Talking to the Sioux on Dakota Land Bill Provisions
Commissioners explain the Dakota land bill to Sioux chiefs many oppose the sale. Maj. Warner and Two Strikes address concerns and describe treaty details while about forty chiefs sign. others defer action as the commission awaits further replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad
Missouri River
Maj. Warner
Washington
Commission
Hollow Horn Bear
Yellow Hair
Iion
Red Cloud
Indians Agree to Fee for Great Sioux Reservation
The article describes government talks with the Sioux nations over a large federal land sale, offering $1.25 per acre or $13,750,000 for the entire tract. Three-fourths of tribal signatures are required, with Rosebud and Pine Ridge councils detailing allotment, education, and a permanent fund, as Gen. Crook lobbies for the treaty amid mixed Indian responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Dakota
Great Reservation
Crook
Foster
Ohio
William Warner
Missouri
Rosebud
Maj
Warner
Gen. Crook
Sioux Nation of Indians
Work of the Wits and Witty Vignettes
A collection of light anecdotes and comic exchanges from the era. Jests touch on stamps women smoke opera glasses prison wardens and social foibles with quips about bishops lawyers and disapproving gossips.
Indians Press for Treaty Terms at Pine Ridge Council
A Pine Ridge Agency dispatch reports Gov. Foster opening council discussions with Indians seeking to speak. Old-Man-Afraid-Of-His-Horses and Red Cloud challenge new treaty demands, recalling 1868 and 1876 agreements, unpaid promises, and land sales. Crook attends as speakers urge fair pay and land limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grass
Charging Bear
Washington
Sid
Rosebud
Pine Ridge Agency
H. D. Gallagher
Gov. Foster
Congress
Warner
Red Cloud
Little Wound
Maj
Gen. Crook
Addi
Foster
Fort Laramie
Spotted Tail
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Dickering
Great Indian Reservation
Great Council
Anson
Cleveland
Forest City Infants
Chicago
Fessenden
Duffy
Anse
Ryan
O’brien
McQuaid
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Williamson
Lake City
Tim Keefe
Giants
Clarkson
Harry Palmer
Pune Ribot Res
Ade Kays Ag
Anding Rock
RES
Cheyenne River
WITS
China
Connecticut
Bibber
Tom
Gus
Amelia
Gulilem
Miss Autumn
Miss Travis
Johnny
Johnny Dumpsey
Chartes
Gawdge
Nantucket
Pon
Sue
Jimmy
Husky Shaugheassy
the Wanderer
Puck
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