma. Residents cite desire for a single strong state over two weak ones, urging a Muskogee convention solution and stressing the need to preserve representation and prevent ongoing bondage conditions.
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Dutex
Gen. St. Lee
Little Rock
Dr. Fierce
M'Alester
Hellamy
Lovomotive
Treaian
Burlington
Iowa
A. W. Koren
Dr. King
Adico
Uiaweneie
Fowler
A. W. Borcman
Muskogee
Vention
Syrh Press
Galdweill
Val Waa
Aon Excolien
Wale
Oiteo
Big 40 Realty
Tirtel
Ik. M. Heary
Cookewa
T Muskogee
Etronomous
Wingle Walehood
Muskoges
W. 8
Maloney
Eviron Cierra
Bir
Daily Chieftain
Vinita
Dr. Frasea
Egal
W. E. Hasselenya
University
Normal School
Ulored High School
Todlan
Coares
Roundlap Hales
American Cotton Company
Ginalog
Wales
Ely
de Caldwell Byrup Pepsin
People's Drug Store
Westaro Totel
Lote
Lee
Lot
Elc
Ite
Sotel
Todian
M. Fience
Okla
Turner
E.N. Ratefiil
P. G. Browning & CO
Telephone
Steel Ranges
Darrough Hardware Co
Rose's Book Store
Pei
Raymond Building
Rose, Joweler Oul Opiielag
Jomber
Bolly
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