15 May 1902
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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
1
An old advertisement argues that the cost gap between an alum baking powder and top cream of tartar baking powder would not cover a family’s annual supply. It touts Dr Price’s as the standard cream of tartar baking powder that makes food delicious and healthful.
The omnibus statehood measure faced a cool reception as representatives, led by Chairman Knox, discussed appointing outsiders to territorial offices. Arkansas Republican McRee urged relief for the Indian Territory, while argument shifted to merging Oklahoma with Indian Territory, amid partisan calls for home rule and immediate statehood.
The grand jury finished a record week returning true bills and clearing the criminal docket while civil cases await the next term. Multiple defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty to larceny, liquor charges, and assault as the court scheduled future hearings and transferred several cases to Muskogee.
The omnibus statehood bill admitting Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico passed yesterday but faced organized Republican opposition. Debate ended in a defeat for the oligarchy as Eli Quigg of New York was accused of backing a platform plank. An amendment to unite New Mexico and Arizona failed and the measure moves to the Senate for a quiet fate as supporters count on strength in the next session.
In a heated house session, Grosvenor Ohio urges political expediency over justice as debate on the Moon bill continues. Arizona and Oklahoma factions clash over amendments forming Oklahoma and protecting Indian rights, while McRae and Lloyd defend territorial provisions and future governance for Indian Territory.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court refused the Cherokees and Jas Company injunction to block Interior from granting and renewing leases on 12 000 acres of land. The ruling aligns with the Lane Wolf cane decision that Congress may regulate Indian lands. Pirates sought control of the lands, first aiming at 40 000 acres, then accepting a smaller area. an appeal will be pursued by the nation.
Senator Burton of Kaneos spoke on the Philippine question and the Indian territory, noting the five civilised tribes have taken a century to reach citizenship standards and are now ready for admission. He said the territory will soon be admitted as part of the United States and praised the territory’s citizens as American in character and capable of service in Congress or other roles.
The Checotah lodge of Knights of Pythias elected grand officers including G C J B Morrow Checolah G V C P W Malloy Harta born Dr M W Murry Po eau G K of R W L Chapman Vinita G M of E Jerry McKenna Poteau G M of F W W (Bineult) Ross Tablequab G I G Pete T Long Dune can GG Co GD H Linebaugh Atoka The session hailed as one of the most successful in the territory and upcoming meeting set for Claremore.
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