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Word: transact (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1931-1931
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...President's order one Chili Fish, an Oklahoma Seminole, was last week given a one-day commission as chief of all that Indian nation. During that day Chief Chili Fish will sign Government papers relating to Seminole lands in Oklahoma, transact other tribal business, collect $10 in wages, $5 in expenses. When Florida's Seminoles heard about the appointment, they telegraphed President Hoover they would refuse to recognize Chili Fish's jurisdiction in their councils...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: The Pledge | 4/13/1931 | See Source »

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