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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
1
A report states that Bixby sent his resignation letter to Washington. The document is described as the formal departure notice from his position, awaiting official approval or response from federal authorities.
Col D P Dyer of St Louis named acting chairman of the Dawes Commission to oversee Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. Rumors suggest Tams Bisby resigned and is in Washington for two weeks. Dyer, a Missouri lawyer and former U S attorney, is a Republican leader with wide public experience.
A damaged text item reports that fire protection plans including four miles of water lines and a booster pump system were submitted to the Board of Fire Underwriters by Beachy Parker of the Com.40aelob. The notes describe a 50 gallon per minute capacity and connections to Worthington Jabad pleton pat apacity with a central pump and storage, outlining expected completion and testing timelines.
Report on a two day Sparinaw convention near Spavinaw with Cherokee leaders and white attendees. Observations include mixed-blood representation absence, speaker Jobin’s critique of headmen, concerns over council choices, and public interest in treaties and law impacts. Mention of Indian assets and land value in Indian Territory and interior department figures.
The Western Hotel in Naugat closed Thursday under foreclosure after years of debt. Proprietors Eratwhile left unpaid bills as creditors and workers faced abrupt departure. Nearby talk covers milling progress, railroad bridge near completion, and plans for Miner division status as Willow project advances.
A 12 year old boy, son of S. Givens, died after hydrophobia developed following a bite from a mad dog about six weeks earlier. The incident involved Willie Givens and occurred as reported by the First National Bank leaning toward electing a treasurer for a tenant company in Maskuyer.
Miss Sabrina Lucky found a bon's meat with nineteen eggs ten days ago. She placed them in paper and up the safe. Three chicks hatched, then five more hatched. All eight are living. How is warm weather affecting them? Eputr Roamna.
Chief Bullington received word from the secretary of the interior that the request for an extension to answer Cherokee Oil and Gas Company petition has been granted. The extension gives the Cherokee Nation time to prepare and file individual protests in addition to the general denial of the claim, to be presented by the petition’s attorney.
A Vinita race ended with the horse Horny or the Cholews winning amid a daylight procession and White horse escort. Backing from Vinita sports supporters accompanied the victor to the post as Roxey's leathers drew a mid station link and the Chelsea printer received praise for coverage.
In El Reno Oklahoma on August 4 many homeseekers failed to draw a claim in the Kiowa land opening. Hundreds camped along borders for months34 and now drift toward Anadarko Lawton Hobart seeking relief. Stores and protectors report widespread hunger and withholding money to buy necessities.
Henry Hudson of Cherryvale forms a company to build a railroad from Quiscyville through Bartlesville and Lawton to Holly Home City, with onward links to the Chickasaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway. The aim is to sell the line to the Missouri Kansas Texas railway, if the line is completed and purchased.
A string of violent incidents and murders is reported to the marshal's office in Wiechy over the past week. Names such as Tom Toney Jey Lonagan Willie France and Walker appear in a wave of drunken brawls and fatal stabbings near Miles Prairie Quapaw and Gospow. Officials warn of continued danger as authorities pursue suspects amid a carniva l atmosphere and drought driven unrest.
A reader from Lawrence county Missouri presents a florid scene of the Kiowa Comanche Apache laude opening. The traveler, a Missourian named Re Ranell, offers a colorful if rambling impression of a dusty frontier site as he heads home on foot, noting the rough road and the promise of a rough future for soldiers and settlers alike.
An old style advert lists low summer excursion rates via The Burlington Route to Colorado Utah Black Hills and the West with Homeseekers trips every two weeks. It promotes daily Western excursions and special fares to Buffalo Exposition Seashore Lakes and North to St Paul and Chicago with agent contact for details.
An advertising notice proclaims Beggs German Salve relieves cuts burns and skin ailments better than any other antiseptic. It claims high sales and urges purchase from local dealers or by mail, naming Geggs Manufacturing Co Chicago and People’s Drug Store.
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