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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
2
Judge Horee faced sharp critique as a Texas trial judge for upholding a troubling admission and echoing older precedents. The column lambasts feudal era reasoning in law and stresses a need for modern, clear standards across professions including medicine and journalism, urging a turning over of old court decisions.
A lengthy discussion on Henry L. Dawes and the Dawes commission questions whether the policy to fit the Indian for civilization will succeed. Dawes argues for education, allotments, and assimilation, citing growing schools, landholdings, and funding while noting critics fear progress is slow and unreliable.
Vinita's three straight games Monday through last evening featured top players and slippery field conditions. Parsons dominated early, Vinita rallied to win 2 1 in the final match, while Gray and Trollinger powered home runs and tough defense kept the sets close. Parsons heads to Tulsa for three games. Vinita remains hopeful as local discussions reflect on representation in Washington.
A brief item notes limited stock of summer dress skirts with a call to action about sizing and a promotional bar offer.
The Interior Department weighs whether improved property including out-buildings and gardens is fully payable or at half value under the Curtis law. J R Thomas and Porter of Muskogee contend for half value, while the Indian office says only permanent improvements qualify. The decision, expected next week, will set a territory wide precedent and may suspend Cherokee and Choctaw warrant payments pending investigation. Charges against Otage agency agent Pollock prompt possible removal if substantiated. Masonic grand lodge meeting selects Wagoner for 1900 while noting Vinita lodge leader J I Sheehan's likely rise to higher office.
A Muskogee Times roundup notes Judge Thomas adjourned court until September 11 at Tablequad. Meagher named receiver in Morrison Crane land dispute. Coleman bankruptcy referee affirmed. Sibley-Wood Grocery and Reynolds Davis cases appeal. Judge Thomas plans summer opinion writing. fifteen cases await decisions by October. Seminole lynching cases prompt defense discussions with U S attorneys. Editorials praise Seminole governance under Governor Brown, contrasting with other tribes.
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