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White man becomes Sioux chief Mato-Watakpe at Standing Rock
Captain A B Welch of Mandan adopted son of Chief John Grass is named Mato-Watakpe the Sioux war name meaning Charging Bear and inherits leadership after Grass dies at Fort Yates. Welch awaits return from France where he serves in the U S infantry alongside Major General Hunter Liggett. Albert Grass also serves in the same division.
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Jonm Grass
Sioux Tribe of Indians
Fort Yates
Standing Rock Agency
A. B. Welch
Mandan
United States Infantry
France
Hmter Ligett
John Grass
Albert Grass
Welch
Bear
Captain Welch