Cherokee Debt and Treaty Terms in 19th Century Case
The Cherokee nation faces a multi million dollar dispute over moneys due under 1817 to 1868 arrangements with the United States. Officials discuss removal, treaty abrogation, and accounts prepared by Judge Wyly with five thousand dollars spent on expert review. Emigrant Cherokees hold meetings to pursue immediate collection and seek congressional appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Cherokee Council
Judge Wyly
United States Congress
Congress of the
Stephens
Wagoner
Another Version of Why He Passed by the Howse Wed Left Tennessee
A Savardhy Even jog Pook narrator offers a new tale on Governor Houston’s resignation from Tennessee’s governorship and his flight to the Cherokees. It describes a marriage in 1829, a scandalous domestic life, and Houston’s exile in Indian garb after a 1830 barbecue incident.
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Tennessee
Evenjog Pook
Iorton
Teanpasee
Bam Houston
Nashville
Tenn
Houston
Gallatin
Carrol
Nashville Inn
Gret
Shelby
Shelly
Cumberland
Oakland
Cal
Jous T. Bent
Elegant reception for Nellie Moore and Dr Louis Bagby
A reception at the Bagby home honored Miss Nellie Moore of Kansas City and Dr Louis Bagby. Guests enjoyed flowers and refreshments as Mabel Bagby and escorts guided them upstairs. Also noted are news items on a western life novel The Eagle's Heart, a bill for timber use in Indian Territory, and a profile of Hetty Green, detailing her Hoboken home life and daily routine. A skeleton found near Fairland triggers police questions, while local political organizing plans are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Clarence Halsell
Ataire
Misa Grace Fortner
Mina Nellie Moore
Louie Bagby
J.b.turner
Eve Halsell
Hetty Green
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
Opue
H. Green
New York
Abe
Dawes Commission Tangles In Arkansas Politics And Cherokee Claims
The report details Dawes Commission membership turmoil in the 1880s with Breckenridge confirmed and McKennon near chair, amid opposition. It notes secretary claims, Cherokee Creek treaties stalled in Senate, and narrow support within committees on citizenship rulings, risking thousands of potential enrollees.
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Arkansas
John M. Clayton
Aguinet
Clitton
R. Breckenridge
Breckenbridge
Dawes
Judge McKeonan
Wests
Clayton
Bena Lodge
Senate
Keke
Hoo
Arkanane
Breckinridge
Donate
McKennon
Dawes Commission
Se. Stewart
Nevada
Curile
Hoven Committee
Supreme Court
Heald
Stewart
Battle wounds and Arkansas Railway damage figures emerge
Fragmented report cites General Blake and Fort Souith Times style notes on losses at Modderaprost and a damages appraisal for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railway. Appointed referees include Col. Dew M Wisdom and Hon. S. B. Ross to assess compensation for affected owners along the Grand River area.
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Dew M. Wisdom
Bleely
B. Ross
Tubloquah
WU. Nolnys
Vicia
Lotérigr
Arkansas and Oktahoma
Oliyto Grand River
Commie
Townlots Appraised and Sold Under Curtis Law
The Indian appropriation bill provides for surveying towne and appraising all improved lots under Curtis Law. Appointed commissioners include the interior secretary, principal chief, and town leader. Reports indicate fraudulently warrants may exceed 1 million dollars. bonds for new railroad lines are itemized.
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Tore
St. Louis
Secretary of the Interior
Down
Terrific storm at Miami damages many structures
A severe storm swept through Miami and surrounding areas causing heavy damage. Buildings were wrecked, a man named Bkinner was killed by flying timbers, and two others were seriously injured. Large haymows and barns collapsed, the new Christian church was blown off its foundation, and a wagon lodge was destroyed. Cudahy’s new million dollar packing plant opened in Keny a City as the storm raged, while a railroads bill, incorporating the use of Arbor and stone, became law.
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Vinita
Oseums
Hill
Sparta
Miami
Oemed Bkinner
Atone
Christan
Pooler
W. J. Bowery
Ohiley Wildiams
Alka
Cudahy
Kenya
Yeaterday
Lile
Injunction Granted in W. G. Rogers Case at Talala
Judge Gill Priday issued a temporary restraining order preventing J. George Wright and deputies from interfering with W. C. Rogers store in Talala after Rogers refused tribal tax payment and had his mercantile shop locked. The action aims to test legality of tribal royalties collusion and Interior Department procedures, with July 7 hearing to determine if injunction becomes permanent. Attorneys for Rogers and others in the territory are retained for the test case as government and parties prepare for merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Gill Priday
J. George Wright
W. OC
Talala
Frank ©. Churchilt
Thie Place
W.C. Rogers
Iadlian
Gill
W. A. Korneguy
Roger
W. H. Kornegay
Davenport
Thompach
Melloite& Smith
Luman
Parker, Jr
Vinita
Hutchings& West
Ot Munkoger
Tahlequah by Rail Promises of Connection Within Year
Promises of railroad connection to Tahlequah and Stilwell surface amid talks with a western railroad construction company. Grading largely complete to Prairie Grove Arkansas, with route surveys extending toward Stilwell and Tablequid, though changes may occur. Local leader urges residents to remain hopeful as surveys proceed, while noting temporary station work pause. Also promotes Moore’s Pills as a malaria remedy available from People’s Drug Store.
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Western Railroad Construction Company
Prairie Grove
Ark
Stilwell
Tablequid
Arkansas
Athens
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First Bagby
Mise Nellie Moore
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Cowlowna
Gining
Wingte
Washington Lawn
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Indian Territory
Howe
Hall
HETTY GREEN AT_HONE
America
William Phelps
Fairland
Janeard
Samarooke
Ed Madden
Grand River
Sakeleton
Pairland
Phe Ekelstos
Allen Climex
Bo” Blake
Moddersprait
J. ¥. F. Blake
Jin Arkaseas
Blake
Sheh Bregads
Boar Army
Benton County
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Baldin Chook
Smith
Juvenil Vale
Cherokee Nation
Willis Q. Bruton
Maldrow
Clem Rogers
Allawes
Rogers
Boeowil Lonpector Zevely
Prisco’s
Bt. Louis
Oklahhoma
Roca Sapulpa
Denison
Tex
Henley Habers Corpus
Ilan
H. A. Henley
Mr. Ley
Wee
W. Kelly
Kantagant
Bins Henlay
Immediaaely
Cewek
Aopy
Coogepes
W. G
Tahlequah
Moore
C. Moore Co
North Maln Street
People's
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Dwiy
Tinas
Cha
August Schliecker
Jeweter & Optician
Oliver Bay By
Pre
VePrm
First National Bank
Rien Weene Atia Aes Wah Bo Sia
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Tran
Grorgcee Blackwell
George Franklin
Joe Harris
Dan Warren
Alroady
Wilburton Lumber Co
Chieftain
Sre
John Deere
Oliver
Bain
Moline
Kirk
Clinton Oenee
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