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John Wacheno on Fishing Rights and Land Inheritance, 1931

David G. Lewis, PhD

In 1931, John Wacheno of Grand Ronde testified before a subcommittee from the Committee of Indian Affairs at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon. The subcommittee is investigating conditions of the tribes and calls Wacheno late in the day. The two previous witnesses were Mrs. Sam Riggs from Grand Ronde and a witness from the Klamath tribe, a Mr. Meekham. Wacheno’s first concern is that the Natives at the Grand Ronde Reservation are not allowed to fish on the reservation. At least one boy was arrested by the state officers but apparently was not charged. This situation is quite odd … Continue reading John Wacheno on Fishing Rights and Land Inheritance, 1931

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Media Reports of the Wacheno Murder on the Grand Ronde Reservation 1904

David G. Lewis, PhD

Capture of Red Slayer Grand Ronde Indian Surrendered when he found Yamhill Officer Had Outwitted him April 26, 1904, Oregonian April 25th at 9 o’clock Sheriff F.W. Sitton returned from Grand Ronde with Louis Savage, charged with the murder of Foster Wacheno both Grand Ronde Indians. The crime was committed at the home of John Wacheno brother to Foster, about 4 am Sunday. The party of Indians had spent the night playing an Indian gambling game (cards or stick game?) and drinking. Louis had become quarrelsome and when confronted by Foster, wherein he pulled a revolver and shot him through … Continue reading Media Reports of the Wacheno Murder on the Grand Ronde Reservation 1904