Indian Senator Rejects Indian Wards Claim in Oklahoma
Senator Owen of Oklahoma challenges federal authority over the Cherokee and other five civilized tribes. He contends they are American citizens by Congress and should manage their own affairs, accusing the interior department of unlawful guardianship. He presses Garfield and Roosevelt for a lawful ruling and vows to continue the fight until what he calls tyrannical control ends.
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Ies Sessions
Washington
Qwen
Oklahoma
Interior Department
Owen
Baw
Garfield
President Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Department
Oklahoma swindles expose butter and lawn powder schemes
The report details several Oklahoma scams including a butter adulteration plan sold as country butter, a powder claimed to restore lawns, fake railroad contractor fraud, a magazine graft swindle offering Eastern magazine agency positions, and a Dodd Mead book scam in Chickasha. The cases show repeated use of deceptive deposits and advance payments with swift disappearances.
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Chwoul
Bankers’ Association
Oklahoma City
Sia
Ahe
Muncey’s
New York
Faber
Chickasha
Dodd, Mead & Co
Gas Fire Near Moncey County Commissioners Attend Incident
An oil or gas line west of town near Jew Thorman flared briefly this morning, drawing county officials to inspect the site at a section line point. Warnings were issued as the gas emitted a tarry scent and the center of the wetlun area appeared unstable.
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Orime
Jew Thorman
Hermes
Well Drill Unloaded at Bear Cabin Last Week
Report details a well drill being unloaded near Bear Cabin last week. The note mentions a widow, a monitor incident, and a plan to put the work back to use, with limited readable names.
Tales Told 25 Years Ago In Cherokee Nation
Fragmented OCR notes recount local events at Tahlequah. Mentions concerts at the Methodist church during the fair, changes in town offices, a Seneca Indian band, house sales, and a fatal accident. Also notes church and revival attendance, a prize fight near Muskogee, and preparations for the county exposition with various residents and visitors in attendance.
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G. W. Green
St. Lewis
Union Church
Col. Pool
Wim
Milet
St. Lowis
Mitch
Green
J.C. Blythe
Cunningham
LP Isbell
Foe Rogers
Supreme Oeourt
Te Varuta Fair Fryen
Parsons
Prise
Worcester Fe
H. H. Edrinson
Jude Gee
Glark
Henry Armintrong
Hrvetler Arid
Virwta
Tegiter School
Seinor Coen Dedroiy
Chettibe BM Tie Citer
Cherie
Cherokees Aid Orphans of Conquering Race Charity
W T Whittaker of Pryor Creek supported orphans from a conquered race, housing them at his private home and later funding a brick building for shelter. By 1897 over 100 children were cared for, with about 600 adults later benefiting through education and training. A staged wedding marked by an onstage ceremony highlighted a fundraiser event.
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W. T. Whittaker
Pru Creek
Tree
Hvac
Nephan Tomes
Aurmitser
Whittaker
Pawsitie
New Mexico Greetings From Tucumenti and Weather Hints
From G W Parker Tucumenti New Mexico April 31 Edt Chieftain I will try to write short Picor about our new country New Mexico as I see one neighbor toys from Craig county has given your little description He spoke of a little sand storm The farmers have planted Cofty and Chit apring is bare The eighth of these worthy maines the writer The Chicttalo's from afer of my Oldtahoma Fart Joast did expire in a shirt Hite
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Tucumenti
N. M
New Mexico
Craig County
John Bietep
Aliotta
Giraes
Seth
Eit Maines
Two-Headed Pig Report Near Town
A strange two headed pig was found three miles northeast of town. Residents recount sightings and strange behavior as one head appears dominant while the other seems weaker. Mrs. Boastn Windly aided in bringing the creature to town where Prof. Prier will study it for natural anomalies.
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Beri
Freemand& Moore
Cain
Boastn
Ais
Prier
H F Anderson Dead From Home of Daughter
An obituary note reports H F Anderson aged four years died Friday April 10 at his daughter M J Anderson's home after a service and funeral planned for Saturday at 3 p m. The family mourns the loss with sympathy offered to relatives and friends.
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WF. Anderso
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