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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
1
An influential group advocates rapid development of southwest railways as a colonization plan. The proposal envisions expanded rail access to open lands, attract settlers, and boost regional growth through government and private involvement.
Railroads unite to promote settlement in the Southwest with a new colonisation agency headquartered in St Louis. J W Steele named commissioner and a governing committee led by H C Townsend to guide expansion plans. Initial year funding earmarked at 50000 with broader operations planned across rail lines.
Missing Bank of Wyandotte president Randolph faces an arrest warrant after stock sales worth about 8600 allegedly unreported. Richard Bruce of Kansas City filed the complaint, claiming funds from stock sales were not disclosed. Randolph, who organized the bank after arriving from Iowa, is said to have increased stock and moved large sums.
Railroads grant reduced rates for Claremore convention. A large Oklahoma delegation is expected, with a Pullman car chartered to carry twenty five delegates from various territories to Washington. The party aims to influence impending statehood bills and related legislation while farmers and property interests back the effort. Delegations from every county anticipated.
The National Council of the Muskogee Nation authorizes the Principal Chief to confer with the United States Indian Agent on managing the property of orphans and incompetents. Town Chiefs must supply a list of names of persons to be considered as guardians for their orphans and incompetents.
Acting Chairman Tame Birby of the Dawes Commission FP G Reuter and J Homer Needles of the land office force inspected the Aldrich Cottage renovations Saturday night. Dr Oliver Bagby led the tour and the group noted progress and remaining work to be completed before the opening date.
Devorn the photographer captured the old bardwa tore at the 5 ler corner a landmark that has stood for over forty years. The building began as a Cherokee Nation printing office and later housed Robert B. Ross’s general stock business. Soon the Oberchid offive and Masonie Womple will replace it as the Arrow notes the building’s end.
A bill introduced by Councilman Wordall of Delaware Din telat calls for ending regular National Council sessions and convening only on extraordinary occasions to address vital public concerns. It proposes dissolving the executive council and abolishing most clerks and interpreters, leaving one interpreter and one clerk per the two houses.
A fragmented historical note shows Congressman Charlee Curtis expressing support for admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona but expects only Oklahoma to gain statehood. He questions an omnibus bill and forecasts Senate moves to strike New Mexico and Arizona, with House action uncertain. Also includes an ad for Minute Cough Cure and a garbled quotation about a cold and cough remedy.
Senate committee Yee now in Arizona has resjarn and will bontio vetigation for a longer period. The committee has found it possible to cover the ground in the time allotted for the tour of the three territories and will postpone the return to Weekington until reach a Week. As a consequence advocates of statehood for the tories will not open their campaign headquarters to Washington until the latter part of next week. the Senate sub-committee on
Acting Indian inspector JW Zevely under the Secretary of the Interior issues public notice to all telephone operators in the Indian Territory. Companies or individuals lacking proper authority and compliance with the 1902 act must file applications and follow department regulations. The department has gathered information and now expects full adherence without delay, Muskoger J. T., Nov 21, 1902.
Col J Blair Shoenut considers opening branch offices of the Union Agency in several land office towns to streamline allotment distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. This would ease access for citizens to obtain allotments and reduce reliance on the Muskogee office, with police pressure aimed at preventing unrest.
Ed Turner was arrested by Officer Jim Kirk after looters broke open clothing boxes in a freight car near the Frisco station Saturday night. Turner was found with other property and is believed to be part of a larger band of thieves operating along railroads. He was taken to the station for processing as authorities pursue the band.
A Cherokee Nation document lists officials and others who have engaged in actions for the nation, including rolls of citizens and freedmen, litigation in federal courts, and attempts to restrain oil and gas mining. The report cites W. W. Hastings, L. Be Bell, J. B. Davenport, W. W. Havfings, W. P. Thompson, J. B. Davenport, Wm. M. Springer, and others, noting missing reference to Colonel John G Carpenter. It criticizes the involvement of various figures and questions the payments and integrity of prominent actors amid Cherokee political tensions and a looming party nomination.
A lengthy notice weighs heritage fever around George Washington and Sulgrave manor. It traces lineage from Sulgrave to Washingtons in Virginia, noting the manor’s 16th century hall, heraldic carvings, and genealogical work by Col. Samuel Chester. The piece contrasts American fame with the modest English estate and bluntly questions the plausibility of a staged transfer for a world fair exhibit.
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