Cherokee money row delays Dawes treaty plan
Washington rumors reveal Cherokee delegates and Dawes commission finalize a treaty draft to pay eastern Cherokees under the 1893 act, but insist payment go to the Cherokee nation, not individuals. The draft mirrors the Creek treaty, with tribal courts limited and tribal government powers curtailed to restore order.
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United States
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Dawes Commission
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Muskogee Times
A Parable On Capital And City Growth
A town funded by outside capital grows into a city, inviting railways an electric plant and water service from distant investors. When later leaders seek to buy out insiders to save money, foreign capital exits, hurting the town. Alex Martin, a colored man, was found guilty of murder and given a life sentence.
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Japa
Alex Martin
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Cherokee Allotment Details From Creek Nation Discussed
General Porter in Washington reports Dawes commission plans after ratification. Creeks receive 200 acres per capita while Cherokees get 120 acres, Seminoles 12.05, Choctaw and Chickasaws share 0. Discussion covers citizenship rolls, taxation of land rights, and expectations on statehood and land sales in the Indian Territory.
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Congress
Indian Territory
Dawee Commission
Dawes Commission
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Oklahoma
Egg Market Thrives In Siloam Springs Industry Booms
A stranger notes eggs leaving Siloam Springs by carloads while Lin cites poultry as the town’s top money maker. W I Power & Co of Chicago paid out $16 000 in fifteen weeks. this spring eleven cars have shipped totaling over $11 000 with forecasts of $20 000 by season end. Amid chatter on street corners, Dennis Hicks, Harry Campbell and hotel crowds witness rapid rival cab transfers near Cabin Creek bridge as three trains arrive together.
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Pickle
Pepet
Siloam Springs
Jemact
Making Close Connections On Frisco Katy Train
Jarry Campbell and Dennis Hicks ride the eastbound Frisco train and plan to head south after a depot stop. Three men aboard the Frisco show interest in leaving for Oklahoma City's saloon scene. A Katy train move prompts questions about license and fare changes, with scattered garbled phrases about passengers, tracks, and upcoming reunions.
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Katy
Oklahoma City
Goderetending
Ibenes
Orla
Hough Rider
Millinery Opening Glows With Pretty Decorat ions at Badgett Co
The W R Badgett Mercantile Co millinery opening draws crowds Friday night with elegant decorations by Misses McCormick and Ravencroft. A wreath of white hyacinths and ribbons decorates the west window, arches of ribbon and roses frame displays, and bright silks adorn the east side. Carnations and violets are given as souvenirs. Delegates to the South McAlester convention are well received in Washington, with praise for their effort though the session’s lateness hinders legislation.
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Ravencroft
al Berger
Badgett
Opening of Ratcliffe millinery attracts Vinita crowds
Throngs of Vinita residents visit Ratcliff millinery opening drawn by music and fashionable displays. The rooms overflow with silks laces embroideries ribbons artificial flowers and hundreds of hat fashions. Shoppers admire exotic fabrics and ornate decor as a festive crowd circulates through the store.
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Ratcliff Millinery
Vinita
Crockett Orchestra
Temperance note on liquor traffic and social impact
A cautionary piece argues liquor traffic harms grain and fruit economies, widens city wealth gaps, and corrupts homes. It condemns saloons with their rooms and private spaces, urging Christian votes to curb the trade amid war tax debates.
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Lisuor Trattin Rogeteon Ug
God Coeiply
United States
Indian Affairs Committee Reports On Indian Lands Bills
Washington March 20 The house committee on Indian affairs ordered a favorable report on several bills. One by Mr Little would create a board of health and regulate medicine in the Indian Territory but the board provision was struck out as the interior department works on a board. Another bill authorizes the general land office to dispose of Choctaw and other Indian lands in Mississippi and provides for the execution of the June 1898 congress sale with a 2600 dollar appropriation. A third bill by Mr Miller of Kansas calls for selling isolated Osage trust lands and diminished reserve in Kansas. The interior department substitute was reported favorable and directs auction after due advertisement.
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House Committee On Indian Affairs
Little
Indian Territory
Interior Department
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Mississippi
South McAlester Fire Brings Brick Replacement Talk
A major blaze in South McAlester damaged many structures. Losses include Grand Avenue hotel 5000 with no insurance and Missouri house 1000 with partial coverage. Officials note the fire ends with potential townwide rebuilding in brick and stone. Muskogee Times reports March 30.
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Russell & Tooth
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Capitol Stables
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Fogarty House
Inne Cole
Crocker Tin Shop
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