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The Indian enfranchisement debate gains steam in Congress
A discussion on native citizenship profiles supporters and opponents. Advocates like Mrs Bonnin and Senator Owen push for self determination and enfranchisement while officials forecast a shift toward independence and ward reduction. The piece cites Commissioner Sells on policy and shows progress in land patents and education among Indians.
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Congress of Indian Blood
Robert Latham Owen
Oklahoma
Narcissa Chisholm
William Wirt Hastings G
Old
Indian Territory
Cherokee Male Seminary
Vanderbilt University
Washington
Baltimore
Hastings
Charles Daugherty Carter
Boggy Depot
Chickasaw Labor Academy
Tishimingo
Carter
Bengag Hai
Trustés
Ardmore Bank
Ardmore
Oklo
Congress
Po Point
Fsconte
Sella
Cato Sells