TERRITORY MURDERERS HANGED IN INDIAN RESERVATION
Four sentenced murderers were hanged in a Lakota Territory settlement on April 1. Malawi Allen, a unmarmed negro, and Juses Mills, half Indian and haired, were executed after confessing to the crime. The incident followed a raid at the reservation where tensions and accusations flared. The report notes weathered mistrust and community unrest. The second item details a curious industrial venture in Deergen Iowa, where a man buys stray cars for 50 cents to $1 and ships them to Dakota to sell for $5, aimed at exterminating mice in grain stores. A street car strike in Miss Warners, Minnesota, continues with 25 Kansas City cowboys arriving to take strikers’ places, while motor trains and service remain irregular.
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Suita
Ark
Malawi
Allen
Juses Mills
Ascumind
Waffell
Og Alen
Windom
Wekokee
Semivett Reservation
Miss Warners
Minn
Kansas City
Bound to Have Office El Paso Mayor Ties of Democratic and Republican
El Paso Texas April 1 The contested city election took a new turn as the old canvassing board of five Democrats and three Republicans operated without a quorum. The Republican mayor proclaimed the vote counted and the Republican ticket declared elected, amid armed clashes and a police guard. Democrats sought an injunction in district court to halt proceedings, and the ballot count was postponed to today with a new council and police presence. The scene included a standoff at the city hall, threats, and the deployment of special police.
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el Paso
Tex
Mit
Jose
Ol City Connect
Bav Jig
Connellman Joleen
Boomers Concoct Town Site Schemes in Oklahoma Opening
Report from April 18 describes a swelling influx of boomers from Caldwell and Arkansas City moving toward Guthrie and Oklahoma City. Camps along streams, a new and informal town site plan, and concerns over lawlessness and river crossings mark the frontier rush as officials tighten border patrols and vigilante activity rises in Purcell and surrounding areas.
Oklahoma Boom Sparks Arkansas Town Rumors
An Arkansas city in April reports a wild Oklahoma boom with hotels full of strangers and few beds. Boomers parade toward the Cherokee outlet while wagons haul boats for river fords. Town-site schemes in Guthrie and other locales proceed as officials plan sectioned train runs and new correspondents arrive.
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Spertitt
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Alsehit
Chrudah Town
Golpe
Cherokee
Tirter
Setion
Guthrie
Gurhrin
Kinhorn
Regen
Moraine
Londest
Ukiabsura
John W. Leu
Missouri Pacific
Nile
Morinz Wagons Depart Caldwell Vicinity Trail Incident
A Morinz Wagons party near Caldwell Convent Kas travels from Caldwell to Pine Creek along the old Reno stage trail. About 1 000 canes carry plains with boomers while weather delays push the march to dusk. A canvas covered wagon blaze and teams of oxen are noted as the party proceeds through the dusty route.
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Convent
Kas
Reno
Caldwell
Pani Creek
Carrie Plains
Permlesirn
Celtwell
Stadebaker
Barton
Bloodshed Flares as Deputies Attack Boomer Barricade
A violent clash erupts as deputy marshals assault Oklahoma land boomers across the river from Purcell. Surrounded and firing from a log and stone barricade, the boomers resist for hours before surrender after several are wounded. Troops scour the region for trespassers as Leavenworth prepares to move on short notice.
Troops at Leavenworth Ordered to Oklahoma Mission
Leavenworth troops including hospital corps move under General Merritt with aides toward Oklahoma Territory on short notice. Four infantry companies detailed for service. Santa Fe coaches and other transport used. reinforcements expected before Oklahoma opens to settlers amid swollen creeks and high water. National Bank puzzle noted with Oklahoma banking implications.
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Leavenworth
Oklahoma
Infantey Company
Meatinnidax
Ik Dader
Newport Barracks
Kentucky
AE Naoe
Tone
Oklabita
Waarisaras
Tle
Ntl
Todass the
Bas
Atntorney
Ad Epiobon
Bares Field
Bares Field Ue Each. the diMculty Abet Rast Lng
Ganky Iw
Oklahenam
Likieee
Thas
Pecsien
United States
Youthful meeting at Sowstiers Kens wins honors
A youth meeting at the Sowstiers Kens venue today concluded with selections for AP bangereu and YM leaders. Key officers were elected including president A LiMneen and treasurer J Mus. Widespread discussion touched on alcohol harm, security, and hospital care, with local figures noted amid a broader district focus.
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Kansas
Sowstiers
Ria
Rien
A A
Tlimneen
Tonsaver
Ehiel Rauleewr
Icidiind
Teder
Acd
Wemenker
Jd Mus Inih
Danielant
Deeree Jeeck
Enwral
FW Hitehamb
J Winle
H.C. Chanaats
Vague Textile Catalog of Velvets and Curtains in 19th Century Ad
A fragmented advert describes a broad spring line of velvets and fabrics from Da Keown brands with patterns and trimmings. It mentions imports from Japan and China, curtain nets priced per yard, and shows interest in Brussels lace and Damask style materials. The piece emphasizes limited, curated stock and new patterns under a single retailer.
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Main Street
North Main Street
Wichita
Bngus
Locke & Loper
Wichita Shoe Parlor
N. Main
Deergen Ia
Dakota
New York
Chester
Avares
Sylvester Fligbb
Vincennes
Bot
Toby
Grubbs
Boomers
Arkansas City
Iphoinl
Datty Eagle
PerceLa LT
Oklahoma City
Chickasaw
Paul's
Washita
Moine County
Malia L
Alfred
Texas
Ponca
Simpson Ranch
Standard Oil Company
Willow Springs
Salt Fork
Wharton
Santa Fe
Scalce
Hen
Sam F. Raal
Fifth Cavalry
Leutenant
Lin
Edmapas
Purcell
Tan
South
Nothing
Arkansas City Wild
March & Peesors
Morinz
Purvell
Prachi
April
Mershat
Wellington
Kan
Howe
Stein
Akiabomm
Ness
Egeral
Ciry
Tonessipe Bare
Cash
TL Fun & Son
Kassie
Lee
White House
Japan
Fe Valera
Nottinghame
Swie
Brussels
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