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Johnson the Indian agent who shook two states
The article chronicles Johnson’s battles against liquor peddlers on Indian reservations in New Mexico and California, his support for Juan Cruz, and his resignation after political pressure. It highlights Cruz’s brave stand, the defense by Miss Clara True and others, and Johnson’s later legacy as a fearless reformer.
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Juan Cruz
West
Indian Department
Johnson
New Mexico
Oklahoma
California
Johnon
United States
Bill Pablo
Pablo
Mars
Bill
Sasakwa
Pueblos
Santa Clara
Santa Clara River
F. E. Leupp
Indian Affairs
Santa Fe
Pablo San Juan
Dolorita
Jess
Cruz
Harold F. Coggeshall
Abbott
Washington
Clara True
Red Man
Valentine
Chamita
Garcia
Juan
Miss True
Galahad
Hone
San Juan
Abbot
Crandall
Perance Union
H. H. Byrd
Katherine B. Patterson
Mary T. Bryan
J. B. Crist
Robert G. Valentine
Pussyfoot
John 50N
Camillo Snex
Father Hoekerman
Mr. Crist
David A. Leahy
Las Cruces
Colorita
Jose
Francisco Naranjo
Minnesota
W. G. Chapman