Indian homesteads not taxable in Creek Choctaw Chickasaw lands
The U S supreme court ruled that Indian homesteads and allotments in the Creek, Choctaw and Chickasaw nations are exempt from taxation and that taxes collected since 1909 must be refunded. The decision, affecting Oklahoma counties and the state, could total tens of millions in lost revenue and shifts tax burden to white residents. It applies to all allottees including mixed and full bloods and even covers those with freedmen relations, with exemptions tied to land rather than individuals.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Muskogee
Supreme Court
M. J. Mott
W. A. Ledbetter
Bessie Brown English
Tulsa County
M. Mott
H. L. Sturtevant
Grant Poremin
Congress
Samar
Tishomingo
J. B. McMurray
Superior Court
Logan County
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Washington
D.C
McCurtain
West
State Supreme Court
Med
Idian
Weet
Wasiington
Oklahoma Sand Contract Row Ends Without Action
A half day meeting in Oklahoma City between sand company representatives and the state board of land commissioners produced no formal action on the exclusive contract held by Builders' Sand and Gravel. A settlement proposal would require the state to receive 24 cents per square yard net or royalties, prompting disputes over revoking the contract and paying back royalties. Governor Cruce questioned sincerity, while officials indicated the contract may be revoked and the state’s rights clarified, leaving the implication that the contract stands unsettled without final decisions.
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Oklahoma City
Board of
School Land Commissioners
Builders’ Sand and Gravel Company
Muskogee
Builders’ Company
Cruce
Sun Men
L. J. Martin
Tulsa
Irwin Donovan
Martin
Donovan
Ras
Death of Cherokee minister Rev Richard T Parks at 88
The Chelsea resident Rev Richard T Parks died May 15 1912 aged 88 after a long life in the Cherokee Nation. Born August 16 1823 in Monroe County Tennessee he moved from Bradley County to Cherokee Nation in 1881 and served as a Cumberland Presbyterian minister for over fifty years. He left 13 children and a wide circle of relatives including two nieces in this city.
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Richard T. Parks
Chelsea
Dick’ Parks
Dorn
Monroe County
Tennessee
Bradley County
Isaac D
Big Cabin
Mattie A. Trent
Judge 5
PF. Parks
Fannie Hill
L. C. Couch
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Robbery at Big Cabin Post Office
About one o’clock this morning the Big Cabin post office was robbed the safe blown and roughly $1000 in cash and stamps stolen. Sheriff Ridenhour and deputies searched the area with hounds but could not trail the culprits. The sheriff believes he had a capable crew involved.
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Big Cabin
Ridenhour
House OKs direct election of U S senators by the people
The House adopted a joint resolution 237 to 39 proposing a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators. The measure, already passed by the Senate, now goes to the President for signing. The vote followed a fierce regional clash led by Georgia's Bartlett opposing federal supervision of elections.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Bartlett
Georgia
Missippi
Louisiana
Congress
Bristow
Kansas
River bed rights disputed by state and companies
The passage notes that the state may claim control of river beds and that various companies seek to operate, with the outcome awaiting court ruling on whether the state has the right to the river beds.
Indian Tax Ruling Strikes Tax Hit on Oklahoma Lands
Supreme Court decision shields Indian lands from taxation, exempting about 60 million dollars of land in Oklahoma for up to fourteen years. State and counties face refunds of unlawfully collected taxes and potential deficits, with disputes over exact impact among lawmakers and tribes.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court Diuntly
Oklahoma
Indiana
Congress
Gore
Cruce
Curious Cherokee Land Case in Delaware County
A Cherokee citizen Frank Singleton filed on 20 acres and received a deed, later selling to W. Bayenger with a warranty deed. A Dawes Commission clerical error showed a full-blood Indian girl had filed first, canceling Singleton’s deed and issuing to the girl. Bayenger paid taxes for two years but now faces loss with no relief apparent.
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Delaware County
Frank Singleton
W. 4
Bayeinger
Dawes Commission
Singleton
Bay
Singer
Help Build the Walk to Fund South Park Crossings
Urges civic action to phone Mra Gee Kapp, Civic Club president, expressing willingness to help fund a walking route through South Park. Promotes city crossings funded by $10 subscriptions or less, urging immediate action as the only path to progress.
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Civic Club
Mra Gee, Kapp
South Park
Court Tax Ruling on Choctaw Chickasaw Lands Explained
Washington May 11 A Supreme Court opinion on Indian tax after alienation affects Choctaw and Chickasaw lands held by original allottees. McCurtain predicts limited county impact but possible refunds and notable exemptions for Creek lands. Attorneys warn interpretations may vary and a formal statement will follow after Washington review.
Oklahoma and G officials inspect line for project progress
May 16 in Muskogee Oklahoma M O G officials led by William Kenefick head of the railroad and aides arrived from Allen for an inspection. J W Hoff general manager Sallee and Trainmaster met at Fidality Car offices to discuss pending construction between Wagoner and Joplin. Kenefick noted the work was progressing despite wet weather and heat and that the Oklahoma City branch and Texas southern line would be tackled once current construction advances are complete.
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Wagoner Joplin
Oklahoma City
Texas
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W. Houk
Vinita
UIT
J. F. McMurray
Uils
George W. Choate Et al
M. J. Trapp
State Board of Equalization
Gleason Vs. Woods
Pittsburg
Bea
Ie Brown English
T. Richardson
Hitl Creek
Milford-Bergers
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