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Umatilla Chief and Warrior Passes From Power to Decline
A long profile recalls Win-nam-snoot, the Umatilla leader born around 1842, who guided tribe in war and diplomacy. Once a respected chief and delegate to Washington, his alcohol decline, memory loss, and injuries eroded his influence. He now dwells with his daughter Jennie near Pendleton, largely abandoned by his people.
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Umatilla
Grand Ronde
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Civil Whitman Mission
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Birch Creeks
Liewenant Farrow
Salmon River
Umatillas
Washington, D. C
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Charles Wilkins
Pacific Coast
Spocehouse
Oyal Hieage
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New Oslomne
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Maxim & Gay Co
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