Osage Indian Muddle and Pollock Controversy Recounted
The executive committee of the Indian Rights association harshly criticizes Osage Agency head W J Pollock. The report calls for his removal, notes protests by Osage on land tenure and fencing, and cites profits from cattle interests and local political tensions in Coffeyville amid a Pawnee county court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indian Right's Association
Osage Indian Agency
W. J. Pollock
William J. Pollock
Osage Agency
McLaughlin
Sfisks
Pollock
Washington
Noway
United States
Congress
Carlisle
Hampton
Ell
Jesus
District Court
Pawnee County
Oklahoma
Seston
Indian Rights Association
Osege
No Agreement Yet in Cherokee Town Lot Appraisal Dispute
Washington delegation reports no agreement on Cherokee town lot appraisals with Dawes commission. Core clash centers on how town lots sold to citizens should be valued. Congress direct action urged as interior secretary and Dawes commission refuse court path, seeking lands and funds for the tribe instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dawes Commission
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Territory
Dawes commission to move into new quarters by May
The Dawes commission will occupy the second story of the new Fire building with offices for the Indian agent and inspector also on the second story of the new post office in the Masonic building. The land office will be on the first floor rear Fire building facing Okmulgee avenue. Fireproof vaults protect records in both buildings up to the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Indian Agent
Colonel Schoenfelt
Wright
Masonic Building
Land Office Department
The
Okmulgee Evenne
Land Office
Commission
Muskogee
Killing Near Muldrow Sparks Fatal Firefight
Two boys, Barlow Redden and Harry Kamer, shot each other near Muldrow seven miles southwest as they argued over rented land. Kamer died at the scene. Redden surrendered to officers Sunday and was held for examination Monday.
Meteorite Falls and Historic Impacts Across Time
A survey notes that most meteors burn up in the atmosphere and few reach earth. Notable finds include a 640 pound meteorite in the Gulf of Finland near Bergaa in March and a 27 pound fragment from a St David event in 1807. The article catalogs major observed falls from 1751 Croatia to 1885 Mexico, discusses speeds and rare casualties, and estimates airborne counts far exceed human records.
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Gulf of Finland
Bergaa
Gulf
Arizona
St. David
Tucson
Mazapil
Mexico
Croatia
Iron-Nickel Service
Jobnson County
Ark
Italy
N. Y. San
Slaughter of wild animals and wild life decline in Africa
Discussion on rapid decline of wild animals in Africa notes many species vanishing within decades. Carl Hingenbeck cites ivory trade and hunting as drivers, with elephants, rhinos, zebras and hippos labeled at risk. Regions like Sudan show drastic losses, while regulation on small ivory might help. Tugela river meaning fear is described, and a brittle barter culture is noted in colonial views.
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Carl Hingenbeck
South Africa
Sudan
London News
Tugela
Profitable learning in Indian universities amid empire influence
Fragmentary OCR shows discussion of Indian universities under empire, with natives crowding halls for study and others studying by heart for MA or BA but tempted by comic opera culture. It notes travel and exams, mentions Shakespeare and Bacon, and hints at social customs and dowry themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beglieb
India
Obscure English from Native Press and Literary Errors
A British examiner tests a Bombay student on Sir Walter Scott as Baboo English appears in native journalism. The piece notes misused phrases, awkward errors, and the charm of obituaries as vehicles for elegant opinions, referencing a lawyer’s simplicity and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
National
Opinmon
Hischid
Quotable Snippets From The House Of Commons And Noted Figures
A collection of witty lines and anecdotes about politicians and notable figures. It references a 13 bald heads in parliament, a maxim about pretty women, the exiled Duke of Orléans living in England, the Mauser rifle inventor, and humorous exchanges involving Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and a London club umbrella theft.
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House of Commons
Duke of Orleans
France
England
York House
Twickenham
Mauser
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Lee
H Lee
London
Civilized Gypsy bear echoes Lincoln Park talk
A Lincoln Park police officer recalls Gypsy the polar bear jailed in city pools. He contrasts Gypsy with the pit bears bred in captivity, describes her roaming life with a Romany master, and questions the decision to kill her after she escaped in search of that lost bond. The piece laments the handling of the civilized bear and reflects on humanity and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Gypey
Lake View
Gypsy
Mal
Europe
Laflin Memorial
America
The Visit to a derelict Church Organ Pitfalls
Trustees tour a derelict organ in builders shop for a new church instrument. They inspect a dismantled setup with exposed pipes a pump lever and a flat front, while plans to install a final grand organ mature amid assembly and tuning.
Organ Builder and Organist In Quiet Church Setting
A scene in a church event room shows an organ being tuned and played by a young shirt sleeved organist as workers and trustees observe. The organ, described as sweet and powerful, dominates the room while the builder and tuners prepare pipes and fine tune the instrument. Nearby, miscellaneous notes appear from a drawing room and an unrelated line references Miss Sloughly and a feathery remark by George.
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Miss Sloughly
George
Mail
San Francisco Examiner
France
Germany
N. Y
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Leite
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Ort
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Vinita
Kentucky
Ood Oil Grain Congress
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Chicago
Pals
Meck
Eoi Sakt
ST. Lowis
Chicago, Kansas City
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Tey.as
Wagmner
Gompan
Takhe the
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Iron Mountain
Fort Smith
Olive
Rock & Hot Springs
All Points
Louisiana
Arekansas
Texas
H.C. Townsend
Gen Pas
Toot
Best Trains
Kansas 5 City
ST. Paul
North Chicago
Easoa Agi
Puget Sound
Richer
Wowana Eluott
Cart
Wareley
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