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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
2
The railroad plaza project gains momentum as the two railroad companies consider joining Vinita residents and the town corporation in planting and maintaining a flower garden. The move is framed as a test of improving relations, urging cooperation over public criticism to strengthen local ties.
The Cherokee nation faces a pivotal platform question as candidates for principal and assistant chiefs debate revival or amendment of the February treaty. Voters seek clear stances on whether to revive the old pact or pursue a new treaty, with emphasis on protecting rights and avoiding risks of a new agreement.
Opinion on heroism beyond soldiers, praising civilian courage in business integrity and humble living. Local items include Judge Springer ruling on Dawes rolls, cottage fruit notes, divorce case, voting legality in Claremore, Indian Territory rail lines, Wagoner optimism, strawberry prices, Muskogee lot size rules, and cyclone season reflections.
A detailed account from the Eufaula Journal describes Rev. E. Gill of the Eufania colored Baptist church bitten by a rabid dog. He showed hydrophobia symptoms May 21 and died in the early hours after old fears and prayers, asking to be bound to avoid harming anyone.
Pryor Creek picnic to be held July 4-5 features a soldiers reunion for blue gray and Spanish American veterans with tents and family entertainment. Beef provisions promised, band contest planned, and fraternal orders assist as neighboring towns join in the event.
The article notes Chicago editor William Penn Nixon failed to gain Cherokee Nation citizenship by blood. The U S Supreme Court affirmed Judge Springer’s ruling that Nixon and about 4,000 others cannot be admitted. Nixon sought citizenship for potential cash benefits tied to Cherokee trust funds.
J D McCleskey, who built the Sapulpa wagon bridge, writes on Vinita bridge prospects and submits plans and bids. He argues for wood bridges over steel for lower cost and local economic benefits. He says wood bridges would cost half, keep funds at home, employ local mill men, and last 15 to 20 years, with better timing for future upgrades.
Benedict outlines multi nation examinations for public school teachers in the Indian Territory with two certification grades and subjects from reading to literature. Preference to teachers with territory experience. city and village boards may require passing exams. Also notes pension for an Oklahoma City Rough Rider and a Vinita property bargain at 1200 dollars.
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