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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
2
The Indian Chieftain reports on Cherokee nation politics with focus on the election, tribal welfare, and demands for council integrity. It notes voter seriousness, calls for scrutiny of public funds, and cautions against raw prints of court cases while urging swift, informed settlement.
The article reports a defeat for Downings while the Peoples Party carries Delaware in the senatorial contest, indicating a shift in district support and the overall election result.
Complete returns from Delaware district show about sixty votes polled. W T Davis and T J Muskrat elected senators. Councillors elected include J B Woodall Johnson Fallen Geo Cox Daniel Teanecce Andy Hitler and Joe L Thompson. Cherokee majority expected in next House and Senate.
A legal action seeks to stop contractors from drilling the Renate Feaoklio public well as the city council reviews the drill site location. The court may restrain work until the exact point specified is confirmed and council authority is clarified.
W J Ingram sued J C Neixon Ples Childer Jim Mayer Al Barton and Andy Cox as members of the Anti Horee Thief association seeking 150 dollars for a reward for capturing Jim Rogers the outlaw. A jury awarded 100 dollars. A separate suit against L A Shreck favored the defendant. An appeal plans were noted and legal questions about court authority were raised during proceedings.
Judge Joseph A G spoke at the Wichita Commercial Club meeting about city welfare and commercial ties. He urged road and water projects and described railroads as expanding markets while warning about bonding for water supply. The session followed an investing meeting and reports. next club meeting is September.
Brant and Ritts begin drilling east of the old band stand at Wilson Street and Illinois Avenue to reach a fresh water basin within three weeks. The old band stand may be torn down to improve traffic as a pipe could feed a drinking fountain at the intersection. Schools reopen soon and Cherokee nation election returns show a capable legislature. W. W. Clapper traveled to Kansas on business.
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