Largest West Point class receives diplomas from Baker
West Point graduates 270 cadets in the largest class in academy history. Secretary of War Baker commissions them second lieutenants, with General Pershing addressing the group. The honor man is James B. Cullum of Pennsylvania. They depart on furlough, join regiments in October, and three training groups proceed to Camp Dix and duty in July.
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James B. Cullum
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General Pershing
Baker
Are you acquainted with the monkey of Mons
The Washington Star report riffs on a mystery mascot from Mons as soldiers and civilians recall a tiny silver monkey with a contemplative pose. Tales vary from a street statue to a gargoyle on a church wall, reflecting its elusive origin and popularity among troops who visited Mons.
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Belgium
Mons
St. Waldrup
Washington Star
Mullan Tree to Be Preserved as National Monument Area
The Mullan tree, a landmark on the historic Mullan trail linking Montana Idaho and the coast, will be protected as a national monument area approved by the president. Tourists have damaged the tree, prompting forest service action to safeguard it along the Yellowstone trail while highlighting the trail’s 1861 celebration at the Fourth of July canyon between Wallace Idaho and Coeur d'Alene.
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Idaho
John Mullan
Walla Walla
Wash
Fort Benton
Mont
Wallace
Coeur d'Alene
Wahoo
Forest Service
Forest Products Laboratory
Madison
Deuce the Irish Terrier Saves Cat From Brooklyn Fire
An Irish terrier named Deuce protected seven blooded cats during a blaze at a pet shop on 270 Livingston Street in Brooklyn. He first saved himself, then guided firemen to the cats and reentered the burning shop to rescue the seventh, which purred on the sidewalk after being freed.
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Deuce
Livingston Street
Brooklyn
Amity
Dence
Blithershy Looms as Talk Turns to Travel
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet characters warn about Blithershy who interrupts conversations about buying a car or a trip to Florida or Cuba by citing European mortality figures, described as the worst crepe hanger.
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Florida
Cuba
Europe
Birmingham Age-Herald
Sea Scouts to Sail Oceans with 30 Centers Training Ships
Chief Sea Scout James A. Wilder of Honolulu has spurred the Boy Scouts of America as 30 sea scout centers have already acquired training ships, 16 cities now have shipping boards, and 438 others plan to follow. It is likely training ships will soon man the oceans and rivers of America.
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Boy Scouts
James A. Wilder
Honolulu
Boy Scouts of America
America
Ohio Republicans choose standard bearer. Democrats push Buckeye bid
Columbus dispatch reports that an Ohioan has been named the GOP standard bearer and Ohio Democrats accelerate plans to gain another Buckeye victory. Gov- is noted as a key figure in ongoing tactical efforts to win additional statewide recognition.
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Cox
Columbus
Ohio
Cox touted as Ohio carrier for Democratic ticket
Senator Harding secured the nomination as Cox is urged to lead the ticket. Ohio delegates consider Governor Cox unbeatable for Ohio. Creek and Upper Potomac fields hold a three day district convention to address wage award compliance and a miners operators accord.
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Ernor James M. Cox
San Francisco
Harding
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Cox
James M. Cox
Mine Workers Open Convention in Cumberland Maryland
Cumberland Md June 15 The United Mine Workers of the Georges region announce the opening of their convention. Delegates from local unions gather to discuss labor issues and organize response efforts for miners.
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Cumberland
United Mine Workers of the Georges
Edward W. Backus Dies at Tarpon Springs
Edward W. Backus, United States ambassador to Brazil under Presidents Hayes Garfield and Arthur, died at his Tarpon Springs home last night. He was eighty six years old and a St. Petersburg, Florida native.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Kedward W. Backus
United States
Brazil
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Tarpon Springs
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