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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
1
Unprecedented spring building boom in Vinita with about sixty new residences since January and an anticipated hundred more by summer. Rapid construction across west and northest areas brings new roofs and paint as workers struggle to meet contracted timelines and supply meets demand amid a steady influx of new residents.
The Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and Indian Territory closed their session in Oklahoma City. A move to split the grand chapters was defeated. An 8500 appropriation funded the Orphans' Home at Shawnee and Cheyenne. Guthriel chosen as next meeting site. Officers elected include Tra B. Kirkland of Muskogee as high priest and H. J. Bwaukog er as grand deputy.
Noncitizen residents of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations oppose a new treaty sent to Congress over a provision for selling townsites at public auction. Critics warn it strips improvements owners of priority rights and halts town building, with railroads and coal mine interests opposing the townsite and mineral provisions.
Enrolling parties left Muskogeenat Thursday with teams and two interpreters to obtain fullblood signatures for the Cherokee rolls. The four parties list John O. Mooreon or Moeron as clerk in charge, W. W. Wallace as clerk, and unnamed stenographers, with Angell, Jones, Green leading the other teams and walking staff for each group.
Majority stockholders report objections to the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railway sale to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. They say price is too low and many large holders will not deposit their stock. A representative confirms CRI&P as purchaser and calls the offer the best bona fide bid yet.
The grand lodge of Indian Territory elected officers including Ardmore Barnett Sapulpa J A Bowe Chickasha Amos Parkindon Wagoner G H Alexander Mun koges T L Waters EBatsals G A McBride. The orphan home was placed at Obecolah and the meeting moved there. Katy Gifbers re elected and directors at Parcouw re elected the ard officers for the year.
The document describes a remnant measure introduced by Quarloe to the Senate, involving retention of Soper and carpetbag remnants in Todian Territory. It details amendments toward county designation, four year terms for county officials, and a broadened Attorney General role, with Irreverent satire on governance and conformance to existing political theater.
A night watchman interrupted a burglary at Blanchard’s in Purcell Friday morning, capturing one of ten intruders while another fled and a third broke a plate glass window. Behots Ware fired at them with no hits as officers pursue the gang, linked to a prior Darrough Hardware escape and possibly the elusive Mr. Jobanwela.
The proposed fast mail service to the Frisco line has been postponed after the railroad company declined to operate without a proper plan. The Post Office wired Frisco officials and was told that an early morning train schedule would be attempted, depending on government support. The venture hinges on government funding and passenger demand, with the company unable to bear the costs unless aided by the department.
The department replied there was no fund for special facilities and ready to pay per car space from train start date and for increased weight from the regular contract term. Vice-President Winchell of Frico was informed and decided not to start the train at this time.
The Grand Commandry of the Keighta Templar of the Indian Territory held its eighth annual conclave at South McAlester. Officers elected include DM Gailey as eminent grand commander and V B deputy grand commander D M Willists with A N Francis as grand captain general. Ardmore to host the next meeting on the second Tuesday in April 1903.
The Grand Lodge I O F meeting at Durant selects Checotah for the widows and orphans home. Checotah representatives present a 5500 dollar certified check and land deed. the vote favors the institution by a strong majority. The home will be built at Durant for about 5000 dollars within the lodge’s Indian Territory shelter for departed members' families.
Secretary Hitchcock orders 25000 dollars from the Choctaw townsite sale to be used immediately to alleviate distress among the Choctaw Indians. Funds to be distributed by Governor Dukes and agent Shoenfelt as part of a relief effort. Chattanooga druggist touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs in an unsigned ad.
Mayor elect Luman F. Parker Jr discusses municipal improvements for Vinita including graded streets with Joplin white gravel water from twelve wells supplying artesian baths and soft water. He notes rapid development, electric lights, newspapers, colleges, and future oil and minerals expansion as Cherokee lands allotment proceeds.
The Choctaw Indians request distribution of about 90000 dollars from a trust fund. The Secretary of the Interior cannot authorize per capita sharing until a required enrollment scroll is completed. The fund remains undisbursed pending those conditions.
Speaker Henderson favors early consideration of the Moon bill to establish a territorial form of government for the Indian Territory, to be named the Territory of Jefferson. Chairman Knox notes bipartisan support, while urging caution on Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma statehood and highlighting differences in treaty constraints and timely protection of life and property.
A representative of Choctawi road majority stockholders explains two harsh choices behind a forced sale. They could sell at the offered price or raise vast funds to extend to Albuquerque, facing intensified future competition. The purchasing railroad had signaled plans for large parallel lines and increased concentration if the extension proceeded.
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