This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes a promotional notice offering a free copy of a medical guide or book. It mentions wife duties and domestic ideals, appealing to readers seeking guidance and a cloth bound edition, with a request to mail for the offer. The wording is garbled but indicates a publicity blurb from a past era.
Discussion centers on a nonpartisan ticket to challenge the “Gang” machine led by Hootie Bell. Citizens foresee a progressive mayor focused on business, with Bud Ledbetter likely to be reelected marshal. Williamson may run for recorder, title noted as a possible candidate.
An explosion last week at mine No 5 near Booth McAlester killed three men and possibly injured many more. The deceased heat men and firers were Steve Delucas Briste Berto and W. B. Welch who had just entered the mine when the blast occurred. It is believed gas ignition caused the detonation minutes before 7 o clock, with the blast shattering windows in nearby homes.
Johnson Miller a full bred Creek Indian was shot to death by a masked man at Holdsville last week. Miller was under arrest for the murder of Herbert McDade on December 25 when the mob allegedly tied his body to a barn. He was arrested Wednesday by Marshal Keate.
At an early hour the guard took a prisoner to a farmhouse for safety. About midnight fifty masked armed men forced entry, disarmed the guard, and shot the prisoner. He escaped the house but was later tracked and killed by gunfire. Miller is sought for three murders in the last six months.
The Miami area wins a twenty year toll bridge franchise over the Neosho River after an act by the county judges in Arkansas. Judge Gill conditions purchase rights at five years and requires bridge maintenance, with construction to begin within 90 days. The cost is about $5,000 and landowner permissions are in place.
Pirst and Riley Thompson delivered to Centralia on Tuesday to assist commissioners pursuing liquor sales. Officers arrived as town bell rang causing residents to hide. A resident taunted officers about drinking liquor. A pharmacist named Elam was arrested, brought to the city, and held on a $900 bond to appear for examination next Monday.
The board recommends monthly rates for outside town children: first and second grades 1.25, second and third 1.60, fifth and sixth 1.75, seventh and eighth 2.00. The plan, intended to distribute cost across grades, faces criticism as prohibitive for many families and was disclosed by teachers to pupils.
John Minshall died Sunday after a long illness. A large group of sorrowing friends and the city’s God Fellows followed the funeral cortége to the cemetery. The funeral services were held at the roaldeqreat Mr Jann Weaver and conducted by Rev. Wheeler Julian.
An order proclaimed by Acting Grand Commander James D. Richardson unites Indian Territory with Oklahoma under Harper B. Cunningham. The move aims to strengthen regional Masonry by consolidating jurisdictions, affecting nearby consistories and their classes as the rite grows in this period.
The Chieftain reports a blue print from civil engineer J F Fieber detailing Vinita townsite incorporation laws and a precise plat. One copy will be filed by the Supervising Engineer Hinckley with the Cherokee nation, another in the interior secretary’s office. Original area 640 acres with additions and total incorporations listed. cemetery included in the townsite area.
A Wednesday morning dispute at Bud Smithh's farm near Brush Hill escalated into a gunfight. Silas Graham and his son exchanged fire with Bud Smith and his sons. Bud Smith died and a Smith son was seriously wounded. Graham was shot multiple times and not expected to survive. One Smith son escaped. another to be taken to Muskogee to face charges. The community frets as oats are sown and school boat debate ends with two students missing homework.
The mayoral office in Vinita sets an election for April 2 to choose one Mayor one Recorder five Aldermen and one Marshal for a one year term from April 2 1901. The vote will be held in the mayor's office or another suitable location as provided by law. Also discusses a critical editorial critique of a political piece and mentions Judge Springer policy debates.
A 16 year old named Reynolds was arrested on a murder charge after farmer Dick Reynolds died soon after an incident on the Reynolds farm near Allane. Preliminary hearings in the city were held, with testimony supporting the stabbing theory despite competing claims of a stroke.
Frisco plans a new night train from St Louis to Denison via Vinita, with a Sapulpa extension to Denison beginning March 10. Officials have prepared new passenger equipment and a fast mall service to connect with Houston Texas Central and Southern Pacific routes. Begin dates are March 10 to March 17, with secrecy around the timetable and route details.
The ice plant machinery has been shipped from Chicago and should arrive before Monday. An 180 power engine is ordered and will be placed before buildings rise. Groundwork for excavations begins today. Freight alone costs 6500 due to the heavy, mammoth equipment. The engine will serve both ice and light plants and the current light plant, bought by Mr Raiclif ard, will be moved to the mill.
A girl aged ten near Fayil four miles west died after her dress caught fire causing burns to her left side and ear. Mrs Ang ie Richardson, daughter of Ben Burgeon of Claremore, aided in extinguishing flames and sustained burns. The incident followed by a local magazine-style ad offering remedies and tonics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.