Treaty ratification sparks Cherokee election debate
The campaign over a treaty to end oil pirate meddling and seal independence draws strong bids from J M Latay and C J Harris as advocates push for ratification. Opponents warn of rights loss for children while Dr. Too-qua-stee and others attack misrepresentation and corruption funds. Candidacy of Smith for council in Delaware district garners favorable note amid broad support for ratification.
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Smith
Lok
Commissioner's Court
Ott Smith
Fairland
National Council
Delaware
Treaty Debates and Cherokee Trusts Stir Political Tensions
Regional politics flare as treaty ratification faces opposition from opponents claiming manipulation and misrepresentation. Cherokee leaders, candidates like Ott Smith, and local officials weigh the Curtis Act impact, oil leases, and tribal wealth while critics allege corruption and prejudice hinder progress.
Oil Lands Treaty Fight Aims To Weaken Cherokees
Daniel Redbird, chairman of Kee-too-yah, speaks in Tahlequah about a treaty contested by Cherokees. The article portrays pressure from oil interests to grant twelve land sections near Chel eon and Bartlesville, claiming it would undermine tribal land rights and violate the Curtis Act.
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Secretary of Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Theic
Cherokee Nation
Department
Chel~ Eon
Bartlesville Paw
W. L. Trott
Mr. Trott
Teate
Trott
Vinita
Washington
Loreig
Coures
Dennis
Ivaet
T. M. Burlington
W. L. Thorn
Rent Crisis Delays Wagoner Court Appointments
Rent demands stall Wagoner court appointments as the government and building owners clash over a $62,500 annual rent. With no suitable building available for court use, O. W. Rogers joins a broad mobilization to support turnout in the upcoming election.
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Samuel
Terms of Court for Western Indian Territory Declared
The court orders regular terms of the United States court in the Western Indian Territory to be held at Muskogee Sapulpa Wagoner and other locations from September 1902 through December 1902 with additional sessions in 1903. District boundaries for seven commissioners are set and court locations listed, including Wagoner Muskogee Checotah Eufaula Sapulpa and Okmulgee.
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Hitler
United States
Indian
al Muskoxen
Kofaule
Sapulpa
Wetumka
Wagoner
Okmulgee
Muskogee
Wewoka
Eofouls
Muskoges
Altings
Webbers Falla
Checotah
Eufaula
Brixton
Tulea
Wealake
Holdenville
Commissioners Named in Grat District Courts
Judge Gill appointed D. D. Adame United States Commissioner and Van Stewart as constable for the Grat judicial district Adams will hold court at Miami O. H. Graves named United States Commissioner at Yrgor Creek in the fifth judicial district with J. H. Harrie as the constable Newl England of Afton reproaching the gospel of ratification.
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Gill
D. Adame
United States
van Stewart
Grat
Adams
Miami
O. H. Graves
Yrgor Creek
J. H. Harrie
Territory banks and treaty endorsements in Indian Territory
A period summary notes bank reserves and deposits in Indian Territory after July 16, with figures on premiums discounts and total specie. It also mentions endorsements by Soguy Sanders for treaty ratification and a new appointment for George Mitteodort.
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Indian Territory
Soguy Sanders Hos
George Mitteodort
Bonds Likely to Win in Vinita Vote on School Bonds
A department reply to Muskogee city council discusses approval of 40 000 school bonds under federal acts. It notes that towns over two thousand must follow specific statutory procedures for sewer waterworks and school bonds, urging adherence and indicating prompt approval if Vinita votes August 25.
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Muskogee
Interior Department
Bonde Fei
Department
Isue
Congress
Indian Territory
Markagee
Tuos
Ryay
Vinita
Noneh Young
Houck Removed Over Bartlesville Postoffice Rift
Fs. Smith reports W. P. Houck was removed from district office amid a dispute over Bartlesville postoffice operations. Houck allegedly favored moving the post, an Kansas City inspector countered, citing lack of personal investigation. Superintendent and Houck had clashed, with Houck planning an appeal to the department.
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Fs. Smith
W. P. Houck
Tima
Bartlesville
Houck
Kannon City
Bis
Department
Crop Conditions Report from Cherokee Nation Farm Station
The Oklahoma agricultural station reports variable showers early in the week then warm dry weather. Cotton and corn show stress in spots but generally grow well with more rains needed. hay yields are good and being stored. potatoes and wheat yield well. southern areas show good ground and crops in good condition. grass and pasture progressing with strong growth in several fields.
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Cherokee Nation
Oklahoma Agricultural Station
Muribera
Joeal Ahuw
Cherokees Vote Debate Over Treaty Amid Local Notes
Rock Creek Notes report political tensions around a treaty, citing Cherokee leaders and opponents in Vinita and Washington. The letter warns the vote could determine the tribe’s fate, alleging manipulation by outside interests. Local updates mention appointments, visits, and harvest notes across Vinita and surrounding areas.
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