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Chiefs Joseph and Looking Glass Outsmart Troops in Montana Chase
Lew L. Callaway writes of Nez Perce retreat led by Chief Joseph and Looking Glass, noting a battle near Big Hole and a prolonged march through Idaho and Montana. The piece cites Col. J. E. Callaway and Thomas J. Farrell aiding settlers and volunteers, with W. A. Clark later senator as leader.
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Joseph
Looking Glass
Lew L. Callaway
J. E. Callaway
QO. O. Howard
U.S. A
Sladen
Dry Creek
Dept. Columbia
Camas Creek
Idaho
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Lewiston
United States
Howard
Yellowstone National Park
Miles
Bearspaw Mountains
Whitebird
Canada
Missoula
Savage Whitebird
Bitter Root
Fort Fizzle
Big Hole
Bitter Root Valley
Gibbon
Nez Perces
Horse Prairie Creek
Bannack
Yellowstone Park
Civilization
Clark
Deer Lodge
Butte
W. A. Clark
Virginia City
James E. Callaway
21St
Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry
Grant
Thomas J. Farrell
Callaway
Tom Farrell
O. B. Varney
VF Horse
Parrell