Cherokee cattle tax ruling questioned by J George Wright
In Indian Chieftain Wright argues the Cherokee nation customs on cattle import duties are misinterpreted. He notes noncitizens should not bring in cattle. He warns that allowing noncitizens to pay 50 cents per head would unfairly widen cattle entry, overrun by Texas and Arkansas shipments, while Cherokees have paid no tax in years and imports have been limited to citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Wright
Curtis
Texas
Arkansas
Vinita
First National Bank of
Ihs
United States
Purcell Register
Cherokees Seek a Better Land Treaty Agreement
A Tulsa reader urges Congress to craft a fair land allotment plan for the Cherokee nation with individual titles and higher land valuations. The piece notes flaws in the Dawes era treaty, cites McKinley’s potential approval, и mentions local subscription support and Oklahoma agricultural bulletins. The column references South African battles and tribal revenue debates, plus cattle outlook in the Indian Territory.
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Muskogee
Dawes Commission
House
Congress
United States Court Trial Dates Larceny and Manslaughter
In Coffeyville region court notes, Earhart and wife were tried for larceny of a watch but a hung jury led to continued proceedings. Michael Earhart received four years at Leavenworth for larceny, while Luther Bates was sentenced for manslaughter, with terms at Keonville reform school and fines. Coggswell and Wilkerson faced trials for stealing Mose Alberty's mules. later verdicts found Coggswell and Wilker som guilty. The Ward case on legal fees moved forward, and the commissioners court discharged mov ers’ boys involved with the Frisco train incident amid warnings. W R Terwilliger faced larceny of a hog case as today’s docket continues.
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Earhart
Coffeyvile
Luther Bates
Keonville Reform School
Bert Liming
Jess Cogswell
Ed Wilkerson
Mose Alberty
Galena
Jesse Coggswell
Ed Wilkersom
Michael Earhart
Leavenworth
F. C. Hinkley
Joseph L. Ward
Mayeville
W. R. Terwilliger
Cherokee Board Notes School Funding And Consolidation Issues
The Cherokee board of education reports rising educational demand from new neighborhoods while lamenting limited power to locate schools. It cautions that better salaries attract better teachers, supports consolidating city schools for graded instruction, and notes double taxation for residents inside city limits. In Vinita, about 190 Cherokee children need another national teacher. books are scarce and rely on future appropriation as council permits.
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Cherokee Board of Education
Congress
Beny
Vinita
Indian Territory Cattle Sell in St Louis Auction
A large sale of territory cattle occurred in St Louis with numerous lots listed. Notable entries include an E. B. Beer 195 pound calf at 9.50, 716 pound steers at 3.30, 951 pound steers at 3.70, 936 pound steers at 3.75, and D. W. Vann Pryor Creek 951 pound steers at 3.50. Prices span 2.90 to 5.10 for cows and mixed lots, with various buyers from Pryor Creek Wagoner and Lenapah.
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St. Louis
Ee E. B. Beer
Cobb
Gibson, Parkinson & Fleming
Wagoner
D. W. Vann
Pryor Creek
Watt Mayes
Bof. Milstead
Afton
J. H. Shufeldt
Lenapsh
Rift Over Cherokee Tax and Cattlemen Boycott
The Cherokee tax dispute pits cattlemen who ship stock to Kansas City or St Louis against reformers. The Cherokee Chieftain supports tribal taxation while bankers and cattlemen threaten a boycott. Local papers condemn the boycott as un-American and risky, urging enforcement of revenue laws.
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Herald
Vieita
First National Bank
Nowata Herald
Horse Shoe Brand Paint Guarantee Promises Purity
P G Browning advertises Horse Shoe Brand lead and linseed oil paint praised for purity and longevity. Sellers claim it outperforms cheap paints, urging customers to consider the job’s total cost rather than price per gallon.
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Samuel
P. G. Browning
November sale offers well made shirts at bargain prices
A catalog style brief notes shirts including plaid and wool waists at low prices for a November sale. Mentions a Brilliantine shirt for 3.25 and various discounts with phrases like big reductions and safe price 0c. Descriptive but unclear specifics on quantities or brands.
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McKinley
Tulsa
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station
Stillwater
Exec
Lriiieh
South Africa
Ladysmith
Interior Department
D. Lively
Lodian
Lively
Ft. Worth Journal
United States Court
Tes
Ward
Board OF Education
Indian Territory
Kansas City
South
Fairland Bee
Medical Board
Fortner
National Bank
Cherokee Medical Board
Hutchings
U.S
Weert
Finita
Morthers
Perri Edward B. Bailar
Piniette
Elizabeth Bailard
Anna Eltesteth Ballard
Abe
Eeselhard de Ballard
Jas A. Wisse
J. &. Andersongh
Wilein Uieroeys
Plata
Turner
Allorony
Ww. R. Badgett Merca
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Henrietta
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Badgett
Mammoth
Auborn Melton
Earth
Poohares
Tle
Dakota
Denver
W. R. Badgett Mercantile CO
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