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The Indian Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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The Indian Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

2

Legal dispute over Cherokee outlet occupancy and ejectment appeal

In the Northern District of the Indian Territory at Vinita the case of John Leach versus L. H. Singleton et al concerns restitution of premises after a jury verdict awarding damages and possession. The defendants sought a supersedeas and appeal, with discussion of congressional treaty provisions and an amendment governing intruders and paid occupants of Cherokee land.

United States Court For the Northern District of the Indian Territory Vinita Jan.Mary John Leach L. H. Singleton United States Court of Appeais Indian Territory Court of Sap United States Exid Nation Congress Washington Midneys Dawes Commission United States Court Court of Appeals South McAlester Eighth Circuit St. Louis United Star Font Tas Saath Lite

Removal of intruders from Cherokee nation lands urged

A judge argues for immediate expulsion of intruders under the Curtis act, citing prior treaties and the Dawes commission. He explains court authority to remove those denied citizenship and restore lands to rightful Cherokee holders, warning against delays or mockery of Congress's intent.

Court urges peace as Cherokee Nation enforces law in Indian Territory

A Cherokee Nation court addresses long standing tensions over sweeping laws in the Indian Territory. It urges officers to enforce without oppression and residents to surrender property, warning that defiance will bring penalties. The case concerns Williaty January et al versus Josephine January et al, with Curtis act provisions cited on pre December 31 1905 disposition rights.

Indian Territory United States Court For the Northern District of the Indian Territory Vida Charles Brown Ord Hey Gaus Pisinsisis Ve. Williaty Josephine Janugre A.daritiaty Josephine January W. A Fisk Porty. Springer Ben Gaus

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