Report on Buffington contest for Cherokee principal chief
A Cherokee Nation committee reports on the November 11 1899 contest of T M Buffington for principal chief. It finds the petition signed by 100 electors was not properly drawn or signed and recommends sustaining the motion to dismiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of the
Cherokee Nation
T. M. Buffington
National Council
Charley Pritchett
Wilson Towey
Daniel Gritts
Erveral
Eaid
Tahlequah
Jesse Drywater
Saline
Wee Wilson Towey
Pational Council
Brearly
Gritts
Bimpels
Shewald
Pinepal
Wolf Coon
Downing
Indorsing
Eaich
T. M. Bollington
Princips
Supreme Court
Court of the United Su
United States Court
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Delaware
Congress
Ming
C. V. Rocks
Davyip Hrrcues
James B. Woopatt
Bessamis Hinpersean
D.C. Rowe
C. Ene
How to Make Payments on Cherokee Intruder Lands
A guidance letter from Inspector J. Gro. Winger directs Cherokee Nation buyers of intruder places to remit all revenues due to the U S Indian agent in Muskogee Oklahoma. Payments must be by express or postal money order or St Louis exchange to the U S Indian agent and include sworn statements describing the parcel and bill of sale along with the installment covered and its date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Nation
Wright
Frank C. Churchill
Muskogee
Bass P. Rasmus
Second District
W. H. Curtis
Afton
Indian Territory
Sheriff's
Esses
Curtie
U.S. Indian
I. T
St. Louis
U. S
J. Gro. Winger
Congress of the
United States
Inn Bren
Secretary of the Interior
United States Indian
J. Gee. Wright
Frank ©. Churchill
National Council
Penali Enforced in Indian Territory against Unauthorized Hunting
The U.S. Indian Agency warns that non-Indians hunting within Indian Territory face penalties and trap confiscation. Offenders must surrender traps, firearms, pelts, and game, with names reported to the agency.
Two Girls On Frisco Train Interrogated by City Marshal
City Marshal Bud Ledbetter questioned two girls after they arrived on the Frisco train from the east. He decided not to intervene as no laws were violated. One girl sought marriage while the other met her father on the street. The report ties their family troubles to the mood of the time. A national count is near, with a resolution pending ratification by July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Uther Gan
Bud Ledbetter
Chaneels
J. 8
Murrow
Atoka
I. T
Georgia
Tetan
Dr. Murrow
Cherokee Nation joint resolution seeks to hold leases
Cherokee national council urges Secretary of the Interior to withhold approval of any mineral or land lease in the Cherokee Nation until Congress acts on the 1899 Dawes agreement. Chief T. M. Briganday presents finances, schools, taxes, and a call to send a congressional delegation to Washington for policy support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Hutchings
Washington
Cudahy’s
Secretary of the Interior
Muskogee
Interior Department
Cherokee Nation
United States
Congress
National Council
Washington, D. C
Senate
Joan E. Gunner
L. B. Bell
Davexroxt
Saemon
T. M. Brigixday
Dawes Commission
Interior Department of the United Glatea
Congress of the United States
Board of Education
Lacy Hawkins
Tablequad
National
Jone
Mae O’ Council
Gmeti-gleas
Baus Asain
Pottiine
United States Revenue Collectors
T. M. Buretyiros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mayes
Attorney Hutchings
Hutchings
Shhoenfelt
Ind.en
Union Agency
Addi
J.B. Saorsrrer
U.S. Indian Agent
J. Gro
Wmiur
U.S. Indian Inspector
Buffington
Daniel O. Clarkson
Clarkson
Schoenfelt
Mexico
Enroy
Denison Herald
Kaneas & Arkansas Valley
Pittsburg & Gulf
United States Revenue
Orphan Asylum
Cenaua
Act of Con
Grees
Court of Claims
Hays
Council Agant
Supreme Court of the United Stateas
Micelree
Gardui
Rot
Ito
Texasaxprom No
Cezathal
Chicago
Kansas City
Texas
Superior Meals
Fme
Ula
Prk
C. C. Knox
Chas. T. Jones
J. P Chesley
Gov
Mer
Saenes
Joe Vern
Binghamton, N.Y
Ost Omiee Maner
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