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Indian policy debate roils with army care plan
The Cheyenne Telegraph reports Gen Miles proposes removing five leading Dakota agency agents and placing war department officers in charge. Critics say civilians abuse positions for personal gain, while supporters advocate direct War Department management to curb political influence and improve care for Native wards. The paper also covers Dr. Talmage’s views on Indian labor and other regional notes.
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Miles
South Dakota
Army
Pkin
Interior Department
Roger
Pine Ridge
Vieree
War Department
Tercanari
Gonser
Congress
Talmage
Brooklyn
United States
Omaha
Guy Francisco