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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary local items recount community notes from Pryor Creek and Adair. Mentions court visits, sales activity, births, meetings, and a temperance convention, with numerous names and places like Vinita Claremore Wagoner and Muskogee.
The article outlines a policy of steady national growth under a leader's guidance. It emphasizes continuity with past developmental plans and the enduring aim of strengthening national progress through centralized leadership and strategic initiatives.
President Roosevelt and cabinet discussed maintaining President McKinley's policy for the country as he took the oath of office in Buffalo. The cabinet agreed to stay in place for months, with no plan for an extra congressional session, citing constitutional rules on succession and governance.
Funeral arrangements for the late President include a private ceremony at Milburn house on Sunday at 11 a.m. The body will lie in state at Buffalo City Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. with guards, then depart by train Monday morning for Washington arriving Monday night. A public viewing and grand procession will follow at the Capitol rotunda Tuesday and Wednesday.
Denison Texas hosts the Denison Fair and Races opening Tuesday September 24 for four days. The event promises a comprehensive exhibition program with races and vaudeville shows. Low travel rates invite regional visitors as the community plans a full schedule of entertainment and events.
The report notes Warren and Dan Warrmow returning from the Mivtuirh state fair with premiums. They arrived in Cherokee and were jubilant, showing off a car trophy and a bottle prize. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate local awards and celebrations.
Missouri Representative M. E. Benson visited Waxahachie en route home and spoke on Indian territory issues. He cited three main obstructions to reform namely lobbying, delegations, and nonresident influence with valuable leases. He warned that factions within Cherokee Nation and competing delegations hinder timely legislation and warned of potential opposition in the current session.
Kanans figure Findlay balks at a promised internal revenue post after being named to feed federal prisoners at Muskogee. Rumors say J M Blopaon would get a different prize, with Findlay facing a possible return to federal pay or private work as political tension intensifies in Burton’s camp.
Territory bankers met in Purcell to organize an association to influence territorial affairs and press Congress for Indian territory reforms. The call lists banks and speakers, noting plans to gather for a 27th American Bankers Association annual convention in Aliwankes on the 21st, seeking support for tribal allotments and territorial governance.
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