General Miles Dies After Long Civil War Career
Gen Miles dies after a long career spanning the Civil War and later campaigns. Plans for funeral arrangements are tied to his son Major Sherman Miles and daughter Mrs Samuel M Reber. Arlington mausoleum and tribute details are described as officials note his patriotism and service.
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Miles Life of a Civil War Hero and Indian Campaigns
The article recounts General Miles career from Civil War service in Gettysburg and Appomattox to command of eastern Maryland and Virginia, then North Carolina and Virginia. It details his Indian campaigns against Cheyennes Sioux Nez Perces and Geronimo, his role in quelling the Chicago strike, and his rise to lieutenant general and commanding general.
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Coast Guard keeps rum patrol as fleet plans return
Washington reports President Coolidge aims to keep fighting costs within appropriations for coast guard operations. New York dispatch notes rum fleet at Sandy Hook preparing to return within days, with 40 government ships patrolling and 19 in reserve to enforce the blockade. Legal actions include Zeehond cargo forfeiture and fines on the Mercier liner crew. General Miles linked to Miles City’s origin and Livingston history with references to his family and Civil War era ties.
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The Show Off Captivates Billings Audiences
Billings Gazette praises George Kellys The Show Off as one of the best plays in years with Hobart Cavanaugh as Aubrey Piper and Jessie Busley as Ma Fisher delivering sparkling wit. The midwestern audience enjoyed a lively comedy built around a self important booster who disrupts a middle class household.
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Ma Fisher
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Sackcloth and Scarlet at the Marlow with Alice Terry
Henry King presents Sackcloth and Scarlet a Mount picture starring Alice Terry at the Marlow for last show tonight. The story follows two sisters Polly and Joan across Brittany New York Lake Louise and Washington DC with Polly sacrificing for her sister while Joan rescues her amid a dramatic clash of backgrounds. Orville Caldwell leads a strong supporting cast in this absorbing drama.
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Chaplin's The Kid Opens as First Feature Comedy
Charlie Chaplin's first feature comedy The Kid debuts today at the Antlers. He conceived the story early in his screen career and developed it under Associated First National Pictures. The film centers on five key roles The Man The Woman The Kid The Tramp and the Policeman with Chaplin as The Tramp and Jackie Coogan in the title role supported by Edna Purviance.
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Pole Says Bout Not for Big Mat Honor
An injunction to restrain Ed Lewis Wayne Munn and their managers and promoters from advertising the match as for the heavyweight championship was sought in circuit court. Stanislaus Zbyszko’s attorneys filed the action and a hearing was set for May 25 before Judge Friend.
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Big” Munn
Stanislaus Zbyszko
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Kilmer Buys Harris Farm Breeding Plant for 100000
Harrisonburg Virginia based race horse owner Willis Sharp Kilmer completed a purchase of the George H Harris farm and breeding plant for one hundred thousand dollars.
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Return of Proserpina staged at Saint Vincent academy
The Return of Proserpina, a symbolical play by Saint Vincent academy presented last night in St Helena Hall as part of the spring festival. The production featured Miss Rose Edith Hollenback as Ceres and Miss Lillian Seiler as Proserpina with strong solos, choirs, and dances. Mary Helen Lanstyak accompanied the music as the program showcased scene sequences and choruses by St Vincent's choral classes and orchestra.
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Sting Sets World Mile Record At Jamaica Track
Sting a handicap colt owned by James Butler broke the world's mile and 70 yards record at Jamaica N J in the fourth race with a time of 1 41 1 5 to equal the mark.
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