Medal of Honor for Phoenix flyer Frank Luke Jr.
The text reports that Frank Luke Jr of Phoenix received the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously at the Arizona state capitol. It praises his career as a pioneering airman who destroyed balloons and enemy aircraft, notes his death on September 20, 1918, and recounts officers’ and comrades’ recollections of his bravery and final missions.
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Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
California
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Frank Luke
Phoenix
Arizona State Capitol
H. R. Hickok
Campbell
Luke
National Guards
National Army
J. Loy Maloney
Chicago Tribune
94Th Aero Squadron
Eddie Rickenbacker
Maloney
Frank Luke, Jr
Ariz
Germany
Texas
Rockwell Field
Issoudun
Cateaux
France
27Th Aero Squadron
Chateau-Thierry
Hartney
Boinville
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Ot Bons
Neufchateau
Air Service
Murvaux
Meuse
Loggins
Chester E. Staten
G. R
Department of the Meuse
Ling
Dun
Briers Farm
Doulton
Milly
Geetan
Ren Rene Colin
Auguste Cuny
Henry Gustave
Eugene Coline
Odile ‘Pateche
Richard Victor
Valentin Garra
Gustave Garra
Leon Wenet
Cordlne Delbart
Gabriel Didier
Camille Thewied
Cortlae Delbart
Volmner
Nicholas
Marvaux
Ses Garre
Rembercourt
Wehner
Staten
Real Philosopher Soldier Delivers War Praise in Camp
A dark-skinned veteran back from Champagne cheerfully endorses the army saying he never missed a meal in France. He notes meals were sometimes late by three to four days but always received. The moment captures trench life amid humorous bravado.
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France
Summer Plans in a City Home Letter Drama
A dialogue contrasts summer goals with a man named Mr. Comrox choosing to remain in the city. He will write daily letters to his mother and sisters describing the heat and discomfort while they enjoy a seaside resort.
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Mother
The Other Way. A Testy Courtroom Exchange
A lawyer questions a witness about occupation and past time while the itinerant musician responds with sharp, defiant denials. The dialogue contrasts practical work with rhetoric as a metaphorical storm challenges notions of efficiency and resilience.
Leech Weather Prophet Predicts Changes From Jar Behavior
A historical piece explains that a leech in water forecasts weather. If the leech stays motionless at the bottom, clear weather persists. It climbs to the top before or during rain, and speeds through the jar with wind. Storms, frost, and snow correspond to specific leech movements and positions.
Safe and Sane Fourth of July Prods Public Reflection
In a reflective note the piece argues for safe Fourth of July celebrations. It questions civic enthusiasm and hints at urban bustle and profit motives while musing on effort and credibility in public life.
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