19 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
1
Vinita moves to commercialize artesian waters with about twenty wells. Shanahan and Mitchell plan to bottle and ship the water, charging around 25 cents per bottle. They expect broad demand and see Vinita gaining reputation as the venture grows.
Special session discusses city waterworks and sewerage estimate for Vinita with a 61000 population figure and 18000 for the works. Bond issues and scrutiny of details urged as iron prices fall saving 3000. Plans include three wells stand-pipe, Bull creek discharge, paving and mayoral push. Citizens urged to prepare for municipal improvements.
A retro tale contrasts a longstanding Wichita mountain gold myth with a vague Redfork ore story. It recalls a Lawton news party rumor about high ore tonnage, plus a Wagoner Redfork trader’s anonymous prospector, who bought mining supplies but never shipped or revealed details, fueling speculation.
Crazy Snake, on the way home from the full blood meeting in the Cherokee Nation, told Alex Posey the gathering aimed to discuss full blood concerns and plan approaches to the president. A delegation of one member from each nation was chosen to go to Washington led by Urary Brake to seek a letter from Indian Agent Rhoseleit for an audience with President Roosevelt.
Sales pitch notes the town's only firm with a dedicated, well ventilated lighted private cloak and suit room for customers.
The store invites the ladies of Vinita and vicinity to view the new fall Palmer line featuring Corset Coat and Russian Blouse suits in all the latest cloth shades. They claim the collection is complete and unmatched outside major cities, urging a visit to inspect the styles and tailoring.
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