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Box J: Clippings, Newspapers and Publication (1865-1869, 1879).
F 1: Newspaper (1865). The Emporia News (February 25, 1865). Contains on p. 2 article entitled "The Cattle Traffic." Re: illegitimate cattle trade and plundering of Indian cattle, resolutions by Kansas legislature concerning suppression of trade.
F 2: Newspaper (1879). Kansas City Daily Journal (September 14, 1879). Contains on pp. 13 and 16 the article entitled "Lane of Kansas" by SC. Re: Lane's military service, personality, senatorial career, and his suicide in 1866. (2 copies)
F 3: Newspaper (1867). Humboldt Union (October 5, 1867). Contains on p. 2 the following two articles:
a. "The Meeting on Wednesday." Re: Republican meeting in Humboldt at which SC spoke on the impeachment of the President and on suffrage.
b. "Communicated." Re: SC's stand on suffrage, prohibition and Reconstruction.
F 4: Clippings and Newspaper (1868).
a. Clippings.
(1) "A Letter from Joy to his Tenants!" (no source or date; letter is dated July 6, 1868). Re: settlement on neutral lands and presenting of claims.
(2) "Letter from J. F. Joy" to Editor Baxter Springs Herald (no source or date; letter is dated August 10, 1868). Re: progress of railroad, possible postponement of building of railroad because of agitation of settlers.
b. Clippings.
(1) "Mr. Joy and the Neutral Lands," Ft. Scott Press Supplement (September 5, 1868). Letter from W. M. Coffin to Editor Baxter Springs Herald (August 22, 1868). Re: lack of faith in Congress' helping Neutral Land settlers, present relation of settlers with Joy, advice to adopt resolutions to encourage Joy to go ahead with the road.
(2) "Letter from James F. Joy," Ft. Scott Press Supplement (September 5, 1868). Letter from James F. Joy to Wm. Coffin (n.d.). Re: building of railroad to Fort Scott, further building dependent on people, contract for ties, acting in good faith.
(3) "Letter from Hon. James F. Joy" (no source or date). Letter to James Sloan (September 22, 1868). Re: legal rights to Neutral Lands if treaty is set aside, loss of railroad capital if road is not built, fair sale price of land, effects of not building road.
c. Clippings.
(1) "Letter from Mr. Joy" (no source or date) Letter to Henry Mosher (November 5, 1868). Re: inability of Congress to buy Cherokee lands to give away, increase in land value due to building of road, inability to presently fix price on particular tract, ratification and publication of treaty with Joy as purchaser.
(2) "Stern Facts and Figures for the Consideration of the Settlers upon the Cherokee Neutral Lands," The Fort Scott Press (December 25, 1868). Re: results of setting aside treaty.
d. Newspaper. The Fort Scott Weekly Press Extra (n.d.).
Contains the following articles:
(1) "Land Office at Fort Scott--... Re: "incalculable benefit" to settlers and border counties of Joy's purchase of lands.
(2) "Circular," a letter from J. T. Cox, General Agent, Cherokee Neutral Land Office, Fort Scott, to the late Settlers on the Cherokee Neutral Lands (November 28, 1868). Re: opening of land office in Fort Scott for sale of Joy lands and settling of claims. Includes extract from Cherokee treaty and supplemental article to treaty, and a letter from Joy to John T. Cox (November 17, 1868).
(3) "A Word or Two to Settlers under the Treaty of Aug. 11th, 1866." A letter from John T. Cox, Late Com'r of Appraisal (n.d.). Re: need for settlers prior to August 11th, 1866, to communicate with the Secretary of the Interior concerning payment.
e. Clipping from the Cherokee Sentinel (December 25, 1868) which contains the following articles:
(1) "The Meeting at the Center." Re: resolutions passed at meeting last Saturday, dissociation of newspaper with Neutral Land Leagues if resolution reflects animus of anti-Joy men.
(2) "From Fort Scott." Re: reply to Mr. Whitney, advantages of buying lands from Joy.
F 5: Newspapers, Legislative Rosters, Publication, Clippings, Chart, and Circular (1868-1869 and n.d.).
a. Newspaper. Kansas Central, Olathe (April 15, 1868). Contains the following articles:
(1) We this week hoist the name of Sidney Clarke...." Re: endorsement of SC for Congress.
(2) "Greenback Fraud Again." Re: method of payment of national debt.
b. Roster. "Legislature of the State of Kansas for the Year 1868." Also includes State Officers and State Supreme Court Judges with a handwritten addition of District Court Judges. Printed. 1 page.
c. Roster. "Legislature of the State of Kansas for the Year 1869." Also includes State Officers, Supreme Court Justices, and District Judges. Printed. 1 page. Damaged.
d. Chart. "Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, Passenger Tariff, to take effect June 8, 1868" (n.d.). Re: Kansas ticket prices. Printed. 1 page.
e. Publication. Every Saturday, Vol. I No. 52 (December 24, 1870). Boston: Fields, Osgood and Company. 12 pages. Contains on pages 835-838 article entitled "Sights and Sounds at Washington" re the opening day of the Third Session of the 40th Congress.
f. Clippings.
(1) "The Atchison and Topeka Road," Champion and Press (May 21, 1870). Re: dissatisfaction of people at legislation attempting to secure change in original route of railroad, appeal t SC to see that original contract is fulfilled.
(2) "the people of Atchison have waited with a patience...," (no source or date). Re: construction of railroad southward from Topeka without construction from Atchison to Topeka, railroad's confession of intention to violate contract, intention of people of Atchison to foil any such violation.
