Census ideas and illiteracy pace in 1900 era
The article discusses how census data measure civilization and progress, focusing on literacy, ownership, tenancy, and reading ability. It compares nations and regions, notes shifts in illiteracy and farm ownership from 1880 to 1900, and highlights concerns about education, race, and territorial distribution, with a brief aside on a local theater show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic States
North Atlantic
North Central
Amendments to Cherokee treaty provisions endorsed by committee
A sub committee report details amendments to the Dawes era Cherokee agreement. Key changes limit land alienation for five years, require secretary of interior approval for allotment sales, allow townsite surveys by Cherokee with interior permission, and set royalties and leasing rules for oil and minerals. The measure also adjusts citizen status, removes several sections, and directs interior to issue mining regulations for untitled lands within Cherokee country.
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Curtis
Dawes Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Bertion
Beatlon
Oberokre
United States
Vinita
Cherokee Agricultural Association
Delaware
Court of Claims
Caid Attery
Obie Mayes
Js Ae
Interior
Lemme
Sunuay
Congress
Secresary
Indian Territory
Lescees
T the Interior
Cherokee Nation
Conferves Back Indian Budget Plan on Townsite Loans
Washington May 20 Conferees on the Indian appropriation bill finish work and report a 68 223 000 total with 6 5 million for the Dawes commission The interior secretary may appoint townsite commissions for Creek Cherokee Choctaw and Chickasaw nations to survey and sell town lots for tribal benefit among other provisions The article argues on population questions and policy implications of native American demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jonen
Secretary of the Interior
Abilenel
United States
Onbgrags
Cemntic
Census schedules and questions pose privacy concerns
The census office supplies vacant schedules for the next count. Enumerators begin June 1. Questions are not new and reflect standard data used to gauge age distribution, race, life expectancy, voting eligibility, and household composition. Debates arise over privacy and the purpose of personal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenaya
Congress
Mohammedan
Both Mold and Silver Prospecting Near Vinita Arkansas
Friday morning a call from J B Gossett, brother of Jim Gossett east of Vinita, reports prospecting land in Arkansas with traces of gold and silver found on the surface. He plans a Texas trip then will return to continue prospecting. Capt Jack Ellis moved to Durant to remove Dr W A Wile after he refused to appear for licensure examinations. A Q Pratt of Bokobbe and G T Edmunds of Talibina are due June 1 to obtain a license or depart. South McAlester Capital notes M E Williams of the Katy arranging a special Vinita Ardmore train for the Democratic convention on June 1.
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J.B. Gossett
Jim Gossett
Vinita
Gossett Hee
Belmore
Ark
Goanett
Texas
Rex
Arkansas
Jack Ellis
Durant
W. A. Wile
A. Q. Pratt
Bokowbe
G. T. Edmunds
Talibina
McAlester Capital
M.E. Willlame
Katy
Ardmiore
South McAlester Capital
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Man
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Chicago
Baker
America
France
England
Riehard
South Atlantic
South Central
Huoh
Lisbon
Tom Marcum
Wolvertah
Indian Affairs
Ap Exchange
Revolkts
Rogers
ROE
CTC Pice Tak
Vies
the Bee Jewelry Store
August Schliecker
Wilburton Lumber Co
Sam R. Frazee
W. W. Miller, Vinita
the Daily Chieftain
Deering
John Deere
Oliver
Bain
Moline
Kirk and
Clinton
Bte
Vinita Plow. Company
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