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Show Crime - 158 Letter to Charles Burke, Commissioner Asks what right the white settlers have to murder poor Indians. Complains justice is not the same for whites as it is for Indians. Encloses: " Indian Slain in Uprising," 1 Piute Slain, 9 Captive in Battle," and " Indians 2 5 Years in Prison Cleared by Commission." NA/ RG75/ 23358- 1923- Con Ute 121 Apr. 3, 192 3 Meritt, E. B., Asst. Commissioner Telegram to McKean, Supt. Mail full report on Blanding disturbance. NA/ RG75/ 23358- 1923- Con Ute 121 Apr. 5, 1923 King, William H. Telegram to Hubert Work, Sec. of Inter. Has wired Comm. Burke about the Indian situation in Southeastern Utah. Urges the Interior Dept. to settle the problem. NA/ RG75/ 23358- 1923- Con Ute 121 Apr. 6, 1923 Meritt, E. B., Acting Commissioner Telegram to William H. King Supt. McKean is directed to make a careful investigation and report about the Indian situation in Southeastern Utah. NA/ RG75/ 23358- 1923- Con Ute 121 Apr. 6, 1923 King, William H. Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Piutes and Utes in Southeastern Utah living off the reservation cause problem. Piutes recently involved in running battle after helping two convicted Indians escape. 80 Indians captured and in a stockade in Blanding. Suggests Utes be moved to reservation in Colorado. |