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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
5
A 95 000 Indians will become American voters many educated and able to speak English. The piece notes settlers and political mixing, highlighting that Oklahoma could see Indians controlling about one sixth of the vote while Minnesota and Wisconsin show lower aboriginal turnout. It argues the white man profits while Indians face schooling gaps.
The article compares densities across territories and states, noting U S figures and projected changes. It cites Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Minnesota, Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, and Arizona with densities per square mile and references statehood effects.
Kansas City report notes the consolidation of Indian Territory into a potential Oklahoma state. Congress may vote to admit the new state. Indians who take lands in severalty could become full citizens with voting rights. The article highlights citizenship and ballot access for Native Americans amid state formation.
The article discusses the appearance of Pleasant Porter, chief of the Creeks, in a States Senate context. Porter is described as a prominent figure and a man of high standing. Indians will cost 35.00.
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food even when the stomach is inactive, offering rest and nourishment, and asserts superiority and low cost versus competing remedies.
The article describes five nation leaders in Indian Territory as largely mixed heritage. Porter of the Creeks and Green Mourtain of the Cherokees emerge as capable figures likely to hold strong political sway. Chickasaw governor Douglas Johnston and Choctaw leader W C Rogers are mixed heritage business leaders. Seminole chief Hulbutta Miceo is described as full blood.
The Olympia departed from Olympia on January 16 carrying 146,567 bushels of oats valued at 69,722 dollars. Local merchants Kerr, Gifford & Co. and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. supplied the cargo bound for Moji Japan. Rumors say a contraband load may serve the Russian army, with secrecy surrounding the true destination and possible interception by Japanese naval forces.
L R Witt who seeks to build a sheep slaughter house on tideflats has stalled at the council and now plans to secure a Ballard permit. Health and sanitation committee members will visit the Duwamish valley to identify a suitable district for slaughter house purposes.
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