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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
3
Local families plan Thanksgiving visits and celebrations across Vinita Wagoner Muskogee and nearby towns. Residents Chicago bound acts, while commerce signals holiday displays. Officials report a fire at Wagoner steam laundry, a flood threat from the Chickasaw Nation, and local legal notices.
Two suspects are arrested by Deputy Turnday after a robbery at a Checotah facility. A newly recovered high caliber revolver tied to the case is secured by the marshal, and authorities pursue the pair as they fled toward Katy tracks, with one suspect soon identified as Alec Shay.
A varied program announced for the Wil lie Malai college recital featuring mandolin and guitar club pieces, vocal selections, a violin solo, a reading, and an oration. Names include Grace Kerosoing, Maud Beatty Hows He sthy, Murray Hicks, Lucille Hunt, Albert Marks, and Mary shore, with instrumental and chorus numbers.
Washington dispatches report Republican support for admitting Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico as statehood measures. Senator Quay and Senator Beveridge face splits over committee reports with Roosevelt’s influence cited. Digest notes potential electoral college gains for Republicans if territories gain statehood, while internal divisions threaten timely action before Congress adjourns.
The Osage seek allotment of intruding and adoption of withdrawal from destination with intent to divide lands among roughly 1700 tribal members. Officials contemplate funds from the 6 percent trust and potential proceeds between 8,000,000 and 9,000,000 dollars, while protecting the tribe and awaiting authority to divide holdings and estate trades.
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock releases a report detailing the five civilized tribes including the Cherokees Chickasaws Choctaws Creeks and Seminole with 88 732 members in New York reservations and 179 074 elsewhere totaling 65 127 000 acres. Allotments year 6 668 absorbing about 750 000 acres with severalty parcels 6 612 600 acres and 71 421 Indians since 1887 act passage.
Judge Hosea Townend grants a temporary injunction ordering Lodlan Agent Schoenfelt and subordinates and Indian police not to remove cattle. Tax collection dispute to be heard December 15. Federal government, represented by United States Attorney Jobe and Inspector Heverly, seeks payment enforcement on cattle taxed at 98 per head, with hundreds ejected since July amid appeals on tax validity.
A Guthrie hearing on Oklahoma statehood adjourned early after a closed-door session. Delegations from Cheyenne and Chickasaw Nations urged admission and mineral land sales proceeds to fund education, while other speakers proposed plans tied to enfranchisement. The committee remained noncommittal but listened keenly before departing for Washington.
The Nowata court adjourned after a lengthy session imposing numerous penitentiary terms for theft and related crimes. Notable sentences include Leaverworth and Ryland Griggs for larceny, five years each, and James Shelton for attempted train wrecking among others.
Commissioner Jones criticizes Indian displays at the St Louis World’s Fair. He says photo opportunism and sensational costumes harm natives, citing Omaha and Buffalo exhibits where Indians became vain and less useful after posing for crowds.
A traveler reports Dawes Commission work nearing completion as rail lines expand in Indian Territory. Chiefs like Burlington of the Cherokee Nation endorse rail development to spur growth, linking Coffeyville and Arkansas segments, with the M K T advancing toward Oklahoma. The era's push aims to attract settlers and improve commerce through faster transport.
The article promotes growing Northwest migration by 200000 yearly and outlines opportunities for farmers miners and laborers in Nebraska Minnesota the Dakotas Montana and Northwest towns. It highlights the Rattlerton Northern Pacific Express as a key rail link with through service to Denver Kansas City and Minnesota, plus Burlington routes to St Paul Minneapolis and Dakotas, urging readers to consider moving and investing in the Northwest. It also includes testimonials about remedies and local notices mixed into the page.
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