Dr Foreman dies in Springfield pioneer of old Cherokee Nation
Dr. A W Foreman, Vinita physician and Patton drug store proprietor, died in Springfield Massachusetts after treatment for gallbladder complications. Born August 18 1855 at Park Hill near Tahlequah, he was son of Rev Stephen Foreman. Survived by Mina Marguerite George. daughter Mrs R V McSpadden. sons Austin and Marguerite. brother John Foreman. sister Mrs Jennie McClellan. half sisters Mrs Plora Rider and Miss Minta Foreman. Funeral in Vinita Tuesday afternoon.
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A. W. Foreman
Springfield
Tahlequah
Park Hill
Stephen Foreman
Tablequal
Claremore
Vinita
Patton
Emma Ridenhour
Ridenhour
R. V. McSpadden
Foreman
Mina Marguerite George
Austin
Marguerite
John Foreman
Roswell
N. M
Killing Reported Near Grand River
A fatal shooting occurred Saturday at the Edwards farm near Grand River following a dispute over a stile. Art Davis allegedly confronted Henry Smith, who fired with a shotgun after a revolver miss. Davis died about an hour later. Smith fled toward Spavinaw and remains at large.
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Steve Eddwarda Plaice
Edwards Farm
Henry Smith
Art Davin
Hyavinan Hille
Davis
Kawards
Smith
Davie
Spavinaw
Fatal Explosion at Hulton Colliery Claims Many
An explosion and ensuing fire at Hulton Colliery in Bolton England killed numerous miners after 290 men entered the mine. The first rescue team saved seven men and a boy, later recovering ten bodies. Flames and smoke hindered further escape in the mine basement.
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Associated Press
Bolton
England
Hulton
Purdon May Be in Honduras May Be in Honduras
Department of Justice notified by Commercial National Bank of Kansas City that Kirby Purdon, missing from Ardmore Oklahoma since 1903, may be in Honduras. Purdon reportedly left the bank with thirty thousand dollars tied to government warrants. Patton served as cashier of the Chickasha National Bank.
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Purdon
Honduras
Associated Press
Kansas City
Department of Justice
Washington
Commercial National Bank of Kansas
Oklahoma Republicans Oppose Knotts Confirmation
Washington reports Oklahoma Republicans oppose the confirmation of George Knott, the newly appointed Internal Revenue collector for the district of Oklahoma. Knott is little known politically and is taft classmate from Yale. Arthur Geissler, Oklahoma County Republican chair, wired protest and a determined effort aims to oust Knott from the $2,000 yearly post.
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Washington, D. C
George (. Knott
District of
Oklahoma
Senate
Republican Organization of
Knott
Taft
Yale
Arthur H. Geissler
Oklahoma County Republican Committee
Oklahoma City
Allotments About Completed for Five Civilized Tribes
Washington December 20 The closing phase of five civilized tribes affairs centers on allotting lands Commissioner George Wright reports in his Interior Department filing. He notes 452,222 acres set aside for coal and asphalt seizures in Choctaw and Chickasaw lands and 1,278,324 acres eyed for a Choctaw forest reserve leaving 1,815,189 acres still unallotted. He warns contracts with Indian allottees show little adequate consideration and some rely on misrepresentation and fraud in instrument character.
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Washington, D
Five Civilized Tribes
George Wright
Secretary of the Interior
Himin
Marshalship Waits Until After Holidays in Oklahoma
Washington December 21 President Taft told Representative Metlure and state chairman Morris that he would not decide the appointment of a United States marshal for the western district of Oklahoma until after the holiday recess. McGuire backs George A. Foster Perry and CLarrie backs Frank Greer Guthrie. Hitchcock endorses C. M. Cade. Wickersham’s stance guides Taft with no favored candidate.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
B. Metiulre
A. Morris
Oklahome
Holidas McGuire
George A. Foster
Perry
Clarrie
Frank Greer
Guthrie
Frank H. Hitchcock
C. M. Cade
McGuire
Morris
Thirty Firemen Die in Morris Packing Fire at Stockyards
The Morris and Company warehouses in Chicago’s stockyards suffered a massive fire killing Fire Marshal James Horan, Assistant Fire Marshal Burroughs, and twenty eight firemen. Fifty seven were injured as the blaze caused $1,260,000 in damage and threatened the district until late afternoon. Mayor Busse attended the scene and a coroner’s inquest was begun as an ammonia pipe explosion sent debris into the air.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James Horan
Burroughs
Morris & Company
Busse
Knife and pool of blood spark arrest in murder case
Three charred bodies found in J. L. Sanders home ruins near Durham lead to the arrest of Nathan Montague, a young Negro, on charges of criminal assault, murder and arson. He was taken to Durham for safekeeping as lynching fears rise. The victims are believed to be Sanders, his daughter Mary, and his two year old granddaughter. Montague’s knife was found in the yard near a pool of blood and matted hair.
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Ay Associated Press
Durham
J. L. Sanders
Nathan Montague
Sanders
Mary
Montague
Governor Haskell Faces Question On Superior Court Appointments
Oklahoma City December 20 The governor is in doubt about his authority to appoint state superior court judges. Some lawyers say only for his term, others for the full judicial term. He has asked the attorney general for guidance and will follow that opinion, with a decision expected in a few days.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Hugh Tittle Seeks New Trial in Shoe Theft Conviction
Hugh Tittle was found guilty by Justice David Meredith and a jury of stealing shoes cloth and other items from a wagon near South Wilson and Vann. County Attorney Brady prosecuted. W M Simms defense. Simms petitioned for a new trial claiming juror incompetence, juror P M Smith an attorney denied the charge.
