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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
2
Three weeks remain to buy clothing, dry goods and shoes at Madden Jarrell and Gee as they close their business around August 1. The sale promises prices cheaper than ever to clear out an immense stock before disappearance. Lay in dry goods now and save while the closing out sale lasts.
The article notes an August Cherokee Nation council election with candidates George Mayes and John Franklin leading the field. It highlights Vinita’s growth, a recent fire threat on Bouth Wilton Street, and calls for a rapid water line from an artesian well to improve fire protection, urging public support for funding and land-owner cooperation with the Commercial Club.
District ticket placed at Yellow Springs on June 28 1901 includes Senate candidates John Franklin and George W Mayes. Council nominees listed as John Rb McIntosh William L Trott John Corntassel Teece Chambers Saml F Parks George Pumkin Ellis Eaton. Platform favors land division, nods to allotment, and treaty terms with Cherokee Nation.
Washington announces proclamation opening Kiowa and Comanche reservations for settlement on August 6. From July 10 to 26 registrations for homestead entry will be held at El Reno and Lawton land offices for all tribes. Applicants must prove qualification and identity. registration limited to one per person. After registration, they receive certificates to inspect ceded lands. land openings by random drawing.
A final appeal is expected to be made to the courts to block the Kiowa project opening. Lawyers for opponents argue grounds to halt construction citing environmental and regulatory concerns. The outcome could delay or abort plans for Kiowa to begin operations. Local officials say the project remains on track pending court decisions.
In Guthrie Oklahoma City Perry and Kingfisher locals expect an injunction petition to block federal officials from opening land offices at El Reno and Lawton for homestead registrations. Judge William Springer representing Lone Wolf and Kiowa and Comanche tribes prepares to seek a restraining order in El Reno federal court this week. Lawton is isolated from rail lines, intensifying the rush at El Reno where most homeseekers will register.
The notice outlines who may apply for registration and homestead entry in the Kiowa and Wichita lands. It warns against multiple entries and nonqualified applicants, including underage individuals, nonheads of family, non-citizens, those owning more than 160 acres, and those who already hold or abandoned homestead entries. It notes consequences and the drawing certificate upon approval, with a partial public analysis of nonqualified groups and related land limits.
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