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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
2
Pro Cherokee leaders argue that the Interior Department could alter guidance to allow filing for 13 am instead of 0 to align with Cherokee notions of justice. They contend the 80 acre limit harms rights, may provoke broad litigation, and undermine Dawes commission goals of equitable land allotment.
Cherokees face impossible Curtis act limits forcing 50 acre holdings and costly fence redrafts. Farmers across Arkansas Missouri and Kansas would be bankrupted by adjustments. The interior order prompts outrage and claims compliance is physically impossible for the tribe.
Tahlequah reports say the national council plans an extra session to form another commission to negotiate with the Dawes commission. If approved, a July August vote could decide the arrangement as Chief Mayes era politics replay, Vinita lamenting lack of recognition and Creek land claims loom ahead with April land openings.
A Cherokee Nation letter argues the Dawes Cur tis law limits land titles and votes, urging a convention to press for equal allotments and external negotiations. The writer proposes delaying Cur tis enforcement until a new or fairer treaty is made and hints at leveraging the August election to advance treaty support.
Voting feud erupts as Democrats of Vinita decide to open a primary for mayor and council. The convention split between primary supporters and anti primary forces, electing a new executive committee to run the process and prepare for the April 4 city election.
Dan Warren speaks on life and fear amid illness while recalling a past chase of horse thieves in Big Cabin. He recounts Missouri constable days and a murder case involving Eli Lakey. Hon. J L Bell addresses Cherokee treaty prospects with Dawes commission and Curtis bill delays.
A railroad firm has bought the Bentonville line and plans a route toward Coffeyville via South Weat City with surveying in Delaware district. Vinita urges inclusion on the line and seeks a Cherokee Nation land office, arguing accessibility and permanence would benefit Vinita and local interests.
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