Uprising Fears Triggered by Choctaw Nation Crisis
Reported scenes from Fort Worth show judges and commissioners meeting as tensions rise in the Choctaw Nation near South McAlester I T. Around 200 fullblood Choctaws deposed Governor Dukes and named Daniel Bell governor. Fullblood Creeks threaten war against treaty Indians and noncitizens, with fears of a large-scale uprising unless troops arrive immediately.
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I. T
Dukes
Daniel Bell
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Creeks Gather Dissatisfied Indians to Resist Troops
The Creek Nation and five tribes rally as General Lee orders Reno cavalry to the uprising area. Seminole Governor Brown seeks aid as Seminoles may join. Officials marshal deputies and Indian police to brush the hill near Checotah where council meets to select surrender or defense.
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Reno
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Schoenfeldt
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Two Arrests Made in Creek Trouble at Muskogee
Fullblood Creek Snake party members Eastman Polk and Hekto Hotulka were arrested at Checotah and moved to Muskogee after notices threaten white residents. Marshal Bennett vows a 50-deputy hunt if federal troops do not arrive, while reports confirm killings of Dick King and rising fear of bloodshed.
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Snake Party
Checotah
Eastman Polk
Hekto Hotulka
Marshal Bennett
Alex Evans
Eugene Newton
Snake Band
Affray at McKinney Dry Goods House Reported
In McKinney Texas a disturbance occurred inside a leading dry goods house. One participant was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police investigated the incident and questioned several witnesses as the case remains under inquiry.
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McKinney, Tex
Texas Legislature Adopts Reports and Bills in Austin
The Texas House calls for a governor report on flood district funds and lists corporations owning over 5000 in property. It adjourns to honor Queen Victoria and hears invitations from Hill and Bryan. Senate actions include civil and criminal jurisdiction for Stonewall county and anti blacklisting measures. The printing board selects E S Hughes as expert printer.
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Senate Opens with Queen's Death Tribute and Claims Bill
In Washington on Wednesday Chaplain Milburn offered a moving invocation mentioning the queen's death. Lawmakers resumed consideration of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and the Jones of Arkansas amendment for an assistant attorney general to handle government claims before Congress. A substitute was adopted appointing two lawyers at $4000 annually to oversee claims, and the ship subsidy bill was next on the agenda after Mr. Jones.
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Dem. Ky
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Queen Victoria
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Indian appropriation bill sparks senate debate
The Indian appropriation bill faced heavy attention amid anticipated debate. Mr. West spoke at length against the measure detailing its objectionable features. After a brief executive session the senate adjourned. Washington update notes DC and naval bill actions.
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West
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