Saloon Closures Sought in Indian Territory Fight
Commissioner Sell seeks to close all saloons in Indian territory spanning Minnesota areas including Kewatin Floodwood Nashwaukahis Calumet with a federal restraining order delaying Nov 1, 1915 action. Judge Paige Morris issued a restraining order while Chief Officer Larson enforces local orders up to Nov 10 amid a court challenge and protests led by opponents such as Mayor V. Bowers.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Sells
Indian Territory
Minnesota
Paige Morris
Larson
Kewatin Floodwood
Nashwaukahis Calumet
V. Bowers
Superior
Wis
Ashland
Indian Department
Commissioner Sell
Indians Summoned in Wisconsin for Whiskey on Reservations
This week thirty two Indians were taken to Superior Wisconsin on warrants for introducing whiskey on the reservation. The piece questions Interior Department sincerity in protecting natives and argues for strict treaty law enforcement to end whiskey on restricted lands.
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Superior
Wis
Indian Department
Interior
Iadians Sentenced In Superior Court This Week
The report lists Joe M. Starr given one year at Leavenworth Kansas Ed Benasha six months in Douglas County Jail Anna Shefog six months in Douglass County Jail Mary Marget 60 days in Douglass County Jail John Sky and Maggie Rufus suspended sentences The remaining members pleaded not guilty and were held on $500 bonds
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Superior
Joe M. Starr
Levanworth
Kan
Ed Benasha
Douglas County
Anna Shefog
Douglass County
Mary Marget
John Sky
Maggie Rufus
Indictments Opened in Superior Wisconsin
Deputy U S Marshal Appleby and Chief Mitchell served warrants for 38 individuals at the reservation grand jury. Thirty two were taken into custody for liquor introduction crimes tied to Indians with only one or two white suspects. Sentences may range from 60 to 90 days or fines, with potential Leavenworth terms for some. Indian Agent P S Everest attended the Superior proceedings.
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U.S
Appleby
Federal Court
Superior
Wis
Marshall
Levanworth
Society of American Indians
Boat Ride on Lake Superior A Pleasant Afternoon
Henry O. Denomie Jr hosted a boat trip aboard The Dixie with friends C. E. Morrison F A Greely J O Starr W M Newagon Harry McKuen Henry Denomie Jr W J Ashmun James M Scott and Walter Petiet. They enjoyed hunting and reported a very pleasant afternoon.
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Henry O. Denomie, Jr
West
Lake Superior
Dixie
C. E. Morrison
F. A. Greely
J. O. Starr
W. M. Newagon
Harry McKuen
Henry Denomie, Jr
W. J. Ashmun
James M. Scott
Walter Petiet
Fighting Menominee Indian and press dispute in Wisconsin
A Menominee Indian community letter to the Star of Odanah Wisconsin challenges H C Ashman and Mather over a disputed anonymous article. The writer defends Indian self reliance in publishing and urges careful investigation before printing, condemning external guidance as undermining tribal dignity.
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Sir Cae
Interior Department
Takes Cattle to Market This Summer
F G Smart and Stephen James led cattle to market via St Paul Minnesota with 30 head remaining at the yard. An experiment under Indian Agent P S Everest showed gains of 15000 pounds for Smart and 7500 pounds for James, boosting local grazing for fattening next season. Everest accompanied the buyers to St Paul.
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F. G. Smart
Stephen James
St. Paul, Minn.j Market
P. S. Everest
St. Paul
Sup’t Everest
Steve James
Mr. Smart
Reverend Antoine Couture Operated on in Ashland Hospital
Rev. Antoine Couture, longtime government interpreter, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ashland for an operation after several weeks confinement on Kakagon Street. He is reported to be recovering nicely, a relief to many friends in the village.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ashland
Kakagon Street
Gitchee Game Club Meeting Notes Preview
The Gitchee Game Club plans a Monday night meeting on November 15 featuring a program with music and current events. Attendees include Bessie Harto Mabel Kielty Miss Kunta and Walter Hill with Edward Carlson also listed in the program.
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Gitchee Game Club
Bessie Harto
Mabel Kielty
Yee
Sue Saeed
Edward Carlson
Miss Kunta
Walter Hill
Ashland Pushes Road Plans for Bad River Reservation
Ashland Commercial Club members press for improved roads to aid development on the Bad River Reservation. Secretary Malcolm McDowell of the Board of Indian Commissioners will be briefed and copies of local coverage will be sent to Washington. Sam F. Taseeie reviews routes and maps as Denomie plans a forthcoming article detailing each prospective road and land condition.
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Board of Indian Commissioners
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Timber sale for Bad River timber on Indian Reservation
Sealed proposals due December 16 1915 for all merchantable timber on Bad River Indian Reservation lands open to allotment. Estimated 100 million feet with hemlock and pines dominating. Minimum bids set by species with a $40000 cash payment and a $25000 bond required. bids must be sealed and accompanied by a $5000 certified check.
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Department OF the Interior
Washington, D. C
la Pointe Indian Agency
Ashland
Wisconsin
Bad River Indian Reservation
San Pointe
State official visits relatives in Cloquet this week
Mrs. J QO states she is visiting relatives at Cloquet Minnesota this week.
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J. QO
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Hestraining
ORDA
Page Morris
Yail
Tme
Ecome
Selle
Ighie
Lished
John Condecon
Odanah, Wis
U. S. Marshal
Superior, Wis
Geo. Mitchell
Menominee Reservation
Marbel
Hin
Te Eahiens
H. C. Ashman
Star
Mather
Whitemans
H. P. Marbel
Menominee
Pee Department
Mathel
Marble
Macarie and Brown Comedy Co
Adta
Tie Perkin
Durham
Bouillon
Scottie
Odanah Wis
New England
Stor
Geo. A. Sparling Tisconsin
St. Paul, Minn
Antoine Couture
Central Bakery
Will i
W. J. Bassett
Bayfield
Crystal Annex
M. Auge, Prop’r
Opanan, Wis
Commercial Club
Congress
H. A. Herrick
Sec
Onlu
the Star
Siti
Malcolm McDowell
Bad River Reservation
Mr. Mcdowell
Yours Very Truly, H. M. Herrick
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