Indian Chieftain on Curtis law and Cherokee rights
The national council of the Choctawation canvassed election returns and declared Green McCurtain elected by over 400 majority. Alfrec on J George Wright likely governs Indian Territory with authority to propose urgent legislation. The land question remains unsettled. Cherokees resist forced provisions of the Curtis bill while funds come from the United States government. The press notes Yakima correspondent claims Wichita misidentified as Indian Territory. Indictment for cider sales may curb intoxicants. controversy surrounds the Curtis law and its application to Cherokee land and due process concerns. Judge Thomas questions constitutionality of confiscation without due process in the Curtis measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax National Council of the Choctawation
Green McCurtain
Coscress
Interior Department
J. George Wright
Central District
Thomas
Bernard Burn
Cherokee council weighs Dawes commission treaty fate
The Cherokee nation faces a pivotal meeting to discuss a treaty with the Dawes commission. Proposals to allot eighty acres per person face opposition from within the tribe and in Congress, with some urging direct action or a popular vote. Market stability and local pride push Cherokees to favor home enterprises and cautious land disposition as allotment nears. Isparhecher contends against ratification while Gen Porter forecasts approval amid shifting political support. Dawes commission member Carrars A B McKennon sails between Wash ington and policy, and a train robbery case in Kansas City adds to the era’s mix of legal and political tensions.
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Dawes Commission
Senate
Council
Congress
Interior Department
Seaie
Vinita
Isparhecher
Porter
Lrvme
Judge Thomas Court Docket Reflects Broad Set of Trials
The court adjourned and refiled numerous cases including whiskey and liquor charges, larceny, murder, forgery, and burglary. Several defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty, with many sentencings or continuances and transfers to Wagoner or Muskogee for trial. The John Tanner trial progressed with jurors hearing evidence and deliberations expected later, while Wash Powell faced acquittal on selling liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Alexander
Wm. Winyard
B.C. Wells
Contimea
DeWitt Scott
Jas. Wilson
Cecil Nigh
Bert Gray
Nolle
Defendent
John McCracken
George Horsely
George Swift
Frank Andrews, Jr
Chas. Henderson
Norrie Ruddles
Ruddles
Ed Tell
J. J. Turnham
Norris Ruddles
Chas, Henderson
Richard A. Martin
John A. Martin
Louis Farbro
Ellis B. Childers
J. H. Crabtree
Wagoner
Ellis Childers
Jas
H. Crabtree
George Stidham
Jas. H. Lynch
James Eagan
Burrel Cox
E. A. Gordon
Jas. H. Crabtree
Geo. W
John H. Tanner
Dinener
John Tanner
J. F. Flippin
Soper
Stuart
Mellette
Mellette and Smith
Wash Powell
Mose Meeks
Horace Pierce
Muskogee
Chas. Green
Albert Grayson
John Curtis
Chas. Stuart
Eee
John Asbury
Sam Neal
Henry Vann
Chas
Hicks
Brad Foster
Same
Wise
James
Joseph Manuel
Fort Leavenworth
William Young
Thad Hill
John King
Wm. Yoder
Charka Tiger
Fort Nenworth
Marchie Chrisholm
Thomas Atkins
Tilman C. Chance
George Ewers
Wa. Atkinson
Samuel C. Childers
Wm. R. Lipsy
Benj. PF. Cox
Robert L. Rudisill
Nathan
Badgett's Store Ad Promises Low Prices Across Goods
A compact advertisement touts heavy double faced mottled flannel at 8c, wool flannels at 12 15 20 25c, and discounts of 5 to 10c per yard. It markets calicoes percales sat tins and fleeceback dress goods, trunks, valises, underwear, groceries, and a sugar sale. It claims superior value and urges shoppers to compare. Fifty-year-old style pricing and variety mark this sales pitch.
Vinita Court Docket Chooses Muskogee Trials
A Vinita Oklahoma Territory court list shows Henry Vann and many others facing burglary larceny perjury and assault charges. Trials set in Muskogee for several defendants including George Blevins Walter Lee and Marion Smith with dates Oct 26 Nov 17 18 and 21 1898. Willard Drake Joseph Manuel and John H Tanner receive prison or fine sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vann
Muskogee
George Blevins
Henry Brooks
Walter Lee
Jim Ball
Marion Smith
Alex Sanders
Gen. Hayes
Jas. Chapman
Simps Melton
Bill McClain
Claremore
Geo. W. Mayes
Pryor Creek
Napoleon B. Rogers
K. M. Frazee
Josh Purcell
Willard Drake
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Joseph Manuel
Penitents
W. B. Henry
Chas. Rider
Chas. Gates
Joe Vann
Dan Spicer
Will Atkinson
Robt. Cloud
Nolle
Same
Thomas Jones
Pat Young
Timothy Fields
Simp Melton
Melton
Tim Fields
W. G. Cooper
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United States
Alfrecton J. George Wright
Indian Territory
Denison Herald
Wichita
Kansas
Ellen Lease
Sfisirs
Ware
Hopple
Carrars A
McKennon
Washington City
Jussz James the Second
Kansas City
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Ringling’s
Dry Goods Department
E. P. Reed
Badgett’s
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R. Badgett
Wm. D. Cain
Will. Haney
Sewall
Titus Marka
Martin Beaver
Geo. Niblock
Wm. Young
Fred Arte
Harrison Williams
Levi Hunigan
Donley Hunigan
Tom Hunigan
Mal Hunigan
Henry Ball
Ed Tabores
Jas. Stevenson
Hills
Larcen
Miner
Spi Seltzer
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