Over the Top Chapter XXIV The Firing Squad
A first person account of a soldier sent to a firing squad at dawn during World War I. He details the tense hours of preparation, the single blank cartridge, and the emotional weight as he fires on a condemned man. The narrative contrasts duty with fear and reflects on the grim process and concealment by the British war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P.M
Anc
Cutie
Willet
Mack
Mackintosh
KS. M
Roy
Wim
Bughts
War Department
France
The Coward Redeems Himself On No Man’s Land
Albert Lloyd, labeled coward of D Company, deserts then hides in a trench and survives a night in a ruined village. He is condemned to be shot but proves his courage by loading a machine gun, aiding his company in a final assault, and sacrificing himself to save comrades. His body returns to a cemetery as fellow soldiers mourn a brave act born from fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Albert Liord
London
Tie
Tor
the Kitchener
Alex
Bert Lloyd
Lloyd
Aldershot
Smatles
Lloyd's Company
France
Shere
Ae, i
Rouen
Frent
D Company
Fritz
Vileage
Germany
HS. Wheaton
Hon
Ft. P
Tim
Basa
Laddie
Ini
Winans
Floyd
Loyd
Old Smith
Livya
Theone
SDP
Hhe
I. But “D" Company
Cap
Tey
No Man's Land
Aod
Jesanems
England
Albert Lloyd
Judge blocks Bunker Hill from smelting in Coeur d'Alenes
Federal Judge Wolverton of Washington state restricts the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Reduction company from smelting ore for two years in the Coeur d'Alenes. The ruling benefits the American Smelting and Refining Company and Star Mining, while altering ore flow among Hecla, Caledonia, and other local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverton
Washington State
Bunker Hill & +Sullivan Mining and 4 company
Tina Tx
Hox
Coeur d’Alenes
Fvct
Bunker Hill Company
Hecla
Caledonia
Soeur d’Alenes
Star Mining Company
Federal
Amerian Smelting and Refining Company
Star
Bunker Hill
Bins Full of Ore and Plent y Coming
Four carloads of ore from the lastine were sampled by the Conda company in December. Royalties totaling 470.24 were paid to Douglas company officers for ore shipments. Impassable Wagon Road since early December halted shipments, with only limited county work on improving it. The mine is reported in excellent condition and ready for steady production when transport permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conda
Douglas Company
Wallace
Governors to Attend Northwest Mining Convention in Spokane
Governors Ernest Lister of Washington Moses Alexander of Idaho and likely Montana's S V Stewart plan to attend the Northwest Mining Association convention in Spokane February 11. The event features a large ore exhibit and a strong lineup of officials and industry leaders including William Sloane minister of mines for British Columbia and C W Goodale president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lister
Washington
Moses Alexander
Idaho
Northwest
Mining Association
Spokane
Stewart
Montana
Cebt
Weness
William Sloane
Mines ‘of
British Columbia
C. W. Goodale
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Northwestern Sunnel
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Miseek
Deral
Brownfield-Canty CO
West Park St
Butte
Naconda
Ast Park Av
R A.&p. Ry
Capita
Ros
Provisto
Td Bederad National B Bank
Silver Bow National Bank
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
Clark
J. Ross'clark
W. A. Clark & Brother + Bankers
Alix J. Joinston
Wiesuet
Assie
Saadler
Ashea
First National Bank
JS. Dutton
George A. Hill
Btepnensons Asm
Cashier
Western Montana National Bank Oula
Montates Depository
North Main
Botte Palite
OR. Lamb
Montana Transfer Co
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