A Mighty Hot Fight in Prospect
Merchants coal and hay men clash over Cherokee Revenue Law as they insist on accountability. Strong enmity grows between parties amid heated dispute and protests.
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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
2
Meeting Over Tax Fight Sparks Cherokee Tensions
A town meeting denounces cattlemen pressuring the Cherokee nation over revenue collection. The Cherokee Chieftain defends enforcing royalties on hay cattle and merchandise, pledging to resist mob or market pressures. Officials say revenues support Cherokees and federal salaries, with most white allies backing tax enforcement. The piece notes a broader belief the town has outgrown domination by a few men and urges civic independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tahlequah chair incident sparks Cherokee reform talk
An Indian police captain recounts a Tahlequah incident where a drunken arranger seized the chief's chair and was tossed out by Captain Ellis and T. M. Buffington. The piece urges orderly Cherokee self-government, urges stronger US-Indian Agency ties, and advocates ending double shares in allotment. It cites past lawbreakers and argues against reinstating those who already held land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ellie
Indian Police
Tahlequah
National Council
Captain Ellis
T. M. Buffington
Capitol Yard
National Jail
Dawes Commission
Marston in the Toils Arrested by Postal Inspectors
The Reverend J Forrest Marston, a Baptist minister, was arrested in Owensville Indiana by post office inspector M G Price and jailed in Fairfield Illinois awaiting U S marshal arrival. Accused of posing as a Red Cross agent to solicit funds for Lee Orphanage in Havana Cuba, he claimed support from Miss Clara Barton. He has operated across several states and faces prior detentions and a written confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ill
J. Forrest Marston
Owensville
Ind
Post Office
M. G. Price
Effingham
United States
Red Cross Society
Mr. Marston
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Marston
Clara Barton
The
Mount Holly
5. C
Lee Orphanage
Havana
Cuba
Miss Barton
Oweneville
Price
Metropolis
Galetia
Augustana
Table Rock
Neb
Unseen Quiet Ends Wild West Show Caravan Move
A St Louis visitor recalls the silent takedown of the Wild West outfit as its tents and equipment were dismantled and loaded after midnight. Both train sections headed for Springfield while Indians and Rough Riders moved peacefully, echoing a Cheyenne agency scene 25 years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louisa
Springfield
Cheyenne
Oklahoma Territory
Ft. Reno
Cattle Tax Debate Echoes Cherokee Nation Dues
W S Mazesty of Bluejacket argues in The Daily Chieftain that cattle tax collections on cattle imported since the Curtis law would calm hay shipper discontent and aid employment. He questions the benefit of Texas cattle to the nation, cites grazing waste and Texas fever, and urges equal treatment by officials while noting local bridge opening and other village notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorroe Cuterrain
Daily Chieftain
Texas
Bluejacket
Chas. Bluejacket
J. Gore
J. A. Howe
J. C. Williamson
Mazesty
Butler father guilty of murder in first degree
After seven days the jury found Butler guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his daughter with an ax near Siroam Springs. The case followed family strain over Mormonism, with Butler and wife separated over the faith, as allegations and community chatter swirled in Muskogee Times coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Siroam Springs
In His Steps and Related Works Catalog Listing
A fragmented catalog note lists titles such as In His Steps and What Would Jesus Do along with The Twentieth Door and His Brother's Keeper. It references authors like Charles M. Sheldon and mentions paper editions, cloth bindings, prices, and promotional details for a local newspaper insert. The entry shows mixed OCR errors and partial titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Lip
Robert Har
Twenwth
Richard Bruce
Secineloth
Malcom Kirk
John King
Markham
Uelform
Sai Anya
Anya Boris
Aira
Charles M. Sheldon
Freetown
Cheist
Baril
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Aving
Cherokee Nation
Interior Department
J. George Wright
Tie Ranch St.east
Wright
F. M. Smith
Selah
Vinita
Indian Territory
Daltons
Cooke
Jim French
Jennings Gang
Sam Jones
Mr. Jones
Thos. B. Needles
Tama
Smith
Muskogee
Isparhecher
Aption
McAlester Capital
Bud Kell
Tulsa
Territory Court of Appeals
Ardmore
Sapulpa
V. Rogers
Colorado Springs
Lake Mohonk
Henry L. Dawes
New York
Buffalo Bill
Oklahoma
W. H. Walker
Gonte
Shayervillce
Carl Bishop
Sie Claremore Contier
Todiny
Luman F. Parker
Boss Will
Winston
Gillis
Lyman F. Parker, Jr
James A. Winston
Col. Soper
Bennett
Bob Ross
Ross
Itamet
Whiteturkey
Enurt
George Whiteturkey
Huxshooter Creex
Ombion
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Colorado
Nebraska
Fort Smith
Lite Rock & Hot Springs
All Points
Louisiania
Ate
Chicago
Ces
Wagher Suffet
KATY
Chas. M. Sheldon
Saint Pirtac
Stein
Porwrelul
Beecius
Advance Publishing Company, Ois
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