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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
2
A clipped, distorted account discusses voters, law and order in Vinita, remarks on colored troops, and political tensions. It mentions the Dawes enrolling commission plans from April to July and references Senator Jones of Arkansas. The text praises Vinita as a daily newspaper hub and notes religious and civic leaders shaping public opinion.
Report states Test night Marshal Ledbetter fractured his right leg after slipping while pursuing the alleged gangster Charley Parke near Dinos avenue and Wilton street. Doctors treated Ledbetter at home, with neighboring officers vowing to curb the gang activity in Vinita.
Citizens of Vinita vote decisively for the Good Government slate, with top to bottom ticket success and a strong demand for law and order. The orderly election saw Deputy Wilkerson quell drunken groups after polling closed, while results showed Parker, Berry, and Isbell among leaders, totaling 543 votes cast.
A fragmentary remark condemns fraudulent voting and calls for purity of the ballot. It notes chaotic conditions in Indian Territory and warns that sellers and buyers of votes are criminal, urging authorities to pursue and convict those corrupting elections to protect the nation.
Fairland Ohio April 2 election passed quietly as the soup hour gang ousted from power. Free school ticket swept to victory with N C Gallemore elected mayor and P V Sation recorder. New councilmen include Bert G marechal D W Freeman Geo Groupe W B Hamilton Frank Galves and C A Smith, hailed as best ticket for order and free schools.
Muskogee voters handed the Democrats a strong victory with H. B. Spaulding elected Mayor. I. T. McMurray named Recorder, Eck E Brook Oly City Attorney, W. T. Wisdom Treasurer. Elected council and board members include Wm Hewing, Jack Holstein, G. W. Duncan, W. W. Brinks, D. H. Middleton, N. A Gibson, J. By Bisckmore, N. F. Hancock, W. C. Jackson, among others.
In Pryor Creek the Citizens Ticket won the city election with J. S Bristow as mayor and councilmen W. A. Greham Campbell H. Ball R. Le Bindave elected. Recorder race went to Owen Harel and W. B. Chap lawn defeating H. C. Adamevo. Ralph Vann trial date set for April 15.
The record notes a quiet evening with a few minor incidents and crowd sentiments. It mentions a voter count of 545 with two invalid ballots, local visitors and community updates, plus advertisements and a long feature list for The Criterion magazine.
The Sequoyah Presbytery plans its spring meeting at the Vinita church in Vinita on Thursday evening, April 3, 1902. Rev W Pu Lippert of Claremore preaches the opening sermon and the presbytery will organize with an election of moderator and temporary clerks. The program spans devotional sessions, business, sermons, missionary talks, and ends with installation of Rev J Stubblefeld as pastor and charge to Rev C W Kerr. Speakers include Rev A Grant Avana and Rev W Hawley of Oklahoma City.
A Claremore gathering discussed a local election with Vinita participation. The vote was heavy yet orderly, with clear pledges toward community improvement and good governance. Mint Nettie Dayan was noted in attendance amid the quiet polling.
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