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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions dates and monetary figures with unclear names and institutions. The legible portions reference a three year period, three dollars, and a subscription or caller request, but specific people, places, or events cannot be determined from the available material.
A Sunday lesson from the Son Sy tchool condemns lying as the root of crime. It argues honesty strengthens faith while deceit fuels theft, forgery, fraud, and political corruption, warning the Bible casts liars into outer darkness and urging sincere living.
Many Cherokee citizens contend that citizenship rolls cannot be closed until all are enrolled. The Chieftain disagrees and warns such advice risks those remaining off the rolls. Government policy aims to enroll all eligible, but work must end eventually when no new names can be added. The Dawes Commission has spent nearly two years tracing a roll of Cherokees, and they have worked diligently.
Chief Pleasant Porter and Creek leaders rail against frauds in land records and Dawes policy, urging protection for the Cherokee, criticizing carpetbag rule, and noting political shifts in Washington. The piece highlights relief for destitute Fullblood Cherokees, shipping of aid, and calls for statehood prospects for Oklahoma.
Senate opposition to expanding membership stalls statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Proponents warn of political shifts, while voting patterns in Nebraska Kansas and surrounding states reflect agrarian tendencies. The combination of partisan resistance and regional balance leaves Oklahoma and related territories unlikely to gain rapid admission or a favorable committee report.
The United States commission to the Five Civilized Tribes schedules hearings for numerous doubtful citizenship cases. Names listed include Arch E Jbernion Orville B Chomo Henry Jerkine Maude Bakar Joseph B Ladd Arton D Smith Joseph Reed Hattie Smith Margaret Sivan Fleming H Wasson Emery Thompson Alta Theurer Coloyhugh Harlow Bierling Colston Vaden Wicked John Rideohour among others with hearing dates in February 1902.
The document records a February hearing list of doubtful cases, naming numerous individuals such as Amanda Howell, William Warner, and Edward Rouch among many others. Dates noted include February 11, 25, and 26, 1902, with parties like Perry H Berron and Julia A Moore appearing in the roll.
Fragmentary text portrays Pliny Leland and Cyrus Legend promoting a government by appointment in a divided territory. It cites plans for a Dawes commission member as attorney general, a county judge with probate powers, and a marshal at each county seat, shaping a congressional delegate role.
Attorneys for the Delawares and Cherokees file briefs in the Court of Claims over ownership of 157 600 acres of Cherokee lands. Testimony concluded months ago as lawyers prepare voluminous briefs. hearings expected after both sides submit.
A humanitarian drive in Vinita seeks funds for corn to relieve starving Indians. Mayor Stanasan and Dr EB Frayer organize a subscription, with LF Parker Jr handling contributions for immediate food aid. Convict John Chaddick donates a hand carved bridled horse to aid distribution efforts.
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