Indian They-Yan-Da argues ancient Jewish descent
They-Yan-Da, a South Dakota Kickapoo vaudeville performer, claims Indian ancestors may trace to Jews who crossed into North America. He discusses his family, education, and travels, and urges smaller, on-reservation schools, self-government, and reduced agent control to empower Native communities. He notes intermarriage as a factor and reflects on cultural assimilation and tribal identity.
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North American
They-Yan-Da
Butte
Tumorora
Streru
Dr. Bigelow
Pine Hhige
South Dakota
Van-Da
Wan En Feulte
Parette Einige
Old Hough
St. Mary's
Guthrie
Okin
Law
Keim
Ind
England
Empress Viva Wierd
Gowangosfohawi
Cousi
North Tonawanda
Sam
New York State
United States
New York
Ghey
Teather
Apin
Syste
Indian Attitudes On Civilization And Heritage
A reflective account discusses inner conflict between embracing higher civilization and preserving tribal roots. The narrator recalls childhood memories, the pull of homeland, and the belief that educated Indians cannot be fully happy in a civilized state while retaining core native values.
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Syracuse
Mileage for the Solons Question Before House
House conferees push for the traditional two cent mileage allowance amid Senate rejection. Senators insist on maintaining the 2 cent rate, delaying general appropriations until the dispute is resolved.
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Solons
Congress
Hours Consereen
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce censures Haven management over book entries
The report of the Interstate Commerce Commission severely censures the directory under Charles Mellen for recklessness and misoperations estimated to involve eighty five million dollars. Examiners were recalled and told to cease work, with hostile correspondence released from Washington. Morgan issued a counter statement denying knowledge of examiners’ recall. New Haven, July 24. The Connecticut supreme court of errors upholds an open shop stance for Associated Hat Manufacturers, awarding $5,000 to the plaintiff against Baird-Untfeldt of Bethel with interest from July 10, 1900.
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Comemerce Commission
Charles , Mellen
Washington
Commine Stoner ‘McChord
Morgan
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Maven, Conn
Associated Hat Manufacturers
Supreme Court of Errors of Connecticut
Baird-Unteldt Company
Bethel
Cadet Cruise Arrives Off Gravesend After Gibraltar Transit
A large party of Annapolis naval academy cadets arrived in London aboard the American ship tied up near Gravesend on the Thames. Captain William F. Pulliam, superintendent, led a practice squadron as British and American hosts prepared numerous entertainments.
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London
Missouri
Gibraltar
Thames
Gravesend
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wiliam F. Pullam
Eugenics Discussed At Chicago Medical Society
Dr. Frank I. Drake of Waupun Wisconsin urged eugenics as a solution to social ills before Allenists and neurologists in Chicago. He cited Wisconsin data showing over 12,000 inmates in charitable reform fund penal institutions as part of his call for social advancement through selective breeding.
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Chicago
Frank I. Drake
Waupun
Wis
Chicago Medical Society
Drake
Wisconsin
Reform Fund Penal Institutions
Altitude record set by German aviator Oelerich
Leipsic on July 14 witnesses Heinrich Oelerich fly a biplane to 7300 meters about 54606 feet, eclipsing the prior 6600 meter 21056 foot record set July 9 at Johannisthal by Otto Linnegokel. Philadelphia reports the armored cruiser Brooklyn sailing from the Philadelphia navy yard to Boston for conversion to a receiving ship, her first sea voyage in seven years since 1907 Jamestown fair return.
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Leipsic
Heinrich Oelerich
Johannisthal
Otto Linnegokel
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cuba
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Boston
Navy Yard
California suffragist meets refusal amid petition push
Not YET, Says James Recerter, Helen Toad, the California suffragist, met with a refusal today when she asked the state labor commissioner Homer Cignani for equal suffrage action. She left the camp here disappointed, claiming the visit aimed only to convert the commissioner.
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Helen Toad
California
Tamer
Lynch
State Labor
Commis Homer
Cignani
Todd
Five Hours Debate On Jones Nomination Ends With No Action
Washington July 14 senate in executive session debated the confirmation of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago to the federal reserve board. Five hours yielded no decision as majority and minority committee reports were awaited. Warburg nomination saw no action amid refusals to appear before the committee. Administration leaders expressed confidence Jones would win confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Nis
Banking Committee
Mtr. Jones
Wilson
Paul M. "Warburg
New’ York
Lulm
Warburg
Administration
White House
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Giant 1 inch gun readied for Panama fortifications
July report describes a massive breech locking device and a 1 inch gun, touted as the world’s largest ordnance, shipped from Sandy Hook proving grounds, nearing service in Panama fortifications. details mention a monk and protests, with movements between Lebolak and Leboiak in Siberia.
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Washington
Sandy Hooi Proving Grounds
Panama
Sanat
Carr
Gon
Watertown
Massy
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Carlisle
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United Booktitomic
Mento Wandeville
Tonawanda
Tov
Temple
Detroit
Mr. Jeffrien
Waras
Phey-Yan-Da
James
W. J. Ruffner
Receiver's
Mendel
Lesand
Longeloth
Bolt
India Linen
White Ooods
Kathryn
Miss Williams
Lot
Tan
Mercer Lisle
Pure Food Board
John
Williams
Mittee
Ecame
Mrs. March
Webdike
Weaver
Marchus
Gregory Nisputia
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