Agitation over Vinita water works and statehood debate
The Indian Chieftain reports rising costs for water works in Vinita and a broad range of political opinions on Cherokee nation governance and potential Oklahoma statehood. It notes proposals to improve South Park, calls for a strong delegation to Washington on allotment, and discusses economic prospects, land issues, and the evolving status of the Indian Territory amid national events and presidential legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Chisfiath
Kaneap
Gorrie Nation
Cherokee National Sounder
W. J. Trott
Washington County
Ark
Cherokee Nation
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
South Park
National Council
First National Bank
Luman F. Parker
Vioiia Commercial Club
Cy City
Vinila
Booth Park
Washington
Cestle
Oklahoma
South McAlester
South Moll
Frank Greer
Detale
Ms Inibere Erted Outeide
Castle
Bradford
Epolle
Injunction Filed Over Ardmore Right of Way Claim
Ardnor LT seeks a federal injunction to block the Arkans e and Aboclawiad from a reader right of way through Ardmore. The suit argues the proposed plat would destroy valuable residence property and questions whether the interior secretary has authority to rule on the general right of way in the territory. The case centers on mapping the line and the associated right of way costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardnor
United States
Ardmore
Interor Bes
Warnee
Ard
Wey
Petition for rights and relief from Indian Territory oppression
Four hundred thousand people in the Commercial Chariot Purcell area urge protection of constitutional rights and protest taxation without representation. They appeal to Congress for relief from oppressive conditions in Indian Territory, arguing for freedom to assemble and petition and criticizing executive influence over legislation and the judiciary. They advocate development of natural resources and warn relief is needed to prevent entrenchment of injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell
Indian Territory
United States
Veni
Fares
Atlantic
Teglone
Eonatliye
Clegimsisnes
Madvan
Walle
Telia
Ain
Tudian
Congress of
Territory Cattle Markets Recorded Across Texas and Indian Territory
Territory cattle sales reported from Kansas City show numerous buyers and sellers including Smith and Austin, J B Jobinson, PLR Austin, H O Rigge, C Waggoner, Una Kroger, W N Moore, J McBrayee, W J Garland, Capt F Boo, I S Hogue and Abelson J T. Prices ranged from about 2.60 to 9.25 per hundredweight with dozens of steers cows and calves weighing up to 1089 pounds. Week totals show 455 head processed in quarantine with Texas contributing 53, Indian Territory 348, Mississippi 2, Arkansas 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Smith & Austin
Catoona
J. B
H. O. Rigge
Chelees
I.T
C. Waggoner
Sepulpa
J. T
Nod
Una Kroger Wasto
Vinita I. T
Leere
W. KR. Moore
Ardmore
I. T
Aloo GY
J. McBrayee
Spiro
W. J. Garland
F.boo
Okmulgee
Hogue
Abelson
State of Texas
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Hay tax question sparks interior opinion request
Acting Secretary of the Interior Ryan has referred a Cherokee nation petition seeking a hay export tax of 20 cents per ton to the Attorney General for opinion. The matter was sent back due to a vacancy and needs fresh consideration. an opinion is awaited. Highwaymen stop Katy train at Owego Kansas. three masked men rob three passengers on the platform of cash and valuables and flee. Police pursue. swift capture expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
United States
Interior Department
Vanderenters
Washington
Wein
Oowego
Kas
Miscellaneous notices and city news from Ardmore circa 1901
A collage of notices, including banking designations for Ardmore and Eufaula, a Kansas City transportation update on the Miami Afton cut off, Masonic mourning orders, postmaster appointments, minstrel show reception in New Orleans, a promotional piece on The Republic newspaper, and local social and travel notes across Indian Territory with names like Henry M. Forman, W. P. Trickett, and several town and club references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Trickett
Kungas City Transportation Surau
Miami- Afton
Fria
Ayatom
Winchell
Kansas City Commercial Club
Charles J. Echor
W. B. Thayer
eCity Commercial Club
Indian Territory
Ardmore
I. T
A. D
Ewan
Henry M. Forman
Masons
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Hares
Bakor
Nit
Lee Cronwonrir
Asmociate Haitor
Intra, Inc
Columbia
Gill
Hiv
America
Oke Oklahoma
Bome Democratic
McKinley
Boone
Glenn
Sahele
Vinlin Mer
Kanich
Commonwealth
Congress
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
James A. Garhold
Eceneria
William McKloley
Netlon
Sarassin
Thole
Fudge Wilvow
Time
John Ballette
Claremure
Mod Wo, Adame
Warthington
D. G
Leon Croigore
Provident McKiniay
Miander
Telel
National Counscil
Congress of the
M. K. & T. Railway
St. Louie
Kansas City
Han Oible
Jonction City
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Snreveport
Todian
the Commercial Club of
Caim
Attorney General of
Continental Bank
Louie
Ardmore Na Jonal Bank
Hanover National Bank
New York
Eufaula National Bank
Eufaula
Bank of
Commera Lovin
Marietta Nat Bank
Marietta
Territory
Pumrmanters
L.a. Shook
Hob
Chickasaw Nation
Hansford Splawn
A. D. Tlath
Olive
Creek Nation
W. U. Shelton
New Orleans
Vourth
Court Wheels
Gaye
Black Eighth Regiment
Memphis
Abe
Ropublic
St. Louie, Mo
Jim Hopkins
Droperas
Orwe Ay Lie
Jin Moston
Tales
Hake Gore
Heber Atjaner
Sam Oubb
Adale Tema
Mr. Bishop
Charlie Culp
Chelona
Lee Canove
Adgtr
Allee Vesta Blay
Independeove
Kan
Dalton
Prauknia
Oklshous
John Archer
Fillay Ie
Adair
Otto Darks
Jack
Baby.s
Bath
Mathers
L. K. McGuppin
Thos. T. Wimer
W. B. McGeorge
The
Cherokee National Bank
Ind. Ter
Capital
Jobe Hrennins
Saint Louis
H.C. Townsend
St. Louis
Missouri
Minstrels
Allens
Southern Darkies
August Schliecker, Demetee and
Onsiatans
Rae Ka
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