Indian affairs clash with court rulings on liquor to Indians
In a Portland Sun column officials debate whether an allotment era Indian can be denied liquor sales and still be considered a citizen under the law. The Indian commissioner urges new legislation to keep Indians under government care from purchasing alcohol, even as court rulings differ, with appeals and potential congressional action anticipated.
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Commissioners of Indian Affairs
United States
Severalty
Portland Sun
Bellinger
Court of Appeals
Congress
Trials and notices from Pendleton court and county reports
Pendleton Justice Park hears charges of assault with intent to kill against Henry and Joe Parr with Indian police testimony. Parr defends self defense claim, bonds set at $800 each. Separate larceny examination postponed. Cunninghams Ranch reports 14 000 deeded acres and 20 000 sheep. Umatilla County land case reviews settlement and railroad land questions. Delinquent 1894 taxes total $162 584.16 across county, towns, and districts. Amusing Nebraska sight feature on future farmers in swallowtail coats and a Nebraska plant subsidy plan progress. Local anecdotes include Jonathan Kenison's cure claim with Chamberlains Pain Balm endorsement.
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James Reubens
Walla Walla Statesman
Athena
Idaho
Mar
Washington, D. C
Indian Department
Washington
Langrd
Roy. Spaulding
Payne and Lssue
United States
Kepada
Red Brother
James Remens
Henry
Joe Parr
Cunninghams Ranch
Charles Cunningham
Chicago
Umatilla County
United States Circuit Court
Gilbert
J. M. Butler
Lucy Schafer
Butler
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
Polls
City of
Pendleton
Milton
Weaton
Union reps travel to Chicago seek near erection deal
Union representatives went to Chicago to press for a deal on erecting a structure near that place. Delays in the country in raising funds or fulfilling promises slowed progress, prompting renewed efforts to conclude the agreement.
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Chicago
Letter From the Yukon Describes Far North Life and Peril
A dispatch from 1804 from Yukon River talks of isolation 800 miles from any post and winter mail only. It notes sled travel 700 miles, freight costs, barren winters, and a sparse population including 15 to 20 white women. Prices, fur trade, and hunting abundance are described along with rare sun in winter. Also mentions Baker monument funding and a rough note on local strawberry prospects.
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Alask
Yukon
Male
Juneau
Upper
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