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The Indian Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

2

Rood Government Ticket and City Officials List

Fragmented OCR shows a local political ticket with roles including Recorder and City Attorney. Names unclear due to errors but mentions HG MAT DAM, GREEN, VORTRER, CARROTSON, RATCLIFE, WILSON, BYRD and a collector. No clear events or outcomes.

Mat Dam Consett Stare Green Vortrer Carrotson Ratclife City Autornay Wilson W. Byrd

Warrant Payment Debate In Cherokee Nation Council

The Cherokee national council debated a warrant payment scheme last week. The bill faced second reading after adjournment, with an amendment to strike a provision for warrants in favor of helping families. Supporters argued against discounts and speculator gains, while opponents claimed the payment method complied with Article Nineteen. The amendment was defeated by a narrow margin.

St Louis B. H. Mayes, Jr W. L. Trott James Wootstl Delaware Livthejoho Bequoyah Wold

Law Governs Destitute Payments Under Curtis Act

The Curtis Act provision states no federal payments to tribal governments or officers after enactment. funds to tribal members must be directed by the interior secretary and paid directly to individuals in lawful U S currency. The piece notes neutrality of its column and admonishes against party-line voting.

United States Secretary of the Interior J. Louis Mermvnt Cglobe-Democrat Daily Globe-Democrat West By Mail Globe-Demver Oo Secaster Ton Uie Ota Globe Printing Co St. Louis

Vinita editor warns against leading a town to party split

A Vinita column condemns efforts to oust Marshal Ledbetter, urging residents to attend town meetings and oppose factional political manipulation. It defends local self government, criticizes carpetbag influence, and calls for responsible use of federal aid while urging unity among Cherokee Nation citizens.

Marshal Ledbetter Vinita Hat Ledbetter

Allotment Rush Sparks Tribal unity at Atoka meeting

About 150 Chickasaw and Choctaw members met at Atoka to organize mutual protection for allotment advocacy. They plan a memorial to Congress claiming neglect of promised recognition under a treaty with the United States and note hundreds of deaths tied to unfulfilled provisions. A. Telle was elected chairman and Sa Hampton secretary.

Laode Atoka Congress United States Unites States A. Telle

Jury panel discharged by U.S. court judge

The jurors who have served since December were formally discharged by Judge G. U. this morning. The court complimented the panel for their intelligent and faithful service and announced further actions to come this week.

United States Court Gil Wil

Revival Sparks Interest at Methodiat Church

Evangelist Culpepper headlines a two day revival at the Methodiat church to rally Obrie tan townspeople toward salvation. He appeals for moral reforms, notes weaknesses like swearing and drinking, and aims to connect listeners to faith, with town excitement rising as factions anticipate larger church attendance.

Evangelist Culpepper Methodiat Church Culpepper Bie Toro Nond Evangelist Tony Ant Mer Enid

Cherokee enrollment clash ends in prison for contempt

A February order to enroll fullblood Cherokee leaders was debated at the U S commission. United States Marshal Bennett and Judge Raymond faced refusals as several named figures, including Redaird Smith and De hinnle Waters, resisted enrollment, threatening to hang rather than comply.

Murkogen J. T C. A. Raymond Lidia United Bites United States Smith Dehinnle Waters Enunels Charles Scott Jobo Beamer Jeff Towle T Eoroll Marshal Bennett Raymond Marshal Bennet Mejor Seckbridge

Reorganization Plan for Dawes Commission Proposed

A Senate backed plan would overhaul the Dawes Commission with a $7500 chairman to push full completion of five civilized tribes allotments and lands. The House already passed a measure cutting membership to three and set funding for warrants while a fanfare of amendments aims to speed government regulation.

Dawes Commisnion Senate Japan Ro Lle Querien Platt Ladian Department Watt Kenate Aleo Amendeare Dawes Commis Veuo House

Unaccounted Cherokees Reported by Dawer Commission

Dawer Commission reports several Cherokees missing from 1880 and 1860 districts. Delawares, Saline, and other districts listed as unaccounted persons. Delegation plans to press Washington for relief and stronger measures to locate missing individuals and protect Cherokee people.

Dawer Commission

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