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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
Vinita rises as political and judicial hub of the northern district and Indian Territory. The piece notes enfranchisement, press respect, and a festival mood ahead of the Fourth. It discusses Missouri Republican tensions, Rockefeller associations, and local civic plans, with emphasis on civic pride and upcoming events.
The bill outlines allotments to Cherokee Nation citizens and townsite purchases. It sets values for homesteads, tax exemptions during allotment, five year restrictions on alienation, and payment terms for improved and unimproved lots within original Cherokee surveys and new additions. It also notes a college land option and calls for ratification by principal chief and Cherokee ratification steps.
A Missouri Territory segment discusses the council president acting as chief executive, potential dual mayors, and the push by Republicans like Quay Elkins Fairbanks and Beveridge to advance a bill. It contrasts Democratic home rule support, critiques party corruption, and notes shifting political fortunes including Senator Burton’s decline and the appointment of James C. Wilkinson as jailer amid broader investment prospects and territorial self government debate.
The program outlines a July celebration with a procession, prayers, a 100 voice children choir, and speeches by Roy J. Dray and Ray B. Hoff man. Activities include 100 yard races with prizes, gander pulling, a pony pulling event, fireworks at dark, and a Wade reunion. Tickets and seating handled on grounds with strict conduct and stock-water provisions.
Congressman Moon of Tennessee signals a hard line stance during a Congress session interview. He condemns delays on a territorial government bill for the Indian Territory, urging unanimous consent and pressing residents' plight, while contrasting with other legislative efforts. The message asks for swift action as months pass without a formal government.
A fragmented reflection on July Fourth celebrating liberty and its ties to love and responsibility. The piece critiques immoderate drinking, foreign customs, and grand fireworks, urging Americans to honor true independence with sobriety, self restraint, and national progress. The author laments neglect of moral values and calls for a shift toward peaceful patriotism.
Advert claims sick headache stems from constipation and indigestion and can be cured by Dr Caldwell syrup pepelo. It urges buying from People’s Drug Store in MWe and warns against mercurial ointments and Dr. Cheney Hall’s Catarrh Care, asserting internal use and mucous-action with testimonials offered.
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