Indian Guide urges industrial work at Port Washakee school
A Port Washakee school report urges industrial shops and practical training for Native students. It praises progress at the school serving Shoshone and Arapaho youths, notes strong farming and construction activity, and advocates work as the Indians' salvation with emphasis on expanding workshop facilities and hands-on training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
Seven House
Arapahoe
Earlsree
Wade
Native council on farming near Trout Creek
About thirty Shoshones gathered at Bishop's base near Trout Creek and Little Wind River forks to discuss farming. Bishop Lothem urged more farming to earn money and goods, stressing cooperation with whites. Respondents welcomed seed and Captain Wilson's farming talk, planned to plant more and extend land but lacked wagon, harness, or plow. The voluntary council signals growing farming interest.
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Trout Creek
Ardontte
Little Wind River
Bshop
Bishop
Lothem
Capt. Wilson
Indian Harness Debate At Salem School Provokes Protest
The Indian's Friend reports Supt. Potter of Salem school faces pressure from petty businessmen trying to block harness making by Indian boys at the school. The issue shows local white competition protests against native labor while praising the students' skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Potter
Salem
Indian liquor law passed by congress tightens control
The new Indian liquor law, enacted January 30, broadens reach to all mixed bloods who took land under the Dawes bill. It requires all liquor venders to study the statute closely to avoid penalties for ignorance, signaling strict enforcement ahead.
Farmers Kirk and Burnett Praise Shoshone Farm Prospects
Kirk and Burnett return from a Shoshone farm tour and report excellent prospects for the season. The Indians are eager to begin work, and with last year’s experience and deeper farming knowledge, crops should be better than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk and
Burnett
Sunop Sells Cattle to Mr Dickinson for 200 Dollars
Sunop, a wealthy Shoshone rancher known as the Croesus, sold 11 head of cattle to Mr. 2. P. Dickinson for 200 dollars in cash. He lives on Sage Creek with his herds, and he saves proceeds carefully, never squandering his money.
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Sunop
2. P. Dickinson
Sage Creek
Abraham
Lot
Jordan
Ute Moves to Dryer Ground for Plow Preparation
Ute relocated his house about two hundred yards north to drier ground and, after payment last week, was seen sharpening hoes to prepare more land for plowing.
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Ute
Ludians Burn Old Grass For Future Harvests
Daily smoke to the north south east and west is warned as prairie fire fear. The Ludians burn old grass to prepare land for a good day and a bountiful upcoming farmer season.
Calf Reports Snow Depth Between Here and Casper
Yellow Calf returns from Pine Ridge and Rosebud and says the journey was not enjoyable. He notes snow seven feet and a half deep between here and Casper, indicating severe winter conditions.
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Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Here
Casper
Wab-wannabiddy Completes Ploughing After Digging Holes
Wab-wannabiddy works on an allotment with George Terry, has dug 80 holes and expects his work to finish by ploughing lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wab
George Terry
George Terry Finishes First Fully Fenced Allotment
George Terry completed a fine four wire boundary fence around his allotment of Sincare. The fence follows the boundary lines precisely, and this is believed to be the first allotment on the reservation to be fully fenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Terry
Indian Agency Detail At Fort Mall Gained By Lieut Irwin
Lieut Francis Irwin Jr of the Second Cavalry has been assigned as acting Indian agent at the Fort Mall agency in place of Agent Teters, who was removed from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis (. Irwin, Jr
Second Cavalry
Fort Mall
Teters
Interior Dept rules on Indian women who marry whites
The Pioneer Press reports that the Interior Department has decided that Indian women who marry white men lose their land allotments. The decision affects ownership and control of property tied to tribal lands and could alter inheritance and residency rights for affected families.
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Pioneer Press
Mar. Ist
Interior Department
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Ledign
Wind River
Shashone Agency
Port Washakio
Fort Washak
Wyn
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