For the remainder of 1901 and extending into 1904, various groups voiced desires to eject Crees from the state. (p. 170) Chapter 8, Note 26 . . . for sources and discussion of positive and negative press coverage in Montana. In early 1902, the League of American Sportsmen, frustrated …
By 1904, [Sol] Levy had become a confidant of both Chippewas and Crees in the Butte vicinity (sometimes called “Chief Solevy”), and he helped them shape a positive public image through various events. In Anaconda, Rocky Boy secured a similar friendship with a Métis man, W. A. Cameron, who would …
When word spread in Montana of Little Bear’s intentions to leave the country by the end of October, various newspapers expressed elation. (p. 173) Chapter 8, Note 41 . . . The Havre Plaindealer included the text of what they claimed to be the letter Little Bear sent out to …
Reports from Havre, where Little Bear’s Crees held their dances, were largely positive, while those from Butte were derisive. (p. 169) Chapter 8, Note 23 . . . for sources and discussion of positive and negative press coverage in Montana. (p. 260) The generally positive tone of reports concerning …
One newspaper account of the time stated that he had personal letters of recommendation from Idaho governor Frank W. Hunt and a district court judge, and free passes for BA&P (Butte, Anaconda & Pacific), Oregon Short Line, Rio Grande Western, and Southern Pacific railroads. (p. 171) Chapter 8, Note 32 …