(3) "The A. T. & Santa Fe Railroad," Champion & Press (n.d.). Re: text of resolutions by the state legislature concerning grant of land for construction of railroad.
g. Newspaper. The Kansas Daily Commonwealth (July 24, 1869). Contains on page 2 an article entitled, "A Bogus Speech." Re: remarks attributed to SC on accidents which might prevent construction of the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad.
h. Circular. "Gov. Bullock's Reply to the Report of the Treasurer...." (1869). Re: report on issuance of state bonds by the Treasurer of Georgia. Printed. 1 page. (2 copies)
Box K: Newspapers, Newspaper Clippings, Circular, Reprint, and Vote Tabluation Form (1870- 1880 and n.d.).
F 1: Newspapers, Newspaper Clippings, and Circular (1870-1879 and n.d.).
a. (1) Circular. "Advance Sheet of Speaker Blaine's Letter of Acceptance" published by the Union Republican Congressional Committee, Washington, D.C. Re: acceptance of nomination, issues of coming election, reduction of debt and expenditures, Democratic proposal to pay rebel claims, and opposition to measures of relief. Printed. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Clipping. "A Route Agent Arrested" (no source or date). Re: arrest of John Wallace, mail agent on Leavenworth Branch.
b. Newspaper. Homestead Champion, Vol. 1 No. 2 (August 1, 1870). Contains on page 4 article entitled "The Kansas Pacific Railroad." Re: request from railroad for more land; cost to government of building railroads; earnings of Kansas Pacific. (2 copies)
c. Clippings.
(1) "The Four Flush" (no source or date; article dated June 24). Re: absence in campaigns of statements concerning principles or views of candidates on important questions, Haskell's campaign tactics, comments concerning Judge Perkins, Senator Funston, Benedict, Col. James Snoddy, Baker of Leavenworth, and Major Morrill of Brown County.
(2) "Kansas Politics" (no source or date; article dated July 9). Re: timing of Douglas County primaries and its effect on the Republican nomination for Governor.
(3) "Thacher and St. John" (no source or date; article dated July 12, 1876). Re: difficulties caused by Thacher's agreement with St. John and Thacher's support from saloon keepers and prohibitionists.
(4) "Although it was well known that Gen. Geo. H. Hoyt...." (no source; 1876). Re: funeral of George H. Hoyt and funeral oration by Mr. Herrick.
d. Clipping. "Douglas County Returns" (no source or date; [1878]). Tabulation of election returns for state and county officers.
e. Newspaper. Norton's Union Intelligencer, Dallas, Texas (October 11, 1879). Contains on page 1 the article "Rutherford B. Hayes," which gives the texts of Governor St. Johns's and President Hayes' speeches at the Neosho Falls Fair, and on page 2 the article "The Swing Around the Circle," re the Neosho Falls Fair with mention of SC's speech at the Veterans' reunion.
F 2: Newspaper, Newspaper Clippings, and Reprint of Article (1879).
a. Clipping. "Legislative! A Good Day's Work" (no source; February 7, 1879). Re: resolution to investigate alleged election frauds in U. S. Senatorial election.
b. Reprint of article. "The Rights and Privileges of the House of Representatives...," Reprinted from the Topeka Daily Blade (February 13, [1879]). Re: ruling of SC as Kansas House Speaker on "the Senate Concurrent Resolution to appoint a joint committee to investigate charges of bribery and corruption made in connection with the late Senatorial election." (2 copies)
c. Clippings.
(1) "A Bit of a " (no source or date; article dated March 4). Re: activities of Kansas legislature including indignation by Baker at publication by the Commonwealth of the theft of evidence taken before the Ingalls investigating committee.
(2) "Senator Ingalls" (no source or date; article dated April 24). Re: supplementary charges against Ingalls by Eggers and Stumbaugh.
(3) "Senator Ingalls' Case," Kansas City Times (May 27, 1879). Re: Ingalls' answer to the memorial filed against him in U. S. Senate, misrepresentations by Ingalls, expectation of "rich developments." On reverse side of clipping is article, "Ingalls Answer." Re: text of Ingalls' answer to the memorial consisting of a history of the Kansas legislature's investigation and a discussion of other U. S. Senate investigations of election corruption.
d. Clipping. "Gridironed," Kansas City Times (May 30, 1879). Re: answer of Stumbaugh and Eggers to Ingalls' reply to the U. S. Senate Elections Committee.
e. Newspaper. Kansas City Times (September 28, 1879). Pages uncut. Contains article entitled "Slush." Re: Ingalls' attempts to "bulldoze" the committee, proceedings of the committee including testimony concerning bribery for votes.
f. Newspaper. Kansas City Times (October 1, 1879). Pages uncut. Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 1. "The Ingalls Trial." Re testimony for prosecution in Senate investigation of Ingalls for September 29 and 30, 1879.
(2) Page 4. "Hurting the Party." Re: Legate's reasons for opposing Ingalls investigation because of its effects on Kansas and the Republican Party.
g. Newspaper. Kansas City Times (October 2, 1879). Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 1. "A Celebrated Case." Re: testimony in Ingalls case of S. N. Wood on September 30, and testimony of H. B. Rogers, P. I. B. Ping, W. J. Buchan, W. H. Pilkenton, and George A. White on October 1.
(2) Page 2. "The Ingalls Inquest." Re: testimony presented at the investigation to date.
h. Newspaper. Kansas City Times (October 4, 1879). Uncut. Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 1. "The Mighty Dollar." Re: testimony on October 2 in investigation of Ingalls.
(2) Page 4. "Our regular letter from Topeka...." Re: investigation.
(3) Page 4. "Although without our full Topeka reports...." Re: investigation.
(4) Page 4. "Ingalls Vindication" (quoted from the Louisville Courier-Journal). Re: Ingalls's alleged vindication by the Kansas Legislature.
