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Red Man Goes To Law in New Indian Lands Case
A new era in Indian affairs opens as the Poncas, Iroquois, Cherokees and Sioux seek restitution in United States courts for lands taken during removal. The piece traces Standing Bear and Fort Stanwix era actions, then outlines potential suits against Nebraska, South Dakota and New York, with large monetary stakes and shifting legal fronts.
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Indiana
United States
Congress
United States Court of China
Miny
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Standing Gear
Tudian Department
Tudian
Eran
Standing Bear
Ja Son
Marc
Omaha Indian Reservation
Labena Corpia
Dundy
Tadlan Igh
Uibbles
Susette la Flesche
Senate
Elte
Oklahoma Poncas
South Dakota
Benjeamin Marrison
Netraka
Black Hilla
Euhey
Black Hills
Home Stake
William Johnsen
Mohawk Valley
North America
England
Johnson
George Washington
Henjamin Franklin
New York
William Johnson
Great Britain
Fort Stamwix
Rome
Sir Wiliam Yohnson
William
Oneida
Daries
Clinton
Philadelphia
Washington
Sir William Johnson
Fort Stanwix
Iroquoia Confederacy
Tennessee
Chattanooga
North Caroline
North Carolina
State of
Moccasin Bend
Andrew Jackson