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Hugh Tittle
David Meredith
Smith
South Wilson
Vann
Tittle
Brady
W. M. Simms
Simms
P.M Smith
Senator Gore Denied Aid by Wife Testimony
Mrs Nina Gore testified before a special congressional committee investigating Oklahoma Indian frauds that Senator Gore did not accept any aid from Jacob Hamon for his campaign. Hamon had offered a loan of 5000 dollars. The DC Supreme Court refused Rowell’s mandamus to compel a patent for Indian land near Lawton.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Nina Gore
Special Congressional Committee
Lawton
Okla
John F. Rowell
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Rowell
Secretary of the Interior
Investigation of Roosevelt Expense Account Ordered
Washington December 20 a congressional investigation of Theodore Roosevelt s railroad transportation expenses during his presidency was ordered in a resolution by H T Rainey Democrat Illinois. The probe covers amounts paid by Roosevelt or on his behalf and contracts with Pennsylvania Railroad officials.
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Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
H. T. Rainey
Miinois
Committee On Rules
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad Arts
Revised contract for building Porter Road railroad
Judge Luman F. Parker Jr reports that the contract with Porter railroad company is ready for submission to the Commercial Club. The project from Bartlesville to Joplin passes through Nowata Centralia Welch and Miami with towns subscribing for stock rather than bonuses to fund the line. Vinita is urged to join and help offset the route crossing the county, as planners push ahead with construction plans.
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Luman F. Parker, Jr
Porter Railroad Company
Railroad Committee
Commercial Club
Porter People
Parker
Judge Parker
Bartlesville
Joplin
Nowata
Centralia
Welch
Miami
Vinita
Porter
Oklahoma Hunters Prove Big Source of Revenue
Guthrie Oklahoma December report shows hunting licenses issued in November totaling 10,629 resident at 1.25 and 90 non-resident at 15.00. State revenue 11,918. licenses issued by state game warden, deputy wardens, and county clerks with commissions described. LeFlore county leads out-of-state licenses. Sequoyah and Bryan counties follow. Atoka reports 1,287 resident licenses year to date.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Askew
Secretary of State
LeFlore
Sequoyah County
Bryan
Atoka County
Taft backs nullification of New Mexico Texas boundary change
President Taft urged Congress to approve a joint resolution to annul the part of New Mexico's constitution that would alter the boundary with Texas. The Senate adopted the measure in a special message to Congress dated December 21.
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RN Associated Press
Washington, DP
Congress
Taft
New Mexico
Texas
Senate
Okmulgee Joint Keeper Convicted in Liquor Case
Okmulgee Oklahoma December 20 C M Roberts a joint keeper of Okmulgee county was convicted in district court after a two day jury trial. He was fined 3000 for selling liquor in his own building under Billups prohibitory laws. The state sought damages totaling 191000 as the maximum allowed.
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Okmulgee
Okla
C. M. Roberts
Okmulgee County
Roberts
Formidable Opposition to Lorimer Exoneration
Washington DC December 20 opposition to a report exonerating Senator Lorimer is developing on the Senate floor. Several senators favor delaying the full subject until after the holiday recess to allow members to study the testimony and the committee on privileges and elections report.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lorimer
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate Overrules Vice President in Quorum Dispute
Washington, Dec 20. The Senate rejected Vice President Sherman’s ruling that a paired senator could be counted for quorum, voting 87 to 17 to dismiss the dictum. The body also reaffirmed opposition to any cloture move to force votes, and noted party lines in sustaining or opposing the chair’s decisions amid pair rules.
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Washington, D. C
Sherman
Senate
Hale
Ahair
Senattor Hale
Heyburn
Dillingham
Martin
Decide on plan for sale of segregated land
Washington, D. C. Dec 20 A plan for selling Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands in Oklahoma was decided at a Interior Department conference. Secretary Ballinger will seek legislation to establish a three member commission chosen by the tribes and the president to value the lands, then sell coal and surface separately to the highest bidders.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Interior Department
Ballinger
Valentine
Indian Bureau
Eb, P. Hill
McAlester
A. W. Clapp
Muskogee
Carl Schulz
Will Practice Law Here. Stephens Opens Office in Cherokee Building
RK Stephens, formerly of Brookfield Missouri, a prominent and active lawyer, has moved with his family to this city to reside and practice. He is reputed as an able, trustworthy, and honorable attorney. He will open his office at rooms 21 and 22, Cherokee building, at the start of the year.
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RK. Stephens
Brookfield
Stephens
Cherokee Building
Supreme Court Move to Oklahoma City Debated
Guthrie, Okla, Dec 20 The Supreme Court and Criminal Court of Appeals plan to relocate to Oklahoma City upon signing of the capital bill. Pending approval, officials seek temporary quarters while the court reviews constitutional legality of the move. Governor Haskell aims to inform state officers of timing to avoid injunctions and hurried relocations.
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Guthrie
Okla
Supreme Court
Criminal Court of Appeals
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma C
Royal J. Allen
Board of Public Affairs
Jesse J. Dunn
EG. Spillman
Jen Furman
Criminal Court
Haskel
T Supreme Court
Haskell
Sta
Lorimer report presented on bribery inquiry in Senate
Washington DC Dec 21 The senate committee on privileges and elections heard no testimony that directly tainted Lorimers election by bribery. The panel found four assembly members may have been bribed but said others including Lee O Neil Broderick and Wilson likely voted legitimately. The committee noted no evidence showing any other member was influenced by corruption.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Barry Tisaya
Lorimer
White
Link
Beckmey
Holstian
Asis
Assembly
Fteen
Iso
Lee O'Neil
Broderick
Wilson
Mittee
Inda
Fire Ravages English Dry Goods Store in Walters OK
A disastrous blaze in Walters Oklahoma began in a dry goods store this morning and threatened the entire business district before being controlled. Estimated damage runs to about two thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Walters
Okla
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