Vinita Chieftain celebrates twentieth year and calls move forward
The Vinita Chieftain marks its twentieth year in service asserting growth and development for the Cherokee nation and Vinita. It praises municipal progress and urges readers toward greater improvements, hydroelectric plans, and more robust public prosperity. It notes forthcoming Cherokee council actions and questions on statehood, education, and land policies.
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Vinita
Kansas State Line
Arkansas River
Missouri
Owege
Controversies and plans in Vinita and Cherokee Nation
A Muskogee Times excerpt discusses political strife in the Cherokee council, factional fights led by Dick and allies, and a dispute over appointing a town council member. It also notes proposed Grand River hydroelectric development, water purification concerns, and generous Vinita support for Willie Hale College amid race tensions and anti negro sentiment in the South. The piece ends with calls for unity and a note on not sectionalism.
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Babington
Tablequeh
Henry Dick
Frank Baudinot
Heaven
Arith
Muskogee
Davie Et al
Grand River
Vinita
Willie Halewll College
Hose
Fonda
Azatew
Gokoine
Mendora
Reprisals on Race Spread Across Towns
A spray of mob violence targets Black residents from Sapulpa to New York with threats, arson, and expulsions. Reports describe revolvers drawn, two negroes stripped in cotton fields, and officials preparing martial law to preserve order. Movements from Kellyville to Okmulgee and muskeg towns escalate during August. Authorities vow prosecutions and immediate arrests to prevent further outbreaks.
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Biroad
Gamblore
Sapulpa
Ofelock
Citizens’ Committee
Altearn
United States
Soper
Spur Beetel
Kellyville
Mounds
Tulen
Parier
Leo Bennett
Marechal Bynnett
Trail
Captain White
Marechal
Muskages
Fort Gibson
Hervesaary
Bennett
Porter
Okmulgee
New York
Camden
S.J
Indianapolis
Fairview Parl
Thie Cong
Ab Tve Park
Sapulpa Race Riots and Expulsion Orders Escalate
Tense conflict erupts in Sapulpa as order to expel Black residents triggers federal scrutiny. General J George Weight and Col Pillay I Reper contend over wartime actions while Mayor Miller faces ultimatum to remove unemployed Blacks. On Monday Capt White arrives with authority to swear in a force of 200 men amid escalating threats and unrest.
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Kansie
J. George
Federal
Alfiovele
Generaliesiong
J George Weight
Cnncultation Yeat Orday
Col
Pillay I
Miller
War Cabinet
White
Proclamation on Abortion Policy in Gayulpa City
An executive proclamation declares abortion a political matter for Gayulpa residents. It orders care for property owners and calls for public debate on ridding the jowy as the Orgeo populairior, reflecting uncertain civic stance.
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Tan Cormese
Baveris
Bopulpa
Gayulpa
Delaware Protest Against Leasing Lands to Oz Company
Through attorney Walter H. Logan the Delaware Indiana file a brief with the Secretary of the Interior opposing Cherokee Olwot Gar Company leases to the Cherokee nation. They claim Delaware rights in bands of the Delaware nation and argue any permission to lease or operate must respect Delaware ownership. The petition will be heard September 11 before the Interior Secretary alongside Cherokee matters.
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Walter 8. Logan
Delaware Indiana
Secretary of the Interior
Cherokee Olwot Gar Company
Delaware
Brevetary of the Interior
Chirokes Mathon
Summer dance honors alumnae gathering at Willie Halvel College
A ballroom event hosted by Mrs J N Walker for alumnae of Willie Halvel College showcased refined decor and gracious hosting. Attendees included Mineee Ray Miller Filan Golline Beas Brae Bessie Harrett Fannie Knight Gertie Tattur Rennie Taylor Kate Galewdod Mabel Morrow Alice Comper Myra Allen WAL Roger Claremore George Pencklie Keller Walker Richard Tarie Charlie Walker Edgar Batch Hear Knight Walter Ghartenwort May Miller Saul Cobls Oart Walker.
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J. N. Walker
Willie Halvel College
Territorial charter granted for orphanage and training home
In Custer county Oklahoma on August 20 a territorial charter was issued to the Jabbok Faith Missionary Training Home and Orphanage. The nonprofit seeks a training home and printing plant with a long term charter. Officers listed include Bistohower as president, Zook as vice president, Anne Bwahower as secretary and Mery Baas as treasurer.
