Noted Character Major Burke Recalls Wild West Era
Buffalo Bill’s manager Major John M. Burke recounts perilous days with Cody’s show in Pendleton and the 1870s Wounded Knee negotiations. He recalls meeting Brule and Ogallala chiefs, the Wolf Creek conference, and a planned 100 Indian escort for an overseas tour. Burke describes fear, bravado, and the easing of tensions with Captain Jesse Lee and General Miles.
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John M. Burke
Buffalo Bill
Pendleton
Buffalo Bill’ Cody
Wounded Knee
Pine Ridge Agency
Miles
Europe
Ogallalas
Burke
Jesse M. Lee
Ninth Cavalry
Lee
Tien Tsin
Philippines
California
Canby
Meeker
Brules
Wolf Creek
Star
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
General Miles
Rio Grande
Cody
Eagle Star
Walla Walla
Spokane
Artificial Ice No Disease Germs to Endanger Your Health
A 20th century health advisory promotes artificial ice as safe and free of disease germs, urging consumers to trust modern production and avoid potential health risks from natural ice. The note emphasizes sanitary handling, factory standards, and public confidence in preserved beverages and food storage.
Indiana Republicans to start campaign with speaker bureau
Indianapolis Aug 15 The Indiana Republican campaign opens early with a speaker bureau and planning for rapid prep from now until September 20. Chairman Goodrich and aides push active organization with coats off, aiming for a strong start seen in years. Speakers will include Indiana senators and representatives, plus Senator Mark Hanna and other prominent Republican leaders from different states.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Goodrich
Mark Hanna
Remark on a 13 year old boy’s progress
In a Chicago Daily News quote, Phenomenon praises a boy and Simpkins notes his unusual intelligence. Popleigh counters that at 13 the boy has not made a single bright remark, highlighting a family dynamic about potential and perception.
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Popleigh
Simpkins
Chicago Daily News
Co operative planting program spans states and agencies
The bureau of forestry reports progress in private landowner tree planting under a cooperative system begun three years ago. By the present field season 224 planting plans exist in 172 localities across 29 states, with 38 more applications awaiting action. Plans favor woodlots for individuals, but some target corporations cities and states. In Texas, a joint project with Fort Worth and Denver City Railway drafts simple woodlot guidelines for farms in Northern Texas, with plans and printed instructions to follow. Massachusetts Met Board plants on an 175 acre watershed near Clinton for Boston area supply, with nursery stock ready for fall and spring planting.
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Bureau of Forestry
Fort Worth & Denver City Railway
Bureau
Texas
Metropolitan Water Board of Massachusetts
Clinton
Boston
Water Department
Woonsocket
R. L
State of
North Dakota
Frank White
Bismarck
School For the Deaf
Devil's Lake
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
Normal School
Claysville
Valley City
Manual Training
Ellendale
Farley Expected to Succeed Corrigan as New York Archbishop
Private advices from New York on August 15 indicate a near certainty that Right Rev John M Farley will become the archbishop of New York succeeding the late Archbishop Corrigan. Rome has reportedly confirmed the nomination and a formal announcement may come soon. Farley has long been linked with the archdiocese and is said to satisfy both clergy and laity in the jurisdiction.
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New York
John M. Farley
Corrigan
Rome
Farley
Survivors of Seventy Second Indiana Celebrate Forty Years
In Lafayette Indiana Aug 15 survivors of the Seventy second Indiana Regiment of Wilder Brigade gather at Columbian park to mark the fortieth muster anniversary. Veterans and many friends from several counties attend though aging and deaths thin the ranks, making this likely the last reunion.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Wilder
Columbian Park
Ely
Bismarck Extends Soo Line Steel Ready for Service
Now in Bismarck North Dakota August 16 the laying of steel on the Bismarck extension of the Soo road was practically completed. By early next week trains will be ready to run with freight for 10 days to two weeks before passenger service begins. Passenger trains likely won’t reach Dakota capital until September.
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Bismarck
N. D
Soo Road
Dakota
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Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
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Ukiah
Inte Mediair
Pilot Rock
Ridge
Alba Avonere
Vieiat
Golden Rule Hotel
Pendicten
Maryland
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Eter & Bee
C. B. Jackson
John Farley
Wilder Brigade
ACORN
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van Dran Bros
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