F 3: Newspapers, Newspaper Clippings, and Form (1879).
a. Clipping. "The Ingalls Case....IV. Reports of House Committee." [Daily Capital] (October 30, 1879). Re: results of investigation; three reports issued, censure of house members involved, memorial to U. S. Senate signed by SC, 24th Dist. Rep.
b. Clipping. "The Ingalls Case. V. Investigation ordered by the U. S. Senate...," Topeka Daily Capital (October 31, 1879). Re: Ingalls' attempt to defeat investigation, reporting of resolution for investigation.
c. Newspaper. The Weekly Capital (November 6, 1879). Contains on pages 2-4 the article "The Ingalls Case...," Parts I through X, by William C. Webb. Re: the Ingalls investigation in the Kansas House and in the U. S. Senate. (2 copies)
d. Clippings.
(1) "How Is This, Mr. Ingalls?" Kansas City Times (1879; article is dated January 8). Re: extortion from Ben Gale by John A. Martin with Ingalls' help, appointment of Price as postmaster instead of Mrs. Gale.
(2) "Our Washington Letter," Leavenworth Daily Press (January 18, 1879). Re: women suffragists, Ingalls' private estimate of members of legislature.
e. Newspaper. Kansas City Daily Times (January 28, 1879). Uncut pages. Contains the articles:
(1) Page 1. "Ingalls' Infamy." Re: the Gale-Martin extortion and Ingalls' involvement with it.
(2) Page 2. "Kansas Capital." Re: effect of special edition of the Kansas City Times, and action at the Senatorial caucus.
f. Clippings.
(1) "The Kansas Crisis," Kansas City Times (January 29, 1879). Re: effect of special edition of the Times, voting in the House and Senate, Ingalls' speech defending himself in public meeting at Union Hall, excitement of anti-Ingalls element.
(2) "Washington Letter," Kansas Times (n.d.; article is dated August 29, 1879). Re: Kalloch-DeYoung affair, Ohio canvass, assistance to Ingalls of May and Best, dishonest conduct of Thomson, Pottawatomie land swindle.
g. Form and Clipping.
(1) Vote Tabulation Form. "House Roll - 1879." Lists SC as Representative from Douglas County.
(2) Clipping. "The Extra Session," [Kansas City] Times (n.d.; article dated March 9). Re: applicants for office, organization of the House, struggle between Blackburn and Randall, expected legislative action, proposed legislation by Ingalls to prevent fraud in the Pension Agencies and consequent remarks by Senator Edmunds directed at Ingalls, Pottawatomie land swindle.
h. Newspaper. The People's Advocate (October 23, 1880). Contains on page 3 the article "The Record of Sidney Clarke and S. O. Thacher" re their political records, and on pages 1, 2, and 4 several short articles on the Clarke-Thacher contest.
F 4: Newspaper Clippings and Register Sheet (1880 and n.d.).
a. Clippings.
(1) "The Press on the Ingalls Interview," Topeka Weekly Capital (n.d.). Re: interview of Ingalls by Whitehead and publication of bogus statement instead of genuine interview.
(2) "Dudley Haskell vs. Sidney Clarke" (no source or date ). Re: support for SC's part in Ingalls investigation.
(3) "Postmaster Anthony's Resolutions," Topeka Capital (n.d.). Re: falseness of resolutions vindicating Ingalls.
(4) "The Remarks at the Funeral" (on same clipping as above item). Re: Web Wilder's remarks about Ingalls' vindication speech.
(5) "Clarke on Ingalls," Lawrence Standard (n.d.). Re: Ingalls political career and forthcoming investigation in Washington, Kansas City Mail interview of Ingalls.
b. Clipping. "The History of a Ring," Evening Standard (February 7, 1880). Re: scandals of Grantism and the formation of the District of Columbia ring.
c. Clipping. "The Scandals of Grantism, Black Friday and its Memorable History" (no source or date). Re: financial conspiracy which culminated in the closing of the Gold Exchange on September 24, 1869.
d. Clippings.
(1) "Discussing the Amendment," Evening Standard (May 4, 1880). Letter from Grant to Ed. Standard. Re: meeting in Grant Township on Prohibition, speeches by SC and Dr. Simmons and critical comments thereon.
(2) "The Prohibitory Amendment," Evening Standard (May 7, 1880). Re: questions on Prohibition amendment and its enforcement asked of "Progress" by "Old Liner."
(3) "Valley Grove," Evening Standard (May 17, 1880). Re: meeting of Prohibition Club at Valley Grove, SC's lengthy speech, discussion between SC, Robinson and Hoadley.
(4) "Open Letter to Ex-Governor Robinson" by Dr. Pardee Butler," Daily Champion[?] (May 19, 1880). Re: legality of Prohibition amendment and its enforcement.
e. Clippings.
(1) "The Great Debate," The Daily Journal (May 22, 1880). Re: debate between SC and Gov. Robinson on prohibition amendment.
(2) "Free Parliament," Lawrence Tribune (n.d.). Letter from "A Temperance Woman" to Editor Tribune. Re: enforcement of prohibition, opening of temperance saloon.
(3) "General Garfield's Credit Mobilier Record" (no source; 1880). Re: Garfield's connection in 1873 with the construction company for the Union Pacific Railroad, and the scandal connected with it.
f. Register Sheet. "Register of Douglas County Railroad Bonds Compromised and Refunded" (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page.
g. "Airing the Exodusters," Evening Standard (n.d.; letter dated May 5, 1880). Letter from C. Robinson to Editor of Leavenworth Times. Re: possible dishonesty by the Refugee Relief Board concerning contributions.
Box L: Publication, Circular, Drafts, Newspapers, and Newspaper Clippings (1881-1892 and n.d.).
F 1: Publication, Newspapers, and Newspaper Clippings (1881-1885).
a. Publication. The Life, Crime, and Death of Charles J. Guiteau, the Assassin of James A. Garfield, President. New York, July 1, 1882. 16 pages; uncut.
b. Newspaper. Re-Union Banner, Topeka (October 30, 1881). Publication resulting from the Soldiers and Sailors Reunion at Topeka, September 15, 1881. Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 3 "Was the Amendment Adopted?" Re: questioning of authenticity of election results on the Prohibition amendment.
