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Investigation of Osage Agency Chief Gibson Faces Split Opinion
Government investigators report Osage Indians divided over Agent Isaac T. Gibson with some urging his removal while others seek preserving his role to promote civilized progress. The commission reviewed deposits, agency books, and conduct, noting various charges and evidence, including vouchers and employe pay practices, and detailing a questionable late-pay arrangement with Trail Agent Wetherill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac T. Gibson
N. H. van Vorhes
Ohio
Secretary of the Interior
Gibson
Charles W. Blair
Fort Scott
Kansas
Lucien B. Bell
Vinita
I. T
Congress
Joe
Osborne
Salt Creek Station
Osages
Chatope
George Beaver
Beaver Band
George
Indian Territory
Indian Bureau
Washington
Treasury Department
Wetherill
Plains of
Texas
Mr. W
W. Shou
R. W.e