Last Buffalo Hunt and Vanishing Tribes Tale
A Philadelphia Ledger summary reports on the Ponca and related tribes facing near extinction as buffalo hunts dwindle. It notes a planned modern hunt with three bison at Goodnight ranch, contrasts with historic hunts, and cites federal policy failures and migrations to reservations. Also recounted is Redfield Proctor’s strict enforcement of hunting laws, fining his son for an off-season coon hunt.
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Ear
Red River
Winnipeg
Kansas
Plains
Union Pacific Railroad
Eithough
Missouriiver
Indian Territory
Nebraska
Whiteagle
Council of Advisers
Goodnight Ranch
Texas
Oklahoma
Western Railroads
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Philadelphia Ledger
United States
Redfield Proctor
Redfield Proctor, Jr
Rutland
Justice
Grubbs Finds Kindness Through Ailing Boy On The Train
Grubbs, a reclusive mortgage holder, is moved by sight of a sick boy aboard the city’s elevated train. He befriends the mother and son, offers help, and gradually becomes a kind guardian figure, even proposing adoption as the boy heals and finds new joy. The Philippine assignment of the boy's father is mentioned, linking a distant war to a quiet act of mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grubbs
Bis
Shaggy
Uist
Mr. Doz
Dog
Philippines
Rama
Cressers
Prussian State Railways Gains and Growth Over 25 Years
The Prussian state railway system expanded its carnipes from 41,000,000 to 31,000,000, operating expenses rose from 24,500,000 to 221,000,000, and net earnings climbed from 14,500,000 to 140,000,000 annually. Mileage grew from 3,815 to 21,104 miles, and invested capital yielded 7 percent compared with 4.3 percent a quarter of a century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Clergyman Seeks Larger Fund For Preachers Relief
The Rev Dr James Bord Brady former Grace Methodist Episcopal Worcester Massachusetts pastor seeks permission to raise a fund from 250000 to 4000000 for relief of superannuated preachers of the New England conference. Benefits would include widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bord Brady
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church of
Worcester
Mass
New England Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
History's Narrow Page on Russian ships fate
A Denver Post note says the ships Petropaviorsk and Berrtreshry may enter history together though doubt remains if fame can fit them both. The line suggests they might be driven down tandem to share the same fate.
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Petropaviorsk
Berrtreshry
Denver Post
Photographs and perilous adventures of a forgetful father
A humorous reminiscence mixes a failed family portrait session with a father’s memories of boyhood antics. The narrator recalls his wife, son Bill, and a chaotic photo setup featuring a photocrater, clamps, and a rubber ball camera. He reflects on pride, risk, and the absurdity of the moment as a lifelong memory.
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Fort Kearney
Proctor
Ponca
Ovncil
Dray Tech
MR. Dog Ay
Daily Story Pubitanis
Prussian State Railways
Goliath
Jobnne
David
Golath
Go Wack
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