Indian Chieftain and Creek Affairs Bulletin 1898
A compact survey from the Indian Territory notes Spain's involuntary assignment, Dawes Commission enrollments in Muskogee, and debates over Curtis Act constitutionality. It covers Creek and Cherokee affairs, land leasing rules, a Galloway College fire, insurance rate cuts, and a Creek warrant case at Wagoner. Also mentions Oklahoma single-statehood chatter, government land rules, and local political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Indian Territory
Indian Division of the Interior Department
Department
Dawes Commission
United States
Wright
Land Office
Townsend
Paul’s Valley
Mary Jane Kimberlin
Commission of the Five Civilized Tribes
Commission of the Five Tribes
Wagoner
Washington
Vinita reader poetry and Creek affairs mix in era of reform
The Rambler notes growing ethical tone in Vinita public life from church to opera, praising disciplined behavior and consistent Christian conduct amid temptations. It cites Isparhecher and Rolly McIntosh leading Creek opponents of Curtis bill while reporting cattle market data and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
France
Turkey
Secret Drawers and Hidden Compartments in Antique Desks
A discussion of secret compartments in colonial and later furniture notes that many desks conceal hidden drawers. A Spanish escritoire once showed 14 drawers, then 20 after restoration, with intricate inlays and ivory knobs. Anecdotes cite Puritan New England fear of theft and a New York mayoral purchase of a prized piece, illustrating wealth and craft in concealed compartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Alden
Grace
New York City
Probaly
Dreyer
New England
N.Y
Chiefs and Testimonials in Samoan Harbor Life
A humorous portrait recalls Samoan chiefs in Apia who exchange writing testimonials praising their virtues before visitors. Folau and Seumanutafa collect seals and autographs to impress newcomers, while wives and laundries weave into the power culture. The piece lampoons colonial vanity and local social rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wsiaud
Apin
Folau
Supreme Court
Seamanutafa
Apia
Drst
United States
Scumanutafs
Agta
Seumanutefa
Iver
Fatitul
Lim Pot
Futet
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M. Mares
M. E. Milford
Spain
Muskogee
the Sentinel
Chief Mayes
Bob Owen
Judge Thomas
Dave Muskrat
Geological Survey of
Congress
Galloway Methodist College For Girls
Searcy
Arkansas
Board of Underwriters For
Courte
Philippines
Ero
Joan Grass
Day Muskrat
Henry Dick
W. M. Mellette
Rufauta
Belt Mercantile Co
Interior Department
Full Bloods
Isparhecher
Rolly McIntosh
Arrow
J.E. Campbell
Chelsea
I. T
Swift & Co
E. F. Reynolds Shipping
Texas and
Cate
Chicago
Kansas City
Texas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
L. Appleby
Tulsa
J. T
Cobb
Curtis
Phaeton
Dromies
Nonla
South McAlister
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing Co
Nesational Council
United Sates Court
Anel
Joe Mayfred
Neal Willis
Ghormley
Tahlequah
Mayfield
Willie
Miss Mayfield
Joe
Moldenside
Holdenville
James Sharp
Jake Duvall
Duvall
Ureek
Eufaula
Buckner
Tirmh
Lielees
Avi
Fancy Rockers
Jed
Vinita Real Estate
Vinita Real Estate Agency
Vinita, Ind
TER
Columbia Misorioes
Dedicee
McKin
Frederic BE. J. Lioyd
T. Lioyd
Rudy
The
St. Louis National
East St. Louis, Ill
ST. Paul
Omaka
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
Ota
California
Montana
Black Hills
Puget Sound
J. Bricker
Main ST
Principal
Superior Meals
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