Cherokee Warrants Notice in Indian Territory May 7 1900
Public notice from the Department of the Interior United States Indian Service Muskogee Indian Territory dated April 28 1900 states I J Blair Shoenfelt United States Indian agent will preside on May 7 1900 and subsequent days until disbursement over 160000 for Cherokee nation warrants drawn on general school orphan asylum and other funds with specified warrant numbers and interest through date of notice. Endorsement and administration proof required for payment. Includes list of warrants and directions for holders to present for payment. Also reports on local school board actions and a crop bulletin for Cherokee nation.
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Department of the Interior
United States Indian Service
Muskogee
I. T
I. J. Blair Shoenfelt
United States Indian
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Territory
United Stats
United States
United States Treasury
Sarafiha
Orphan Asylum Fund
Cherokee Mineral Law Hearing and Native Opposition to Treaty
The Cherokee and Creek nations plan to urge public meetings and federal action to reject a Curtis bill recognizing mineral leases. The 1890 law requires actual mining within a year and quarterly royalty payments, with forfeiture for noncompliance, highlighting tensions as delegates signal swift, united opposition. The piece also notes chaos in the Cherokee court’s grand jury room amid ink-spattered walls and a defaced supervisor’s office.
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Locilian Committee
Dawes Commission
Springer
Wyshington
Curtis
Congress
Clnsue
Court House
Grand Jury
Derrough
Vintta Grand Jury
Grand
Darrough
Springer Warns Treaty Faces Defeat In Congress
Letter from Judge William Bpringtr to J. Bell from Washington reports the Cherokee treaty allies are in a critical position. The judge warns that defeat appears likely as Congress debates the present version, while another judge in Washington is said to be seeking a path to secure Cherokee agreements amid tense negotiations.
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William Bpringtr
J. B. Bell
Washington
Congress
Springer Biatee
Warbingion
Tragedy of Other Days and Civic Strife
A garbled reminiscence references neighbors and friends in deadly strife, with mentions of Ft. Gibson Post and Tulea Republican. The text notes efforts to craft attractive candies for weddings and children, while hinting at civic tensions and newspaper printer’s costs.
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Gibson Post
Cleve
Historic Cherokee Skull Tree Tale From Muldrow
A North Muldrow resident recalls an old Cherokee legend about a skull beneath a bushy elm tree once linked to a violent Civil War incident. The tale intertwines local memory with a warning about the impact of advertising on a merchant’s visibility.
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Muldrow
Spee
Jelrife
Union
Pro Indiane
Watie
Advertising Etiquette and Reader Respect in Newspapers
The passage argues readers consult paper columns for ads and information, and ads should not intrude or offend. It emphasizes consent, timely placement, and respect for readers to skip unwanted promotions, noting newspapers are the proper channel for advertising and must avoid aggressive intrusion.
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Jenks Retore News
Tay Alba Ie
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