Creek Nation Ratification and Rail Plans Stir Indian Territory
The Indian Chieftain reports on Creek ratification moves and congressional action, rail and river transport developments, bank openings, and political maneuvers in Vinita and Pryor Creek. It notes tribal revenue, court proceedings, and Democratic party dynamics with Vinita candidates Hill and Preston Davin seeking delegate spots in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Davie Hill
Kanone
Prenton
Dhyis Ie
Protection for Game Powers Enlarged in Oklahoma House
The Oklahoma House debated a bill to expand Agriculture Department authority to restore and regulate game and wildlife, curb interstate shipments of protected birds and animals, and limit illicit killing. Proponents say the Indian Territory falls under the secretary and petitions from sportsmen seek limits on slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leee
Muskogee
Department of Agriculture
Indian Territory
Cauies
Secretary of Agriculture
Tahlequah Normal School notice for teachers 1900
Public notice announces a four week normal school at Tahlequah Indian Territory from June 4 to June 20 1900 for teachers seeking positions in Chonan nation schools. Tuition includes board and laundry and must be paid in advance. Separate sessions offered for colored applicants with preference to attending and creditable examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahlequah
Indian Territory
Chonan
Ladien
Cher”okee
Too-Quas Stee Talks and Gambill's Cherokee Case
A lengthy, critical letter discusses Gambill's challenge to the Dawes commission regarding Cherokee citizenship. The writer argues against judicial proceedings for tribal matters, defends executive discretion, and urges full disclosure of Gambill's testimony to assess the claim. The piece condemns sustained agitation and calls for fair, factual presentation to judge the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambill Haw
Gambill
Dawes
United States
Dawes Commission
Daweg Commission
Gembill
Court opens two week civil term presided by Judge Thoman
The United States Court began a two week term with Judge Thoman presiding to dispose of civil business. The jury panel from the last term was recalled for review, and Thomas K. Madden sued T. C. Harvison for balance claimed on a building. Receipts at Union Agency totaled over 650000 with 97441.23 in taxes, Choctaw school funding requires 10000 per quarter, and Choctaw teachers await pay for the last quarter while Muskogee and Wagoner report a fire bug threat aiming to burn down the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc. R. Thomas
Thoman
Fernoon
Thos. K. Madden
T. C. Harvison
Harvison
O.H. Gravestan
Oryor
Terley
Bayings
Inet
Muskogso
Wagoner
Townsite Amendment Sparks Indian Territory Conference
The Indian appropriation bill remains in conference as committees dissect townsite provisions for the Indian Territory. A provisional agreement would authorize the interior secretary to lay out towns of 200+ people, with plats filed in multiple offices. Townsite commissions may be appointed per tribe, with strict time limits and pay conditions. A 12.9 million deed filing for the Kanawha city and Southern rail line was recorded, the largest in district history, though the text ends mid-sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obieltain
Dawes Commission
Punter
Dawes
Mr. Gambill
Gambill
United States
Atiow
Atill
Washport
Indian Territory
House Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
District Court
Public Service
UN- Jean
Everetary of the Interior
Washington Letter Bell Writes Entertaining Indian Affairs
Cherokee delegate Col. Bell reports in Washington on Cherokee and Creek agreements, senate and house committee actions, and hope for a report on the two treaties. He notes Curtie opposed amendments, possible Todian separation, and that the administration may not approve land or tribal changes without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullington
Co. L. B. Bell
Washington
Congress
Col. Bell
Senate
Jones
House
Curtie
Kansas
Wagoner
Jefferton
Todian
Kee-Too-Wah Protests Ratification of Cherokee Treaty
Senator Platt of Connecticut laid before Congress a memorial from the Kee-toowahs of the Cherokee nation opposing ratification of the agreement. Signed by David Muskrat Daniel Gritts and Frank J. Boudinot the petition argues preliminary work must precede any operation of the treaty and warns of inconsistencies with provisions after work is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Senate
David Muskrat
Daniel Gritts
Frank J. Boudinot
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Renate
Howe
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Mun
Preston
Davin
Davir
Grovercial Club
Pryor Creek
Katy
Tye
Bank of
Pawhuske
Genge
D.T Fiynnis
Hoffman
J. B. Charles
McKinley
Val Dfa
Lear
Tedlan
Mey
United Share
Moskogi
Gill
Joe
Shoenfelt
Igo
South Mo- Ale
Que Fective
Incge
Marcum
Judge Lewis
Dr. Wolverton
Ardmore
Grove
Arkaneae
Wretero
Iver
Careye Ferry
Cu ‘Ermen
Winlin
Ening Metropolia
Kuy Frisco
Ieffernon
Eiderge
Meath
Eles
Lowe
Ivan Foo
Lndinot
Evra
Benders
C. W. Moon
Bender
J. H. Coapennon
Vollayville Journal
United States Court
Thomas
Sony
Tiny
W.R. Badgett Mercantile Company
Ind
Ter
Dawea Commission
Trnbs
Bell
Sore Sues
Eset
Cartoey
Pram Uute
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