Cherokee council debates reestablishing Dawes agreement
The Tahlequah national council weighs reviving the defunct agreement with the Dawes commission. They argue the pact is dead by its own terms and U S law, and that resubmitting it to Congress or a voter referendum risks folly. Calls grow to abolish the treasurer role and streamline tribal land disbursements under the Curtis bill.
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National Council
Tahlequah
Dawes Commission
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Cherokee townsites and tax rulings in Indian Territory report
The Indian commissioner reports favorably on Cherokee townsite rights for paying lot owners. A Muskogee commission is approved after a fire. Wagoner also secures a commission. The Cherokee nation faces unique townsite rules and proposed adjustments to Curtis act provisions. Hay export tax and attorney taxation issues are discussed with department guidance.
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United States Circuit Court of
Commission of Indian Affairs
Cherokee Nation
Bright
Muskogee
Wright
Indian Territory
Union Agency
Dawes Commission
U. S
Wagoner
Partic
Jon
Indian revenue inspectors seek Choctaw aid in revenue plan
A new Uncle Sam revenue branch operates in Creek and Cherokee nations to inspect merchants and licensed traders. Choctaw chiefs may request adoption of the plan, which could yield benefits though treaty constraints apply. Indian Agent Shhoenfelt earns praise for steady work across tribes as Choctaws are not to be slighted. W.E. Rowsey acquires Jesse James relics including a pistol and bridle bit from Miami.
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Indian Service
Uncle Sam
Shhoenfelt
McAlester
East London Portraits and Cherokee Nation News
Sir Walter Besant begins a series on East London life tracing a typical girl from birth at a board school to marriage at seventeen and her civilizing schooling. Cherokee nation coal mining revives revenue while council disputes and citizenship issues stir questions. Co operatives in Morehead Kansas show town driven welfare through shared enterprises.
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Sir Walter Besant
London
East End
Wondun
Liz
Sir Walter
Horse Shoe Brand Paint Sells Pure Lead Zinc Linseed Mix
Advert says a paint made of lead zinc and linseed oil with a chemical analysis guarantee. It touts purity and long life, claims the cheapest total job cost, and urges customers to ask for Horse Shoe Brand and no other.
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Okmulgee
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Kentucky
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Porter
Litttle
Cheeotah Enquirer
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Park Hill
Tahleqush
Connel Rogers
Samene
John Allen
Drury College
St. Louis
Tablequah
Brigham H. Roberta
Utah
Jones
Department
Imade
Jesse James
W.E. Rowsey
Miami
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George Washington
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Port Leavenworth
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Burligton
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Washington
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J. H. Barrows
Oberlin College
Kent Theatre
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