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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
1
An OCR fragment cites Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy marketed to women, claiming gradual action on the sensitive system. The text moralizes about alcohol and narcotics and mentions rote medical language, with garbled names and dubious claims.
Second hand store offers 6 large Rochester and Liberty lamps for sale at Jumbo Store Vinita. Bright, cheap lighting option with multiple fixtures available. First come, first served at the Vinita shop location.
Federal statute authorizes suits by individuals of partial Indian blood to claim land allotments and sets US circuit court jurisdiction. Provisions require service of petitions on the United States district attorney, deadlines, and government defense, with appeals allowed for either party. Additional notes describe a concert program and a letter from a mother recounting a cake parcel and a family photograph.
From the Orient Mrs A M Brock reports two letters from her son Ofi8 Pillorey a member of the Thirtieth regiment stationed at Balinag Philippines. December to January described as pleasant weather while he acclimates and maintains good health amid field duties and growing familiarity with the country.
Charley Williams hid money for fear of robbery before his death at J L Sherman home Pryor Creek. After death the cash could not be found sparking accusations against Sherman. A search with Captain White failed to locate the stash, leaving community opinion split on guilt.
A warning warns editors about Bon Howard a suave young man touring the Territory Northern Texas and Arkansas claiming knowledge of newspapers. He asks favors and editors are urged to deny and avoid him as he may steal from them. He traveled from Wagjoner toward Arkansas or possibly south via the Katy and aimed for Muskog but did not appear.
W. W. Hastings of Tahlequah told The Times that removal of the mining lessee clause and inclusion of the 120 acre clause are pivotal for treaty ratification by the Cherokees. He stated modifications are desirable but the code may force abandoning some terms to secure approval. Chief Bullington’s known position is cited in telegraphed papers.
The Cherokeans claim for money spent on relocating eastern Cherokees to Indian Territory faces a shift. Secretary Hitchock has prepared a bill pushing the matter to the Court of Claims for a ruling, a move seen as extending the dispute beyond quick appropriations.
Marshal Bennett arrived in Muskogee with a group of Snake band members under arrest. The detainees include Jamee Deere Edmund Deere Chloe Foster Robinson Brunner Tonshoe Tom Mazer Squirrel Ches Thompson Keppa Phillips Jack George Simmons Colbert Johnson and “hilly” Fieh. About 50 members remain in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing set by the United States commissioner on February 28. Bennett has the organization papers but Latia Mekko the Choctaw chief remains at large amid Choctaw Creek tensions.
James McFarland of Wetumsa was fined 100 by Judge Thomas for permitting gambling on his premises. It is the first known case in the Jochen Territory charging a man with such a violation. The law sets the minimum fine at 100. Census bulletin lists populations for ninety incorporated Indian Territory towns.
A telegram from Washington reports that an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill allows the U S clerk to earn 4000 dollars annually with deposive expenses paid from office fees. Deputies salaries are fixed by the court judge and the clerk. The announcement mentions the National Educational Association and a 2008 date, with Frisco Line offering tickets to Chicago at one and one third fare.
A 16 page green covered booklet from the Pan American Bureau of Publicity Buffalo New York promotes the Pan American Exposition. It features miniature reproductions of Niagara Spirit electric tower torch bearers and government displays including ordnance machinery and transportation. The exposition opens May and runs six months with 10 million in expenditures and 800 acres of grounds.
Wall Street chatter centers on the Atchison stance toward purchasing the Frisco. Reports note presidents Ripley and Yoakum in New York amid boards’ conferences, with implications of the Frisco sale and a potential St Louis to Gulf connection.
Frank Giles, described as a negro, drank cheap liquor Thursday and attacked several people before abusing Bill Barker. Barker offered to settle for a fine, Giles drew a knife, but Marshal Ledbetter’s arrival calmed him and he left peacefully. Mayor Sheehan fines Giles $6.70.
Deputy Marshal Webb spoke Friday night of a burglar search at Dr Foreman’s residence when Bailiff Coverdale joked about the solve. A bystander laughed and asked about the racket Tillnois. The ladies fled the scene fearing a break in as Webb and Sam Idanhuur checked the premises. no thief was found. The piece ends noting Vinita’s growth amid expansion plans and optimistic residents.
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