Cherokee treaty debate dominates Indian Territory notes
A lengthy Cherokee treaty discussion appears across Indian Territory columns, noting opposition from Creek towns Wagoner and Muskogee, calls for rapid Senate ratification, and its impact on Cherokee progress. Other items include local politics, editorials on tribal allotment, Dawes census plans, and a fatal shooting near Checotah.
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Wagoner
Murkogee
Chrokee
Watetrip Wagoner
Muskogee
Cherokee Agreement Involves Sweeping Amendments
Curtis of Kansas introduces bills to ratify new US Creek and Cherokee agreements, proposing major changes including citizenship extensions to 2,000 intruders and altered land and school provisions. Cherokee leaders oppose the amendments, risking rejection of the treaty by both nations and renewed negotiations.
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Woohington
Curtis
Kansas
United States
Indian Territory
Cortis
Iblood
Dawes Commission
United States Court
United States Supreme Court
Avon Son
Secretary of the Interior
Interer
Negra
Sinister motives behind Cherokee treaty debate exposed
Col. L B Bell reports from Washington on Dawes commission negotiations for the Cherokee treaty. He cites secretary’s changes to protect leaseholds tied to the Standard Company, suggests hidden interests influence policy, and notes potential congressional risks to the Creek and Cherokee agreements.
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L. B. Bell
Washington
Dawns Commission
Senate
Crcretary
Rotary
Btan d Ol Co
Ae I
ONC
Washington City
Mar cum as Organizer Says Robt L Owen Usurped His Position
Muskogee April 21 1900 chief Democrat letter discusses authority to appoint precinct representatives in Indian Territory. Robert L Owen claims power, while Marcum seeks commissions from the national committee. calls for club elections and certified nominations to ensure local hegemony and future officer appointments. Enrollment of Cherokees to begin in Muskogee May 11 with two enrollment days and May 14 in Bennett.
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Muskogee
Democrats
Indian Territory
Tootien
Daily Chieftain
Robt
Owen
National Committee
Terriory Desire
Tuppan Mancuat
Nat
1. T
Democratic National Committee
Ardmore
Lorent
Lehall
Rony
L, Owen
J. T
Bennett
Actior
Dixby
Muukogee
Bennet
Muskogee Thorns
Democratic Clubs to Organize in Every Post Office in Indian Territory
A Democratic leader is appointed to organize precinct representatives at each post office in the Indian Territory. The appointee will report weekly to the Democratic National Committee and be integrated into the permanent party structure, coordinating with local and national campaign committees.
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Indian Territory
Claremore
Prisco Railroad
Ite Sapulpa
Ada
Wynnewood
Mayleg
Ado
Floyd City
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Leone
Interior
Curtie
Chevaliers
Crdeke
Albert J. Beveridge
Archipelago
Beveridge
Lawton
King
Lochandim
Democratic National
Democratic Nations
Permanent
Democratic Organisation
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