Cherokee protest against amendments on treaty ratification
The Cherokee delegation led by Senator Teller submitted a protest to the Indian affairs committee opposing Curtin’s bill to ratify a Cherokee treaty with added amendments. The letter argues the amendments are unacceptable and would complicate citizenship issues and mineral lease provisions, and notes prior assurances by Cherokee leaders that mining leases would not be approved.
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Teller
Committee On
Curtle
L.B
Washington
Curtin
Bell
Dawes Commission
Congress
Dawey Commission
Cherckes
Dawes
Unite States Court
Deatelon
United States
Wao
Secretary of the Interior
Polla
Noted Thief Caught After Hiding In Attic
City Marshal Ledbetter arrested Bob Deloster, a colored man, on a charge of horse stealing. Deloster, previously convicted at Fort Smith for stealing a horse and baggy from J. W. Buffington, had also faced other theft charges. He was located after a tip and brought to justice. The report mentions Dawes commission hopes and references political amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledbetter
Bob Deloster
Alian Fal
Delosier
Fort Smith
J. W. Buffington
W. W. Miller
Clarence Turner
Munkeger
Jefferson Territory proposed for Indian Territory government
Congressman Moon of Tennessee proposes a bill creating Jefferson Territory for the Indian Territory. The plan grants home rule, a territorial governor, secretary, treasurer and officials elected by the legislature, and a congressman delegate. It details districting, voting, and a legal framework including county and U S court appeals.
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Congreemman Moon
Tennessee
Indian Territory
Jefferson Territory
Thomas Jefferson
United A
BE. G. Tollette
Washington
Bouther
Public Instruction
Congress
Lecacsa
Senate
House
Chickasaw Nation
Cherokee Nation
Quawpaw Indian Agency
Creek Nation
Seminole Nation
United States Court
A Hearty Reception for Vinita Delegation
In Vinita a warm welcome greeted the Republican party delegation from Pontull, honored for positions at the national convention and Indian Territory leadership. The crowd, led by Mayor Sheehan, shouted, waved flags, and acclaimed John B Turner and Wim Mollvite, marking Vinita as a future political center in the Territory.
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Vinita
Porcull
Villa
Indian Territory
Philadelphia
Territory
Dock Bridgeway
Tel Alrect
Bang Eland
Sheehan
John B.turner
Turner
Vinita and
Fnally
Wim. Mollvite
Shale Oakeeeon
Aloo
Vinitan factions clash over territorial patronage at Oklahoma GOP meet
In Indian Territory the Soper and Mellette camps led by Capt J S Hammer contend for control of patronage as the Republican convention in Parcel selects six delegates to the national convention. Tension rises with Cherokee and Creek delegations denouncing Gov. Barnes and party lines while the Atoka-Chickasaw balance shifts under pressure from northern district dominance and a push for one statehood.
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Indian Territory
Main
Delegentes
Four Nations
Chagtaw
J. 8
Hammer
Ardmore
U. S
Wm. M. Mellette
Stone
Mellette
Hammer Teodace
Opers Houw
Bunsell Wiggins
Lerestori
Leo Bennett
Musa JuventOo
Atuke
P. B. Jones
Whivetald
W. H. Hi
Ton
Durant
W. Panule
Spire
T. B
Latham
Ande
Chinkasit
Cyrae G. Keam
Wyanewoed
W. B. Johnson
T. B. Bradford
Lenspab
Quapaw
W. H. Darrough
G. W. Binham
Miami
Darrough
M. Uenton
H. Woolston
Barnes
Oklahoma
F. M. Thompson
Gov. Barnes
Ocarcely
Pliny Soper
Indian treaties and mineral leases debate in Washington
News from Washington this week centers on Indian treaties and amendments to Curtis proposed mineral leases. The Indian committees have not reported the treaties yet and the amendments will be debated when the bill returns. Leaders warn of strong opposition to provisions seen as unfavorable to Indian interests and property rights.
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Arkansas
Curtis Ames
Washington
Curtis
Phoenix
Purcell Convention Notes and Rogues Gallery
Fragmented notes from a republican convention discuss missteps and local intrigue. A supposed Webber Park teacher and super delegate claims trust as a figure in the scandalous tales while whispers of razor blades and jailhouse wit surface around Vinita and Claremore areas.
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Claremore
Gap
Owen
Vailey
Getogeta
Weeber
Palle
Ature
Webber's Park
Waas
Judge Thomas Returns From Washington Visit
Judge Thomas returned Monday from Washington where he said rest and recreation improved him. He spoke encouragingly on Indian legislation and predicted ratification of Creek and Cherokee treaties by the people. He noted Congress showing interest in Indian Territory regulation and believed progress would bring relief for the people. He enjoyed meeting old friends and denied reports of a Northern district division.
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Homar Metseumber
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Choaae
Col
le B. Bell
Tolbert
Bob Delosice
Aleelow
Mr. Carthy
Tollette
Nolted Sinteu
Tolletts
Wasvingrom
Joan
Eysten
Vinitans
Soper and
Melleite
Chiro Hee Medical Board
Edminfone
Abea
Sherwin-Williams
P. G. Browning
L T
U Wilburton Lumber Company
Shiv-Plsea
W. W. Miller, Vinita
J. A
Woodford
Southwest City, Me
Sam R. Frazee & Co
Roessors
Dawks Hue d& Co
Memphis
East
Pullman
Port Stality
Renxry Wood
Gen. Mgr
J. FP. Aoldem
Traffic Mgr
Littlis Rock
Arkaneas
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