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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
The fragment references Grover Cleveland's death in New Jersey this week and includes lines from his speeches and letters on public trust and presidency. It juxtaposes phrases from the 19th century with notes on publicity, corporate reporting, and party honesty.
The excerpt recalls Cleveland’s December 1887 message declaring a condition rather than theory, referencing twenty years of almost innocuous desuetude. It captures a constitutional or legal debate framing laws as a condition confronting the nation.
Federal agents are appointed to enforce new restrictions on Indian land in the five civilized tribes. District agents will report to the United States Indian agent at Union Agency and handle land sales with monthly record examinations. Restrictions apply to adult mixed blood and full blood allottees, with July 27 as removal date. districts cover several Oklahoma towns and 15 posts.
Sidewalks stretch miles as the police court stays busy. Gas engines for sale and several dwellings for rent. McClellan building rooms to rent and furniture for sale upstairs. Various residents travel, fish day’s catch noted, and local events include a band concert and evangelist J BE Wolf at the Baptist church. Col Frank Churchill visits. governor’s circle mentioned.
The Chieftain roundly praises Mrs Narciana Owen of Washington for her thoughtful letter and a memoir she sent. Her small, 100 page tribute recounts early Cherokee history with engaging stories and legends. The booklet, dedicated to her children and the Cherokee people, marks her 70th birthday.
Board of regents in Oklahoma City removed Dr. David R. Boyd as university president and named Dr. A. Grant Evans of Tulsa as his replacement. The new faculty list includes J. S. Buchanan, H. Van Vieete, J. H. Felgar and George C. Jones among others, with several appointments from Oklahoma City and nearby institutions.
The Grand Architect has called Carl A. Bradley home. Vinita Lodge No. 5 A. M. & A. M. mourns a good member and beloved husband cherished by family and community. The Masons extend their sympathy to his relatives.
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