Red Aristocracy Seeks Indian Land Claims Spotlight
Secretary of the Interior Cornelius Bliss reports to the President on Indian leaders absorbing vast lands to the exclusion of whites. He cites 260000 pension claims awaiting adjudication, potential pension roll increases toward 150000000, and notes open allotments on reservations totaling about 1770780 acres. Bliss warns Dawes Commission must study rights and claims to avoid unrest.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Bliss
Congress
United States
New York
Dawes Commission
Government Plans for India Territory and Native Rights
The document outlines a push for a unified Indian Territory policy, extending public laws, creating land offices, and funding railroads and roads. It calls for defining Native citizenship, granting territorial government, and empowering municipalities with elections and seats. It notes canal work, rail and telegraph expansion, and troop funding in Yellowstone among broader federal reforms.
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Setien
Areltth Censis
Alatka
Blas
British Columbia
Amlmofty
Cones
Adinet Island
Nicarazun Canal
Enyltil
Enrieensl
Tnt
Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Vrai
Free Lov Fifteen Frintlies Enter Rev L Garretts Heaven
Fifteen Candies depart Jayville in wagons for Willow Howat county to join Rev Garrett the freedove advocate who claims a heaven. Garrett ran a free town with a church and press, drawing hostility from residents and vandals who attacked the World’s Creset office and Garrett’s quarters, yet he escaped punishment.
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Garrett
Bedalla
Jayville
Benton County
Juin
Willow
Howato County
Wechuireh
Jayelle
Ong
St Fest
Creset
Garren
Thanksgiving Day Game Set Between Missouri and Kansas
Football clash scheduled in Kansas City on November 25 features the Missouri and Kansas teams. Santa Fe to sell pickets on November 26 at 2.00. Move services list Topeka at 7:00 am and Kansas City at 9:20 pm. Buckeye Pile Ointment promises instant relief for various ailments.
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University of Missouri
University of Kansas
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Topeka
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
Topeka social events feature Mrs Wood of California visiting friends. Mrs Edward Wilder hosts a thistle party for thirty five ladies with palms and white chrysanthemums. Mrs Willard’s Greenwood home hosts Vienette club reception with paleas ferns and white chrysanthemums. Mrs Don Small’s thimble party decor highlights chrysanthemums and refreshments. A long list of attendees, entertainments, and forthcoming visits are noted along with local service and church social events.
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Wood
California
Topeka
Edward Wilder
Jean Frost
Galesburg
Rees Burns
Infernally
BB. Pits
Bhuinens
Cameron
Kus
Canis
John Hestinimd
Mamie Babsdort
Burlington
Kan
Redisond
Teedmond
Wichita Star
A. Beerbohmn
Ta Junta
Colo
Wisittigy
Brolin
Deer Ihm
Cora Merrick
Suma Signa Eoloty
Hita Hinckley
Terson
Wasson
Hanna
Will Johnson
Tadland
Strs
Hisnna
M. A Lew
Itn
Dean Law
Hiram Dillin
WA. 1
Thompson
F. J. Gus
W. PF. White
Chats
J. S. Quinton
Charles Forge
Frank Shaneh
Citods
Will Bixby
Stiaa Emma Gee
Hinma Tanke
Dtiss Bates
Mink Ada Smythe
Ed Morton
Cheney
Emma Miller
Roemville
Baptist Church
Senator Chandier Voices Skepticism On Currency Legislation
Washington reports Senator Wm. E. Chandier of Swar FE hive doubts a currency measure can pass. He cites House and Senate bills on immigration limits and notes Cuban relief may be pursued. He says the Hawaiian treaty has strong prospects and predicts mixed Republican and Democrat support, with banking reform unlikely to pass.
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Chandier
Washington
Wm. E. Chandier
Swar FE Hive
Congress
Lojev
Fife
Best
Senate
United States
Corres
German citizen dies after arsenical poisoning incident
An Indianapolis reader reports that William Born, a German immigrant in Indiana, suffered arsenical poisoning at a gathering hosted by Minnie Walkup. Walkup denied culpability while Passersby recalled a chaotic scene as drinks were shared. Mr Born’s death followed testimony alleging arsenic in his beer and a local disturbance at the incident site.
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Buffera
William Born
Imiporia
Minnie Witte
Wort
Chicago
Jobe Kerenar
Seon Ater
Weijleap
Hinpore
Marge
Walkup
Aledforn
Stra
Jacobs
Born
River Bridge Approaches Guarding Plan Sparks City Debate
City considers protecting river bridge approaches against flood pressure. County commissioners discuss heavy wall on the west side. city engineer Barnes to draft recommendations. Councilor Skinner warns improper channel diversion could endanger the bridge and piling, prompting urgent measures.
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Board of County Commissioners
Barnes
God
Skinner Tes
Prutinus
M'Kinely in Bronze by Washington Sculptor
Washington artist Henry Viger set to sculpt President McKinley’s features in bronze after initial relief portraits. Sittings begin tomorrow in the White House Cabinet Room, to be preserved in bronze and presented to the president and General Alger. Additional copies expected for Columbus and Canton as federal officials consider public display.
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Watlington
Ste Kioley
Hen Viger
Bronse
Fert
Cay
al- Eee
Trr
Columbus
Canton
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