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The Indian Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1902

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Call for Help for Starving Fullbloods in Vinita

A relief drive in Vinita mobilizes residents to aid starving Fullbloods. Corn purchases and distribution were organized led by Bob Tittle and Jobo Britt, with Bam Frasier supervising supplies and W T Wade and D M Marrs directing purchases. The committee vows ongoing aid through winter as need persists among Todian communities.

Vinita Inez Thureday Bob Tittle Jobo Britt Seeyer Sao Pol Bam Frasier Thees Cupplive Com Mites W. T. Wade D. M. Marre Indiana Asia J. O. Hall Ahairwep Bhapaban W. F Thompson G. Cowan W.T. Wade L. W. Bufflogoo DM. Marrs

Indians Face Cold, Pneumonia Amid Food Shortage Aid

Reports say weakened Indians suffer pneumonia as cold weather grips lands. Ladies Auxiliary committees collect cast off clothing for distribution under special supervision. About 60 families in want to be relieved once corn arrives. heroism noted at Money Ridge where a man slaughtered cattle to aid hungry neighbors.

Mie RM Swain LW. Boffington W. M. Melleute W.L. Trott J. Baroy John Swann Atom Room Bat Money Ridge

Soper's Bill Proposes Territorial Division and Appointed Officials

A bill introduced by Representative Scott suggests dividing the Indian territory into twenty eight counties numbered 1 through 28. County seats would be chosen by the territory court of appeals, with county recorders and judges appointed by district judges. A four year territorial commissioner would be named by the president as a Dawes Commission member, and a delegate to Congress would be elected by the people.

Congrees Scott Indian Territory Court of Appeals Dawes

Electric railway plans thread across Indian Territory

The Indian Territory Traction Company wins a federal permit to survey a forty mile electric railway from South McAlester to McAlester Krebs Aldernon Cherryvale Hartahorne and Halleyville linking coal fields. The one year completion deadline starts March 2 1902. A separate charter grants a Denver Kansas Atlantic line of about 1436 miles with branches to South McAlester Fort Smith Stringtown and more linking Oklahoma Texas and New Orleans.

Indian Territory Traction Company Chicago South McAlester Crritaliste McAlester Krebs Aldernon Cherryvale Hartahorne Halleyville Indian Territory Denver, Kansas & Atlantic Railway Company Anthony Kas Nation Mareball Okla Oklahoma City Sampole Chickasaw Choctawne Moos Boggy Freek Red River Texas I. T

Oklahoma statehood fight heats in House and Senate

Debate over single statehood for Oklahoma and the Indian Territory intensifies as House Territories Committee expected to report Flynn bill. Advocates warn opponents will persist to ensure statehood, while a new plan would annex Indian Territory to Oklahoma for unified governance.

Oklahoma Indian Territory House Committee On Territories Flynn Btw Hill Oklshome House Senate Oklaho Jus Greet Oklahome Arkanene New Mexico Arizona Bailey Texas

Opposition to Cherokee tribal funds bill voiced by Secretary Hitchcock

Secretary Hitchcock told a congressional committee that a bill allowing members who married into the Cherokee Nation to forego share in tribal moneys and lands should not pass. He cited the Dawes Commission as already adjudicating claims of the five tribes and warned against returning cases to courts or altering current tribunals.

Hitchcock Dawen

Indian Appropriation Bill Allocates Major Funds and Reforms

The Indian appropriation bill passes committee with a total of 8,844,500 for schools 6,247,020 for religious or treaty provisions 88,109,187 for trust activities and a reduction of the Dawes Commission membership from four to three. A new 40,000 is added for an exhibit inhibition at the St. Louis Exposition.

Committee On Indian Affairs Dawes St. Louis

Land Leasing Fraud Spreads From Muskogee to Oklahoma

An epidemic of fraudulent land leasing targets unwary buyers across Oklahoma and beyond. Investigations note that schemes mirror the Indian Land and Trust Company model and flood the interior department with complaints from bitter investors. Nebraskans report a complaint and similar cases reach nearly every state in the Union.

