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Turbulent Indian wars recalled by U S army officers
The piece recounts 1890 conflicts following Sitting Bull’s arrest and the Wounded Knee battle. It notes Col Fechet leading a night ride to rescue policemen, the Ghost Dance uprising, and heroism by Lieut Bull Head and Captain Wessels. It also covers Cheyenne resistance and sacred home ties driving their last stand against U S troops.
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Ashington
United States Army
Wounded Knee
Washington
Col. Forsythe
Seventh Cavalry
Big Foot
Sitting Bull
Custer
East
Edward G. Fecher
University of Illinois
Fechet
Plains
Standing Rock
North Dakota
Miles
Lieut
Bull Head
Sergt
Shave Head
Fort Yates
Highth Cavalry
Oak Creek
Dakota
Catch-the-Bear
Strike-the- Kettle
Sergi
Rosebud
Pine Ridge
Indian Territory
Maj. Lewis
Wessels
Capt. Wessels