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August 8, 1910
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In McAlester, Okla., on Aug. 8, a congressional investigation resumes into alleged bribery in Indian land sales. W. G. Holtman, an Indian citizen, testifies that Indians are willing to pay 25% of land dues for immediate settlements to receive money while alive, citing past forced payments and confidence in McMurray's influence.
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WANT THEIR MONEY
Indians Willing to Give Up Land to Get Their Dues While Living.
CONFIDENCE IN M'MURRAY
(American News Service)
McAlester, Okla., Aug. 8. A special congressional investigation into the alleged bribery attempt in connection with the Indian land sales was resumed here today.
W. G. Holtman, an Indian citizen, testified that himself and Indians generally were ready to pay the twenty-five percent of all land due them in order to get immediate settlements so that they could get their money while they are living rather than leave uncertain bequests to their descendants. Holtman said the Indians had been forced to pay for all the money they formerly got and had confidence in McMurray's influence to get it for them.
Indians Willing to Give Up Land to Get Their Dues While Living.
CONFIDENCE IN M'MURRAY
(American News Service)
McAlester, Okla., Aug. 8. A special congressional investigation into the alleged bribery attempt in connection with the Indian land sales was resumed here today.
W. G. Holtman, an Indian citizen, testified that himself and Indians generally were ready to pay the twenty-five percent of all land due them in order to get immediate settlements so that they could get their money while they are living rather than leave uncertain bequests to their descendants. Holtman said the Indians had been forced to pay for all the money they formerly got and had confidence in McMurray's influence to get it for them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Indian Land Sales
Bribery Investigation
Congressional Probe
Land Settlements
Native American Testimony
What entities or persons were involved?
W. G. Holtman
Mcmurray
Where did it happen?
Mcalester, Okla.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. G. Holtman
Mcmurray
Location
Mcalester, Okla.
Event Date
Aug. 8
Story Details
Congressional investigation into bribery in Indian land sales resumes; Indian citizen W. G. Holtman testifies willingness to pay 25% for immediate land settlements to receive money while alive, due to past forced payments and confidence in McMurray.