Veteran clears General Reno in Custer Massacre
Spokane report recalls the Battle of the Little Bighorn with Nick Imo, 78, a veteran of June 25, 1876, arguing that Custer’s death followed poor judgment and disobedience rather than Reno’s delays. He reports meeting Custer June 22 and details troop movements from Fort Ellis toward the Rosebud.
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General Reno
Custer
General Custer
Nick Imo
Spokane
Wash
Tittle Big Horn
Reno
Irmo
United States Army
Ciy
Imo
James Gibbons Coud
Yellowstone Tiver
Rosebud
Fort Elis
Fort Lincoln
Terry
Gibbons
Yellowstone
Big Horn
Tyler
Ed Ball
Bradley
Dea “I
Ball
Kerney
Wwe
Jeno
Cibbans
United States
Curtove
Kidnapped Woman Details 15 Hour Ordeal in Syracuse
Mildred Reith, 18, of Syracuse, says a stranger forced her into a car and threatened to shoot her. She was held for 15 hours before escaping, according to police statements.
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Syracuse
N.Y
INS
Mildred Reith
Miss Ederle
American Mermaids Weigh Music for Channel Swim Feats
CAPE GRIS NEZ France July 1925 American swimmer Gertrude Ederle debates music as she eyes the English Channel attempt next week. Coaches favor bagpipes and rhythm to beat tedium, while radio tunes are considered but must match stroke pace. Other Channel legends Burgess Sullivan and Tiraboschi are noted for musical aid and perseverance amid lengthy tries.
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Alec Rutherford
Alliance
Cape Gris Nez
France
Diss Gertrude Fderle
Miss Ederle
Tirabonent
Wolfe
Burgess
Cape Gria Nez
Henry Sullivan
Lowell
Mass
Ederis
Ben Jabez Wolfe
Milas Ederle
Paris
London
Misa Ederle
Sullivan
Tiraboshi
Lillian Harrison
Buenos Aires
Ederle
New York
Tiraboschi
United States
Miss Harrison
Thomas W .Burgess
Tiraboschi and
Charley Toth
Georges Michel
Tirboschi
Plate River
Han
Bryan and Wilson Split Deepens Over Submarine Note
Conflicting stories about the rift between William Jennings Bryan and Woodrow Wilson grow after Bryan’s death. Disagreements centered on the German submarine note, policy toward Germany, and handling of patronage within the State Department, with Bryan resigning June 8, 1915.
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Bryan
Wilson
Washington
July
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Jensth
Austin
Mr. Bryan
Portland
Ore
State Department
Berlin
August Fur Sale Showcases 46 48 Inch Coats At Low Prices
The August Sale offers new furs at low prices with deferred payment options. Featured are 46 and 48 inch Hudson seal coats with various trims, along with marmot, caracal, broadtail and other fur coats in many styles and prices from 90 to 487.50.
Leopard and Squirrel Fur Coats With Fox Trim Sale
Leopard skin sport coat with red fox trim in 48 inch length offered at 275 dollars. Rose Martin squirrel coats with fox collar 46 inch priced at 485 dollars. Grey squirrel coats 48 inch with wide flare priced at 487.50 dollars. Trade names provided. experts available to explain wearing qualities. buy furs from a reliable seller on the second floor center.
Victrolas Offered at Half Price in Bridgeport Sale
Advertises Victor brand phonographs at 55 to 80 dollars off regular prices with limited stock. Lists upright and console models including No 80 No 210 No 100 No 215 No 245 and No 240 with sale prices and payment options. Also mentions new Victor single faced records and a fourth floor front display.
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Victor
Bridgeport
Knicker Fashion Ad Targets Young Girls In Travel Wear
An old advertisement promotes knickers for girls ages six to forty six for hiking and motoring. It highlights Jack Tar knickers in medium sizes made of grey crash at $1.95 and Jack Tar tuxedo coats for $1.96 as vacation outfits.
Annette Kellerman Bathing Suits Popular With Women
The suits are favorites among women and the young, offering warmth, proper fit, and freedom of action. Available in stylish colors or subdued shades to suit any taste, the prices range from 2.95 to 5.95 dollars.
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Channel Swim
North American Newspaper Alliance
Langleach
New York Battery
Sandy Hook
George Meehan
Boston
Battery- Sandy-Hook
S. Sil
S. Silver
Main Street
Conneticut
Howland
Hudson
Sealine
Raccoon
Tom Boy
Muskrat
Marmot
Caracal
Annette Kellerman
Howland Dry Goods
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