Indian Guide from Wind River Boarding School
Monthly paper edited by an Indian pupil at Fort Washakie Wyoming reports on local issues. Notes Lake Mohonk talks on the Indian problem, a Yellowstone road bill likely, and arrest of Charles Lajanes for bringing whiskey to the reserve. He will be sent to Cheyenne fortress.
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Wind River
Shoshone Agency
Wyo
Fort Washakie
Yellowstone National Park
Charles Lajanes
Cheyenne Fortress
Wilson
Local School Costs Questioned Amid Freight Concerns
The text questions school costs tied to freight rates and improvements claiming the per capita expense last year was 138 dollars, arguing whether a similar school exists in the service. It notes freight effects and seeks cost comparisons.
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Rene
Fort Wastakie debate and Indian supply preference
In various quarters the idea of removing or abandoning Fort Wastakie is discussed. The fort supports local economy through surplus hay grain and potatoes, and its loss would be unfortunate for the Indians. The text suggests four troops there and government purchases favoring the Indians.
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Fort Wastakie
Agency Mill Keeps Grinding Wheat and Oats All Winter
The Agency mill operates at full capacity throughout the winter, grinding the wheat and oats raised by our Indians.
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Agency
Wyoming Indians Press for Quick Ratification of Big Horn Hot Springs Treaty
The article notes broad support in Wyoming and among Indigenous groups for ratifying the Big Horn Hot Springs treaty, with the sole remaining step being congressional approval after Congress reconvenes.
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Big Horn Hot Springs
Congress
Wyoming
Native Game and Races Clash Over Indian Progress
A 19th century stance is described where buffalo obstructs Indian progress, while antelope and elk in Jackson Hole are seen as a hindrance to Bannock and Shoshone advancement. The text argues some prefer game extinction to favor native settlement.
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Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Indians Need Fewer and Better Horses for Work
A historical note argues for replacing small ponies with work horses among the Indians to improve efficiency. Some have already provided better animals as winter slows grain threshing and machine operation.
Indian school superintendents find pupils to fit donated gear
In January an estimate is made for the next September when unforeseen shortages occur. Pupils may be too large for available shoes and clothing. The text notes a future improvement with a tailor and shoemaker on band, though the passage is garbled.
Conviction in Cheyenne Indian Killing Case
The United States Court at Cheyenne convicts two half breed defendants and one white man for the killing of Jim Washakie. The verdict is manslaughter with a maximum ten years. sentences of three and four years are imposed.
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Jane
United States
Cheyenn
Jim Washakie
Educators Debate Ethnological Data Aids Education
A gentleman linked with the Ethnological Bureau argued against rapid Indian education as too hasty without full data. He warned such a pace would be disastrous, opposing educational appropriations for years. Yet the pro education sentiment prevailed over mere sentimentality.
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Ethnological Bureau
Col John W Clark Nearing End of Indian Land Allotment
Col John W Clark at the agency nears finish of land allotments for Indians. He has allotted most lands except about 600. Remaining work delays could harm progress and civilization efforts for the Indians.
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John W. Clark
Iis
Land Office
Cade Clark
Lima
Conflicted Voice on Native Relations Calls for Firm Policy
A wary speech argues that Indians pose ongoing threats to crops and settlements, urging a firm hand and continued reforms. It warns against complacency, insisting decisive action is needed to secure gains and prevent disaster, while acknowledging progress already made.
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Wyr
Friends of the
Lake Mohonk
Long Range
Jess Enery
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