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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
1
A sensational medical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female troubles including irregularities and difficult pregnancies. It claims to strengthen mind and body, ease weakness, and promote healthy motherhood, urging readers to send stamps for the Medical Adviser and pamphlets.
The Dawes commission nears completion of the Cherokee freedmen enrollment, with many witnesses and a large staff at Vinita. Lawyers and ethnographers, led by Col. Needles, push to produce a true roll while citing the 1880 list as the legal benchmark, amid witness testimony from regulars and freedmen advocates.
Judge Reymond, newly appointed by the president, arrived in town from Manel Katy Saturday. A committee from the Commercial club and city press, led by Ratclif, awaited the visitor to receive him. He was escorted to Judge Gill’s home for luncheon and sworn in by Judge Oley aboard as South McAlester’s new duties.
The murder case against Wm. Nichole Lon Smith and Wm. G. Smith faced a thin evidentiary showing at Pryor Creek. Witness Geo William allegedly warned of murder before death but no dying declaration was transcribed. Nichols’s claim of knowledge of money requiring murder was noted as prior statement. Commissioner Stanfeld ordered the defendants released from custody.
Special correspondence from Muskogee reports General Porter’s interview on the Red Fork oil find. He argues the allotments tied to Creek citizens remain distributive property, urges moderate appraisal, and notes filings after the discovery should not override the 40 acre homesteads.
Robert M. Adair, 17, son of Rollin K. Adair of Chevnow, died after a rope roping practice mishap on the prairie Friday. He was thrown from the horse and injured, dying around midnight.
A Cherokee faction plans removal to Mexico while Muskrat leaders promise land and aid. A Mexican named Lyons gains trust among promoters, with Robi L. Owen and Frank Boudinot named in the conspiracy. Some Cherokees resist and urge emigration to rid the district of dissidents. John Grose supports the movement and aids organization.
Faculty and supporters gathered on the Willis Harwell campus Friday to plan fundraising and support for the college. Speakers stressed unity and a path to secure needed financial aid, with Commissioner W. S. Stanfield laying out a cooperative tone as Rev Theo Johnson and others spoke. No concrete plans were set, but a follow up meeting was promised along with a band concert and refreshments.
The Natya district convention at Yellow Spriday concluded its labor naming delegates and platform. Delegates include Gen Mayo Jolie Pranklin Yece Shaioters Kile Eaton Law Parks W L Wrott and Jule BR Mo Es toes Jobn Curutassle. The platform supports allotment of land and equal distribution of wealth to citizens and a survey of lands to Cherokees.
The Vinita Commercial Club appeals to farmers to report bad roads and land issues to the secretary, promising swift action. It notes cooperation with local leaders and transportation costs, urging residents to engage with officials to improve roads and terms for land and water access.
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