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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1924

Page

4

The Dead Pine Tavern in Rock Creek Valley

In September 1768 Solomon Binkus and Jack Irons trek through Horse Valley to warn settlers of an Indian uprising and rescue Colonel Hare’s wife and daughter. They confront Red Snout’s raid, trap a raiding party, kill Red Snout, and set back the attackers while freeing an Indian captive and guiding a wounded warrior to safety.

Solomon Binkus Jack Irons Horse Valley New York Colonel Hare England Ack Margaret Fort Tanwiz Hare Saye Jack London Hare Engiend Irons Albany Dead Pine Solomon Nor Mohawk Valley Ohio Kentry Hell Rock Crick Cap'n Rock Creek Ips Manitou Red Red Snout Moose Wood Solomons

Voice of a Woman Sobbing Amid Frontier Rescue

Sol Binkus and Jack comfort Bill Scott's widow and her son Whig after a deadly raid. They hide among pines, share tea, and reinforce the bond of protection as they journey toward Oriskany, while reflecting on courage, loss, and frontier justice.

The First Fourth of July Journey to Albany

Mrs Scott and child flee Indian danger with General Berkimer’s family. Jack and Solomon lead the group by Mohawk river to Albany, where the Declaration is read and General Schuyler warns of Burgoyne. Mrs Scott gains a new, steady role. Solomon’s spirit rises as musket fire and prayer blend into a nation’s resolve.

Jack Solomon Schuyler Albany Mohawk Jonah Scott Great River Burgoyne Lake Champlain Crown Point John Burgoyre Queen's Regiment of Light Dragoons Fort William North Britain Commons Canada Mr. Munro

Ambush Reported as Fort Schuyler Relief Unfolds

In July to August, Jack and Solomon tracked British progress while aiding a colonial force. They reached TL and later joined runners reporting southward movement. They discovered the ambush while Herkimer’s New York militia advanced, though the scouts were not to blame for the setback. Continued next week.

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