05 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
1
The article notes a $5,000 appropriation from Congress to help maintain a grand council organization in Minnesota. It praises Minnesota leaders and urges Wisconsin to follow, hoping similar support and rapid action from Wisconsin Indians. Gus Eanlieu is named as the proposer of the move.
Tonight and tomorrow night at Loyal Theatre a top match card features Karp of Meilen and Elmer Sanders of Asinland in a headlining bout. Stanley and Karpy of Meilen are billed as strong contenders with midlands and Southern States credentials.
A misreadable account shows the Bachelor Ladies Slumber Club meeting at Mrs. A Neustrom's home. Miss Agnes Ericcson was electedPresident, Miss Minnie LangrenVice President, and Miss Louise ConlinTreasurer. a large lunch followed and members listed include Mrs. A Neustrom and several Misses.
In a 1912 proclamation the Panama International Exposition in San Francisco is opened to all patrons and participants. It runs from February 1912 to December 4 1915 and offers guidance on the best rail routes rates and accommodations for travelers from Wisconsin seeking the fair before returning for spring work.
A Wisconsin petition urges repealing the 2 cent law and transferring rate revision power to the state railroad commission. Northbound railroads plan a 6-month increase from 2 to 2 1/2 cents per mile for interstate traffic starting March 1. Despite traffic stagnation and higher maintenance costs, railroads press for higher rates while noting steel cars replacement and pending rehearing work by attorney D B Henderson.
The McLaughlin committee ended month of rehearings in Ashland last Friday with five Indians plus a five member council preparing to travel to Washington. They will urge enrollment comparisons and justice in the matter while criticizing Interior Department conduct and calling for reform to end perceived corruption and bias against Indians.
Round trip tickets on sale daily from March 1 to Nov 30 to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego Cal offering wide routes favorable stopovers and liberal return limits. Four fast exposition trains daily providing The Best of Everything en route. Illustrated booklets and full particulars free. Apply to Ticket Agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
Promoters tout deep black loam with yellow clay subsoil and prairie groves as prime farming terrain in Thief River Falls area. They promise easy terms, no stones, no stumps, and cheap land with the chance to trade farms for other property. Maps and printed matter are free from Timer River Varey Laxp Co.
A. E. Doan is promoted to head farmer on the reservation replacing S. J. Stienstra who becomes Tomah. Wis. Doan, from Pipestone Minnesota, is a popular figure and will oversee all departments including farmer, assistant farmer, and stenographer duties. Stienstra has moved his family to Tomah and will relocate soon. Dan Morrigan is hoped to land the vacated position.
The undersigned apologize to public school pupils in grades nine and ten, faculty, and the Board of Education for the disturbance at the school house on February 22 1915. Signers include Harold Peterson Edward Carlson Frank Morrison Jr Dan Hachey and Matt Hook.
Saint Andrews Parish Episcopial Church announces Father Ruth as Priest In Charge Ashlard Wisconsin. Services in Odanah at Rev Louis Manypenny residence on Sundays morning prayer and sermon at 1 30 a m Evening Prayer and Sermon in English at 7 30 p m Rev Farner Rota.
The Star pledges to widely investigate Indian affairs and reservations in the territory. D Q Isham and D B Henderson discussed vital issues, with plans to publish startling evidence if facts support claims of unjust treatment and to aid Indian delegations. The publication aims to establish a national Indian representative plant and fund its launch through an active campaign.
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