Loyal Chieftain defended against abolition of Indian rights
A Cherokee Nation editorial defends The Chieftain as loyal to Cherokee welfare while criticizing time-serving factions in Indian Territory. It accuses officials and cowmen of manipulating elections, cites W W. A. Jones and affidavits by John Duncan and Frank J. Boudinot, and claims investigations will reveal local practices in Cherokee elections and flawed rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na Mouch
Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory
United States
W. A. Jones
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
John ©. Duncan
Frank J. Boudinot
Charlie Eagle
George Irons
W J. McKee
Tom Buffington
Stany Chiefs
Buffington
Timas
Senate
Council
Burlington
Parker
Fort Smith
U. S
Washington
E Dawes
Atle
Lewes
John E. Gunter
Davenport
House
L. B. Bell
Bhelston
Nebraska
Bryan
Maryland
Ohio
Kentucky
McKinley
T. M. Buffington
Plan to reorganize Indian Territory government proposed
A Washington dispatch reports a plan to abolish the Dawes commission and the Indian Territory division, replacing them with a civil governor and territorial officers. The move aims for on the ground authority and final decisions by a governor, with reforms urged by Indian affairs committees and Commissioner Jones. Also notes Atoka survey completion and South Africa coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Interior Department
Wright
Secretary of the Interior
House
Senate
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Sherman
House Committee On
Congress
Department and Indian Office
Washington
Zevely
Pray
Commission
Department
Muskogee Times
Atoka
South McAlester
South Africa
Toro
Sritieh
Destructive Fire Destroys New Harris Building
A morning blaze on Wilson Street consumed the upper story of the new Harris building, likely the Preston Davis law offices, within an hour leaving the structure and contents a total loss. Insurance was minimal or absent, with Harrison Mercantile and Blackman Drug Co facing significant damage and other tenants heavily affected. Firefighting saved some stock from nearby shops, and losses include multiple local businesses and individuals. Local notes mention travelers, business sales, and civic happenings in Vinita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Harris
Wilson Street
Preston Davis
W. J. Harrison
Blackman Drug Company
Blue and Wilson
Harrison Merc. Co
Blackman Drug Co
Blue & Wilson
Dr. Johnson
Pinguard
Jeweler
Freeman
J. H. Aiken
Cherokee lodge to surrender charter after 15 12 years
Cherokee lodge No. 4 Ancient Order of United Workmen plans to give up its charter. Eight long-standing members will become members at large and remit directly to headquarters. The order remains the oldest assessment insurance group, with 1894 dues and costs outlined, while Vinita and Muskogee notes contrast local activity and defunct orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Lodge No. 4
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Vinita
Mwnkogee
Memoir of Col L B Bell and the missing minutes
A Cherokee senate clerk recounts a humorously evasive incident from years ago in Tahlequah. Col L B Bell, then serving as clerk, failed to keep minutes and, to satisfy the daily reading, read from a manuscript describing what the minutes would have contained, prompting unanimous approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. L. B. Bell
Tahlequah
Bell
Senate
Steers Weighed. Early Weights and Guesses Noted
Tom Hutton visited John Franklin's cattle, weighing 200 steers owned by W. R. Badgett. The animals ranged from 25 to 930 pounds, averaging about 925. Had Badgett bought at Franklin's estimate of 900 pounds, he would have earned 87 1/2 cents per steer. While weighing cattle for Texas shipment, a steer on the scale prompted Alex Franklin to set the scale at 1.05, with an exact guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cloughley
Texas
John Collins
Sadie Hill
Arthur Masterson
Vinita
Ming Furniture Co
F. M. Duckworth
Claremore
W. W. Miller
Tablequal Avverding Council
James Armor
McClure
Quillion
Zimmerman
W. W. Harrison & Co
Pryor Creek
Vinita Lecture Association
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Dave Hall
Will Ramsey
Marshal Stevens
Foreman McClellan
St. Louis
W. C. Jackson
Muskogee
E. Stanley Wilson
Springfield
Mr. Wilson
McCormack Harvester Co
Methodist Church
Paliic
Senate
National Council
Supreme, Court
W.F. Rasmus
Benedict
Chapman & Briggs
George Nidiffer
Woodley
Tle
John Hogue
W. H. Tarrant
Illinois
Mr. Duston
Tom Hutton
John Franklin
W. R. Badgett
Mr. Badgett
Jobn Franklin
John
Alex Franklin
Cattle Trade and Local Notices Headline
Cattle sold by John Franklin shipped to Texas weighing 03 and sold at $3.7 $36.10 per head. Other items report adjourned term and court notes, a new map of the United States, religious appointments, post office inspector, census work, and local community notices including a fraternal pledge and a medley waltz release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John Franklin
Sanday
Who Sells It Paints Pure Zinc Linseed Oil Brand
An advertisement touts strictly pure paint made of zinc and linseed oil with no additives. It promises guaranteed purity subject to chemical analysis and claims to be the cheapest paint on the market by lasting longer and covering more than cheap alternatives. It urges asking for Shoe Brand and to accept no other.
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Dawest Commission
Harrison Mercantile and Blackman Drug Co
John Miller
Vinita Plow Company
Starr
Tablequah
Blanch Burnett
Sapulpa
John Atkinson
A.L Churchill
Clay
Cobb
Isaac Little
Jobo Parks
Bill Davis
Tallequah
Frisco
John Brown
Wewrka
FM. Smith
Oswego
Mrs. Polk
Bert Smith
Mincie Stilt
Bert
Spokane
U. W
Col. Bell
W. R. Badgett Mercantile Company
W. R. Badgett Mercantile Comp'y
Ind
Ter
Sapalpa
Springer
Sinc
Wat
Chambers
Coppock
Ardmore
M. L. Butler
Winita
D. P. Hicks
M. S. Ballard
Job Franklin
I. A. Pierce
Wasabatchie
Mr. Franklin
George Edgar Morrison
Ab Vernon
Topeka
Ube
Mc Smith
Buckien
A. W. Foreman
People's
Cobb, Jr
Mr. Frogge
Bluejacket
Mere
W. F. Blewett
Dewey
Ives
J. W. Lewers
L. T. Strother
Newhlas
Lown
Medical
Exall
Pers
W. P Philips
Piret National Bank
L. W. Buffington
Vinita National
Tablequab
Philippines
J.B. Ellis
20Th Kansas, Co. G
B. F. Ellis
Cobb & McGlasson
W. P. Houk
Wagoner
Woh
Darrough
J. G. Adams
Falkand
Hn the
Pension Board
George Suratt
T.T. Winter
W. A. Day
John M. Ward
Grove
Bonghit
Jobo Prapkins
Judge McClure
Chicago Live Stock Commission Co
Thomas Aurt
Soper
Orlane Wilcox
Luan P. Parker, Jr
Miami
Abtom
Peery Hes
BP. P.silth
See
Ledbetter
Berry & Motley
Katy
H. ©. Rouse
K.&t
A. A. Allen
Zeperal
M. Sweney
M. Witmark & Sons
Chicago
Lyndall
Witmark & Sons
Rock Creek Notes
Rock Creek
John R. Archer
S.A Perry
Kansas
Claude Cox
Chelsea
George Piiler
Meads
LeRoy Harvey
Mr. Luck
Baxter Springs
Spavinaw Hills
Flw
Propp
J. W. Skinner
Jim
Broon
Ladies’ Aid Society
Adair
Adies
Ancie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Consumpton
A.W. Poreman
People’s
P. G. Browning
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