Cherokee Nation urged to act after Dawes era treaties
A Cherokee Phoenix excerpt reflects on removal, the Indian removal era, and calls for unity to seize promised lands amid 19th century policy shifts. It urges Cherokee citizens to mobilize, secure land allocations, and press Congress as the Dawes plan looms, while warning against complacency and sentimentality.
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Pheonix
Sap
Des
Flere
Curtie
United States
Senate
House
Fire at Grove destroys multiple town firms
A 3 am Grove fire wrecked J. M. Ward & Co hardware and W. J. Wilson general store and damaged the Grove Mission. Ward's loss around 5000 to 6500. Wilson's loss uncertain. Suspected incendiary origin. J. C. Starr's property scattered through town. Dispatch from the Grove Democrat notes wider Cherokee treaty debate and unsettled allotment values.
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Grove
J. M. Ward & Co
W. J. Wilson
Uny
Cherokee cases move toward Supreme Court action in Washington
Goes to Washington to argue Cherokee citizenship cases before the Supreme Court. Delawares oppose the Cherokee treaty, claiming rights to 167,000 acres. Hutchings notes delays and that judges will advance the docket. Sixty cases involve over 3,000 people with broader implications for Cherokee lands and citizenship.
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Washington
Mr. Hutchings
Congress
Waritietae
Chief Mayes
Garland
Herbert Garland
Meque Tar
Hutchings
Confessed Cherokee Chief Big Horn Snares Waterloo Crowd
The Daily Courier reports Rev Felix Mayes alias Chief Big Horn of the Cherokees deceived Waterloo attendees. He and supporters collected funds via sermons at the armory and Walnut Street Baptist Church, leaving with cash after tours. Authorities note ethnic deception and warn of broader schemes as treaty and railroad issues unfold.
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Felix Mayes
Water Town
Daily Courier
Goorness
Big Horn
Big Bie
Obielala
Chiner
Iogairy
Mayes
Waterloo
Armory
Walnut Street
Roche Avawers
St Paul
Des Moines
Fahir
Rapidly Growing Springfield Grocery Co Expands Facilities
The Springfield Grocery Co. shows rapid growth with plans for a large new warehouse and switch from Frieco to serve coal and amber yard needs. Executives E. Cope and W. B. Robinson visited to assess local needs while fixes for high water in the cellar include a tile drain toward the railroad ditch near the laundry. The Jennings gang case and Dawes treaty discussions also appear in the batch of notes.
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Springfield Grocery Co
Springfield House
Sundey
E. Cope
W. B. Robinson
Tom Crawford
Oklahoma
Fine Compliment to Vinita and One of Its Merchants
A St. Louis Gazette note praises Vinita and the Jumbo store run by Mr. A. L. Churchill, highlighting Vinita as a growing, well served town with schools and a daily newspaper. The piece extols Churchill as a major buyer and advertiser, reflecting strong local commerce and western energy.
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Vinita
St. Linas
A. L. Churchill
Ander
McDonald Helps Hungry Widow With Flour And Meat
A reader from near Bluejacket recounts Mr. McDonald’s generous Saturday gift to a city widow whose children faced hunger. He supplied flour and meat, insisting no woman or child should suffer while he can help. The Chieftain will ensure delivery of the gifts.
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Theaper
Mr. Toulson
Miss Palmer
Columbia
Andrew J. Toulson
Laurie Palmer
Boone County
Terry
Indian Territory
Hinton
Cherokee Board of
Edagasion
Tygar
Delaware
Vieita
Ines
the McDonald
Bluejacket
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Ler
Cate
Saeed
George Williams
Muskogee
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Katy
Phoenix
Plymouth Rock
K. C. Star
HAWK
Dave Muskpat
Daniel Grills
John Henry Dick
Dick Adargs
Curtis Gil
Tos Santa Fe
Denison, Bonham
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al Jennings
EL Revo
Trian
Chickasha
Frank Jennings
Pat
Morris O'Malney
Dick West
Rock Island
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Willian Freeman
Expres
House Committee On
Indian sQuire
McKennon
Dawes Commission
BIG Indian Territory Buyer
Ray Oborn
Tay
Okmulgee
Dofington
Vinitas
Gronok Wren
Todian
St. Louis
Emmet Skinner
Bol O'Briea
Ton Thomson
Miss Payant
Miss Choutelle
W. BR. Badgetth
Vinttan
Leonard P. Davistson
Tulsa
Davison
Presbyterian Church
White
Judse Springer
Capt. White
Bob Titties
Sir
Tittle
Burt
Growling
Jess Coggswell
el Wilkinson
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Rock Building
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Board of Health
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