Rail link to Vinita eyed by Oklahoma officials
The Northwest Road project gains momentum as Orr of the railroad committee and Senator Porter back a line to Vinita. George W. Graham of Oklahoma Western confirms plans and sends blueprints to Alva for study. An engineer may visit soon to appraise the route and potential bonuses, with Vinita favored as eastern terminus.
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Orr
Railroad Committee
Commercial Club
George W. Graham
8. M. Porter
Vinita
J. Graham
The
Oklahoma Western
Alva
Okla
Ness
F. Graham
Porter
Fairland notes and local meetings fill town week
Audrain filly beaten in last Saturday’s race. R L Rogers of Ogeechee is mentioned. Republican rally at Dry Grove Wednesday night and a Creek north of town hosts a Republican club. Eight night religious discussions between Latter Day Saints and Baptists ended without change. George Rogers returned from Colorado. Fairland township 26 will hold about ten units. Free nightly discussions outside Ford drug store with no admission. Rev Whitehead is ill at the Methodist parsonage. F M Conner discussed as a Constitutional Convention delegate. praised as safe guardian of voters’ interests.
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Fairland
Township
Ford Drug
Vimer's Laxative Syrup Adverts and notices
An assortment of old notices and ads mention Vimer's Laxative Syrup for stomach troubles and general liver digestives. The text references G James, William Howell traveling to Colorado Arizona New Mexico and a Tahlequah visitor, plus a Republican club roster and local health claims about liver active benefits and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. James
William Howell
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Republican Club
Earthquake Devastates Valparaiso Chile Reports Eerie Similarity to San Francisco
New York reports Valparaiso Chile severely damaged by a quake with fires burning across the city. Some casualties feared as cables fail and later updates suggest deaths may be unconfirmed. Wires to South America rerouted via Lisbon as Washington seismographs register heavy activity.
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New York
Valparaiso
Chili
San Francisco
South America
Lisbon
Mendorf
Argetine
Valpalr
Will Unite Tomorrow in Indian Territory and Oklahoma
A merger plan between Indian Territory and Oklahoma lodges will be voted on after district committee reviews. A committee will solicit bids for a Masonic Orphans Home site with six months for bids, then elections by subordinate lodges. Henry Forman named inspector of sites. bonds required. $60,000 endorsement fund to aid temporary care for orphans.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Henry Forman
Masonic Grand Lodge
W. A. Mcbride
Atoka
J. B. Morrow
Chocotah
H. L. Muldrow
Tishomingo
A. Eddieman
Ardmore
Morrow
Leo
E. Dennett
Muskogee
L. Reeder
Tulsa
W. H. Talmage
South Mcales
Vinita
A. Davidson
Territorial Executive Committee
Republican Party
Indian Territory to Miss Oklahoma School Fund Until 1908
The Indian Territory will receive no share of the Oklahoma school fund before 1908, costing about 250000. If Oklahoma laws extended over Indian Territory, their portion would be payable. The Democratic piper opponents feared law extension would aid the Republicans, notes Guthrie State Capitol.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma School Fund
Means & Los
Oklahoma
Guthrin State
Oklahoma political field shows heated party appeal
The Oklahoma political scene sharpens as Democrats organize from Oklahoma City headquarters while Republicans lag in spectacle. Democrats push a white man and Indian messaging to rally passions, deny mixed schools, and accuse Republicans of “nigger” domination. Jeff Davis figures as a model for prejudice, while McGuire Flynn factions shift focus to elections and delegate contests in Indian Territory promising education campaigns and consolidated Republican nominations in the First and Second districts.
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Oklahoma
Lee Hotel
Oklahoma City
Jesse Dunn
Central Committee
Providence
Davis
Chautauqua
Missouri
Dunn
Patriota
McGuire and
Piynt
Bird McGuire
Congress
T. B. Werguson
McGuire
Plyns
Indian Territory
Spellbinders Busy At Republican Gatherings In Oklahoma
Vinita furnished spellbinders for multiple out of town Republican meetings last night. Speakers included B. Rogers at Hedrick schoolhouse. G. N. Beboth and J. F. Murphy in Welch. BE Hi Smith spoke at Fairland. A party of four attended Pheasant Hill rally. W S Stanfield attended Kucha picnic after staying in Spavings country. International Association Of Fire Engineers event noted in Dallas. Tickets sold for children aged five to twelve at reduced fares with travel details.
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Vinita
B. Rogers
Hedrick School House
Welch
G. N. Beboth
J. F. Murphy
BE. Hi. Smith
T. J. Farrar
W. 5
Stanfield
Kucha Plcnic
International Association of Fire Desineers
Dallas
Tex
Abitar Pioal Nest
Ageot M. K. & T
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Associated Press
Senator Porter
R. L. Rogers
Ogeechee
Moore
J. W. Chandler
Dry Grove
In Creek
Latter Day Saints
Missionary Baptists
George Rogers
Whitehead
M.B. Church South
F. M.gonner
Conner
Mr. Conner
Vimer
Tahlequah
Balrland
E. W. Stryker
Masons
Chelsea
Mass
First National Bank
Dallas Excursion
Cherokee National Bank
Vinita, Oklahoma
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