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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
A speech laments the dissolution of tribal governance and Curtis era measures. It cites Indian appropriation acts, loss of tribal courts, and federal control. The speaker urges rapid ratification of a Cherokee Dawes agreement, a home government, self rule, and swift statehood efforts with ballot protections.
W M Mellette argues for prompt congressional action on education for noncitizen children in the Indian Territory. He urges granting schooling now, critiques Curtis bill allotments, and supports land title rights to promote permanent homes and good citizenship. He stresses white children must have access to education and laments lacking facilities.
The third Vinita mass meeting adopted resolutions calling Congress to act on Indian Territory issues. Delegates elected included E N Rat eff and WR Bargett. The resolutions urged redefined authority for the interior department, proper allotment of lands, increased commission staff, school funding, and general measures on taxation education and sanitary rules.
The Cherokee principal chief returns from Tahlequah after several days away to attend to tribal duties. Delegates will be appointed for Washington travel to discuss the pending agreement and other Cherokee nation matters with the Dower commission and the interior secretary. The chief protests salaries paid to school supervisors and revenue inspectors from tribal funds without legal authorization or council consent. He notes the condition that acts of the Cherokee cure must be vetoed within thirty days, and criticizes the December approval and delayed presidential disapproval of Sprigger employment.
A broad call invites lawyers from across the Indian Territory to meet at South McAlister on February 28, 1900, to organize a bar association. The plan aims for a high professional standard, ethical cohesion, and active influence on judiciary-related legislation, with many local papers urged to publish the notice.
Dr T J Wimer and Dr G R Hill went to Fairland last Friday to investigate suspected smallpox and advise quarantine per Cherokee medical board policy. They concluded the Eden family likely had no smallpox and urged vaccination to halt the disease spread, easing tensions between residents and the board.
Representative Curtis introduces a bill to amend revived statutes to punish as felons anyone removed from Indian country who returns. minimum imprisonment of ninety days and a $100 fine. He also proposes incorporating the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in the Indian Territory.
Groceryman Hill of Wagoner testifies collectors mean business and that he has paid taxes and is ready for business. Collector Cobb locked the store at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Hill settled with the government and now has a legal right to sell groceries within three months. Other local businessmen have been warned that nonpayment will end their occupations.
Captain Jack Bille encountered the Flyer on Thursday as Fairland braces for disease control after Eaton case. Dr Fortner and Polerawy Bad Keil visit. Captain Ellis directs city to take proper steps or risk strict quarantine with trains and mail halted. Bud Kell to Fairland to enforce orders.
A cattle hand reports cattle fed for market and wintering stock are eating more this winter than any prior year due to fine dry weather. Farmers project corn and hay needs carefully. loss from current appearances will be the lightest ever. Weather in the next six weeks will determine outcomes. Over 2,000,000 acres in the Choctaw nation have been surveyed into four parcels under Chief Kenyon’s supervision.
J B Cook dealer in farm property advertises thirty farms from 40 to 800 acres at $5 to $30 per acre. Many have timber water gas coal and bottom land with various improvements including brick and frame houses, stables, barns and granaries. Abstracts furnished showing title from U S government. terms include cash and credit options with payments and interest details. Interested buyers can write for full list of 30 farms and locations near Chetopa Kansas.
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