Creek schoolboy writes from Arkansas about Oklahoma land grab and Indian rights
Warsox Diun, a Creek Indian student at Central Institute near Altus Arkansas, laments illegal land grabs by Boomers in Oklahoma. He defends Native claims, urges lawful opening of lands, and pledges future advocacy for Indigenous rights while inviting fellow Creek students to write again.
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Tecause Lamar Arkansaw
Central Institute
Altus
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Arkansaw
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Stearus
Reeman
United States
Grant on an American canal across the isthmus
U S Grant argues for an American sea level canal across the Isthmus to unite coasts, protect interests, and deter rivals. He warns no other power would neglect such control and urges Congress and the people to support a judicious, economical, prosperous project on American soil.
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American Isthmus
Pacific
United States
Alendeavors
Congress
U.S. Grant
Deer Found Near Town in Elm Thicket
A party traveling from town last week, within two miles of town, found fifteen deer of various sizes and ages in an elm thicket about three hundred yards from the route.
A Chickasaw's Views on Indian Rights and Education
Amos R. Water writes from Ann Arbor Michigan urging fellow Chickasaw to educate themselves and oppose tribal loss of sovereignty under the Oklahoma boom. He praises anti move efforts and calls for justice, self protection, and readiness to return to the Territory with educated skills for his people.
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Ann-Anbor
Mich
Oklahoma
Amos R. Water
Eidography: New Silk Decoration Method by Nuremberg Chemist
A German chemist in Nuremberg develops eidography, a ladies pastime using hollow pencils filled with a metal compound that hardens on air. It promises durable, indelible designs on silk and fabrics, with potential to replace embroidery. Glass, wood, and pottery can also be stained, fueling a growing German pencil industry.
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Nuremberg
Germany
River Minois Freezes Solid in Living Memory
The Minois river lies completely frozen for the first time in memory, according to elder residents. Cherokee Adcovute.
Indian appropriation bill sparks debate on Joseph band transfer
In the House on January 10 the Indian appropriation bill drew attention as Frost offered an amendment to move Josephs band of Nez Perce Indians to a reservation north of the forty fifth parallel. Opposed by Haakell Maginnis Baker, the amendment was rejected. The Times of New Orleans endorses Pitkin as a capable Southern Republican aligned with regional sentiment.
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Frost
Joseph
Nox Perces
Sri
She
Haakell
Maginnis
Looker
Baker
Idaho
Adlog
New Orleans Times
Pitkin
Brugia Aul Rein Sale
New Orleans
J. R. G. Pitkin
Sherman Nominated for United States Senator in Open Caucus
Columbus Ohio January 11 Republicans from both General Assembly branches met in open caucus tonight Gen Jones of Delaware nominated John Sherman for United States Senator praising his national financial work and role in resumption of specie payments Senator Hitchcock Logan Representative Walker and Senator Hord supported the motion with acclamation and three cheers were given for Shermans candidacy The caucus lasted about thirty minutes
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Columbus
General Assembly
Gen. Jones
Delaware
John Sherman
United States
Unite States Securities
Peter Hitchcock
Sherman
Walker
Logan
Hord
Ohip
New York World’s Fair Faces National Authority Rift
The World’s Fair r843 will be managed by principles that have caused a split among organizers. Mente isners of New York argue for national authority while others push for independence, warning the enterprise could be hindered by self-important individuals seeking national airs.
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New York
Muskogee and Indian Policemen Tighten Order in Town
The report notes Capt Six-Killer supervising a new orderly setup in Muskogee with a strong jail. Merchants boost town business as livestock traders eye a larger northern drive, contingent on railroad access. Texas Brownsville to Tampico telegraph work proceeds, linking Veracruz to Mexico City. Gen McKensie and Maj Week arrive to command the Arkansas Military Department.
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Muskogee
Little, Rock, Ark
McKensie
Lawton
Gould buys Morgan road link in New Orleans deal
A post states Jay Gould purchased through agents to acquire the Morgan road from New Orleans to Donaldsonville for 750000 dollars. The New Orleans & Pacific holds an interest in the link. A gas explosion occurred in a McAllister coal mine shaft Tuesday night, but no one was hurt and the shaft was blown to pieces.
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New
Oheays
Jay” Gould
Morgan Road
New Orleans
Donaldsonville
New Orleans & Pacific
McAllister
Duesday
Telegraph Companies Merge to Form Unified System
The Associated Press reports the consolidation of Western Union, American Union, and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph with capital totals totaling 80,000 dollars. Western Union values at 58,000,000 dollars, American Union at 15,900,000, and Atlantic and Pacific at 7,000,000. The Globe-Democrat notes the deal is in progress and expected to be completed soon, per stock market dispatches.
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Associated Press
Wester Union
American Union
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Western Union
Atlantic and Pacific
Globe- Democrat
An Aristocratic Girl Claims Pilgrim Ancestry Theme
A fragment from Oil City Derrick describes a girl boasting about ancient aristocratic roots while another girl jokes about having a new father after her widowed mother remarried. The tone suggests a light anecdote on family lineage and modern marriages.
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Derrich
Cherokee Advocate Quote on Quarrels and Alcohol Impact
A Cherokee Advocate note reflects on how sober quarrels are rare compared with drunken brawls or killings, stating once drinks are involved the record of conflict grows. It contrasts sober disputes with those sparked by alcohol and emphasizes the effect of intoxication on violence.
Democratic Senators Poised for Hopeful Push in Senate
With Edmunds Conkling and Carpenter, reinforced by Sherman, Hawley Hale and Harrison in training, and Conger daily improving in Usefulness, the Democratic Senators seem set for a favorable advance.
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Edmunds
Conkling
Carpenter
Sherman
Hawley
Hale
Harrison
Executive Council in session with Cherokee Advocate present
The Executive Council is in session with acting Principal Chief Hans R. Bunch and Daniel R. Bird as executive counselor, along with interpreter R. M. Wolfe and others present, as reported by the Cherokee Advocate.
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Hans, R. Bunch
Charles Armstrong Danel
R. Bird
Gotthsellor
R. M. Wolfe
Cherokee Atvocate
Court of Commission Citizenship Session Held
Cold weather delays. no applicants appeared for citizenship sessions as the court convenes to hear cases in session.
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Court
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