Townsite Amendment In Indian Territory Sought For Survey
Washington March 20 The South McAlister convention delegates completed an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill to survey and appraise town sites in the Choctaw Chickasaw Creek and Cherokee nations. The plan creates a three member townsite commission with appointments by the nations interior secretary and local councils. The measure outlines appraisal determinations by two voting members and penalties for violations.
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Senate subcommittee probes Indian Territory misrules
Washington reports detail a Senate Indian Affairs subcommittee overhaul of territorial governance. Delegates from South McAlester press to purge dilatory government schemes as Platt's bill to reopen Chickasaw land claims faces scrutiny. Dawes and Curtis act rulings are cited in opposition to reopening cases.
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Muskogee Times
White Adopted Citizens Rights Not in Dispute
In Wagoner I T March 24 editor Chieftain the debate over a Curtis law amendment allowing white adopted citizens of Cherokee and other nations to sue the court of claims to test land and money rights is opposed. Cherokees say equal rights exist already and warned such suits would delay settlement. The piece notes Sequoyah’s life details, the Cherokee Advocate, and the death of Richard H Fields with background on his career and character.
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Interior Department
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Sequoyah Monument Proposed at Tahlequah Capitol Square
Citizens of the Cherokee nation plan to erect a monument to Sequoyah in Tahlequah. EM Landrum leads a board of trustees with plans to raise funds through premiums and public lectures. The effort, described as purely charitable, seeks support from notable Cherokee figures and communities.
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Sequoyah
EM. Landrum
E. M. Landrum
T. M. Buffington
Cherokee Nation
Albert Johnson Shot Near Town
Albert Johnson, a young man living south of town, was shot last Wednesday in Flint district and severely wounded in the thigh. A woman is alleged to be the shooter, though her identity remains unclear. Johnson was on his way home from Arkansas, brought home for surgical care, and was improving as expected.
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Flint
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Bentinel
Indian Territory bill action at House committee meeting
Indian Affairs committee heard Edmonson on a bill for increased enrollments of the Choc taw, Creeks, Chickasaws, and Cherokees. A substitute taxing plan for tribal education and public services was outlined, with levies on businesses, professionals, hotels, and cattle, plus a forthcoming county division bill. Indian Sentinel notes party shifts and staff changes.
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Degenerates of Today and National Party Leadership
Fragmentary critique notes a perceived moral decline in the National party leadership over recent years. The piece contrasts past era ideals of honesty and ease with current frictions in administration and governance. The text reflects a historical editorial voice on party reform.
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Atand
NEW NATIONAL BANK Plan Aimed at Local Loans
The move to organize a 25000 national bank in this city aims to take smaller loans often declined by existing banks. Proponents say higher earnings and relief for merchants facing credit pressure will result, with private chattel mortgages currently supplying loans. Usury concerns and court actions have closed many lending avenues, which the new bank intends to remedy.
Fire Sweeps Southwest City Housing and Businesses
A March 18 blaze devastated Southwest City wiping out about half the town’s commerce. Eight store buildings, a meat market, hotel, restaurant, church, implement house, livery stable and two dwellings burned. Local youth John Bickford faces arson charges as investigators tally extensive losses to numerous owners and firms.
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Indian Bill Amendments Provide Payment for Cherokee Delegates
Senator Jones of Arkansas offered an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. It would have warrants issued by the Cherokee nation paid from tribal funds in line with other government warrants, covering compensation and expenses of the Cherokee delegation to formulate an agreement with the five civilized tribes commission. The proposal prompts questions about the tribal payment authorization and the source of funds.
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National Council
Washington
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Congress
Indian Territory
General Shaw Honored In Vinita Audience At U S Court House
General Albert D Shaw commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic visited Vinita spending the afternoon at the United States courthouse where veterans and ex Confederate soldiers filled a large crowd Captain White introduced Shaw and William Mellette praised the address which urged national unity amid sectional wounds. Shaw and his son Dr Shaw planned to depart on the 538 train for Arkansas.
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