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May 8, 1909
The Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
In Muskogee, Oklahoma, Federal Judge Campbell overruled demurrers in a U.S. government suit against Gov. Haskell and others for fraud in acquiring Creek Indian land via 'dummies,' involving 3,000 acres worth millions and potentially prosecuting 1,500 purchasers.
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AGAINST HASKELL
Muskogee, Okla., May 8.—Federal Judge Campbell today overruled the demurrers of the defendants in the so-called Mott Civil Creek Indian land suit brought by the government against Gov. Haskell and other Oklahomans. The decision, involving as it does the legality of millions of dollars worth of lots, created consternation. Not only are Governor Haskell and other involved in a charge of fraud, but fifteen hundred purchasers ought to be prosecuted. The suits were brought by the government for the Creek Nation to recover three thousand acres in Muskogee. Town lots are said to have been obtained by Haskell and others by scheduling "Dummies."
Muskogee, Okla., May 8.—Federal Judge Campbell today overruled the demurrers of the defendants in the so-called Mott Civil Creek Indian land suit brought by the government against Gov. Haskell and other Oklahomans. The decision, involving as it does the legality of millions of dollars worth of lots, created consternation. Not only are Governor Haskell and other involved in a charge of fraud, but fifteen hundred purchasers ought to be prosecuted. The suits were brought by the government for the Creek Nation to recover three thousand acres in Muskogee. Town lots are said to have been obtained by Haskell and others by scheduling "Dummies."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Land Fraud
Creek Nation
Court Decision
Haskell
Muskogee
Dummies
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Haskell
Federal Judge Campbell
Where did it happen?
Muskogee, Okla.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Haskell
Federal Judge Campbell
Location
Muskogee, Okla.
Event Date
May 8
Story Details
Federal Judge Campbell overrules demurrers of defendants in government suit against Gov. Haskell and others for fraudulently obtaining Creek Nation town lots in Muskogee using 'dummies,' seeking recovery of 3,000 acres and implicating 1,500 purchasers.