Indian Bureau annual report shows progress of tribes toward civilization
The Indian Bureau report notes rising labor interest and civil pursuits among tribes, with 255 938 Indians in the US and 60 560 in dormitories. It cites 60 boarding and 110 day schools, 7 000 children taught by 3167 teachers, and plans to add 11 boarding schools and 13 new ones for 8 000 San Carlos Apaches and 25 000 western Shoshones. It reports prosperity among the Reneas in Indian Territory and ongoing relocation pressures on the Poncas and Pintes, while noting incomplete Nevada census data and uncertainty about white and Indian populations.
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Indian Bureau
Indiana
United States
Alaska
New York State
Michigan
Indian Territory
Bureau
Congress
Bucean
San Carlos
Dakota
Rocky Mountains
Walker River
Pyramids Lake
Nevada
Washington
Republicans gain strength in the South since 1876
The San Francisco Examiner notes Republicans won more Congressmen in the South in 1880 than in 1876, arguing suppression of votes is unfounded. A separate report mentions a Columbus Ohio woman using lye in a domestic incident. The faded text also references a survivor and a marriage.
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San Francisco Examiner
Withou
Columbus
Ohio
Robber fumbles mail in California standoff near state line
Telegraphic items note a highwayman attempt to seize a mail sack near the Oregon-California boundary. The driver Mason blocked the box with a hatchet, delaying the robbery. none of the registered packages were taken.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Indiana Senate as Tie Breaker After Governor Death
A New York Tribune dispatch reports Governor Williams dies and creates a new senatorial complexion in Indiana. The vacancy risks leaving the state without a head and blocks the election of a U S Senator. The law requires both Houses to be organized before seats are taken, but the Senate is tied and the Lieutenant Governor’s casting vote is moot amid a defection.
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Williams
Indiana
United States
Senate
Thay
Willican
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Tucker
Joe
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Napa
California
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Garfield
Hancock
Weaver
Dow
Boot and Shoe Store
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Winnemucca
Firtck
Havidlat
Maracanege
M.D
Staunton
Moaness Wieder
ANA
Anupactores
Red Pratge Street
Pacific Slope
Tord
Humboldt
L. Rickard
Winnemucen
District Court
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Winherosteen
Hume
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Patrick Tally
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Tully
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Hoaiholdt
Loveluck
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Wale
Jlm Brown
Winneminces
Social Party
ODD Fellows and Masons Social Party
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Puleines
Levy
Humboldt Coputy
Silver City
Idaho Territory
Kanter States
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StattAdeayor
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Canada
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Cxpress
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Isky
Nba
Damiana Bitters
Svigorator
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Damiana
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Nowsday
Capon City
Nevemsber
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Thettte
Uy the Goveror
Tasrell Halcvek
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Thes Postoffioe
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EL Dub
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Whareuee
Tany, Im
Thistle
Pacific
Henry W. Smith & Co
Kenton Co
Reapecttutty
D. Reintart
Nother
W. F. Stevens
ArTter
Winnemucea
Hotinston
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I. L. Rickard
van Elatays
Morses
Daity
Parniliee
E. Sabene Watumaker
Aki Atten
Winsemucca
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