Court battle over Cherokee citizenship and land rights
The text argues that Mr. Edmiston and allies failed in court, seek legislative remedy to seize Cherokee lands, criticizes using Congress to override judiciary, and warns against robbing Indians of land by lobbying. It compares to a fictional mix of Rockefeller and Carnegie to illustrate legal coercion risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmiston
Carnagie
Mr. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Rockefeller
U. S Marshal
Carolgie
Ocean
Supreme Court of the Wasted Bibles
Sherman
Timber Cutting Rights for Cherokee Nation Lands
Department of the Interior letter to W J Eldridge of Claremore states that if he is a recognized citizen of the Cherokee Nation and in possession of his proportionate share of tribal lands, he may cut timber only to erect fences and buildings on his allotment. Sale or disposal of timber or lumber is prohibited. timber cannot be given to a saw mill owner. Signed Gronom Waicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Wright
Department of the Interior
United States Indian
Muskogee
W.J. Eldridge
Claremore
Dawes Commission Enrollment Dates for Cherokee Nation
Listings show enrollment sessions by town with week ranges: Bartlesville October 8–12, Nowata October 15–19, Claremore October 2–November 4, Catonia November 18–16, Choleea November 19–23, Tableque December 5–22. Also mentions Regus German salve claims and medical notes with unclear text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Bartlesville
Nowata
Catonia
Choleea
Tableque
Dee
Cutting of fire wood sparks questions from federal official
Indian agent Mr. Shoenfelt explains timber laws aim to prevent waste and protect national property while allowing permit access for fuel and improvement. Muskogee officials urge careful use of land claims and emphasize federal effort to resolve complex questions and ensure justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoenfelt
Carl
Bhoenfelt
Citisen
Ciizen
Jolene
Dawer Commission
Cherokee political views on land, law, and the Curtis act
A Cherokee speaker argues against changes to tribal governance preferring U S control if needed. He cites the 1898 Curtis Act, land allotment, the M K and T railroad right of way, and fear of a land monopoly harming mixed blood and full blood Cherokees. He warns of a long legal struggle and urges equal division of land and resources under U S law.
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United Sates
di Ware
Georgia
M., K.& T. Railroad
Massion
United States
Curtie
United State
Oil fields spark Oklahoma territory prospects near Granite
The grand jury notes a major dockete in the territory with Oklahoma between two oil fields about 200 miles apart. Bartlesville reports waste and bored wells, Granite shows gas findings and strong condensate signals, pointing to a large future oil boom with derricks, pumps, and refineries boosting prosperity.
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Kansas City Times
Oklahoma
Granite
Bartlesville
McKinlay
Foreign Gossip and Market Notes From Paris and Ghent
A column highlights the mushroom trade in France with France’s crop valued at $2,000,000 and 300 workers in caves. Ghent tops Belgian industry with 42 workers including boilers and machinists, Antwerp 40,416, Liege 37,005. Also described is a gold casket by a London firm for a Persian themed royal gift, featuring London figures, a crowned observer, and a diamond initial S.
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Carey
Aperiat
Metro
Paris
Department of the Seine
Ghent
Belgium
Ministry Ofdustry and Labor
Boewes
Mreetor
Meebonice
Ghrot
Antwerp
Liege
Hrotwele
Marz
London Corporation
London
Fomrurrer
Bigamist preacher Edward Dunbar buried in Coffeyville
Victorian era evangelist Edward Dunbar rose to fame as a fiery revivalist and writer of a Sunday hymn. His life unraveled with bigamy charges in Minneapolis and Leavenworth, ending in a pauper’s grave in Coffeyville. His story includes arrests, flight, a self-appointed moral reformation, and a later remarriage by Judge Austin Young.
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Bernard Dunbar
Coffeyville
Kaw
Lear
Dunbar
Leavenworth
Minneapolis
Minn
Edwan
New Medford
Mae
Nea
Crulee
Edward
Edward Dunbar
New Bedford
Kankes
Minaeapelis
Kendrede
Mise Eunice Delle Lewis
Webb
Econd
Kanone
Austin
Young
Dunber
Himsalf
Minneapolte
Fragmentary Historical Note on German Hen and Slate Processing
Fragmentary OCR describes a German hen and a slate processing method. It mentions hens laying related to years and an ingenious process to grind slate into fine powder, removing grit and impurities, then pressing and drying the material to shape lengths.
Mission to Washington by Catholic figure underlines global ties
A Kentucky native, educated Catholic leader plans to visit Washington to press for an audience with President McKinley, then hopes to meet Emperor William and other heads of state. The U S government is urged to promote Geneva convention compliance through allied chiefs. Dr Samuel Te Gracey, US consul at Foochow, is cited. he was born in 1898 in Philadelphia and rose to prominent pastorate. The report notes Education progress for African Americans, citing Prof De Bole’s estimate of 1414 degree holders, 235 women, with average property valuation around 2300 dollars.
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Aston
Pope
Kentucky
Oxford
Ates
Lancashire Mitthand
Feotars
Tinearies
Lawrence
Werstary
Qhureh Society
Animaals
Washinton
Willan
Bwim
Ter
Samuel Te Gracey
United States
Foo Choo
Chins
Hae
Tony
Gracey
Philadelphia
Wilmleypton
The Science of Traveling and Train Networks
A Philadelphia traveler explains how various regional rail lines and through sleepers connect the South and Midwest to New York. He notes shifting preferences from local trains to through services via Chesapeake and Ohio, Atlantic Coast Line, and other routes, valuing social contacts and practical knowledge gained on crossings.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
New Sore Nod
Hmiteburgh
Chiewro
Pan-Harm Cipwinnett
Chicago
Weet
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Dawes Commission
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Wagoner Criminal Court
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Premater
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Gunter
Stabii
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DRURY
Springfield, Missouri
Unineioal
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Wilburton Lumber Co
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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