(2) "Prohibition," a letter to the editor from John Martin. Re: opposition to the Prohibition Amendment and the legislation to enforce it.
c. Newspaper. The New York World (January 30, 1882). Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 1. "Northern Pacific Jobs." Letter to the Editor from SC. Re: lapse of the Northern Pacific land grant and usurpation of Congressional authority if grant were extended by the Secretary of the Interior, history of Northern Pacific land grant.
(2) Page 3. "The Story of the Northern Pacific." Re: SC's letter and his opposition in the 41st Congress to the passage of the bill for the Northern Pacific land grant.
d. Newspaper. The Chicago Express (June 14, 1884). Contains the following articles:
(1) Pages 1 and 8. "The People's Lands." Re: passage of H. R. 5479, "to prevent unlawful occupancy of the public lands," statistics concerning sale of public and Indian lands 1881-1883 and the Public Lands remaining for disposition, and legislation concerning the forfeiture of railroad land grants, voting of the Kansas delegation.
(2) Page 2. "A Timely Resolution." Re: joint resolution introduced by E. T. Lewis of Louisiana prohibiting the confirmation, certification, and patenting of enearned land grants.
(3) Page 2. "Blaine and Logan." Re: the National Republican Convention's nomination of James G. Blaine for President and John A. Logan for Vice President.
e. Clippings.
(1) "Griffin Gets It" (no source or date; article dated May 9). Re: Kansas Republican Party Convention, presidential nomination of Ingalls with Blaine as second choice, election of delegates to national convention.
(2) "Indian Title to Oklahoma Considered," The Chicago Tribune (March 20, 1885). Re: comment on letter from Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation concerning sovereignty of Indian Territory.
f. Clippings.
(1) "Marauders on Public Lands," The Chicago Tribune (March 24, 1885). Re: settlement of Iowa before opening of land, Supreme Court decision concerning forcible removal of settlers.
(2) "A Curious Expense Account" (no source; 1885). Re: itemized bill of expense account of the South American Commission, possible involvement of Thacher, and suggestions that Commission be recalled.
F 2: Newspapers, Newspaper Clippings, and Draft of Letter (1886-1887 and n.d.).
a. Clippings.
(1) "Kansas Soldiers," Kansas City paper (August 22, 1886). Re: General Charles W. Blair.
(2) "The Cattle Barons," New York Herald (March 30, 1886). Re: battle between cattle corporations and small farmers to be fought when Oklahoma Territory Bill comes before House, facts and figures involved. (2 copies)
b. (1) "Cherokee Lands," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 2, 1886). Re: Chief Bushyhead's grievances against U. S. Government, leases to cattle men.
(2) Two attached articles. "Indian Lands," New York Herald (April 6, 1886) re interview with William P. Ross concerning invasion of Indian rights; and "Action of Congress," New York Herald (April 6, 1886) re submission by Barnes of adverse report to all bills for creation of Oklahoma Territory.
(3) "Cherokee or Public," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 11, 1886). Re: lease to cattlemen by Cherokees of public land strip as test of ownership; history of public land strip, payment for land strip, suit of Colonel Boudinot.
c. Newspaper. The Kansas Workman, Quenemo, Kansas (November 26, 1886). Contains the following articles:
(1) "Robert Ingersoll." Re: probable election of Labor president, Knights of Labor methods.
(2) "Knights and Temperance." Re: favoring of temperance by the Knights of Labor.
d. Clippings.
(1) "Greedy Land Grabbers," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 3, 1886). Re: pre-emption of tracts bordering water, thus making adjacent land useless.
(2) "New Mexican Land Frauds," New York paper (n.d.; article dated April 4, 1886). Re: cases of fraudulent entries in San Miguel, Bernello, Valencia, and Socorro counties, New Mexico.
(3) Clipping with two articles. "Nebraska Land Sharks," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 15, 1886) re fraudulent land entries for resale; and "Cherokees in Council," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 18, 1886) re Indians' suspicion of Congressional legislation and growing uneasiness.
e. Clippings.
(1) "Nebraska's Nefarious Frauds," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 19, 1886). Re: land frauds by cattle corporations in Nebraska.
(2) "Fraudulent Land Claims," New York Herald (n.d.; article dated April 19, 1886). Re: Canada de Ancha Grant in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
(3) "Land Grabbing," New York paper (n.d.; article dated April 19, 1886). Re: railroad land grants still in government hands, untaxed and not open for settlement.
f. Clipping. "Land Frauds in New Mexico Exposed" (no source or date). Re: Commissioner Sparks' reply to the Senate resolution requesting report on action taken by the surveyor generals of Arizona and New Mexico Territories in readjudication of private land claims.
g. Clippings.
(1) "The Indians' Plea for Justice," New York Evening Post (May 1, 1886). Re: Oklahoma bill, violation of treaties.
(2) "Oklahoma. The Speech of Mr. Springer On...," discussion of Oklahoma Bill in House on December 24, bill's lack of interference with Indian Territory, prevention of bill's passage by cattle syndicates.
(3) "The Official Count," Daily Commonw[ealth?] (n.d.). Re: official vote for the Kansas gubernatorial elections for 1884 and 1886 by county, for auditor for 1886 by county, total count for other state officers for 1886.
h. Draft of letter. Committee representing the citizens of Lawrence, Kansas, to President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland (August 6, 1887). Re: invitation to visit Lawrence. Handwritten by SC. 2 pages.
F 3: Newspapers and Newspaper Clippings (1887-1888 and n.d.).
a. The Voorhees Vindicator, Voorhees, Kansas (November 3, 1887). Contains the following marked articles:
(1) Page 1. "The Bona Fide Settlers Friend." Re: investigation by Walter Clery, special government agent, of fraudulent land claims.
(2) Page 4. "Voorhees will soon have...." Re: construction of city water system.
(3) Page 4. "Good Opportunities." Re: advertisement of a "speculating land office scheme."
b. Clippings.
