The Work of an Enemy Against the Cherokees
An 1899 editorial condemns federal measures restricting Cherokee land holding to 80 acres. It argues the order threatens justice, accuses Delawares and Kansans of political manipulation, and notes opposition from oil interests and Standard Oil. The piece calls for amendment to allow grazing until allotment and critiques Curtis law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of the Interior
Caesar
Oklahoma
Kansas
Standard Oil
Congress
Man Stevens
Tro
Curtis
Allotment Regulations for Five Civilized Tribes Enacted
The act requires members with lands exceeding their rightful share to surrender excess lands for allotment. It prohibits leasing and renting beyond set terms, outlines procedures for selecting lands, and assigns a commission to establish offices, verify selections, and issue certificates. It also preserves religious and educational properties and sets deadlines for occupancy and allotment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Survey
Aid Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Allotment Commission
Corsextus N. Bliss
FOR THE WHITES RELIEF BILL ON ADOPTED CITIZENS SUING CHEROKEE NATION
A proposed act authorizes individuals who intermarried with Cherokee citizens in the Indian Territory to sue the U S Court of Claims for pro rata shares of prior disbursements and remaining funds. It outlines filing, jurisdiction, evidence, attorney fees, and appeal to the U S Supreme Court with expedited docket precedence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Claims
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Indian Territory
Cherokee Nation
United States Court of Claims
Cherokee Nation of Indians
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Wagoner Court Postponed to April Seventeenth Docket Reset
Due to smallpox in the Okmulgee area the Wagoner district court in Indian Territory has been continued to April 17, 1899. Attorneys must warn witnesses to refrain from March attendance and ensure subpoenas are issued for the reset date. Entries include multiple cases involving liquor and larceny, such as Johnson, Barns, Gentry, Keys, Jobe son, Baxter, Hill a, Thompson, Cochran, Drew, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Wagoner
I. T
Marc
Avru
Joseph Johnson
Ded Barns
Thos Johnson
Geo Gentry
Gee Keys
Joe Johnson
Wm Jobeson
Fred Bowers
Mitchell Baxter
Merman A Hilla
Keckiel Sill
Thompson
Senders Cochran
Henry Drew
Cherokee lawmen seek new treaty with Dawes commission
The Cherokee delegation and Chief Mayes press Washington for another treaty with the Dawes Commission and reconstruction bodies, but only one joint subcommittee member votes to advance the agreement, signaling limited progress and continued tensions in tribal matters. A separate tragedy follows as William Towers, a Cherokee resident near Pryor Creek, murders his wife then shoots himself. a letter seeks care for his children and estate amid community grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayes
Washington
Dawes Jmission
Dawes Commission
Indians
William Towers
Pryor Creek
Towers
Intel
J. E. Bristow
Jeng
W. T. Whitsker
Buffington
Also Mentioned on This Page
MB. Marbs
M.E. Milford
RULES
Mutual Life
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Thts
New York Insurance Department
Wagoner Court
Geo
Drew
Hen Porter
John Caldwell
Agg
Aocauit
C. McDonald
Jol Dyer
W.M Brows
Joe Gibbs
John Foster
Tom Liquor
Elgah TL
Creach
Frank Aven
Joe Gibbs, Jr
Frank Avene
Aput
Chas. Allen
Agg. Assay
Thos
Crane
B. Tree
Apu
Wm. Rowley
Sam Hart
Larceny
Joe Smith
Tigner
Gus Lowery
Juba
Dik Metsirt
Ed Champion
Geington
Ke Champion
Hog
W. Campbell
Hugh W. Campbell
C. Arrington
D. E. Tittle
Wm. Lays
A. Lamon
Sharp
W. Gaines
Lewis Marshall
Garfield Ellie
Wm. Towers
Ohio
Burbank
Rose
Triumph
Price
Ud. IR
Badsgeit Mercantile Co
Worcester Academy
Worcester
W. A. Caldwell
PRIN
Mascot Baking Powder
Burns
First National Bank
Vinita
Ind
SoRby
F. Ferrier
B. Frayser E. M. Ratchite
M. E. Milford
W.H. Kornegay
W. A. Graham
O- Hall
W. E. Halsell G W Clarke
Vinita Livery & Boarding
MO. W. Burt
Mer
Lerhays Avem
Wat
Frey
Aopress Jones
Binghamton
N.Y
Leos
Berh
Fieger
Jie Pat
Act
Farge
Welelee
Loree Pevemok
Mike Heed
Cereel
Molec
Marie Ey
Gary le
Eller Sees
Ormalaury
Smtheskay
Pylariany
Ene Lartee
Sunwoete
Martarneys
Ra Wits
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