Compromise bill shapes Oklahoma statehood and Indian territory government
A House subcommittee favors a compromise to grant statehood to Oklahoma while avoiding rapid annexation of Indian Territory. The Flynn plan for immediate annexation is dropped amid Indian Territory opposition. Discussion centers on a territorial government form that avoids burdens on residents and curbs abuses, with a Curtis proposal for an appointed governor and secretary and a delegate to Congress debated.
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John M. Lester
Washington
Flynn
Oklahoma
McAlister Capital
Opposition to Immediate Territorial Government Plan Emerges
The article notes opposition to any proposition for immediate or future territorial union and discusses a proposed Moon bill creating a territorial government for the Todian territory. It mentions Mr. Stephens of Texas offering an amendment to establish temporary counties by population and to choose a permanent county seat via a territorial election. The Senate committee on territories plans a Friday meeting likely to hear Oklahoma statehood advocates.
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Oklahoma
Camop
Flynn
Stephene
Texas
Wiogle
Atevine
Btepbena
Indian Territory
Oklahoy
Committee On
Territories
Committee On Indian Offeire
Curtis
Todian
Stephens
Senate Committee On Territories
Cherokee nation wins demurrer in Centralia townsite suit
In U S court a suit over occupancy of Centralia townsite near Cherokee Nation advances after a demurrer overruled. Defendants appeal, case to higher courts. Another related dispute near Afton dismissed for pleading failure. Court also handles a case in Delaware district over sheriff sale of a horse and mule load and a jewelry of a carload dispute.
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United States
Centralia
Umegainet Hargrave
Centralla
Afton
I. J. Howard
P. Donahoe
Delaware
Donahow
J. L. Courtney
Bartles
Barndoller
Gibson
Horne
Courtnsy
Acts Passed Upon By Tadian Inspector's Office
A summary of acts passed upon and returned to the Tadian inspector's office in the city. Cherokee acts provide representation for rolling citizens, pay for regular and extra-sessional councils, and other Creek and Cherokee trust matters. Includes mentions of McKellop Reed, Crumland, Rosanna Mitchell, and Willian Grimmett among relief efforts. Also notes a disapproved creek resolution on deed delivery. A faulty advertisement portion touts Potey's honey and Cadwell's Syrup Pepein with generic medical claims.
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Tadian Lnspector
Hastinge
Dawes Commission
Crook
McKellop
Reed
Fnland
Rosanna Mitchell
Willian Grimmett
Hager Myers
John A. Myers
Lewin Myere
Willie Lacey
Croek
February Weather Summary and Local Notices
The record from Springford Missouri covers February over fourteen years with mean temperature 54 degrees. Notes include warmest month 1892 at 41, coldest 1800 at 23, high 76 on 9th 1890, low 20 on 12th 1809. Precipitation 0.254 inch average, max 5.22 inches in 1890, min 0.81 in 1895. Wind from southeast, max gust 60 mph from northwest on 27th 1490. Also reports a Republican view of Indian Territory statehood and a cross-section of unrelated local items including a railroad conductor killed near Merriam and several federal salary proposals.
Sunday Observance and Post Office Closure Debate
A long reader’s piece argues for strict Sunday observance and proposes closing the post office all day Sunday to reduce secular work. It contends mail handling, business chores, and office tasks on Sunday undermine worship and urges town leaders to act. The note references El Reno and Lewton land lotteries and laments widespread nonchurch attendance.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Winnie
Ibag
Interior orders refund of attorneys for Chickasaw and Choctaw nations
The Interior Department orders refunds of 6000 per year for two attorneys tied to Senator Barton’s brother and a Biring Washington office. It argues the attorney appointments lacked presidential approval and that the salaries are excessive. The departments say the nations already have well paid delegates and adequate legal staff.
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Washington
Interior Department
Barton
David Mulvane
McKinlay
Warhington
Enrolling Cherokee Nation Faces Massive Case Load
The Muskogee Times notes the Cherokee enrollment effort involves about 1,270 contested Cherokee cases and as many freedmen claims, totaling over 12,500 canon to be processed. Attorneys file briefs, gather testimonies, and navigate docketed proceedings with witnesses summoned by mail and paid mileage. The task is lengthy, with no clear end in sight.
Dawes Commission Favored to Proceed for Indian Territory
Attorney Edger Smith reports from Washington on Dawes commission progress and plans, predicting no intervention and continued allotment work. He notes statehood will be guided by the five tribes and the Dawes process, with Oklahoma likely to gain status as reforms advance.
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Edger Smith
Washington
Supreme Court
Smith
Indian Territory
Prom
Smith le
Dawes Commission
Piyge
Oklahoma
Doubtful Cherokee Docket Ahead for Dawes Commission
The docket lists numerous Cherokee enrollment cases to be heard February 10 before the Dawes Commission for final disposition. Some claimants are contested by the Cherokee nation and may present additional testimony. Many entries reflect long-standing disputes. the proceedings will continue once testimony is filed and notices issued.
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Dawes Commission
Onten
Feparauy
Lamar Himes
Lucinda Fietcher
Feu
Almira Mouse
Andrew Molford
Joseph Ann Hall
Wiliam P. Randall
Thomas J. Davin
Leonora Prather
Andrew M. Cooter
Napolene
P. Blythe
Sarah EB
Niemeyer
Sarah Lawer
Adolphus W Dirtseller
Thomas I Dodson
Charlee H Laseley
Hiram M Wood
Martin
Stokes
Laoredia G Hater
Frances E Forbes
Cora Kerns
Tacinda Cannon
Maud Hanter
Hugh KE Dupley
Peter Walters
Thomas Deving
Charles W Devine
Listie Dey
Franklin R Mitchell
Mortio H Bradford
Cordelia Ellia
Gilbert T. Thompson
Allison Thompson
Barruet Thompson
Broom Thompson
James K Thompson
Pew
Mary Crittenden
Ashley Norton
French Scott
Columbue M. Reeves
William G Brows
Matthew J Wolffivid
Mary Fosther
Mike L
Mary White
William J White
Thomas J White
Galetonian Sampter
George E Lowrey
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