(1) "No Man's Land" (no source or date; article is dated March 9). Re: purchase of land scrip by Washington syndicate in anticipation of passage of S. 679 to extend U. S. law over the Public Land Strip.
(2) "Oklahoma, the New Garden of Eden in the Southwest," Chicago Express (n.d.). Re: introduction of Oklahoma territory bill in the House of Representatives by General James B. Weaver (Iowa), information concerning location, size, and occupancy of proposed territory, SC's championship of the bill.
c. Clippings.
(1) "Saving Kansas to Freedom," Kansas City paper (April 30, 1887). Re: New England Emigrant's Society's role in the organization of Kansas as a free state.
(2) "Capital Chat....Some Personalities," Kansas City Times (n.d.; article dated February 27). Re: Brownlee case before Interior Department and plan to hold up action on Henry W. Scott's appointment.
(3) Two articles on one clipping from the Daily Chronoscope (March 14, 1888): "Republican Congressional Convention" re call for Republican Congressional Convention for 7th Congressional District of Kansas; and "A Red Hot Letter," re attack by Leftwich on Henry W. Scott, newly appointed registrar at Larned Land Office and Scott's letter to the Star editor.
d. Newspaper. The Telephone (January 3, 1888). Contains on pages l, 3, and 4 marked articles concerning crime in Indian territory.
e. Newspaper. The New York Herald (January 13, 1888). Contains on page 3 marked article, "Mr. Le Barnes Dismissal" re dismissal of law clerk of General Land Office.
F 4: Newspaper Clippings and Circular (1888 and n.d.).
a. "Ably Presented," Kansas City Times (February 26, 1888). Re: address of Mr. Mansur of Missouri in House, opening debate on Oklahoma bill; addition of SC, Dr. Chase, and Mr. Lykins to visiting committee.
b. Clipping. "Schemes, Schemes, Schemes," Kansas City Times (March 7, 1888). Re: delay in Oklahoma bill caused by cattle syndicates, Kansas banks, and coal leases, conspiracy of Buchan and Hutchings with Carney.
c. Circular. "Oklahoma Bill." Text of bill "To organize the Territory of Oklahoma and for other purposes" introduced by Springer. (1888) 1 sheet. Reverse side has information about Wichita, Kansas, compiled by the Board of Trade of Wichita.
d. Clippings.
(1) Two articles on one clipping from the Kansas City Times (n.d.; article dated February 29): "Senseless Opposition" re opposition of the people of Hutchinson and The News to Oklahoma movement; and "Wichita Weeps" re desire for democratic representative from Wichita.
(2) "Deceiving the People," The Evening Tribune (January 25, 1888). Re: involvement of S. O. Thacher and other Lawrence citizens with fraudulent mortgage company.
(3) "Branch Office of The Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company," The Lawrence Evening Tribune (n.d.). Re: names of prominent western financiers (including S. O. Thacher) as stockholders in company, stock available for eastern investors. (2 copies of advertisement from 2 different issues of the Lawrence Tribune)
e. Clipping. Third copy of "Branch Office of the Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company" listed above, Lawrence Tribune (March 13, 1888).
F 5: Newspaper, Newspaper Clippings, and Draft of Bill (1891-1892 and n.d.).
a. Clippings.
(1) "How Is This, John James Ingalls?" (no source or date). Re: speech by Ingalls in U. S. Senate, Ingalls' 1862 and 1864 candidacy and campaigns and presidential campaign of 1888, defeat of Ingalls in 1891.
(2) "City Mayor Problems Got Their Start 75 Years Ago," The Sunday Oklahoman (March 22, 1964). Re: appointment of SC as acting mayor of Oklahoma City November 12-27, 1889.
b. Clippings.
(1) "Statehood" (no source or date; letters are November 18 and 29, 1890). Re: correspondence between John Foster and P. B. Plumb about Oklahoma's peculiar situation of funding courts without authority to assess and tax.
(2) "Greer County Suit," Dallas Morning News (November 9, 1880). Re: location of Texas-Indian Territory border.
c. Clippings.
(1) "In Favor of Sommers!" Oklahoma Daily Journal (February 15, 1891). Re: land case of Sommers vs. Beidler and Carter in which SC filed affidavit of contest for Beidler.
(2) "Mr. Ingalls; the Kansas Senator's Great Speech for Free Coinage" (no source or date). Re: Senator John J. Ingalls' address in the Senate January 14, 1891, in favor of free coinage.
(3) "The Negative Lobby," St. Louis Daily Globe (March 27, 1891). Re: legal fees resulting from Congressional legislation, particularly those resulting from Indian Treaties; names of those benefitting, including Robert L. Owen [future U. S. Senator from Oklahoma] and S. J. Crawford, fees to retain the negative lobby on Choctaw and Chickasaw claim.
d. Clippings. "Statehood Coming," The Oklahoma Press (December 20, 1891). Re: SC address at statehood convention December 15, 1891, concerning reasons for immediate statehood for Oklahoma. Article is in two pieces; date on page heading is misprinted.
e. Clipping. Second copy of first page of above article.
f. Clipping. "Statehood!" (no source or date [December, 1891]). Re: proceedings of the Oklahoma Statehood Convention in Oklahoma City, committees appointed, introduction of resolutions by SC, substitute resolution by McDonald with resulting argument and closing speech by SC. [Article is incomplete.]
g. Clippings.
(1) "A Contemptible Falsehood" (no source; 1891). Re: Gazette charges concerning a sham telegram from D. A. Harvey to C. G. Jones.
(2) "A letter was received...." [at end of above article] (no source; 1891). Re: Governor Steele's statement concerning investment in the Oklahoma City waterworks franchise.
(3) "The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Oklahoma Territory," The Republican (November 22, 1892). Re: report on first year of operation and courses being taught in the second year.
h. Newspaper. Ardmore Chieftain (December 23, 1892). Contains the following articles:
(1) Page 2. "The Paris Court and Crime." Re: crime in Indian Territory.