Kemoer Muskogee Oklahoma Lend Eharke Indian Land and Trust Company Interior Department Weck Interior Nebrerke Oase Nebelske

Railroad Bill Moves Through Senate Amid Oklahoma Right of Way Controversy

A Senate motion by Senator Cockroft sees passage of the house bill granting right of way through Oklahoma and Indian Territory to railroads, with an amendment broadening the scope to all railroads. The measure, supported as crucial for lines including the Choctaw and other regional routes, anticipates extensive future construction. A severe Comanche fire on Tuesday night caused extensive losses estimated from tens to thousands of dollars, affecting J.C. Massey, Kidd Dry Goods, Rt.orney Carden, Ewing Telephone, Wilkersons, Baker and Bartlett, and others with little to no insurance, while local debates and railroad expansion plans continue.

Cockroll Senate House Oklahoma Indian Territory Buid and Anudarto Railroad Company St. Looe Golf Comanche Comanehhe J.C. Massey Kidd Dry Roads Company Rt.torney Carden Ewing Telephone Company Wilkerson & Wilkerson Baker & Bartlett Phyri Perkina

Many Republicans Denounce Government Scheme in Territory

A heated opposition denounces a government by appointment plan for the Tadian Territory. The proposal would empower the court of appeals to name county seats and assign judges, with twenty eight appointees to be chosen by the federal commissioner and a four year term. Critics warn it consolidates autocratic power and silences the people, while the only elected office would be a delegate to Congress. for more information contact B Wickham superintendent Guthrie OK.

Tadian Pitoy Leland Soper Boott Kan Fae Mienget Court of Litte Dawes Commission Congress

Dawes Commission Faces Funding and Residency Changes

The report argues to reduce the Dawes Commission membership from four to three and notes rapid progress. Chairman Bixby says work could finish within two years from next July. The appropriation for the coming year is 115 000, 000, with 824,000 for the current year. The bill allows deceased-allottees to receive lands, adds judge residency at Muskogee and new sessions at Oklahoma City, Creek Nation, and Cherokee country, and bans deportation of property holders from town sites.

Dawes Commission Teme Bixby Cumulvaion United States Court For Indian Territory Maskogee Oxculge Creek Nation Cherokee Country Tezea Lochen Territory

Noble Work To the People Friends of Child Saving Work

The Oklahoma and Indian Territory Children s Home society is incorporated under Oklahoma territory law as an auxiliary to the National Children s Home society. Headquartered in Chicago, the parent society supports locating and placing neglected children in loving homes while guaranteeing proper training and avoiding group care. It aims to ease fear of child homelessness and promote adoption without interference, asserting no orphan’s home is needed if best interests are served.

Friends of Child Saving Oklahoma and Indian Territory Orpheu Panien

Commercial Club reorganizes with new officers and committees

The Commercial Club reveals a full reorganized board led by President BN Hatchiff with officers including W H Durrough and HL Martiny. Numerous committees cover Transportation, Immigration, Athletic, Roads, Entertainment, Health, Fire, Local Improvement, and a Special Canning Factory, detailing members and roles. A public note asks members to meet weekly to consider abortions within bylaws, and an unrelated ad mentions a patent medicine and a wedding ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs J. McWilla.

Commercial Clube Hatchiff Vice Provident W. BH. Durrough Trasater We HL Martiny L. F. Parker Dr. Koartzat Joseph H. Butler Oliver Hagby W.T. Wate W. I. Bargets B. Jones J. H. Acter W. PB. Thompson W. B. Coley Streton J. T. Ratelit L. Wagby Finance Committee Jos Butler W. T. Wade Walker Transportation and Motor J. T. Rateliff J. W. Sanders FL. Kelley H Aver Metuftla Higgins W. P.thompson C.D. Meredith W. K. Coley L. Tayby J. #. Ledbetter W. B. Caley J. T. Gunter EB. Riteohour B. C. Stretch Joe Gunter Jus. P. Scott Canning J. W. Miller W.p.toumpson Marre Clty Sam R. Prete J. Mt. Darrough Lee EB Wallen Luateaeh Ly Provings

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