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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Southern California Indian tribes are rebelling against the U.S. federal government, incited by white men including Purl Willis and R. H. Prather of the Mission Indian Federation, according to Commissioner John Collier's report to the House Committee on Indian Affairs.
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WASHINGTON—(ANP)— Certain southern California Indian tribes, incited by white men, are in a state of rebellion against the Federal government, John Collier, commissioner of Indian Affairs, has informed the House Committee on Indian Affairs. He particularly attacked Purl Willis, deputy county treasurer of San Diego, quoting the report of a special agent of the Department of Justice who characterized Willis' activities among the Indians as an "Organized racket." Collier also named as one of the leaders in stirring up the Indians, R. H. Prather, a hosiery salesman of the same locality.
Both men are prominent in the affairs of the Mission Indian Federation of southern California.
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Certain southern California Indian tribes, incited by white men, are in a state of rebellion against the Federal government. John Collier, commissioner of Indian Affairs, informed the House Committee on Indian Affairs, attacking Purl Willis, deputy county treasurer of San Diego, quoting a special agent of the Department of Justice who characterized Willis' activities as an 'Organized racket.' Collier also named R. H. Prather, a hosiery salesman, as a leader in stirring up the Indians. Both men are prominent in the affairs of the Mission Indian Federation of southern California.