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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Chieftain notes Oklahoma’s statehood push amid Cherokee and Dawes commission debates. It cites census near Vinita, upcoming congressional session timing, and concerns over appropriations and tribal governance. Editorial opinions touch on statehood, Indianapolis influence, and local economic prospects for the century’s end.
The ad lists cotton blankets at 75c per pair, all wool blankets at 62 48, Baxter 114 all wool blankets at 408, and good comforts priced below their regular values. It highlights heavy flannel, flannelettes, standard calicoes, apron checks, cotton checks, shirting, bleach goods, towels, table linens, underwear, and bed spreads with substantial markdowns across multiple items.
The shop advertises a vast stock of fine footwear including ladies Goodyear welt shoes at $2.60 with full warranty. It touts modern lasts and medium priced lines made by Goodman in Columbus Ohio as among the best in the United States.
A local store touts low prices on suits from 1.08 to 16.50, boys' suits to 85.00, and an array of underwear and work garments. It claims unmatched value with knit overshirts 50c, heavy work shirts 40c, and boots and shoes from 1.00 up, plus jackets and capes on clearance.
Fragmentary text notes a tribal government and its byword in congressional discussions. The passage appears as a historical object lesson with uncertain details and unclear names or dates.
A two story frame house occupied by the Miller family burned at eleven tonight. A four year old child was cremated in the flames. The mother was severely burned while attempting to save the children. Other residents and a day laborer suffered burns as they tried to reach the child. The home belonged to Mrs. from this place. Fire believed caused by children playing with matches.
The case against J A Kane for selling groceries to Patrick Shanahan was dismissed after evidence showed no fraud or intent. Shanahan reportedly received a promissory note instead of cash, but misunderstanding of terms led to no criminal wrongdoing. Other items mention Oklahoma statehood moves and the death of Major J A Winston with family travels to attend his burial.
A Vinita district court session on Tuesday saw Sherman Bryant acquitted in a Rock Creek kidnapping case while other defendants faced liquor charges. Glen Downloy fallblood jailed for two indictments. Feliz Miller and George Kidd, both under 18, given parole after confessing occasional drinking. Judge Gillway warned them to reform or face harsher penalties. Other indictments and motions filled the docket, with a sunset adjournment around 1:80.
A garbled OCR passage describes a parade scene with a pale yellow cow, a cedar street, and nearby tasks. It mentions markings, a bird, and uncertain references to individuals and places, offering a fragmented snapshot of a community moment.
A fragmented shopper’s list shows various items with regular and sale prices. Mentions include comforts, duck conte, men’s underwear, misses union salts, and cost-based reductions on a range of textiles, corsets, domestics, flannels, gingham, and bedding.
The notice advertises shoes with a regular price of 1.35 and a sale price of 1.50 for boys and girls. It also mentions ladies shoes at a regular price and a sale price, but the text is garbled with several typos and unclear details.
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