Creek sovereignty clash in United States v Chisolm Atkins
Judge Thomas reviews Creek Indian sovereignty and treaty abrogation in Muskogee case. He argues the United States cannot unilaterally erase tribal self government by legislative action, urging that Creek political rights are inherent and protected, not merely loaned or delegated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marchie Chisolm
Thomas Atkins
John R. Thomas
District Court of the United States
Muskogee
I. T
Union
Eny
Washington
Mississippi
France
Louisiana
Game Commercial Exchange of
Sov
Alaska
Philippines
Croesus
Cyrus
Widow of Old Soldier Receives Posthumous Pension Check
A late check arrived for Mrs. Roberts, widow of a veteran, who died before the pension arrived. The approved back pension was issued after her death, but under pension rules the check must be returned. She left several children. The death occurred prior to the check’s arrival, and the postal delivery followed her burial.
Oddities of Poisoning and Individual Food Sensitivities
The article notes that individual responses to poisons vary widely, with some people reacting to poison ivy or certain foods while others remain unaffected. It warns about dietary risks for those with kidney or liver trouble, cites alum in baking powder as harmful, and links food safety to evolving pure food laws.
Creek Commission Authorized by Muskogee Nation Council
The Creek Nation Council clears a seven member Creek Commission nominated by the Principal Chief to negotiate with the United States on allotment and settlement terms. The panel will include a clerk and interpreter. decisions require majority ratification by Creek voters. Members named include L. O. Perryman and G. W. Grayson among others. per diem and expenses outlined. The commission plans to meet the Dawes commission and may conduct a ratification election.
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Council of the
Muskogee
Creek Commission
Mussogee
National Council
United States Commission
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Dac
Separdecher
House of Kings
Congress of
L. O. Perryman
G. W. Grayson
Bully McIotosh
Jobo Reed
Jim Bird
Lombus Svoiti
Cowe Harjo
Hettie Faces Christmas Eve Trials at Home
Hettie Trimble, aged sixteen, endures a hard Christmas Eve marked by poverty and care-giving duties after her mother’s death. Her father, grieving and strained, confronts bills while Aunt Virginia’s looming visit weighs on Hettie. She finds solace in a torn Bible verse about daily strength, recalling her mother’s teaching that God provides what is needed each day.
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Hettie Trimble
Mettie
Father
Sam
Hettie
Mother
Litelle
Christie
Virginia
Capitol Square
Bay Hanor
Mr. Trimble
Esecees
Mary
Jamie Todd
Jame
Mary Rose
Flettie
Ned Wheeler
Florida
Abe
Aunt Virginia
Ned
Lou
Geaneyar
Bam
Jose
Tome
Hertiz
Aux? Virarta
Mary Ladd
A Christmas Eve Lesson of Mercy and Family Bonds
In a frostbound house, Hettie learns resilience as her mother’s faith guides her through want. She finds warmth in kinship, Sam’s skate swap, and Aunt Virginia’s unexpected gift, ending with a prayerful, hopeful night as bells toll twelve.
Discovered by a Woman Prompts Nationwide Cure Claim
A Shelby NC notice recounts Mrs Luther Lot claiming three months of relentless coughing ended after using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. She says two bottles cured her, sleeping well after the first dose, with a money back guarantee and free trials offered by W C Hamnick Co and Ming Furniture Co amid promotional packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lot
Thos
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
A. W. Foreiman
Pontie
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Horse Millinery
Lee Barritt
E.M. Ming Furniture CO
Miller’s Hardware Store
Cherokee Nation
Miller’s Hardware
Oliver Bagst
W. Franls
First National Bank
Vinita
Ind
Ter
G. W. Clark
Indian Territory
Welch
Dawes Commission
Oximulgee
Bendsteads
Ming Furniture Co
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