When was it published?

June 12, 1925 in The Bismarck Tribune

Domestic News June 12, 1925

The Bismarck Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sam F. Fullerton, Charles Knutson

Q: What keywords are associated?

State Humane Society, American Legion, Wild West Show, Bull Dogging, Canby Rodeo, Arrest Threat

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

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What is this article about?

State Humane Society officials, led by Sam F. Fullerton, plan to halt a Canby American Legion 'wild west show' on June 20-21 due to prohibited bull-dogging, threatening arrests despite commander Charles Knutson's refusal.

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STATE HUMANE SOCIETY TO BAR LEGION RODEO

Officials of the state humane society will interfere with the staging of a "wild west show" by the Canby American Legion post at Canby, June 20 and 21. Sam F. Fullerton, executive secretary of the humane society, announced. Mr. Fullerton upon advices that the wild west show includes a demonstration of "bull-dogging" of cattle, sent word to Charles Knutson, commander of the Canby post, stating that this is not permitted in the state. However, Mr. Knutson refused to abide by the orders of the state official and said that the show would be staged. Fortified with an opinion from the office of the attorney general, Mr. Fullerton will cause the arrest of all principals involved in the staging of the event.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Social Event

What keywords are associated?

State Humane Society American Legion Wild West Show Bull Dogging Canby Rodeo Arrest Threat

What entities or persons were involved?

Sam F. Fullerton Charles Knutson

Where did it happen?

Canby

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Canby

Event Date

June 20 And 21

Key Persons

Sam F. Fullerton Charles Knutson

Outcome

fortified with an opinion from the office of the attorney general, mr. fullerton will cause the arrest of all principals involved in the staging of the event.

Event Details

Officials of the state humane society will interfere with the staging of a "wild west show" by the Canby American Legion post at Canby, June 20 and 21. Sam F. Fullerton, executive secretary of the humane society, announced. Mr. Fullerton upon advices that the wild west show includes a demonstration of "bull-dogging" of cattle, sent word to Charles Knutson, commander of the Canby post, stating that this is not permitted in the state. However, Mr. Knutson refused to abide by the orders of the state official and said that the show would be staged.