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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
A heated Senate battle over the territorial bill features Quay urging new votes to surpass opposition and Lee Beveridge steering the committee. Roosevelts allies push timing as Quay argues for Republican unity while critics warn of postponement and political risk.
The Kansas City Journal notes the president will not appoint either Lieutenant Governor Richter or J. H. Tomlinson to the United States marshal post for the Northern District of the Indian Territory. Instead, a Kan tana candidate is unlikely. Vinita’s W. H. Darrough emerges as a leading contender though not certain. Officials emphasize integrity and morality, opposing licentious behavior and urging voters to back the best men for the public trust.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a collector named Guy P Cobb to visit Wednesday for a tax or fee related event. The readable parts reference a nation and a discussion about money and a national debt, but details are unclear and names are partly corrupted. The article appears to be a marginal note or partial report with many garbled terms.
Residents from the Indian Territory in Weebington petition Congress for local government and representation, aiming to secure remedial legislation. Disagreement over form of government and federal structure stalls action, with supporters favoring a congressional representative to unify efforts amidst competing influences.
Washington Post dispatch notes U S Marshal Bennett of Muskogee says train robberies declined but overall crime remains high with 30 to 50 murder suspects in prison annually. deputies increase patrols and breaking up gangs via dispersal and modern rifles. A Curtis bill seeks allotment of Cherokee lands, supported by Indian affairs subcommittee. passage expected in the House early in the week.
Advocates of statehood press Senator Quay to bring the omnibus bill before the Senate while party leaders seek to rally Republicans. Senator Beveridge warns that pushing the issue now would alienate allies and risk a drawn out debate in the closing days of the session. Rodney threatens resignation if the bill fails, and discussions with Quay continue after adjournment as maneuvers unfold.
Washington advised that the deficiency bill likely adds three western district and four northern district commissioners. Western towns named Gapulpe Okmulges Wag oner. northern towns Mini Nowats Pryor Greck Wearville. Muskogee Times notes annual DeowSLE eehico Conven Sion set for July at Ballo ferry road Market place southeast of Viotia.
W M Mellette told the Nowata Republican club that M Bowers will retire as postmaster and the club will back a new candidate three‑way race with L T Kinkead and Joseph Titaworth. Bowers endorsed. precedent says the post may not go beyond the club’s choice. Delawares in council at Bartles Hall heard attorney Adams discuss Delaware lands suit against the Cherokee Nation. A real feicad details local life and business in Dewey and wagoner.
Survivors of Stand Watie's Brigade will meet in Vinita on July 4 1908 to organize a permanent Camp Stand Watie in honor of the Cherokee leader. The call invites all veterans and families to attend the Fourth of July celebration and join the new camp while preserving memories of the Civil War era and Stand Watie's legacy.
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