Cherokee Oil and Gas Royalty Dispute Tarnishes Nation's Wealth
The Cherokee nation faces a pivotal Interior Department decision on a revived lease for Cherokee Oil and Gas Company. Documentation alleges the company paid only 25 dollars to the treasury over a decade while claiming vast oil development profits. The dispute centers on royalty payments under the Curtis Act and the nation's control of mineral wealth.
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Lemoen
Cherokee Oil and Gas Company
Hchoenfelt
Qhief Buffington
Buhoenfelt
National Treasury
Moaday
Secretary of Interior
Amendments Extend Jurisdiction for United States Commissioners
A proposed act to amend the 1905 law to expand United States commissioners in the Indian Territory. It outlines exclusive civil jurisdiction up to 100 dollars, concurrent jurisdiction up to 500 dollars, and specific criminal duties including preliminary examinations. It also authorizes counsel for the United States in certain cases, sets jury instruction powers, and details pay scales for jurors, witnesses, and officers under the new system.
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Taw
United States
Communionere’ Association
South McAlester Moeting
United States Court
Indian Territory
Senate
Bollone of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United Statesn
United States Commissioners
Circuit
Arkansas
Indian Territory Commissioners Elect Officers for Year
The United Bates Commission met at South McAlester on Thursday and elected officers for the ensuing year. Jennings of Claremore was named president, Thomas Sanson Jr. vice president, G. T. Rolle of Atoka and 8. B. Bradford of Ardmore as vice presidents for the northern and southern districts respectively, Allen Wright of South McAlester as secretary and treasurer. A bill on increased jurisdiction of the commissions’ court and clerks’ fees in Mississippi was favorably reported and sent to the bar association meeting for endorsement.
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United Bates Cormulerionore
Indian Territory
South McAleswr Thareday
Pearty
Jennings
Claremore
Thomas Sanson, Jr
Northern Distriet
G. T. Rolle
Atoka
Centent
B. Bradford
Ardmore
Provident
Allen Wright
Saath McAlester
G. T. Rolly
L. Marphal
Stuart Denoie
Miesai Wan
Bar Association Mealeg
Cherokee Oil Lease Case Brief Filed by Company Attorney
The Cherokee Nation faces legal action as Governor Samuel J. Crawford, attorney for the Cherokee Oil and Gas Company, files a supplemental brief with the Secretary of the Interior supporting oil leases in the Cherokee Nation. The brief attacks tribal authorities and Delaware representatives for trying to block leases and alleges mismanagement by tribal officials. It contends the 1834 wealth of the Cherokee Nation has dwindled to about 60 acres per capita due to alleged corruption and misgovernance.
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Lev Slerady
Excorpis
Cherokte Oil
Gee Compiey
Joteriir
Washington
Samuel J. Crawford
Cherokee OF and Gas Company
Secretary of the Interior
Edes
Cherokee Nation of Indians
Oil strikes near Tulsa as wells expand oil area
Reports from Tulsa indicate a new oil flow at less than 600 feet by Tulsa Milling Company with a strong Mustang-like strike on the north side of the Arkansas river drawing attention. A Red Fork well on Phoenix Oil Company land and a Creek Oil and Gas well expected today expand activity while legal actions over occupancy of Indian lands rise. The Fraternal Association outlines policies with a reserve fund and member names listed among beneficiary individuals.
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Tulsa Milling Company
Arkanass
Wation
Eulie
Red Fork
Tulea
Phoenix Oil Company
Creek Oil and Gas Company
Court of Appeals Docket List From South MeAtwater Docket
Court of Appeals posts a long docket list from South MeAtwater with numerous cases listed by number, party names, and brief timelines. Many entries show appeals submitted on brief, days to file briefs or replies, and continuations or dismissals, reflecting a busy term with motions, amendments, and oral arguments noted for defendants plaintiffs and United States related matters. The list includes W. Gibson, O. EK Horn, Hattie Wright, Charles Williams, Wittham Jones, Less & Crawford, Margaret Crittenden, John Chamberson, Orr & Lindsley Coe, John Thvill, Jan Fraer, United States ex rei, and others with varied deadlines and procedural actions.
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Court of
Ape Ponlé Wittlog
South MeAtwater
W. M. Gibson
Horn
Diernined
W. B. Riley
B. Caterom
LA Bwinney Et al
Wiley
Hattie Wright
United States
Charles Williame
U. S
Appellant
Wittham Jones
Donobey
Less & Crawford
Chas Thomas
Margaret Crittenden
W Smith
Bertha Shockman
Rutherford
M. I. Patterson
T. J. Bradley
Brisis
J. A. Leforce
Homer Andrown
Appellee
G. P. Cobb
Prac
Lok
Buvter & Jones
George Wright
Jan Jas
Archard
Farripellee
Wd Thompson
Morgan
John T. Miller
A W Robb
Thomas F Meegher
Dr. Steed
Henry L Dawes
Nancy Lee Candilt
Charles Merrel
Kary Martin
F M Crowell
W Young
DC Lace
BR Garrett
Taylor Vs Mratchfield
Taylor Potts
Ebeie Watkins
Bof Rogers
Evana Hill
Bradburn
Murkogee
Nat Tel Co
RF Ball
GW Pittman
Affirmed
Ato Tel¢Phone Company
Cresk Nations Tele
Secretary of the Interior
J P Ellis
Theo Pirspatrick
Harry George
Wh. Robb
John Colwell
Lillie Rie Franks
Alexander
Ryans
Drag Co
Apurlien
Court disputes list of appeals and outcomes
A compilation of court docket items shows multiple cases with affirmations, reversals, and remands. Names include Mollie Bogieman Danial Cable John Thard Henry Daniela and others with various briefs filed and deadlines. Several decisions remand cases to trial courts and require briefs or replies within specified timeframes.
Frisco cuts route with Miami Afton cut-off
Radical changes to Frisco system train service from Kansas City begin around November 1 after the Miami Afton cut-off opens October 15. The new line shortens travel by 113 miles between Kansas City and Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, sending passengers via Port, Columbus, Baxter Springs, Miami, and Afton to the main Frisco line. The shift turns the route into an almost airline-like link, moving passengers from Hunters to Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and Texas with through trains from St Louis via Springfield. The new schedule will be published soon.
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Kansas City
Miami-Atlon
Kansan City
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Springfield
St. Louis
Port Tt
Columbus
Haxter Springe
Miami
Afton
Frisco Railroad
Frisco
Hunters Fiooranews
Comptroller Rejects Claim By Rollins And Hifilian
The comptroller and auditor reject a claim for 441,172 and interest by John A. Rollins and James Hifilian for legal services under a February 18 1885 Choctaw nation contract. They fault the attorneys for not complying with interior department rules on contracts with Indians. In Des Moines officials discuss roping contest representation arranged by Judge McClure.
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Trearury
Interior Department
John A. Rollina
James Hifilian
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