Swan Song of the Nez Perces and the Montana Hero
A tribute article recalls Lieut G B M Kelly of Montana who sacrificed his life in early US Army aviation to save infantry. It profiles Joseph II Nez Perce leader, his war with the United States, treaty disputes, and lasting impacts on Indian relations and Montana history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nez Perces
Joseph
Kelly
United States Military Service
Montana
G. B. M. Kelly
United States Army
Lieutenant Kelly
England
B. B. Kelly
E. W. Kelly
Tod & Kelly
Great Falls
United States
San Antonio
West
Joseph II
Nez Perce
Cooper
Lewis and Clark
Joseph I
Union
Presidency
Washington
Grant
Hays
Harrison
Garfield
Isaac N. Stevens
Washington Territory
Idaho
Oregon
Wallowa
Imnaha
Wallowa Valley
O. O. Howard
Too-hul-hul-sote
Too-hul
Order
Miles
Howard
Fort Leavenworth
Indian Territory
Colleville Reservation
Hell's Half Acre of Butte Demolished After Notorious Era
A historic red light district in Butte known as Hell's Half Acre is slated for a modern business block. The three story complex housed up to five hundred women and drew national attention from figures like Robert Service and the congressional vice commission. The district faded with changing administrations and enforcement under Attorney General Ford.
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Hell
Butte
Iit
United States
Aphrodite
Alexandria
Congressional Vice Commission
Duncan
Ford
Homesteader Marries After Long Distance Matchmaking
A northern Dawson county homesteader Edward Corkney in Weldon found companionship through a Chicago widow Bertha Culverson. After a series of letters driven by loneliness and photos Corkney finished his ranch house and invited her to join him. She left Chicago that night and they were married, transforming the lonesome place into a home.
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Bertha Culverson
Chicago
Edward Corkney
Weldon
Corkney
Dawson County
Dawson
Montana Girl on Stricken Vessel Heads to Montana Lectures
Miss Lala Photiades of Butte survived a torpedoed voyage after her ship was sunk by a submarine. Rescued near Alexandria she faced espionage charges in Egypt, spent months in jail, then was freed when Greek consular officers confirmed her story. She returned to Butte and now tours the West for Red Cross fundraisers.
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Alexandria
Montana
Lala Photiades
Butte
Miss Photiades
Miss Phatiades
America
West
Red Cross
Photiates
Paris
Athens
Australia
Piraeus
Greece
Livingston Appointed Captain on Governor’s Staff Corps
J A Livingston long time clerk in Governor Stewart’s office has been named a captain on the staff corps and ordered to report to the war department. He is the second staff corps officer called into service after Major O Gay Stivers of Butte.
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J. A. Livingston
Stewart
War Department
Livingston
O’gay Stivers
Butte
Do Not Know Till You Try Says Witty Adage
A brief aphorism notes that effort reveals capability and cautioning against premature judgment. It suggests many equal chances exist if one dares attempt new tasks. The quote emphasizes trying as a path to self discovery and growth.
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Philippines
Islands
Salisbury Plain
General Staff
San Francisco
Brookins
Military Aviation School
Glen Curtiss
San Diego
Old Joseph
Young Joseph
Salmon River
Broven
Sturgis
Big Hole
Bear Paw Mountains
G. H. M. Kelly
The
Charles M. Russell
Hell's
Service
Robert Service
MR. Farmer
Northwest
the Banking Corporation
Helena
Lonesome Place
Safety First
First National
First National Bank
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