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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Secretary Parker of the Commercial Club meets with Inspector Wright to discuss safeguarding local parks. They aim to coordinate actions and explore protective measures for green spaces amid growing development pressures.
Officials assure Cherokees that donated Grenada lands cut into lots will be reserved as parks if Cherokee Nation recognizes them. Parker and Chief Bullington confirm support. residents to fund improvements with frontage levies and citizen contributions. Plan includes stone bowls at artesian wall and removing an old grand band while rerouting a pipe to connect to a street basin near Bridgett’s. Cherokee treasury issue noted as delays persist.
Congress eyes statehood bills with Democratic support in the House and Republican caution in the Senate. Key figures such as Koox Cushman Powers and Hamilton press for rapid passage, while fears of a shift in Senate balance and irrigation policy shape opposition and timing before December session.
Chickasaw supporters of immediate allotment met at Ardmore to choose delegates for the Atoka convention on March 18. George Criner elected chair, names listed for the delegation, and protests against the Indian Appropriation rider limiting land to 20 sections. Call for unity and prompt allotment of tribal lands. convention set for next Tuesday at Atoka.
Chairman Knox of the How Committee on Territories was authorized yesterday to introduce an omnibus bill admitting New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona as states. Moon was authorized to present the committee bill for the Ladino territory.
The Interior Secretary orders no recruitment applications after July 1 1902. Four enrollment parties will tour designated towns from April to June 1902 to place Cherokee citizens on the final roll. Names and dates of the trips are listed, with emphasis on presenting themselves for enrollment to be eligible for Cherokee rights and benefits.
City executive committee approves a Democratic primary in Vinita on March 19 to nominate candidates for mayor recorder five aldermen city attorney city treasurer street commissioner city collector and to elect five members to the party’s executive committee for one year. Judges named Capt W G Nelms L W Buffington R B L McClure clerks Harding and Vance Modpaddan. vacancies expected if selections fail.
In a press interview Senator Harris outlines the split among Democrats and Republicans over single versus double statehood for Oklahoma. He supports quick self-government but defers to party lines, noting Delegate Flynn’s opposition and Republican control in both chambers.
Fragmentary notice reports delays in finalizing Creek Nation allotments as Dawes rolls and deeds await approval. It notes 9018 Creek Indians and 4004 freedmen having listed, with an estimated 10,000 and 5000 totals, while no clear reason is given for withheld deeds and unsettled selections. A referenced attorney general stance and Dawes commission instructions are cited.
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