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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
2
The piece urges subscriptions to The Indian Chieftain highlighting upcoming allotment and statehood for the five tribes. It notes ongoing conventions and rapid territorial developments, promising informed coverage as these chaotic conditions move toward final settlement. A dollar secures a year.
In the Cherokee nation fewer farmers are dissatisfied than in other tribal areas. leases and rents are fairer here, aiding non-citizen farmers while many top ranchers are Cherokee citizens. The outlook for Vinita and nearby towns is upbeat, with less risk of exodus hurting commerce.
The piece forecasts a pivotal year as government and Indians align on allotment and titled land. It notes looming congressionally passed treaties with the Creeks and Cherokees, Dawes commission progress, townsite appraisals, and rapid title perfection. An era of prosperity is expected as allotment expands across all five nations.
The passage marks Lincoln's birthday with a reverent reflection on his life and the uncertain beginnings of his fame. It notes how greatness was not foreseen in a Kentucky cabin and hints at the modest origins of a historic figure.
In a dated reflective piece the writer recalls Abraham Lincoln’s austere boyhood, moral strength, and rugged American Image. The column also surveys Saint Valentine legends, the day’s American observance, and calls Vinita leaders to unite for community growth amid local political divides and public health debates on smallpox versus eruptive disease. It also covers political organization in Indian Territory, land leases, and notices to non-citizen renters about allotment and possession rules.
A historical sketch recounts Tom Thornton's violent acts in Missouri and Oklahoma, his trials, and commuted sentences. It notes smallpox in Claremore awakening public attention and Dennis Flynn backing single statehood. Seminole agreement advances in Senate Indian Affairs committee and is expected to pass.
Checotah Enquirer prints an interview with Attor ney J. B. Burckhalter urging congressional action on abolishing tribal taxes and cattle taxes, creating public schools, enabling corporations to issue bonds for public works, adding court facilities and judges or a separate court of appeals, establishing a coroner, care for the insane, and rapid move toward statehood in the Indian Territory.
Sapulpa extension of the Frisco, leased as the St. Louis, Oklahoma & Southern, will be 204 miles long and pass through Okmulgee, Wewoka, and Tishomingo, offering the shortest St. Louis to Sherman route by about forty miles.
Dr. L Haynes Buxton warns that Oklahoma counties must end disputes and cooperate to stamp out smallpox or every town will suffer. He cites 2000 plus cases, Nagging underreporting, and failures in quarantine, with fear driving action. notes Dewey Greer counties report cases and mentions Cleveland and Pottawatomie as danger points. The piece also mentions district attorney inspections of suspicious luggage and shifts in Cherokee politics amid statehood talks.
SAPULPA EXTENSION: B F Johnson of Johnston Bros St Elmo Ill and F W McCabe Cairo Ill with J H Atterbury Litchfield Ill visited Monday. Johnson has the contract for grading and ties. McCabe for bridge and trestle work. They complain about Interior Department timber cutting ban delaying road construction.
President T F Brewer travels to Muskogee with Spaulding Institute managers and Methodist advisory leaders to discuss a proposed 35000 building on an eleven acre Muskogee fair grounds site. City land donation and 31000 already raised. balance forthcoming. Cherokee delegation plans Washington trip to urge treaty ratification amid Dawes commission talks and Creek warrant payments begin.
Keeting of the Republican Club at the courthouse Tuesday nominated Hon. Wm. Mellette for national committeeman for the Indian Territory. Col. Mellette spoke, praised the Republican party, and was well received by a large gathering of Republicans.
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