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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
1
agitation for full title to all land with protections for fullbloods and incompetents. Four great railroad systems plan to urge Congress to let Indians sell portions of their lands to settlers now rather than wait until 1906. Companies expect quicker development, benefiting towns, manufacturers, and trunk lines, influencing Congress to ease restrictions.
The Oklahoma Central and St. Louis Railroad is chartered with a capital of 815,000,000 and an estimated 600 miles of track. Philadelphia capital backs it, Gates Lambert Mitchell syndicate backs the line, which will run from Ki Reno Oklahoma to Joplin Missouri and then northeast to Jefferson City or St. Louis. W McAnul of Kansas City secures the charter. 150 miles of right of way are in Missouri and construction starts there. The road will enter the Osage Nation northeast and pass through the Cherokee Nation, opening mineral fields in Missouri and Indian country.
The Interior Department announced new regulations to govern the sale of deceased Indian allottments. Lands must be approved by an Indian agent, public notice given for a set period, bids opened at auction, and sale proceeds deposited with an authorized bank for distribution to the rightful heirs.
A Chicago meeting next Tuesday or Wednesday will form the Central Bureau to advertise the Southwest nation wide and attract immigration. The committee includes Bryan Snyder, H C Townsend, John Sebastian, and George T Nicholson, with railroads pledging support and a general meeting planned in St Louis to ratify the action. The bureau aims to promote development across Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Comanche insurgent Old Love Well seeks to move followers to Old Mexico with government purchase of 2,000,000 acres near Chisholm. He claims guardianship over Uncle Sam’s interests and alleges speculators aim to push Indians from Oklahoma lands to markets in arid Mexican regions. Ollvain of the Indian bureau will discuss the proposal with Love Wolf. Green and Rand Implement Co. advertises special prices on machinery.
Superintendent J D Benedict issues regulations approved by the Secretary of the Interior applying Indian Service rules to Cherokee schools in the Territory. Provisions cover appointments, compensation, disqualifications, annual spending, monthly reports, procurement, and appeals to the Interior Secretary.
City officials with help from three banks approved a plan to acquire Worcester Academy property. A special town council session allocated 44 000 from the school fund for purchase and advanced 6 000 to the town. Banks provided 8 000, 2 000, and 1 000 respectively, with the mayor securing the block for the town. Sale of school bonds remains on October 20. funds from that sale will arrive after Nav.
A false tale claiming Mrs. L. W. Bevan of South Mo Alester drowned in the Galveston flood is proven a malicious fabrication spread by enemies of Mr. Bryan. The story circulated widely and press reports traced the responsibility to those opposing Bryan.
Chief Porter shifted responsibility to Governor Mc Quriato of the Gbootew nation after failed statehood talks. A small meeting gathered in South McAlester on Thursday with Porter hinting another dealer may join the efforts. Starr traveled from Mushageny to visit family and Rabbard.
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