Boycott Resolution and Cherokee Nation Tax Debate
The First National Bank directors announce a boycott of the Indian Chieftain newspaper and its advertisers amid a broader critique of law enforcement and Cherokee royalties. The piece critiques tribal law violations, mentions tax collection for Cherokees, and praises enforced law in the Northern district, urging all to support fair taxation and abstain from biased media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
United States
Interior Department
Senate
National Council
House
John R. McIntosh
Smith Case Dismissed in Indian Territory Probe
The case against F. M. Smith for returning to Indian country after ejection was dismissed on motion by the district attorney. The prior trial ended with a jury deadlock. The piece notes editorials criticizing the Claremore Chieftain and discusses tribal revenue, bank boycott talk, and local reactions to Cherokee nation governance and tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith
Interior Department
Smith
Bud Kell
L. P. Isbell
Kell
Chetapa
Tts
Wit
Tax Blank Aimed At Cherokee Cattle Tax Dodges
The scene centers on a fill in the blank tax form for cattle introduced into the Cherokee nation, demanding 50 cents per head and 25 cents per year since 1898. Notary sworn affidavits, bank directors, and Vinita’s First National Bank figure in a widening view of local power shifts as the outfit loses grip and the town and countryside alter their grasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Vinita
Texas
W.S. Matossy
Samuel
Letter praising public good on cattle tax bold stance
A reader writes to commend The Chieftain for defending the public interest against cow men and stresses courage in reporting for the common good. The writer cites Curtis law on collecting Indian revenues and argues Congress intended these revenues be gathered, despite historical abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Interior Department
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Badgett
Gan
AK Tan Ae
W.R. Badgett Mercantile Company
Fae Cuveytany
M. Marrs
M. E. Milford
Vitra, Inv. Tex
Indian Territory
Washington
Territory
Soper
Muskogee Times
Vinita Grand Jury
Ment
Times
Grand Jury
Israel
Springer
Claremore
New England
Women’s Municipal League of Chicago
Tahlequah
United States Courss
Chittain
National Bank
Muskogee Phoenix
Curertars
Lane
Chetopa
Foyil
Cntertain
Northwest
Barriesvitae
F. Toier
Ephor Cuterrais
Janly
Kansas City
St. Louie
Okee
Gunter
Teraenest
Cherokee Nation
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