(2) Page 2. "Mansur Says the End is Near." Re: approach of the end of Indian rule in Indian Territory.
(3) Page 3. "Senator Platt's Speech." Senator Platt's speech in the Senate on the Indian Territory situation.
i. Draft of bill and clippings.
(1) First draft of bill designated as H. R. 12507, 51st Congress, 2nd Session, re donation of military reservation to Oklahoma City for use of schools.
(2) Clipping. "Washington, D. C. April 26, 1892," Gazette (n.d.; letter dated April 26, 1892). Letter from D. A. Harvey [Delegate, Oklahoma] to Frank McMaster with editorial comments. Re: preparation of bill and Harvey's part in speeding up committee report before SC's arrival, lack of unanimous consent not caused by his "perverseness," annoyance at misrepresentation.
(3) "Statehood," Evening Gazette (August 29, 1892). Re: argument in favor of constitutional convention.
Box M: Newspapers, Newspaper Clippings, and Petition (1862, 1867-1868, 1892-1910, and n.d.).
F 1: Newspaper Clippings (1892-1893 and n.d.).
a. "The Blue and the Gray" by F. M. Finch," Boston Post (May 30, 1892). Memorial Day poem.
b. (1) "We're Trampling on George T.," Courier (September 9, 1892). Campaign song. Re: J. J. Ingalls and George T. Anthony.
(2)"Weaver's Other Record" (no source; July 30, 1892). Re: Oklahoma record of General Weaver, Populist candidate for President; association of SC with Weaver in Oklahoma City government.
(3) "Abandons Harrison," Courier (September 9, 1892). Re: John Madden's inability to support Harrison a second time and announcement of his support of Weaver and the Populist party.
c. (1)"The Wichita Reservation" (no source or date). Re: statement of Wichita Reservation association concerning the treaty history of the Wichita reservation and hopes for settlement.
(2)"Alien Cherokees Barred" (no source or date; article dated December 3). Re: decision of Judge Springer concerning Cher okee citizenship cases.
d. "John J. Ingalls on Orators and Oratory," The World (April 23, 1893). Re: essentials for excellent oratory, comments on Webster, Lincoln, Rufus Choate, Wendell Phillips, and Russell Conkling. Includes drawings of Ingalls during oratory done from "instantaneous photographs."
e. "An Open Letter from D. A. Harvey to J. C. Delaney (May 30, 1893). Oklahoma Daily Times-Journal (n.d.). Re: J. C. Delaney's charges concerning interviews between John Noble [Secretary, Interior] and D. A. Harvey [Delegate, Oklahoma Territory], and Harvey's charges against Delaney [Receiver, Land Office].
f. (1) "Statehood Convention" (no source or date). Re: evening session of El Reno Statehood Convention, acceptance speech by SC, report of committee on resolution, banquet, and entertainment.
(2) "Just Suits Peel," Kansas City Journal (May 8, 1893). Re: effects of Governor Renfrow's appointment on the opening of the Cherokee Strip.
g. "Proclamation," Kansas City Star (September 8, 1893). Re: complete text of proclamation opening the Cherokee Strip to settlement by President Grover C. Cleveland, August 22, 1893.
F 2: Petition, Newspapers, and Newspaper Clippings (1893-1898 and n.d.).
a. Petition and Clipping.
(1) Petition. To the President of the United States from some prominent men of Kingfisher, Oklahoma (March 4, 1893). Re: appointment of SC as Governor of Oklahoma when vacancy occurs.
(2) "Editor Oklahoma Gazette" from J. W. Springer (January 7, 1893), Oklahoma Gazette (n.d.). Re: SC's part in the 1888 Congressional battle over Oklahoma statehood.
b. Clippings.
(1) "Ross Gets Out His Knife," Kansas City Journal (April 28,1893). Re: Ross charges against SC, Jones, Springer, and Glick as head of "Sooner Association."
(2) "Blow Aimed at Ross," Kansas City Journal (April 29, 1893). Re: political maneuvering in race for governor of Oklahoma.
(3) "Gubernatorial Question" (no source or date). Re: quotations from other newspapers concerning their preferences for Territorial Governor, need for governor who can achieve statehood for Oklahoma.
(4) "Governor Renfro" (no source; May, 1893). Re: expected reactions to Renfrow's appointment as Governor.
(5) "Inauguration Day" (no source; May, 1893). Re: plans for inauguration of Territorial Governor.
c. Clippings.
(1) "Gov. W. C. Renfrow" (no source; May, 1893). Re: reactions to and possible effect of Renfrow's appointment, biographical information about Renfrow.
(2) "Gov. Renfrow" (no source; [May 11, 1893]). Re: inauguration of Governor Renfrow, text of his speech.
(3) "Mr. Wrightsman" (no source; [May 11, 1893]). On same clipping as above article. Re: office seekers in Washington, Harvey's antagonism to land office officials in Oklahoma Territory, SC's illness and his acceptance of defeat for governorship, Ross's influence in the appointment of Renfrow.
d. Clipping. "Gulf and Inter-State R. R. Headquarters" (no source or date). Re: progress in construction of North-South Railroad from northern boundary of Dakotas to Gulf of Mexico in Texas.
e. Two issues of the Madagascar News, Antananarivo (June 16 and July 7, 1894).
f. Clippings.
(1) "Judge Scott Denounced," Edmond Republican (April, 1894). Re: denunciation of Scott's actions, McMaster's appeal to Supreme Court, Dale's refusal of bail.
(2) "They Never Tire," Oklahoman (April 10, 1894). Re: quotes from various newspapers concerning Judge Scott's sentencing of McMaster for contempt.
(3) "Payne County Democrats," Norman paper (April, 1894). Re: resolutions of Payne County Democratic Central Committee including investigation of land frauds in Cherokee strip and the sentencing of McMaster.
