Senator Dawes Denies Support for Opening Sioux Reservation
The Sioux Reservation debate centers on terms of a recent bill approved by the president. Dawes argues Indians may accept liberal terms for lasting peace, while warning against opening without consent and noting treaty stipulations require three-fourths approval. He cites paytoobstruction, influence of chiefs, and past events tying to Custer. He also references the mob killing and subsequent capture of the assailant.
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Dawes
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Congress
House
Senate
Red Cloud
John Grass
Sitting Bull
Logan
Angus, Cameron
Myself
Washington
Desperado Gallup Kills Three in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah Iowa on the 12th, Frank Gallup shot and killed three men after attempting to batter his father. He killed F J Pine when others tried to intervene. About 500 angry citizens gathered at the scene amid threats of vengeance. The report details a chaotic mob and violent confrontation surrounding the homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gallup
Clarinda Jau
Legislation on Territories in Last Congress
Review of congressional actions on Washington Dakota Montana New Mexico and Washington Territory. The House omnibus bill and Senate measures shape admission, voting power and representation while critics note promises outpaced by enacted law amid party shifts and potential territorial gains.
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Congress
Washington Territory
Senate
Eugene Hale
Dakota
Buncombe
House
Washington
Montana
New Mexico
South
North Dakota
South Dakota
Khenty
Eaces
Pocremagtae
Soene
Loaning Money as a Fine Art in Dakota
The Pioneer Press exposes how Dakota loan firms profit from settlers. A $300 five year loan ends at $402.50 due to a 5 percent bonus, agent commission, examining fees, and recording costs. The mortgage is sold east at a profit, leaving a net of $106.25 for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Ocal
Talas
Riis
Yays Coe
Lambs
Dakota Railroads Lead Nation in Completed Mileage
Dakota reports the most miles of completed railroad in the nation surpassing California and several states. It claims double the mileage of Massachusetts and South Carolina and more than four times that of Vermont. The text cites numerous comparative figures with multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
California
Tennessee
Nebraska
North Carolina
Colorado
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Florida
New Jersey
Robberies Via Mail Boxes Exposed In Chicago Case
Federal authorities uncover a massive mail theft ring led by Von Oberkampf and accomplice Mack. Opened letters show forged checks and drafts up to ten thousand dollars. Investigators recover hundreds of thousands in stolen matter and place both men before federal grand jury.
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United States
Chicago
von Oberkampf
Mack
Oberkamp
Oberkampf
North Market Street
Continental National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Ree von Oberkampf
What Caused Gen. Sheridan's Death
Dr. William Pepper of Philadelphia outlines Sheridan's death as due to severe heart failure with contracted walls and dilated cavities aggravated by valve disease. Clots formed, sending portions to the lungs and brain, causing repeated alarming spells and organ congestion. Despite gradual improvement, lingering extensive heart disease made fatal detachment of clot fragments a constant risk.
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William Pepper
Philadelphia
Rattlesnake attack ends in a boy's death near Metaphbis Arkansas
Two boys, about 17, Jackson Moore and John Harvey, hunted across the river from Metaphbis, Arkansas, and found a large rattlesnake. Moore attempted to capture it alive, the snake struck his neck, and despite help arriving two miles away, the boy died in agony. The snake was four feet nine inches long with eighteen rattles.
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Jackson Moore
John Harvey
Metaphbis
Arkansas
Moore
Radler
Trumph
Eart
Beyrout
Madras
Sandwich Islands
Barbariem
United States
America
Iif
Brooklyn
Music Hall
Boston
Theodore Parker
Park Congregational Church
Hell
Park Congregations
New York
Egg Luther
Paradise
Jehoveh
God
Oman
Indemnity Lands Revocation Affects Several Railroads
The interior secretary signed orders revoking withdrawal of indemnity lands along multiple railroads and wagon roads aiding their construction. The list includes Coos Bay wagon road Oregon, Little Rock & Fort Smith railroads, Hannibal & St Joseph Chicago, the Chickasaw Northwestern line, St Paul Minneapolis Omaha route, and Peninsula railroad Michigan Marquette to state line. Some lines were overlooked last year and now cleared up. no original grant is owned by Iowa Railroad Land Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Coos Bay
Oregon
Little Rock & Fort Smith
Chickdoorthwestern
State Line
Sec
Lamar
Vilage de
The
Nort
Iowa Central
Lyons
Maquoketa
Lowa Railroad Land Company
Thicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Madison & Po
Iorre
Commissioner P Reports July Crop Conditions Rise
Commissioner P of Pierre releases July crop report showing higher average conditions for farm products than the same date last year. Wheat and corn yield indicators improve with weather and older fields contributing to the gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, FF. McGiore
Pierre
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the Territories
Delaware
Rhode Island
Gen. Sheridan
Pearl Wilson
Jamies Swallen
Talmage
T. DeWitt Talmage
Chautauqua
London
Hamlet
Alexander Smith
Moses
Isaiah
Paul
Christ
Mars
Jon
Robert G
Iaerong
Voss Wineacroe
Denay
Isabella Grahant
Mi Tiest
Inkta
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