Leader recounts McWhorter befriending Indian leader
Yakima Chief Nipe Strongheart visits the Messenger building to tell how L. V. McWhorter, named Old Wolf and Big Foot by the Yakima, was honored by Indians for his service. He came to visit G. C. Lawson and Mrs Flora Lawson near White Hall, describing McWhorter's distinguished role and kinship with the Yakima nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mason
Nipe Strongheart
Yakima
G. C. Lawson
Lawsons
McWhorter
Old Wolf
Big Foot
Modest Chief McWhorter Shares Life and Work
In a candid interview, Chief McWhorter recalls experiences and his work, smiling with gratitude as he discusses his life modestly. He notes his modernization aims to shed old "chief" labels, spoke clearly in good English about his journey from Fort Simcoe government school to three years at UC and study of law.
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McWhorter
Fort Simcoe
University of California
Libbie
Qhia University
Vibront
Strongheart Chief Fights for Indian Rights and Freedom
The piece profiles Ow Hi Strongheart, called WNipo Strongheart, a Native American leader and lecturer who vows to gain freedom and equal rights for his people. It notes his lobbying work, petition drive of 500000 signatures, and influence on favorable legislation while serving as legal advisor without salary.
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Ow Hi
Wnipo Strongheart
Theodore Roosevelt
Chief Strongheart
The
New York Times
United States
America
Brave Heart film portrays life of Strongheart figure
The piece describes a life shown in the film Brave Heart, detailing the subject’s roles as medicine man, technical director, and biographer. It notes the name choice avoiding confusion with a cinema dog, and expresses admiration for Mr. McWhorter known as Old Wolf and Big Foot for his defense of western Indians.
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Brave Heart
Ghigo
Fin Hes
Strong-heart
Dog
Mr. McWhorter
West
Old Wolf
Big Foot
Wolf
Gid Wolf
Indian Chief Nipo Strongheart Visits Washington
Yakima Nation leader and legal advisor Nipo Strongheart traveled to Washington to address the public about his people. He was accompanied by Mrs. G. C. Lawson of White Hair, honoring L. I. McWhorter who has been adopted by the nation for his service.
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Nipo Strongheart
Yakima
State of Washington
Bir
G. C. Lawson
White
L. I. McWhorter
Strongheart
Ye Enhied
Epierim
Pommitieh Sons
Jie
Bridgeman
Elon
Terfman
Mines
M. Gervais Courtellemaent
Cambodia
Washington, D.C
Society
Angkor
M. Courtellemont
National Geographic Society
Palermo May Be Free Port While Preserving Beauty
A Washington bulletin notes Palermo, capital of Sicily, could become a free port as Italy approves a decree exempting fourteen ports from tariffs. It describes Palermo’s harbor, historic Phoenician roots, lemon exports to the United States, and the city’s easygoing, hospitable charm.
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Sicily
Ashington
Palermo
Washington, D. C
United States
Devotion Means Firmness in Indian Leadership
Chief Strongheart describes the meaning of devotion as firmness and not turning away from duty. He recounts McWhorter's early life, wartime service, and advocacy for Indian rights, including the 1924 Indian Citizenship bill. The narrative notes his work to secure fair pay, residency, and voting rights for Indians, and his effort to empower Native communities through legislation.
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Creas
Strongheart
Whorter
G. C. Lawson
Amer
White Hall
Cans
Virginia
McWhorter
Cross Nisses
Strong
McWhort
Heler
Coolidge
Indiana
Bureau of Indian Strongheart
McWhorter Agairs
Indian author McWhorter and tribal leaders discuss works
Chief Strongheart recounts McWhorter’s books on border settlements of Northern West Virginia and the Yakima region. The writer plans Cogewea about half breed status and a 125 agendas of tribes plus a Nez Perce war narrative, as the Indian community observes.
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McWhorter
Hick Sluskim
Strongheart
Washington
Born of Christ Adopted by the Inka Nation
Chief Strongheart speaks on the Indians adopting a man born with Christ in his heart as a brother. He notes the donor’s treasure and home given, and praises his help to Indians while acknowledging some still follow ancestral beliefs and the spirit land.
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Strong
Sluskim
Christ
Chief Strongheart
Sill
Indiana
Ten Commandments for 1927 Flappers Chaperon Warns Women
A pamphlet from Rev. Father Deran the Flapper's Chaperon lists ten commandments for Miss 1927. Warnings include avoiding luxury, informing parents of whereabouts, resisting gifts from men, and choosing healthful activities over street flirting.
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Ondon
Coalville
Leicestershire
Father Deran
Midlands
British Admiralty Geographical Picture Foils U S Plans
A long desultory column discusses Lord Bridgeman of the British Admiralty defending Britain's naval strength to keep sea lanes open for trade and comfort, warning that a reduction could endanger national security and provoke resignation. It links to broader postwar naval policy and political maneuvering.
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British Admiralty
Geographic Picture
U.S
Milton Bronner
Don
Mar
America
Bridgeman
Britain
United States
Two Students Milk Rattlesnakes for Serum Work
Leonard Keeler of Sanford and Elwood J. Woolsey of the University of California run a rattlesnake farm in Enso Park California to produce venom for anti venom serum. They milk snakes weekly, stock from Texas rattlers, and supply a Pacific coast serum lab while pursuing college.
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W. C. Etcheredge
Enso Park
Calif
Mey
California
Leonard Keeler
Sanford
Elwood J. Woolsey
University of California
South America
Althovel
Pacific Coast
Keeler
Centenarian Maria Foster Brown celebrated in Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa marks the 100th birth anniversary of Maria Foster Brown born Athena and later moved to Amesville and Fort Madison. The article recalls frontier life candle making matches and schooldays. she married Daniel T Brown at 18 and later settled on farms before returning to Fort Madison.
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Maria Foster Brown
Athens
Adrick
Port Madigan
Iowa
Athena
Brown
Athenis
Wes
Maelia Foster
Daniel T. Brown
Amesvilla
Fort Madiison
Fort Madison
Nelle
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