In the scorching summer of 1895, the town of Vinita, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), was gripped by a sense of unease. Chief Harris, a respected leader, issued a proclamation convening the national council in an extraordinary session to tackle a pressing issue: the removal of intruders and the disposal of their improvements.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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