Hunger and unrest among Cheyenne in early 1890s
An 1890s report details hunger among Cheyenne on the Tongue River agency, troop dispatches from Fort Keogh, and tensions over protection of horse ranges. It notes stockmen pressuring for tribal branding reform, concerns over Indian depredations, and calls for honest inquiry into Indian conditions and guard protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Tully
Stockerows Ewers’ Journal
Ps la Tafoen
Ted Neene
Cooper
Miles City
Two
Porcupine
Fort Keogh
Tongue River
Ea Understan
Major Carroll
Powder River
Powderville
Noble
Nelson A.es
Interior Department
Brieau
Chee Indian Agency
Oe V
Joseph Allard
de Coulee
Missouri
Allard
Chaber Oceaney Heiraetiery
Board of Stock Commissioners
Incre
Serecy UK
Pia
Aes
Helen
Powder River Valley
Omey
Brand
George Strong
Lignite
War Department
Miss Hamblet Becomes Third Co ed Editor At Kalmin
Hambler Montana State University co ed Miss Hamblet is named editor of the Kaimin under a new selection method. She is the third woman in 40 years to hold the post and has led campus groups and earned Theta Sigma Phi honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambler
Montana State University
Aertena Kaimin
Associated Women Students
Montana
Ag Tle
Theta Sigma Phi
Women Journalists’ Fraternity
Alpha Phi Ee Iy
Hamblet
Theta Ee Phi
Austin
Texas
Mise Blet
Missoula
Central Board and Publications Board
Indians and Horses Spark Controversy in May 1893 Report
The May 1893 dispatch notes an agency comment claiming horses are used and appropriated by Indians, highlighting a debate about tribal ownership and the era’s attitudes. The remark is repeated, underscoring controversy over possession and use of equines among tribal communities.
Conoco Dealers Eye Boost From Tourism Surge
Montana merchants expect a strong summer as tourists flood the region boosting sales. Continental Oil’s policy of selling through independent dealers encourages local stations to own or lease and hustle for profits. Dealers also gain ad support and station space, turning them into mileage merchants for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Conoco
Concrentine Continental Oil Company
Gosloop Travel Bureau
Continental
Pru
Oan Oil Company
Rights on the open range shape cattle subsistence
The text argues individual rights exist on the open range and that cattle meat remains essential for subsistence even if cattle replace buffalo in the vast domain once occupied by the tribes.
Injured Rancher Lays Trail to Aid After Timber Accident
Jerry Comrie of the Scott Pec near Bis Hole basin suffered a compound fracture of the right knee in a timber haul accident. Alone for six hours he bound the leg with a handkerchief, fashioned crutches, and rode a team back to a ranch arriving at 1 p.m. after four hours of pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Comrie
Bis Hole
Peck Lash
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Missoula Kaimma
Virginia Hambye
England
North Dakota
Guy Weadick
Minot
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