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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
2
The Indian Chieftain reports heated debate over the Cherokee treaty and Cartie law, noting Republican and Democratic pressures, Arbor Day plans in Vinita, and local political maneuvers. It highlights Fort Gibson’s troop presence, the stationing of a Wagoneer, and ongoing public interest in civic leadership and park development.
Frisco fund officials in St Louis report the Memphis line will pass a few miles east of Vinita, placing Vinita on the main line between Kansas City and the gulf. This promises city improvements including a Harvey hotel and eating house, as property owners await bonus terms tied to the new railroad, with Vinita favored over nearby towns.
Jesse Coomitan writes from Lindge Cochran area arguing that mineral leases under Cherokee Lease Law 1883 allow up to five square miles for twenty years. He claims potential gains and injustices if the treaty is ratified or rejected, urging readers to vote with their own land rights in mind.
President McKinley renews for four years the appointment of Hon. Pliny L. Soper as federal attorney for the northern district of Indian Territory. The announcement surprised many, with near universal Republican endorsement and strong backing from business leaders. Soper's capable deputies and proven prosecutorial record support his continued tenure despite occasional doubts about his decisions.
The article praises a sermon favoring practical Christianity and moral courage while criticizing worldly church members. It laments crowded fashionable churches and calls for more committed, consecrated workers aligned with Christ’s aims. The writer argues for broader church influence and fewer self serving factions.
A letter discusses whether Western Cherokees received excess funds from treaty payments and whether equity requires compensating the Cherokee Nation. It references the 1840 and 1885 treaties, prior U.S. Supreme Court outcomes, per capita awards, and population estimates, with Mr. Duncan urged to answer questions about fairness and historic balances.
Judge Gill rules municipal corporations within the Indian Territory cannot tax railroads and their property including rights of way. The ruling, applied to all towns and railroads, prevents perpetual injunctions against tax collection and upholds the broader limits of territorial valuation schemes. The opinion references the Marie Wouotaly Oy and a note on the opera house audience.
Local club members stage a playful campaign rally inviting friends to meet Bob Tron, council candidate, promising theatre perks as inducement. Hob receives inquiries from about fifty competitors urging passage. Mr. Lrop signals possible realignment from the ticket, while Bill Raines is tabbed next on the lineup.
A heated municipal contest in Muskogee pits the regular Democratic ticket against the insurgent slate. The insurgents gain backing from several Democratic business leaders and publicans. The black vote is leaning toward the latter, while Democrats issue telegraph notices hoping to sway turnout.
The Globe-Democrat outlines plans to publicly select the prettiest woman in the Indian Territory. Citizens will submit name and photograph for imperial judges to pick a representative for the Territory in the World’s Fair. Starting Monday, Chiefain will publish a coupon detailing submission rules.
A bustling spring opening at Vinling features a grand Easter show with electric light, music, and an array of fashion and decor. Display windows showcase rose tones, pinks, pastels, and military trim hats, with real and imitation appliques, arches of roses, parasols, and abundance of seasonal trims attracting shoppers and admirers.
The article argues future warfare will favor open formations and precise target practice. It cites 1815 and 1818 battles at Chalmette and the Tulane river, praising frontiersmen and riflemen who killed with few shots, while critiquing drilled troops reliant on ammunition. It attributes insight to Andrew Jackson and a historical critic.
In a Montpelier theater case a widow wore a large hat provoking a disturbance. The justice of the peace ruled fashion clashes with municipal law and noted shifts from 1998 to the present in headgear style. Police were ordered to enforce hat regulations.
A fragmented discussion outlines overtime policies for clerks and divisions. It questions whether existing rules require pay for after hours and who may justify continued work. The text notes administrative disagreements and calls for consistent enforcement by the division chief.
Fragmented OCR describes a New York retail and wholesale shop where workers handle dry goods and copper items. It notes no barrels were made, a likely high hourly wage, packing methods, and the storehouse operations with men loading merchandise and hauling crates along streets.
Fragmentary note speaks to Good people of Vint urging art persistence in the face of a marshal bid for Vintiit. A lone phrase hints at a republic and a town, with names LL and Gitwenar appearing in the unclear text.
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