Industrial Field and Timber Rights Row Sparks Unity Call
The piece urges unity among tribal members to back a compact approach for selling timber and attracting industry. It outlines long running disputes over land allotments under Section 16 and pending Stearns Lumber Company litigation, urging Congress action before adjournment to settle title and promote economic development for the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legis Badio
Howie of Payne Witten
Tallames
Ascia
United. States
Lumber “Company
Congress
Stearns “Company
Commission of Indian Affairs
Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Department of Justice
Steirns’ Lumber Company
Stearns Lumber Company
United States
Tor
Stgarns- Lattiber Company
Washington,d. C
ALOTTMENTS LOOK BRIGHT FOR CITY COUNCIL REQUEST
City council asks for a review of allotments amid calls for clearer lines in division A and related budgets. Officials indicate potential improvements to allocations and oversight in upcoming sessions.
Appropriation Push For Bad River Roads Described
A 1914 letter from Obern outlines Indian Office support for equal timber proceeds division and a bulk yearly road-building appropriation. It discusses Bad River and Odanah matters, anticipated Senate support, and aims to fund road construction on reservations via a general Indian appropriation of 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obern
Indian Office
Follette
Ne- Interior
Odanah
Eatier
Ienator Clapp
Ignor
Department
Congress
Ped River
Congresses
Secretary of the Interior
la Follette
Clapp
Secretary of the “Interior
Indian timber sale provision praised in letters
A letter chain discusses draft bill revisions and a provision requiring Indian council input before timber sales. The Department agrees to no objection, while Lenroot notes reluctance to be bound. The exchange views settlement before spring and commends Cato Sells for taking a stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato
Odanah Wins Fast Game Over Northland College
Odanah Basket Ball team defeated Northland College Ashland 33 to 48 at Loyal Theatre. The crowd praised the fast play and sportsmanship as Archie McKean led the team and J C McElrone officiated. Tonight they face Washburn and supporters are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal
Odanah
Northland College
Ashlane
Archie McKean
Washburn
Stoddard
J. C. McElrone
Voluntary Tax Proposal For Village Improvements
A community discusses creating a voluntary tax roll for road and village repairs. It suggests including both Native and white residents and electing officers to collect funds, with a supervisor clerk and treasurer to oversee the project.
Will Start Ranching at Cairo Wisconsin Reservation
Jonathan Marksman of the village plans to erect suitable buildings at Cairo Wisconsin on the reservation to raise livestock. He has a carload of lumber shipped and will settle on the South Shore. He also plans general farming and is the first on the reservation to take advantage of the new order by Superintendent P S Eversst. It is expected many will take up cattle raising in the spring.
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Congress
Willy
Ekoulal
C. E. Morrison
J.S. Stearns Lumber Co
Maore
Odenah
Jonathan Marksman
Cairo
Wis
Marksman
P. S. Eversst
Stag party for Odanah girls at M W A hall
A large attendance at a girls only stag party at the M W A hall in Odanah last Monday. Attendees listed include Lucille Connors Julia Denomie Lizzie Obern Eliza Neveaux Annie Janks Marie Lapoint Blanche Bachand Annie Rabieleaux Jennie Krovelec Lucille Forica Josie Mratek Emma Johnson Josie Cardoni Pauline Mezefa Maud Emery Jennie Rabideaux Clara Forica Irine Parks Cecelia arto Rose Hadeed Annie Slope Rose Smart Rose Beaugard Annie Sailor Mary Krolve Dorthy Woods Signeu Langren Martha Stubbd Mamie Varnick Katie Varanick.
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Odanah
M. W. A. Hall
Lucille Connors
Julia Denomie
Lizzie Obern
Eliza Neveaux
Annie Janks
Marie Lapoint
Blanche Bachand
Annie Rabieleaux
Jennie Krovelec
Lucille Forica
Josie Mratek
Emma Johnson
Josie Cardoni
Pauline Mezefa
Maud Emery
Jennie Rabideaux
Clara Forica
Irine Parks
Cecelia Arto
Rose Hadeed
Annie Slope
Rose Smart
Rose Beaugard
Annie Sailor
Mary Krolve
Dorthy Woods
Signeu Langren
Martha Stubbd
Mamie Varnick
Katie Varanick
Advances in Reservation Timber Prices Boost Indian Profits
The article notes sharp price increases for all timber on the reservation this winter with white pine up from eight to ten dollars per thousand feet, Norway from eight to nine, and Hemlock from one dollar fifty to two twenty five. Officials P S Everest, baker, and Cato Sells receive praise for advancing terms and safeguarding Indian interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Baker
P. S. Everest
Mr. Everest
Stearns Lumber Co
Indian Department
Cato Sells
Possible Indian Department Reorganization Gains Attention
Senator Robinson of Arkansas pushes a bill to detach the Indians from the Interior Department and create a department of Indian affairs. A civil Indian commission, including Isidore Dockweiler, meets in February to examine abuses and asset management on reservations.
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Robinson
Interior Department
Indian Affairs
Indian Bureau
Department of the Interior
Congress
Arkansas
Department of Indian Affairs
Senate
House
The
Indian Service
Indian Department
Public Service
Ashland News notes arrest and local Indian agent talk
The Ashland News reports John Dougherty was arrested in Ashland last week for assault and disorderly conduct. It notes Joan leads the Brotherhood of North American Indians and criticizes Dougherty’s interest in removing Indian agent P. S. Everest, praising Everest as a standard.
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Ashland
John Dougherty
Joan
Brotherhood of North American Indians
P. S. Everest
Fac
Everest
Retention Hopes Expressed for Current Position
The article expresses hope that they will be able to retain him in his present position for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Aa . Gee
Nest-1559 meeting nights announced
Societies Owts Nest 1559 holds meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Visiting members welcome. D P Riley president and Harry Nelson secretary listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owts
D. P. Riley
Harry Nelson
Sec’y
Ash land Steam Dye Works Delivery Notice
Our agent D. Sullivan makes regular Saturday calls and delivers at Oda nah. Please reserve your orders for Ash land Steam Dye Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Sullivan
Odanah
Ashland Steam Dye Works
Village trapper nets rare black fox worth many winters work
John Lacey of the village traps at Morrison's Camp and last week took a black fox, a rarity. The fur fetches from 600 to 1500 dollars, making this catch worth three or four winters work for Mr. Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lacey
Morrison’s
Mr. Lacey
Village Man to Undergo Operation at St Joseph’s
Alex Charette of the village has been confined to his home for several days and will be taken to St Joseph’s hospital at Ashland today for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Charette
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ashland
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Vancementin
Indian Right Association
Syosh
Soames
WNBA
ESC
Deed
Pesysnli Aeteads
Melates
Shawn
Reese Gsi
Polen
Washington, D. C
Vm. Obern
Odanah, Wil
J. L. Lenroot
Will
Civil Commission On Indian Affairs
Washington
White Earth
Isidore Dockweiler
California
Lane
Dockweiler
Notez i Washington Herald
Loyal Theatre
Shhieber Bros. Orchestra
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Fred Swift
Garland City
Hagel Echlin
Miss Arbuckle
Sam Hack
Black Fox
Te Au
Fee
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