General Nelson Miles Retires After Forty-Two Years Service
General Nelson A Miles, 64, ends a long career that began as a dry goods clerk and included extensive Indian War service. Born in Westminster Massachusetts in 1839, he rose from a clerkship to lead U S Army forces, earning praise and criticism alike. His controversial presidency of Indian campaigns and the Jefferson Davis capture at Portress Monroe marked a storied, polarizing career.
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Washington
Nelson
Schofield
Sherman
United States Army
Miles
Winfield Scott
Lin
General Miles
Department
West Point
Nelson A. Miles
John Myles
Massachusetts
Philip
Westminster
Mase
Milen
Howton
Tom
Millen Mied
Troanm
Aueh
Vyoth
Peninaula
Paddy
Althugh
Milee
Lee
Aspomante Coun
Rentilge
Ile Portier Tratianets
Ile
Fifth Infantry Mareh
Fats
John Sherman
Treasury
Miley
Custer
William F. Cody
Buffalo Buly
General Miles saga marked by service and retirement
The text outlines a long career from brigadier general to command roles in the U S Army, noting family ties and marriages, a son who became a cadet, and Miles actions during the Sioux and Queen Victoria era. It reflects friction with administration over control and a cautious stance on political aims, ending with uncertainty about future residence and status.
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United States
Iniss
Schofield
Trib
Qenera
Teow
Goyera
Mile
Buwe Peel
Gomera
Hannel
Washington
Dr Ring’s New Treatments Publicized By Tallman Co
End of Bitter Fight note from JOOP Hughes of DuPont praising Dr Ring’s New Treatments for consumption. Advert claims cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with a trial bottle offered free.
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Jong
Joop. Hughes
DuPont
Ring
Tallman &Cos Tre
Pyles
Lodging House Lease Put Up for Cash Sale
Auction notice for a lodging house in the city offers an eight year nine month lease, subject to mortgage and cash purchase only. Enquire at this office. The Bar of Whittaker Wright, not a swindler, has been fixed as 200 in the British courts.
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Whittaker Wright
Hosema
Reed
Tomate Lins
Geneva Brioas
Minneapolia
The Breakers Hotel at Breakers Station description
The Breakers Hotel is a luxury oceanfront resort noted for its 72 foot height from observatory to top and elegant furnishings. It features electric lighting, carpeted rooms with private baths, a large public reception area, and an in-house orchestra for dances. The grounds offer bowling, tennis, croquet, lakes, rowboats, and direct beach access with railroad connections to Breakers, Washington.
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Breakers
Atlyain
Aotmer
California
Jy Ft
Olaorey
Gant OG
Betny Hills
Hpe
PMN
Rogaine Dunein
Flkhermien
Plemelers
Eap
Raliona
Betel
Betel Omnibuses
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Breakers Station
Long Tench
Brewkers
Wash
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Court Street
Conrad Platzoeder
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Columbia Lodging House
Bet
Alta & Webb Sts
F. X. Schempp
Gray’s Harbor
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
Opp. W. & C. R. Depot
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Miles Life
Rigby-Clove Mfg Company
Pendleton
Oregon
Tulle
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
North Beach
Ean Omneconian
Gp. Ami
Nupost
Lee Cronen
Ross Ice & Cold Storage CO
Ives
Ross Ice and Gold Storage
Ieee
Oust &Y
Worcester
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