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Guihiele
Jabbok Faith Missionary Training Home
Thomas
Custer County
Oklahoma
Te Bistohower
J. M. Zook
Anne B
Bwahower
Mery
Lease of Lands in Oklahoma Nation Contested by Cherokee Oil Firm
Cherokee A lorceys to bar petition by Cherokee Oil and Gas Co for leases of national lands heard by Secretary of the Interior on September 1. Lawyers for Cherokee contestants argue oil pirates threaten national property. fasting the case, Buffington reports nations case ready and briefs filed. The Indian mineral leasing rules under the Geronimo Act set terms and royalties, with annual payments and lease durations specified for oil coal asphalt and other minerals.
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Cherokee Oil and Gas Company
Secretary of the Interior
James 8. Davenport
Ellorta
Buffington
Springer
Logan
Hearing Fates Grant of Leawer Ties to Political Firms
The pending hearing will fix the grant of leawer to every politically backed company formed. The value of the national estate hinges on the department’s decision as observers watch intently.
Strong institutions show Territory banks in sound condition
The Comptroller of the Currency reports all Indian Territory national banks solid. Forty seven banks hold total resources and liabilities of 68,423,586 with loans 41,? discounts, United States bonds 787,600 to support circulation, deposits 84,601,012 and an average reserve of 32.2 percent.
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United States
Narhotinl
National Bank Ogtes
Double Chimes at Methodist church marriage notices
At the Methodist church in the city on September 3 the marriage of Mr William A Weir and Miss Mary Olive Trandle will be solemnized by Rev C L Browning. At the bride’s home in Canadian on September 0 Mr C L Wilaou will lead Miss Lida Burton of Canadian to Hyimon’s altar. These announcements come as Cupid’s summer victories to the friends of the interested parties. Initial congratulations are being showered today.
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Wm. A. Weir
Mary Olive Trandle
C. L. Browning
Cancadian
C. L. Wilaou
Mian Lida Burton
Hyimon
Cupid
Receipts From Lots In Oklahoma Towns Reported
The General Land Office at Washington reports total receipts from sales in the new towns in Oklahoma through August 24 totaling 650 427. Distributions show Canton 1 008 lots for 351 905 Anadarko 1 084 lots for 179 240 Hobart 1 225 lots for 123 577. Richards who heads the sales estimates the remaining disposition will reach about 700 000.
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Waahingivo
Oklahomia
Canton
Anadarko
Hobart
Dominicpanel Rishhards
Habeas Corpus Proceeding Dismissed in Chambers
In a habeas corpus petition, Judge issued an order noting merit and hierarchy of judges Chailey and others. The writ was not sustained and the case proceeded within the court chamber setting.
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Nabeas Corpus Cape
Juden Gill Bearn
Muday
Jelich
Habeas Corpus
Antoriog
Uae
Coortam
Sablutt
Elsass
Pall
Uuey
Siniawally
Chaylee
Financiers Win Vinita Downed by Bank of Commerce Team
Bank of Commerce of Kansas City defeated Vinita in a fast game at North Park. Key players included Boyle, Oswald, Steele, and Jones. The box score lists hits by Boyle, Oswald, and others with multiple players used. pitching by Lemon and Ethers. Time of game about 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Vinita
Ides
Hank of Commerce
Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Vinita Warriors
North Park
Bank of Com
Evters
Blark
Sullivan
Steele
Trossole
Jones
Umar
Enaw Vinita
Beefc
Boyle
Oswald
Straight
Bideo
Little
Mridenhour
Demurrer Route in Creek Nation injunction hearing
A final hearing before Judge Gill at Wagoner continued the petition to restrain Creek Nation authorities from collecting the permit tax. The case featured a demurrer to the court’s jurisdiction and a plan to reveal further details in later proceedings, with government attorney Roper seeking time to prepare. The report also notes Cherokee Nation leadership changes and local gossip about the legitimacy of prize claims and upcoming public notices.
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Gill
Wagoner
Soper
Roper
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Curtin
Ite
Premont
Montly
Penne
Tieelf
Pritent Bal
Tabieqgaab
Washington United
Texas
Artesian Poole
David Crockett
Bne
Palliles
Phare
Tasteo
Giewek
Ielan
Bingle
Commissioners Court
Cherokee Ol and Gas Company
Pierce City
New Jersey
Brat Farrow
Muskogee and
Cbiet
Irto
Union Bas
Cho Curtis
Beerstory
Thie City
Vberge
Pliny
George J
Lote
Oz Company
Willie Mabyelt
Religious Corporation
Jesus
Irance
Pontinaes
Jm. de Debe
Howe
Numidia
Hank
Vouk
Nat Mead
Lorceys
Financiers
Lotte
Counelior
James B. Woodall
Henry Towery
Elias Im
Dala Pal Nesinig
Aston
Endeule Fur
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