General Godfrey refutes claims on Custer's death at Little Big Horn
Brigadier General Edward Godfrey, retired, says reports that Custer died by self inflicted action are bunk. He recalls examining Custer's body on Custer Hill after the battle, noting two bullet wounds and little blood, with no powder marks or signs of mutilation. He also cites Sioux leader Gall’s remark on not scalping due to Custer’s rank and bravery. He criticizes sensational writers and cites sources from the Cavalry Journal and The North American Indian.
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Washington
George A. Custer
Battle of
Little Big Horn
Edward Godfrey
Godfrey
Cookstown
N. J
F. W. Benteen
Marcus A. Reno
Custer
Reno
Custer Hill
Edward S. Godfrey
Gall
The
First Eastward Hawaii to Mainland Flight Aspired
Richard Grace, a California aviator, aims to fly eastward from Kauai to San Francisco with a navigator. He notes a lone undertaking may be necessary if others refuse to join, quoting Dr. Frank Crane on misery and company.
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Hawaii
Richard Grace
California
Pacific
Kauai
San Francisco
Frank Crane
Longevity Record From Four Generations Noted
The Star prints a submission from Galen Huset Swimley of Bunker Hill W Va dated June 28 1927 detailing four generations in a direct line Sarah Hiett Locke born October 9 1753 dies in her seventy fourth year Mary Locke Hiett dies in her seventy third year Jane Hiett Swimley dies in her eighty fifth year and Dr George W Swimley dies February 1 1926 in his ninetieth year The combined ages total 522 years and the generations span about 172 years.
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The
Star
P. H. Gold
Miller
John
Elizabeth Miller
Hampshire County
Sarah (Hiett) Locke
Mary Locke Hiett
Jane Hiett Swimley
George W. Swimley
Galen Hhset Swimley
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Sunday Visitors at Midway Virginia Home
Midway Va July 1 Sunday callers at the home of Mr Godfrey Bly included Charlie Williams Verner Lineburg Edmount Fout and Mr and Mrs B F White and son Elwood and Mrs Simeon Snapp Also visiting were Mr Warner Pyke and his brother Mr G W Dyke with Miss Glenna White and his brother
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Leroy
Herbert Smoke
Simon Snapp
Clint Barr
William Kibler
B. F. White
Lula Lineburg
Obelia
Boathie Snapp
Edwin
Edgar Smoke
Ben White
Gon
Elwood
Harry White
Godfrey Bly
Shieb Bly
Reathie Snapp
Glenna White
Loring Flegal
Tommy
Midway
Charlie Williams
Verner Lineburg
Edmount Fout
Simeon Snapp
Warner Pyke
G. W. Dyke
Glenna Whiie
Grandmother Honor Student Finishes College Fast
In Winfield Kansas Mrs W D Dalton a 48 year old grandmother graduates Southwestern College with a 92 average over three years finishing a four year course in three. She ranks among the five highest honor students of the 1927 class and joins Pi Gamma Mu and the Order of the Mound. She declined a Kansas University fellowship to pursue other plans while preparing to teach business next year.
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Vrese
Winfield
Kas
Suly
Dalton
Southwestern College
Clas
Joe
Virginia Lynn Kindt
Pi.Gamma Mu
Order of the Mound
Kansas University
Comets Encke and Halley with Extended Orbital Periods
The Naval Observatory notes repeated comet sightings show Encke's comet with a 3.3 year period and Halley's comet with a lengthy about 76 year period. A lighter note adds fried chicken as a top toast.
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Naval Observatory
Encke
Halley
Atchison Globe
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Funk & Son
Main Street
George Washington Hotel
M. B. Clowe
Gen. George A. Custer
Bunk
Associated Press
Montana
Cavalry Journal
Chief Gall
Mee
Jao
Thu
Idesh
Ide
Wender’s
North Main St
North Main Street
K. H. Taylor
South Braddock St
Tinchester
Winchester Milling Corp
Emmert’s
Betty Shoppe
Dimity
Moling & Seal
Paige- Detroit Motor Car Company
Jeagph
Paige
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