(4) "Complete Election Returns" (no source or date). Re: results of November 6, 1894, election for Oklahoma County.
(5) "Total Votes and Republican Pluralities" (no source or date). Re: November 6, 1894, election results as corrected by the board of county commissioners.
g. Clipping. "Led Into Oklahoma," Shawnee Daily Dinner Bell (September 30, 1898). Re: Boomers--Payne, Hill, Couch; drafting of bill for Oklahoma Territory by Couch and SC.
F 3: Newspaper and Newspaper clippings (1898-1905 and n.d.).
a. Newspaper. The Weekly Blade, Shawnee, Oklahoma (October 7, 1898). Contains article, "Judge J. R. Keaton." Re: reasons why some prominent Populists from Pottawatomie County cannot vote for Judge Keaton as Congressional delegate.
b. Clippings.
(1) "Missouri in Heroes' Hall," Kansas City Star (February 5, 1899). Re: gift to Congress of statues of Thomas Hart Benton and Francis Preston Blair, speeches made at presentation by Alexander M. Dockery, Champ Clark, and James T. Lloyd.
(2) "Statehood Fight," Daily Times-Journal (June 2, 1899). Lewis' argument for combining Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory into one state, opposition to statehood for Oklahoma as now bounded, quotes from 1892 speech of SC favoring single statehood.
c. Clippings.
(1) "Ponca City Men," Wichita Daily Express (June 2, 1899). Re: exhibition at Trans-Missippi Congress of Ponca City Commercial Club and later at Wichita Eagle, test vote of Oklahoma delegation favoring single statehood and Houston for next congress.
(2) "Lewis on Statehood," Wichita Daily Eagle (June 3, 1899). Re: argument of Lewis for combining Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory into single state, opposition to statehood for Oklahoma as now bounded, quotations from 1892 SC speech advocating single statehood.
(3) "Our Delegates" (no source or date; article dated June 1, 1899). Re: Lewis' resolutions endorsing McKinley's Philippine policy and exportation of negroes to Philippines as colonists, Greer's resolution to re-enact homestead law, and Flynn's resolution concerning transport of foreign commerce by American owned and manned ships.
d. Clippings.
(1) "Sidney Clarke," Wichita Daily Express (June 3, 1899). SC's plea at Trans-Mississippi Congress for Oklahoma statehood.
(2) "Houston Gets It" (no source or date). Re: location of next Congress at Houston; argument between SC and Gov. Barnes concerning Oklahoma delegation votes.
(3) "Waiting for Statehood," Boston Daily Globe (March 27, 1902). Re: size, population, origin, and politics of inhabitants of Oklahoma.
e. Clippings.
(1) "Delegates for Cross," Oklahoma City paper (April 5, 1902). Re: Democratic county convention, delegates chosen and congressional delegate nominated.
(2) "Was Strangled," Daily Oklahoman (March 8, 1905). Re: defeat of Oklahoma statehood bill in committee.
f. Clippings.
(1) "The Formation of the State Constitution, Number VII," Daily Oklahoman (September, 1905). Re: referendum in constitution to make public officials agents of the people.
(2) "The Formation of the New State Constitution, Number VIII," by Sidney Clarke, Daily Oklahoman (September 10, 1905). Re: use of Pennsylvania tax laws as model for Oklahoma.
g. Clippings.
(1) "The Formation of the State Consitution, Number IX," Daily Oklahoman (September 17, 1905). Re: formation of U. S. Senate, need for change in election process for U. S. Senators, need for Oklahoma to elect senators by ballot box.
(2) "The Formation of the New State Constitution, Number X" by Sidney Clarke, Daily Oklahoman (September 24, 1905). Re: elective judiciary and promptly administered justice.
(3) "The Formation of the New State Constitution, Number XI," Daily Oklahoman (October 1, 1905). Re: female suffrage.
F 4: Publications, Newspaper, and Newspaper Clippings (1906-1910 and n.d.).
a. Clipping. "He Helped Make Kansas" by John M. Steele, Kansas City Star (December 23, 1906). Re: obituary for John Speer.
b. Clippings.
(1) Poem. "The Birth of the State" by Freeman E. Miller, People's Press, Stillwater, Oklahoma (November 14, 1907). Re: statehood for Oklahoma.
(2) "Veteran of Indian Service to Take Lecture Platform," Oklahoma City paper (January 16, 1908). Re: Oklahoma career of John S. Seger among the Indians.
(3) "Buffalo Bill Had Much To Do With Opening Oklahoma," Wichita Eagle (September 19, 1909). Re: Major Burke's stories about Buffalo Bill and ways in which he assisted statehood for Oklahoma, reference to SC at time of opening of Oklahoma Territory.
c. Clipping. "The Early Days in Oklahoma and the Fighters," Daily Oklahoman (September 19, 1909). Re: Burke's reminiscences of Payne, Couch, SC, Buffalo Bill; SC's story about Burke's financial assistance in statehood campaign.
d. Publication. Progress, Vol. X, No. 6 (June, 1910). Official organ of the American Woman Suffrage Association. Printed. 4 pages.
e. Publication. The Woman's Journal, Vol. XLI, No. 43 (October 22, 1910). Issue devoted to Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. Printed. 6 pages.
f. Clippings.
(1) "His Four Score" (no source; article is dated January 16). Re: obituary of Colonel Shaler W. Eldridge, including his experiences as a free-state man and his assistance in the escape of Governor Reeder during the raid of border ruffians.
(2) "The Oklahoma Lands, A Communication from the Cherokee Delegation," a letter from the Cherokee Delegation to the editor of the Tribune (n.d.; article dated March 16). Re: leasing of Cherokee lands for grazing purposes and the demands of the "Squatters."
