27 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes Baghy Ph Sian and a surgeon associated with the New Bateliff Building located in a telephometer Visite context in Indiana Territory.
An examination shows the price gap between alum baking powder and premium cream of tartar powder is minimal, not exceeding a family's yearly spend of about one dollar. The text also mentions referring to low grade alum baking powder and related remarks without clear context.
Gloom pervades Vinita as 122 ballots are counted with little turnout. The ticket listed includes Jub T Gantor for mayor and Walter H Martin as recorder, amid a somber mood and claims of hoodwinking by “extras.” The scene captures a quiet electoral process and a note on upcoming political moves.
A territorial press critique targets Delegate Dennis Flynn and a row of Oklahoma leaders accusing them of self serving motives and graft as Oklahoma eyes statehood for the Heavenly Twin. Critics liken politicians to Kansas influence peddlers and warn that charges of corruption threaten the path to autonomy.
Special to Daily liierary Muskogee Oklahoma March 19 testimony opened in the Dawson versus Cherokee Nation enrollment case. The dispute centers on a claimed $3000000 in property and sixty family applications with the Nation alleging 1888 admission via fraud. Fort Gibson proceedings included Dawes officials and Cherokee advocates.
The list names scores and students successful for February at the Female Seminary. Included are many names with marks ranging from 60s to mid 90s and notes on several with 00 or 15 year indicators.
Frisco inaugurates two new trains from Texas to eastern and southwestern points. The World’s Fair Special arrives at Farrow station at 12:35 AM and the Meteor follows at 1:27 AM, joining an upgraded network that links Vinita with Texas and beyond. Officials and crowds witness the ceremonial start as the timetables go into effect.
A Rock Island party including Vice and H. A. Parker, with Chief Mineer J. H. Potere, surveyed plans for extending the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line from Il Repo to South McAlester. Congress recently approved territory entry, and surveying crews are locating the route. The railroad aims to own and operate new mines and fuel supply tied to the extension, running parallel to the Choctaw line.
Booh McAlester Mayor Fielding Lawler reports from Washington that the Moon bill is favored amid three measures. He urges appointing a capable accredited representative to answer questions, counter opposition, and secure support for passage in the Senate, warning against outside influence and territorial infighting.
An unreadable OCR passage discusses ailments and bizarre terms like Geip Woes and Electric Ditters. It appears to attempt medical claims about nerves, liver, and wealth, but the garbled wording prevents clear facts or names from emerging.
The cargo barge Kittle Clyde, bought by O B Turner and Krowet Conk of Muc kogae, arrives at Port Stwith from Untro after a nine month voyage. River men discuss its rare two weekly window, with Capt W F Cotton in command, promising a successful run between Fort Giboon and Obowka.
In a long-running feud Charley Dick and Ral Davie clashed at Gideon on a Thursday, resulting in Davie’s death. Deputy Marabel Adame was dispatched from Muskogee. Dick fled to the woods. The text also echoes patent medicine adverts and tribal land politics, including a memorial to Congress on allotment, a Pepsin syrup testimonial, and a proposed agricultural station in the Indian Territory.
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