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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
3
Vinita district items include court sessions at Miami and pending cases, arrivals and departures of residents and visitors, new constructions and repairs, business openings such as Balentine’s grocers and The New Gem restaurant, artesian wells, and local social notes with multiple named individuals and nearby towns.
A Texas congressman introduced a measure to unite Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state. The plan calls for a 1100 member constitutional convention to be elected June 8 1902 and meet July 7 1902 in Oklahoma City to draft a constitution ratified by voters on November 4 1902. If not ratified a new convention would draft another constitution for November 1908. The bill sets aside public lands for a permanent school fund and outlines borders with tribal rights protected until Indians consent to inclusion. It also proposes initial representation and governing provisions pending ratification.
The University of Oklahoma opens free tuition to Indian territory residents and teachers under the same terms as Oklahoma students. Living expenses are the main cost, with room and board available at about 7.50 a week. Admissions are continuous, with four semesters per year starting September and February, and the second semester beginning February 1.
Warrants issued for the arrest of key council members following a report by Councilman Charley Moore about land and power disputes. Mayor and judge to preside as authorities plan service of the warrants amid claims of impropriety and recent construction activity. Reports mention Captain Kills and tribal talks with the President, though details are unclear.
Childtowns Home Society organized in Vinita with Mrs Ratolitl as president and Mrs Mutlette as treasurer. Board includes Mrs Benin Mrs Standeld and GW Clark directing efforts to find homes for neglected children and place them in good families. Public urged to assist with memberships and informants.
Adair Motes Mee and Jim Elliott in town on business. Grandma Jono visiting. Walt Taylor and family expected back from Texas. bank meeting Thursday afternoon. town voice says new bank coming as Saw McNair returns from Vie nits with his girl. residents gossip of rheumatism and sightings. Whitehall to do more business than before. train robber investigation expands with suspects under swelllangs and no new clues.
The Star Boarder at the Lyceum drew laughs last night with clean costumes and sparkling song. Chas. TH Boyle played a carnival comedian while the company delivered lively dances and witty routines supported by a band.
An old promotional missive touts Honey and Tar as a safe and certain cough remedy for coughs croup and throat issues. It argues opiate dangers in other syrups and urges farmers to subscribe to multiple publications bundled with The Live Stock Indicator and The Poultry Farmer.
Advertises rail connections by Northwest Settlers line and Beelingot Northern Pacific Express to Spokane Puget Sound and Seattle area. Describes through tourist service from Chicago to the West via Denver St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago, with double daily eastbound trains, asking readers to write Bricker A at SS Main St, Rab e as City Bla.
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