(3) "The Colonists' Claims," Chicago Tribune[?] (n.d.; article dated March 27). Re: presentation by SC to the President of memorial of Oklahoma settlers for appointment of commission on settlement, SC's interview with the Secretary of War, General Hatch's views, Boomers from Texas, defiance of the cattlemen, advantages of settlement to the Indians.
g. Clippings.
(1) Two articles on one clipping: "The Case of Mrs. Kelley" (no source or date) re passage of bill for relief of Mrs. Fannie Kelley managed in the House by SC, story of her capture by Indians and her services to the government while in captivity; and "Pomeroy's Colonization Scheme" (no source or date) re Pomeroy's appointment to investigate possibility of sending colony of Blacks to New Granada, and expenditure of government funds.
(2) "Territorial Expansion" (no source or date). Re: statements of Steven [sic] A. Douglas concerning territorial expansion.
(3) "Asp on Statehood" (no date or source). Re: interview of Asp about meeting with Dawes Commission, Asp's preference for single statehood.
(4) "Statehood Question," Oklahoman (n.d.). Re: interview with SC, Chairman of Statehood Executive Committee, concerning statehood question.
h. Clippings.
(1) "Joint Statehood Report Adopted," Washington paper (n.d.). Re: Senate adoption of amended conference report; Democratic objections and criticisms.
(2) "Disputed Territory," Chicago Tribune, (article dated March 16). Re: leasing of Oklahoma lands, Boomers in Arkansas City.
(3) "Some Undisputed Territory," Chicago Tribune[?] (no source or date). Re: presence of cattle men on public land strip while settlers are kept out by soldiers.
(4) "For the Boomer," Wichita Beacon[?] (n.d.). Re: questions and answers concerning opening of Cherokee Strip.
i. Clippings.
(1) "The Strip Meeting," Daily Traveler (November 13, n.y.). Re: convention at Arkansas City, Kansas, speech by SC concerning opening of Cherokee outlet. [Incomplete article]
(2) "Oklahoma. Colonists Hoping for a Favorable Decision...," Chicago Tribune (article dated March 19). Re: communication from SC and Weaver in Washington concerning opening of Oklahoma lands to settlement, colonists waiting on Kansas border, cattle kings in Oklahoma.
j. Clipping containing two articles.
(1) "For the Couches," Blackwell paper (n.d.). Re: proposal of Knote to legislate appropriation for Couch monument and farms for Couch widows.
(2) "...Boomer Honored Ahead of All Others," Blackwell paper (n.d.). Re: Oklahoma legislation for honoring the Boomers, report of the G. A. R. committee on Payne monument.
k. Newspaper Section from The Sunday Oklahoman (April 19, 1964). Contains on pp. 1-H and 12-H the article "Vision Sustained Long Boomer Campaign." Re: listing of SC as one of "Boomer Leaders" with summary of SC's career until 1880.
F 5: Ledger Sheet, Newspapers, and Newspaper Clippings (1862, 1867-1868 and n. d).
a. Clippings.
(1) "Judge Hammond Dissents," Oklahoma Daily Journal (n.d.). Re: dissenting opinion of David H. Hammons that non-resident is not entitled to issuance of deeds to property in Oklahoma.
(2) "Important Lot Case" (no source or date). Re: John B. Adams vs. A. B. Gilbert, dissent of Judge Hammons.
b. Clipping. "Eloquent Plea" (no source or date; article dated November 16). Re: Muscogee single statehood convention speech by Colonel Roy Hoffman.
c. Ledger sheet and clipping.
(1) Ledger Sheet, page 164. "Contested Election Case, Brooks & Dodge" (n.d.). List of contributions to aid in election of William E. Dodge. Handwritten entries.
(2) Clipping. "The Congressional Convention" (no source). Re: nomination of Ex-Governor Robinson as Democratic candidate for Congress, listing of SC as member of the Douglas County delegation, as member of the committee on resolutions, and as prominent in discussion on Jeffersonian democracy.
d. Clippings.
(1) "Some Side Tips," Daily Oklahoman (n.d.). Re: discussion by SC concerning unreliability of Washington news reports, and reminiscences of SC about his Washington experiences over the years.
(2) "Honest Officials," The Gazette (n.d.). Re: "corruption, infamy, and scoundrelism" in Federal appointees.
(3) "Reed's Defense," The World (n.d.). Letter from Thomas B. Reed, Speaker of the House, to Editor of the World. Re: methods of dealing with legislative refusal to vote as defense of Reed's recent conduct.
e. Clippings.
(1) "Democrats Elected Two and Republicans Three," Oklahoman (n.d.). Re: election results in City Council and school board races.
(2) "The History of Prohibition in America," The Oklahoma Post. Re: enactment and results of prohibition legislation in states, communities, and other countries.
f. Clippings.
(1) "The Old Man of the City" by C. J. Dillon (no source or date). Re: differences between 75-year-old country man and 75-year-old city man, Calvin Smith, flag story concerning Sebree Smith and SC's appointment of Sebree Smith to West Point.
(2) "Usury" (no source or date). Re: quotations from the Bible on usury.
(3) "That Geography" (no source or date). Extracts from Confederate Geography published and compiled by John H. Rice, 1862.
g. Newspaper. The Nemaha Courier, Seneca (April 18, 1867). Contains the following marked articles on page 2:
(1) "Mr. Clarke's Speech." Re: reprinting of SC's speech on impeachment of the President.
(2) "Impeachment of the President." Re: introduction of resolution for impeachment of President Johnson.
h. Photocopy of Impeachment Resolution, House of Representatives,
February 24, 1868, with signatures. 1 page.
i. Clipping. "Speech of Hon. Sidney Clarke," The Independent, Manhattan (March 7, 1868). Re: impeachment of President Johnson.
j. Newspaper Supplement. Supplement to the Kansas Tribune, Lawrence (March 19, 1868). Text of speech by SC in the House of Representatives March 7, 1868. Re: SC's stand on taxation and national finance.
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