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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
An alum baking powder compared with high grade cream of tartar powder would not provide a family supply for a year. Dr Price's is touted as the standard cream of tartar baking powder. It makes food delicious and healthful. Do not use cheap low-grade baking powder as it spoils food and may be deleterious to health.
A confrontation on a Collinsville road between Skidmore Mayfield and Phillips led to Skidmore being mortally wounded and Phillips killed instantly, with Mayfield and Skidmore’s companion severely wounded. Bystanders arrived to prevent further violence as doctors treated the injured.
Mayor Parker calls for auditing city books and poll tax support, names road and grade upgrades from Frisco depot to avenues, urges park enhancements, street grading, and water piping. He seeks joint rail station talks, sanitation enforcement, sidewalk and crosswalk upgrades, and city beautification with public cooperation and immigrant investment.
Friends of the statehood bill believe Speaker Henderson has devised a plan to block Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Despite repeated appeals to set a day for consideration the omnibus bill remains uncalled. Advocates fear procedural moves and political maneuvering may stall the measure.
The monthly honor roll lists students across grade levels with varied marks from 0 to 98 percent. Notable names include Bulah Edmonson and Lola Ward with 95s, Berle Skidmore with 98, Martha Wallage 97, and Edith Braver 97, among others. Some entries appear garbled or contain nonnumeric scores.
Semimary graduates list includes Clara Tyler Lucy Starr Bingle Jallard Basel Bevler Lieste Rows Byrd Faulkner Guldie Barker Lola Ward Mary Rider Conable Ward Buyjab Edeodawon Male Seminary Geo Welde Willie Bent Chas 5 Monron G Owen Grant Dennis McNair Francia W Gay Sew Wille Hoult Owen Grant won class bouts Notices list Cherokee Jimigeante Twill in Bryan Greek One more tail of Mutigrant Way 1087 ill.
Mellette states a published dispatch from Washington misquoted him as opposing the division. He asserts the record is incorrect and insists his stance remains unchanged. The denial centers on the reported opposition and seeks a correction from the source.
An Ardmore editor reports that W R M Mellette denied an interview claiming opposition to a Northern Judicial district division and voiced support for statehood only after territorial governance. He argued against territorial regulation, saying existing officers handle duties, the Dawes Commission works fast, and creating a new district would waste money and invite political ambition.
A dated opinion argues statehood for Oklahoma and nearby Indian lands within four years. The writer contends the territories lack size and would bear high taxes, but predicts Dawes Commission allotments will finish, Indians prosper, and settlers will join in forming and maintaining a stable state government without burdens.
Secretary Hitchcock submits a bill to Congress for allotting Cherokee lands and adjudicating tribal affairs. It mandates appraising lands at true value, selling excess allotments over five years, and distributing proceeds per capita. Dawes roll dates and enrollment rules are set, with Delawares to be abated pending court decisions.
Judge W H Clayton of the Central district enjoined W E Crowder founder of Crowderity from further sale of lots. The ruling states an Indian cannot sell any part of his allotment. The division notes no person could sell land, but leasing possibilities were discussed. Government action under a treaty was referenced.
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