Indian Chieftain’s View on Taxation and Court Costs
The Indian Chieftain argues direct taxes on property owners could fund public crime protection, praising district officials for resisting bondmen shielding and highlighting prosecutions like Ayers and Wilson over cattle theft. It notes Nebraska kidnapping legislation, the federal election at Washington, and calls for better roads and paid circulation. It comments on McKinley’s health, Vinita merchants' seasonal goods, and newspaper advertising value while debating Minnesota politics and Dawes Commission ties.
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Thias
Soper
C. OC
Territory counties plan unlikely to pass this session
Delegate Flynn introduced a bill Friday to divide Indian Territory into counties, a move not expected to pass now. Critics say the aim is to curb speculation by blocking which towns become counties.
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Flynn
Indian Territory
Fine
Erate
Cherokee Annuities Bill Proposed to Bar Intruders
Congressman Bheppard of Loch ana introduces a house bill to bar intruding citizens from sharing Cherokee annuities. The measure targets white persons placed on the Cherokee roll without right and those marked as reservators by marriage or sale of improvements who remain on the land.
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Bheppard
Lochana
Cervatora
Teddy the Rough Rider Slays Mountain Lion in Colorado
The article recounts Teddy Roosevelt's hunter heroics in Colorado, where he kills a mountain lion to save Dr. Webb. It notes the guides’ fear, Roosevelt’s nerve, and a telegraphic wire story framing his enduring heroic image amid political chatter and local council debates.
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Teddy
Colorado
Dr. Webb
Guides
Moonleineere
Movatalon
Webb
Mies
Rome
Chickenbs Express
Dunicipal Council
Allotment of Eighty Acres to Enrolled Persons
An article describes an allotment plan granting eighty acres to each person enrolled. The measure outlines eligibility and distribution framework within the program, detailing how lands are allocated and the roles of involved authorities.
Opinion on Cherokee treaties and allotment by Col. Churchill
Col Frank C. Churchill, Cherokee revenue inspector based in Vinita, argues for ratifying a treaty and completing enrollment to allot land fairly. He notes opposition among some officials and emphasizes equal shares, warning against delays that would prolong land distribution to about 5,100,000 acres.
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Frank C. Churchill
Vinita
Jane
Cherokee Council
Fined for Vaccination Ordinance Violation in Cherokee Nation
The piece notes J Z Croseley fined 25 for refusing vaccination under a health ordinance enforced by the Board of Health and Marshal Ledbetter. It covers broader topics including Cherokee nation politics, advertising impacts, and debates on government claims and bribery rumors. It mentions Judge Springer, Turner, Haalell, and Secretary Hitchcock in the context of Cherokee affairs and Indian Territory legislation.
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Board of Health
Sheehan
Marschal Ledbetter
Chieftsm
J. Z. Crosley
Marshal Ledbetter
Crosaley
Sheean
Springer
Washington
Turner
Haalell
Trial over replevin of property amid federal court clash
Bertha Schockman sues United States marshal F. M. Rutherford and W. M. Hancock over a disputed levy and sale. Smith and McCulloch defend. W. Ai. Tibble, Thomas G. Ayres and D. H. Wilson represent plaintiffs. Ayres, then bank president, was wounded by Booch Dalton during a raid near Coffeyville.
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Gill
Bertha Schockman
F. M. Rutherford
United States
W. M. Hancock
Smith & McCulloch
W. Ai. Tibbile
Thomas G. Ayres
D. H. Wilson
Mr. Ayres
First National Bank of
Coffeyville
Dalton
Booch Dalton
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