President McKinley Shot in New York Crowd Reacts
The president was shot twice by a lone assailant identified as Frederick Nieman, a Polish immigrant, who declared himself an anarchist. A bystander died shielding the president as Secret Service officers tackled the attacker. If McKinley dies, Roosevelt would become president per the then current line of succession.
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Alont McKining
Ana
Way
Armen
Gerry
Footer
Sin
Bin
Frederick Nieman
Detroit
Tam
Coolgorz
Caloony
Columbus
Vortelyou
Milburn
Andage
McKinley
Sige
Secret Service
McKintay
Roosevelt
Treasury
Navy
Cheap Town Lots Sale Moves Forward In South McAlester
In South McAlester the Sterrett Saver board commenced a land sale amid a mandamus action by Kills Thompson, appointed by Gov. Dokes, seeking board recognition. An injunction petition aimed at halting the sale was filed but not heard. The Interior Department recognized the board and proceeds continued, with Lott block 3 selling to W. G. Werner for 685 dollars and the rest priced from 5.50 to 61.50. The sale will resume at 1 pm today.
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McAlester
Sterrett Saver Board
Boraimia
Sionére
Kills Thompson
Dokes
Dr. Bvercett
Bio
Secretary of Interior
Hino
Public well work finished after 80,000 gallon flow
Flow from the public well was sufficient and the beet water redirected to Vinita. A drill bit broke off in the well causing a ten day repair delay. Water is cooler and more pleasant than from other wells. A drinking fountain will be erected for public use.
Train Depot Robbery in Choctaw Oklahoma
At the depot a robber entered a passenger train and stole eighty dollars from a traveler named Holloway. James Keen was arrested by Deputy Horvey and identified by Holloway before Commissioner Wright. Keen remained in jail pending grand jury action.
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Bowlh McAle
Bepr
Groves
Choctaw
Oklahoma
Oil Fever Spreads as Midwest Company Forms in Ardmore
Ardmore Sept 4 a large company of Missouri, South Dakota and local capitalists organized to develop oil west of Bivelly. Upon finding oil near the race the group quietly secured large tracts, chartered under South Dakota laws, and will begin development immediately.
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Ardmore
J. T
Missouri
South Dakota
Bivelly
Nelson to Face Preliminary Hearing in Coffeyville Court
John Nelson, a defendant in a pending case, will have his preliminary hearing in the city court at Coffeyville Monday morning. The report notes a contested issue over a fatal incident and mentions various names linked to regional roping contests during the Woodmen celebration in Spernfields.
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John Nelson
Albert Morris
Coffeyville
Nalanu
Hin Weewilant
Coneeni
Next Congress to Tackle Indian Territory Status
Congress faces chaotic Indian affairs argues Sherman of New York delaying statehood. He notes tribal land allotment timing shifts, and that statehood for Indian Territory is unlikely this winter, potentially tied to Oklahoma later. He cites bills splitting the territory into counties and Congress’s heavy Indian budget and workload.
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Congrestman Sherman
New York
Sherman
Eo Torlor
Congress
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Flynn on lottery and Oklahoma statehood bid in St Louis
Delegate Dennis T Flynn of Oklahoma addresses the lottery topic and seeks statehood for Oklahoma in the next Congress. He asserts 500,000 new residents would yield three seats in the lower house and praises Secretary Hitchcock for inaugurating the open. The report wanders through various remarks and a medicinal advertisement blends into the text.
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Dennis T. Flynn
Oklahomas
St. Louie
Loterior
Hitchcock
Hkewine
Leland Railroad
Searstory
Keenel
Garrutour
Dennis
Vay
Otlaboma
Oklshode
Anustore
Alleged Till Tapper in Cowstin Prairial Vinita Case
Lam Ferry of Cowstin prairie and Vinita faced charges after two dollar bills vanished from a grocery store till. Complainant Perry alleged the theft with Lum linked to the case, while Deputy Kerr aided the arrest. Commissioner Branfield set bond for Lum’s hearing next Monday.
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Lam Ferry
Cowstin Prairle
Vinita
LPL
Gaerh
Joen
Micky Fogere
P Perry
Lum
Pory
Dopuly Kerr
Branfield
Mouilay
Cowboy Injured in Springfield Roping Contest Parade
Shawnee cowboy Sam Charley of Tolea, a territory representative at Springfield roping, was thrown from his horse during the Red Man parade. He sustained a severe head injury, was unconscious, and taken to St. John's Hospital for treatment. Late literary news references Cosmopolitan's Pan American Expo coverage and notable writers planning study trips, with general discussion of exhibits and photographs.
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Sam Charley
Tolea
Springfield
St. John's Hospital
Wan
Lionk Yards
Charley
Ward
Cosmopolitan Magastee
Dooley
Robert Grant
Albert Slaw
Nicholas Murrau
Butler
Church Y
Brishape
Baty
Niagara Palle
Hunhhanan
Professor Pupin
David Porter Heap
Bis Wheeler Wilcox
Livian Hart
Jojan Hawthorne
Jono Brisbey Walker
Wii Seunelder
Uniler Hed
Uhe
Cisinopolitan
Abe Pan-Averlea
Territory Boys Bring Agile Ranch Events to Springfield Show
Jim Hopkins from San Antonio won the roping event in 45 seconds amid a largely territorial contest. Sam Cobb tied and rode, finishing 2 minutes 3 seconds, with several riders named and times listed. The roping culminated in Indian dance, and a repeat contest was planned with improved venues and officials.
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Springfield
Jim Hopkins
San Antonio
Sam Cobb
Dick Parris
Tablequade
P. Hogers
Oologah
Heber Skinner
Vinita
Tex
Thomas Tost
Clem Musgrove Loatout
Tom Donnelly
W. P. Rogers
Blake Gore
Sam Charley
Tulas
Charley McClelland
Claremore
Bert Dckison
Dick Parria
Tahlequah
Geo. Pranklin
Vinita Lont
Ned McNair
Pryor Creek
Frank Price
Tulaa
Jim Keys
Nowata
Tom Tebell
Dick Stuart
Billy Orme
Tatea
Hte Ateer
Jim Houston
Tulse
Charlie Brown
Clayton Rules in Choctaw Nation Commission Dispute
Judge Clayton holds interior secretary may remove a disobedient townsite commissioner and denies temporary actions. The Choctaw nation sought to restrain a commission and compel recognition of Ellin Thompson. the writ of mandamus and related motions were denied. Metropolitan Daily notes a record four editions in one day as reporters cover the incident and other news. George Finger of Aviation Texas visits the Olinkseales family.
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Scott Meklwater
Bsmilser
Pansioner Sterrett
Ellin Thompson
Clayton
Federal Court
Secretary of the Interior
Smlacr
Gov
Dukes
Everatory of the
Interior
Chieltaig Weotlo
Corp of Newsboys
George Finger
Aviation
Texas
Olinkseales
Lana
Rural feud ends in fatal Coffeyville knife fight
Morris and Nelson, brothers in law, dueled on a Coffeyville street amid a long running family feud. Morris struck first with a knife, a gun misfire halted his assault, then both men were shot. Morris died near the curb, Nelson survived with deep neck and back injuries as bystanders and friends tried to separate them.
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Morris-Nelson
Coffey Yike
Morris
Natsson
Bettoem
Tog
Coffeyville
Morrie
Mortie
Nelson
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