John F. Plummer
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- Aug 24, 1892The Interior Secretary Came to See Whether the Puyallups Could Manage Their Own Land. He Left Surprised.John W. Noble toured the Puyallup reservation's farms ahead of opening it to sale — and found the people he had been told could not handle their affairs running them well.Puyallup Indian Reservation, Tacoma, WA
- Aug 26, 1892The Secretary Asks the Puyallups Whether They Are Fit to Hold Their Own LandInterior Secretary John W. Noble met 200 Puyallup people on the reservation and promised to carry their wish to sell to President Harrison — after satisfying himself that they could be trusted with the money.Puyallup Indian Reservation, Tacoma, WA
- Jul 20, 1893The Broken Promise of the Port Angeles RailroadA New York broker promised a transformative rail line to Port Angeles, but city boosters discovered the 'syndicate' was just a man with a scheme.Port Angeles, WA