February 02, 1907 – Muskogee, I. T., Feb. 01. The Negroes in the various states of the Union, as well as the Indian Territory and Oklahoma are bringing to bear all their political strength to hold up the Choctaw and Cherokee nations for more than 500,000 acres of land and to assist Webster Ballinger, Albert J. Lee and their associates win a $2,500, 000 fee.

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