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The Indian Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

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Baking Powder Bore Aves Bol Feo

A fragmented note mentions baking powder and stray letters. The readable content lists no clear event or person names. No verifiable details emerge beyond references to baking powder terms and garbled text.

Col Marums Reply on Indian Bills and Treaties Debated

Congressional discussion centers on Curtis proposals and efforts to amend Indian treaties for Cherokee and Creek nations. Debate covers rights to lease, land allotment, direct payment to landowners, and inclusion of provisions in Indian appropriation bills to allow full hearings and protect tribal and individual interests.

Congress Gurtia Washington Curtia Curtis

A Prisoners Pathos and a Prison Escape Tale

An inmate at Kangas penitentiary hides in a cave near the brick plant hoping to avoid capture after a failed escape attempt. A young Barber County farmer sent Eddie a photo of healing vines, and the warden faced a tearful confession of homesickness as the mother’s image spurred longing for home. The report notes broad anxiety among the Cherokee district and mentions new mail service arrangements linking Causey Kansas with Bird Creek and nearby towns as lines are prepared.

Sury Kangas Mess

Wolverton and Democratic Factions In Indian Territory

Muskogee Times recalls remarks from Dr. Wolverton and allied Democrats on party unity. The piece cites club splits at Ardmore Durant and Vinita, accusations of Cleveland officials influencing voters, residency disputes, and calls to support or oppose candidates in 1900.

Muskogee Wod Qal Marcum Democratic National Ommuttesman M. Rutherford Wolverton G. Thurman Democratic Club Ardroore Jens Allen G. Thurman Mey Ana Gail Muskogee Democratic Club Rutherford Cleveland Sioven Peurty Democratic Party Ardmore Club Liv Groveland Willclale

Showed His Credentials at Blue Jacket Train Stop

A man named Gore from Blue Jacket claimed to have a smallpox clear health certificate from Kansas City after a staged incursion. He boarded a freight north of town but was halted by an Oliver and Gere before showing the hospital document. The incident occurred Saturday in Vinita.

Blue Jacket Hin Oliver Gere Kans Vae Emallpox

Rutherford Makes a Plain Statement in Marcom Controversy

Rutherford denounces Col Marcom’s reply as nefarious and misleading misquotations in a public exchange. He defends Dr Wolverton’s integrity, accuses Marcom of attempting to distract voters, and urges the people to judge the two candidates on merit and party alignment.

Muskogee Times Times Marcom de. Wolverton Wolverson Cleveland Diead Bod Alpen Col Marcum Onan M. Rorieavorp

Muskogee Court Docket Reports Ten True Bills in Session

Judge Gill’s Muskogee court disposed of thirteen cases including ten true bills by the grand jury. Several defendants were arraigned or pleaded not guilty, with some cases continued or transferred and bond set at 6500. Several acquittals were recorded and one defendant released on own recognizance.

Gill Muskogee J. A. Johnson Mary Adams Edward Tyner W. B. Atterberry John Huat Attechaent Peter Alfred Grayson Ben Goodfellow Frank Webb Bam Lewie Rider Weevil Tablequab James Taboo Arnaud Jeff Hooley Henry Starr Biarr Gest COUIL Chut Payne Fareway Johneon Miller Eget

Poisoning Public Mind Circul ar Letter From Wolverton to Territory Democrats

A circular from A J Wolverton defends his political stance to the Indian Territory Democrats. He denounces rumors, asserts support for the Chicago platform and silver, Bryan's nomination, and calls for independence for the Philippine Islands and home rule in the Indian Territory. He pledges fair conduct and seeks honest public judgment without attacking his opponent.

Indian Territory Snnemoch Lin Chicago Lam Wa.j. Bryan Mr. Bryan Stem Stern Genter Porto Rico Philippine Islands Paul Kruger Bryan Ie Taleo A.J. Wolverrow

Tragic Death in Muskogee Lawyer Geo E Nelson Found

The body of Attorney Geo E Nelson was found Wednesday after dying alone in a Muskogee courthouse room Sunday night. The obituary notes he was a genial, magnetic but idiosyncratic Southern lawyer with strong grounding in law, remembered by acquaintances who knew him years ago. The piece reflects on his eccentricities and tragic end.

Jeorge E. Nelson Geo. E. Nelson Court House Muskogee George S. Noleon

Forger Brant Pleads Guilty and Gets a Year and a Day

Muskogee court records show ER G Brant pleaded guilty to false pretenses for passing bogus checks. He received one year and one day at Fort Leavenworth. Grand jury deliberations included multiple larceny, assault and liquor cases with various sentences and fines.

G. Brant Gibbon Issault Marion Cox Wee Fork Leavenworth Tramwell James Harris Karl Estell Robert McDowell George Wilkioe David Keight Sampoon Huckemaber Knight Fort Leavenworth Huckenabber Boonville Oloers Davia Owen Ham Tag Asfault David Gumton Rufus Nivins Richard Burney Richard Edwardes Henry Beare George Landrom

Bam Houston Resigns Governor Role After Turbulent Union

Opie Reed relays the tale of Bam Houston leaving Tennessee after a painful marriage to his Bret wife sister to Judge Allen. She confesses love for Dr. Douglass, provoking Houston to renounce his governorship and travel to the Indian Territory before dawn.

Sam Hounaton Indian Territory Opie Reed Bam Houston Bret Judge Allen Tennessee Gen. Houston Dr. Douglass Gov. T Houston Neahville

Enrolment Begins for Cherokee Citizens At Dawes Building

Enrolment of Cherokee citizens starts today at the former Dawes commission building. Mary E. Wicket filed the first enrollment, with John Watkins the initial name recorded. By 2 p.m. about 80 Cherokees had enrolled, and the process will continue through tomorrow before moving to Hoosuatape Times. Water supply notes cite Fort Gibson Pass and artesian wells with ongoing spouting elsewhere.

Dawes Commission Campane Mary E. Wicket John Watkins Ubie jHooosuatape

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MOH Baking Powder Co, Chicaco Aves Bol Feo Eee Ay Ed Ieee Te Charles Curtis Col. Marcum Ubetokos Creekrontics Phoenix The Thore Maecibere Telbe Fide Story of the Interior Walla Barber County Freeny Eddie Tongrens Causey Kaunas Veteo Bird Creek Nileeville Obilinoville Scores Wolverton Naadoek Comeyville Vevile Kate Droweiaa Nefarious Muskogee U. S. Court Muskogue Territory Forger Brant Vinita Ind Ter August Schliecker Green Dragator Wilson Bt Wilburton Lumber Co Giteon Pass Grand River P. G. Browning Sam R. Frazee & Co Ccessors Davis Hill & Co W. W. Miller, Vinita Memphis East Pullman Buppet Fort Smith Henry Wood Geo. Mgr J.P. Holdem Tratikt Mgr Little Rock, Arkanbas
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