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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
2
Vinita matters mix political debate with economic forecasts as residents discuss policy, territory governance, and the push for manufacturing growth. Reports note local chiefs and congressmen shaping outcomes, courthouse plans, and efforts to attract industry while addressing public welfare and law enforcement.
The carnival opened Tuesday morning with a grand trades display parade delayed over an hour for finishing touches. Floats from Vinita firms and visiting vendors moved past the augmented band, including Mrs Balentine's groceries wagon and a huge bread loaf from Home Bakery. The event resumed after morning rain, with an afternoon flower parade at 3:20 featuring many decorated vehicles and notable participants.
At Nort Park crowds enjoyed midway attractions and acts including Fortune tellers and a Flower Queen contest. Mina Pay Trott won the title with 197 votes, a clear majority, as judges announced the results after a lively closing night.
George Williams, accused of shoplifting clothing and a stolen bat from Golden Rule and Rateliff Mercantile Co, was pursued by A. R. Broker. Williams was caught after a sprint through alleys. recovered items uncertain as he awaits jail release.
Chief Pleasant Portoy of the Greek Nation invites leaders of other nations to Houth McAleeter on September 20 to discuss obtaining statehood for the Indian Territory. Chief Buffington and Governor McVurtain of the Ubvotaws have accepted, and Governor Mosely of the Chickacawe is expected.
Fragmented OCR notes a mix of historical items including a claim about the owner of the oldest Bible in the United States and a large bequest for worker housing. It also mentions will and church work themes, a London or English donor, and various unrelated genealogical mentions, barber trade notes, and wartime imagery with no clear coherent narrative.
The grand jury, after two days of court work, returns true bills against John Johnson for forgery Frank Day for altering and other charges J.T. Howard for arson and assault Hy Landrum for larceny and receiving stolen property and others. Several defendants plead not guilty and are transferred or continued as the trial schedule proceeds. The Boling assault case ends with a verdict of simple assault and the jury is discharged.
A fifty year old community wedding celebration at the Western Hotel joined Mr and Mrs Barritt in a large gathering of family and friends. Rev Bray officiated at the ceremony with Minn Fay Trott performing the wedding talent. The bride wore pale green and was attended by Mrs Aner and J G Arter assisted. A reception followed with many generous gifts and scores of onlookers marking the event.
Report from New York describes workers in a battery recycling site at West Forty second Street exposing teeth to sulfuric fumes. Men say vapors cause tooth decay and skin soreness though no other harm is noted. Some workers wear masks when wind forces fumes back into the pit.
A foray through legend about a plain gold ring set with a large ruby linked to English kings and saints. The piece traces a supposed coronation ring, its journeys through royal hands, pilgrim lore, and a legend of Edward the Confessor granting it to an almsman, ending with its display at coronations and royal custody across eras.
A garbled digest surveys world demography and curiosities including Peru’s coastline length and Holland’s population. It mentions the Revador population, tea experiments on a coast, decorative lap dogs, a Pandora shipstory, and figures from Prussia Hungary Croatia and Vienna with census style data, then ends with a jumbled moral note about sacraments and charity.
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