Buffington Denies Cherokee Schools Involved In Politics
A long letter signed by Chief Buffington denying political corruption in Cherokee school management is forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior. The document comments on Col Churchill's charges about Cherokee leaders using schools for political purposes and argues the need for investigation and context while defending appointed teachers as capable relatives of leaders.
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Bosring
Secretary of Interior
Col. Churchill
Buffington
Epiath
S Secretary of the Interior
Frank Churchill
Churchill
Claus
PLAN TO BUILD Another Railroad Into Vinita Said to be Under Consideration
A plan to construct another railroad into Vinita is under consideration. Officials say feasibility studies and potential routes are being reviewed, with community input anticipated before any commitment is made.
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Vinita
Promoters eye lines through Cherokee Nation to Bartlesville
John Bayless of Claremore leads a promoting company planning a railroad from a Kansas City Southern junction in Missouri westward across Grove and Vinita, to Bartlesville, then toward Oklahoma, promising access to rich Cherokee lands and coal regions. The project, valued around 4.5 million dollars, faces legal questions and seeks a court of claims ruling and possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Tein
John Bayless
Claremore
Eastern Capitalioie
Enid
Kana City Southern Railroad
Missouri
Nos
Oklahoma
Katy
Santa Fe Railroad
Kanwar
Indian Territory
Grand River
Frisco
Horne Creak
Blocked Indian appropriation bill slows Spokane land opening
President withholds signature on the Indian appropriation bill until a joint resolution postpones the Spokane reservation opening. Senators Turner and others resent prior allotment provisions as prospectors flood the lands. If the bill passes, the president will sign it.
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Senator Pe
Hie Associates
Congress
Spokane
Itso Alleg
Bonator Turner
Senate
House
Cartin
Court of Claims Discusses Cherokee Interior Award Bill
The secretary critiques a bill to pay a Cherokee award from a 1840 treaty with interest. It proposes 1.6184705 million dollars to Cherokee Indians, with per capita payments via the treasury, tied to the 1840 article. The discussion references a $1,000,000 fund and the 1888 context.
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Hitchcock Bat
Interior Department
Moretary of the Treasury
Territory Jails Planned for Indian Territory Towns
The Department of Justice will proceed after July 1 with new jails in Muskogee South McAlester Ardmore and Vinita in Indian Territory. Congress authorized 86000 for three jails previously but land title issues paused work. An added 40000 extends funding and allocates 25000 per town for the four sites.
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Department of Justice
Indian Territory
Muskogee
South MoAleater
Ardmore
Congress
McKenna
South McAlester
Vinita
Interior Secretary objects to Bills on Indian lands
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock voices disapproval of bills before the Indian committees affecting Indians in the Indian Territory. He opposes preliminary allotment for the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Creek and says it would hinder the Dawes commission. He also objects to opening mineral lands on reservations.
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Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
House
Senate
Indian Territory
Innia
Dawes Commission
Five Civilized Tribes
Hitchcock Hae
Captain Jack Ellis Resigns as Indian Police Captain
Captain Jack Ellis forwarded his resignation as captain of the Indian police to Washington. He joined the Indiana police in 1886 and rose to the top rank with a blemish-free record. Resignation takes effect July 1 amid much regret. Mira Nawate Chander hosted a Thursday evening party in honor of Miss Mave at Miami, with music games and refreshments, and guests departed after a pleasant evening.
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Jack Ellis
Hia
Washington
Ellis
Indiana Police
Mira Nawate Chander
Frisco Lays Rails to Ease Vinita Freight Congestion
Frisco system rapidy lays rails on both sides of its tracks to ease congestion at Vinita. Over 100 men work to extend and strengthen the line, with improvements costing about $7,000. Officials including Carl Gray inspect progress and express satisfaction as work continues.
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Vinita Haw
Krieao
Vinita
Frisco
Carl Gray
F Harmmond
George Sohleff
Shanahan
Wright Is Queried Over Indian Territory Improvements
May 23 1902 Vinita Oklahoma Mayor Parker asks Indian Inspector J George Wright for guidance on the meaning of improvements in a 1898 act. He seeks rules or decisions defining scope for property owners who have shade trees wells cisterns or small houses and lawn work while complying with law without undue expense.
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Parker
J. George Wright
Interior Department
Vinita
Gorge Wright Calved
Maskogue
Department of the Interior
Hessehiimes
Cherokee Nation Improvements Guidance Letter 1909
J George Weight replies to L F Pauxen and Mayor Parker outlining the 1909 guidance on improvements for town lots within the Cherokee Nation under the 1808 act. The letter notes that well and tidy improvements such as wells barns beds and maintained lots in good faith will be considered by the commission, with case by case review based on value, grading, and expenditure. It emphasizes no fixed rules and requires careful consideration of each claim’s facts and good faith.
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Parker Hax
J. George Weight
Muskogee
I.T
Perio
Meyer
Trillian
Weodon
J. Gites Warsi
Runaway Horse Accident Injures W H Drew
W H Drew was thrown from a buggy while trying to control a ton ridden team Saturday afternoon near Bob Taylor's arm. He suffered head and facial lacerations, remained unconscious for hours, and was brought for medical care. The report also notes a later section on Territory Pharmaceutical officers and corporate filings in Oklahoma, with several names and figures.
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Afernoon
W. H. Drew
Bob Taylor
Mr. Drew
Indian land grabs fuel Bid and president stalls
Amid heated debate over the Todion Appropriation Bill, proposals to open Colville and Uintah lands to white speculators prompt presidential objections. Spokane Indians’ lands yet to be allotted. Congress committees push forward, hoping for executive approval with amendments. The issue reflects a pattern of erosion of Indian title by recent courts and legislation. The article also previews content from The Juce Criterion magazine with stories and poems.
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Uintah Reservation
Colville
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Indiana
Itatande
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