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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
2
The Vinita column discusses W. L. Trott and other Cherokee district candidates, drought concerns, and the Oklahoma political scene. It praises Trott as a safe choice, critiques the Downing ticket, and urges support for an Indian Territory exhibit at the 1904 St Louis World’s Fair while urging civic action and water access.
The liberation of Cole and Jammer Youngers from Minnesota State Prison in Stillwater after 25 years marks an epoch in the mild and wooly west. They are relics of a forgotten frontier era, joined by Frank Jamen of Missouri, as they reflect on border lore and the changing West from armed conflicts to peaceful farms and busy towns. The piece contrasts past and present, noting Cherokee concerns in an election context amid unsettled estates and national council questions.
A long Arkansas River bridge north of Muskogee survived a fiery collision between a work train and the Katy freight. The wreck, caused by an engineer’s attempt to reach Muskogee first, left crews injured and the bridge buried in flames as a southerly gale fanned the fire. Readouts say one man was seriously hurt, others treated, and investigation points to disobedience of orders. Additional notes cover registrations at El Reno, creek questions, and local district conventions.
Civil war veterans Ki Reno July M A evidence of service in Spanish and Philippine wars may register for homesteads at Ki Reno Lawton without personal appearance. They must obtain a form from Commissioner Riot arde at El Reto or Lawton booth, appoint a single power of attorney agent, and attach discharge papers or sworn military service statement.
Storm rains across the region brought relief to parched corn fields. Pryor Creek and Adair reports note soaking showers that revived crops, with areas as far as Denison TX receiving rain. Officials outline land entry procedures for homestead applicants and soldier power of attorney registration. A Pauls Valley unit attempted rapid registration, denying claims of intimidation.
A notice explains timely appearance after registration and before drawing for land entries in the new country. The July 29 Keno drawing runs until envelopes with identification cards are exhausted, with results posted by district and notices mailed to each applicant at the address on their ID.
District ticket placed in nomination at Yellow Springs on June 28 1901 with Senate nominees Joan Franklin George W Mayes and Council nominees John R McIntosh Wm L Trot John Corntassel Teece Chambers Sam F Parks George Pumkin Ellis Eaton. The platform calls for land division and equal rights with treaty references and pledges for efficient governance by nominees and supporters.
Resolutions adopted at a Cherokee mass convention in Vinita on July 13 protest Curtis law and US treaty actions. They demand fair appraisals of rural lands, set allotment terms, secure fee simple titles for allottees, protect minors and mentally unsound, and require sale or auction of unallotted lands to fund Cherokee nation needs.
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