Treaty Bill Passed by Cherokee Nation Rises in Debate
The Cherokee national council authorized principal chief to appoint a seven member commission to negotiate with the United States, with conditions for ratification by Cherokee voters and potential congressional approval by March 4, 1899. Contained are notes on Creek election contest concerns and court rulings touching Choctaw land rights and citizenship.
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United States Commission
United States
Indian Territory
National Council
Congress of the United States
Congress
Cherokee Nation
National Council of the
Cherokee Commission
Cherokee Advocate
Johief
Executive Department
Congress of the
Senate
Washington
Holtenville Times
Big Fall and Winter Stock Sale Reported
A local retailer announces a sweeping sale offering their entire fall and winter stock at substantial reductions. The store emphasizes urgency, stating buyers should visit now to avoid missing out as they are determined to move the goods regardless of cost.
All Wool Cassimere Suits Offered At Cost
Clothing department advertises men and boys all wool cassimere suits in all sizes at actual cost. Other items priced at least a third cheaper than rivals. Emphasizes no carryover to next season and urges shoppers to visit before buying.
Beautiful Capes and Cloaks on Sale Now
A local shop advertises remaining Ladies' Cloaks and Capes offered at extremely low prices. Note the updated styles and attractive prices designed to entice buyers in need of outer garments.
Ladies Dress and Underskirts in Vinita Offer Great Reductions
We still have the prettiest and best assorted line in this class of goods in Vinita and have made a great reduction of prices.
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Vinita
Blanket Sale Promises Low Prices on All Types
A panel advertises a blanket sale offering cash discounts on cotton and wool blankets, promising cheaper prices than ever before and a range from budget to high quality stock.
Our Grocery Department Ad Reminds of Quality and Price
A department store message touts the grocery department offering top quality goods at market prices. It requests customers bring chickens eggs and butter for sale at the highest market rate.
A Thousand Other Things Offerings in Town Store
A first class shop advertises grand reductions in all dress goods and clothing. It boasts the store is the cheapest in town and urges a visit to prove the business with a sale of dry goods boots shoes overcoats and underwear and more.
Indian land surveys and Curtis law clash in Indian Territory
A Washington dispatch reports tribal leaders debate the Dawes commission and Curtis act, with Creek and Cherokee nations poised for legal challenges. Expect federal court cases over allotments, white-ownership rights, and tribes resisting enforcement as Choctaws and Chickasaws have ratified treaties. Also notes rail prospects, outlaw mail robbery arrest of 18 year old Bowers, a Nowata post office case, and a large cattle mortgage in Lavaca.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Dawes Commission
Supreme Court
Indian Territory
Washington
South Mc
Alester Capital
Bowers
Nowata
I. T
Coffeyville
Post Office
Houck
Fort Smith
Ark
United States
Young Bowers
Postoffice
Muskogee
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