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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
7
Governor Gardner urges the legislature to withhold salary bills until tax issues are settled and calls for a special session if needed. He warns that without new revenue, many expenses for state institutions and agencies for 1919-20 may go unfunded.
A bill in both legislative chambers would allow municipalities to raise local revenue and tax wealthy apartment residents who do not own homes. Proponents argue many rich residents pay little tax, while the plan aims to close the gap. In other news, six anti vice bills from the committee of 50 St Louisans passed the house, including a misdemeanor ban on public indecent dress and restrictions on indecent pictures in penny shows.
Plain accounts describe remarkable acts of heroism by American soldiers in France. The Distinguished Service Crosses were awarded on General Pershing’s recommendation, highlighting thousands of brave deeds in grisly war.
Sergeant M G Co 107th Infantry Latham, Sergeant Alan L Eggers and Corporal Thomas F O Shea earned decorations for rescuing a wounded officer and two soldiers after a tank was disabled. They crossed fire to recover the Hotchkiss gun and kept up cover until returning wounded men to safety. Home address Knotts View Windermere England.
Major Charles W. Whittlesey of the 308th Infantry earned a Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous gallantry near Binardville Forest d Argonne France on October 27 1918. Cut off with 463 officers and men he held his position five days despite no reserves or supplies, rejecting a surrender demand while the command suffered heavy casualties. His home is Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Private Grannis I Syverson of Company C Sixth Machine Gun Battalion earned the DSC for heroism near St. Etienne France on October 8 1918. His crew maintained fire after a grenade shattered their gun and wounded two, forcing the Germans into retreat. Corporal Henry W Philblad of the 76th Company Sixth Regiment U S M C was awarded posthumously for conspicuous gallantry at Blanc Mont France on October 8 1918 after capturing two machine gun nests and being killed two hours later. His home is listed as Knoxville Illinois.
YOUMAN Z. WEEKS a Corporal in Company F 118th Infantry was decorated for extraordinary heroism in action near Bel. The ceremony recognized his bravery and leadership during combat operations, highlighting his actions under fire and commitment to his unit.
Corporal Weeks, near Col. Teton, displayed gallantry as he halted an enemy enfilade, saving many lives before being killed in a later advance while leading an assault on a machine gun nest. His home was at OCol Teton, 8.0.
Lieutenant Linton volunteered under heavy fire to carry a message and bring up reinforcements. He then led a counter attack to recapture Marcheville, took command under fire, was wounded, and held his ground until his platoon was evacuated at night, receiving a second fatal wound.
Willis P. Snyder of Company D 150th Machine Gun Battalion earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery near Reims France on July 15 1918. After his detachment suffered casualties he operated a machine gun alone driving back Prussian Guards and was wounded while aiding a wounded comrade. His home is listed as Reading Pa with his mother Mrs Kate Snyder 1237 Cotton Street.
Sergeant William Sawelson of Company M 312th Infantry from Harrison New Jersey died October 26 1918 in France while crawling through heavy fire to aid a wounded comrade in a shell hole. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.
Private ANIELLO SPAMANATO of Company L, 357th Infantry earned a decoration for conspicuous gallantry near Montfaucon France on October 25 1918. On a patrol he killed an advancing machine gun crew member and captured the nest with three survivors after grenades forced retreat. His wife resides in Semitile Caserte Italy.
Extraordinary action near Blanc Mont France on October 8 1918 earned Sergt Bogan a Bar to wear with his Distinguished Service Cross. He captured three machine gun nests and, wounded, took thirty prisoners escorting them to the rear to prevent line weakness. His home is Franklin Kentucky with his mother Mrs Sallie Bogan.
Corporal Pruitt of the 78th Company 6th Regiment U S Marines Corps was cited for conspicuous gallantry at Blanc Mont Ridge France on October 38 1918. He single handedly attacked two machine guns captured them killed two enemy soldiers and took forty prisoners before being killed by shell fire while sniping the enemy.
Sergeant Karnes of Company D 117th Infantry is recognized for extraordinary heroism. The Knoxville Tennessee native, associated with North Broadway, is noted for gallant actions during combat.
A girl recounts leaving a minister's house after three days and seeking a place for the rest of the week. She claims Brother S- is stingy, noting he measures each plateful before serving. The neighbor questions the family’s benevolence as the girl reveals the alleged rule.
Geoffrey’s father overrides Christmas disappointment by promising the drum and whistle tomorrow. Geoffrey’s mother plans to visit, easing tension. The tale blends humor with a proverb about kindness and change.
In Charles W. Whitehair’s new book Out There, he praises British officers for courage, care of their men, and justice. He recalls a colonel with a chest wound waiting his turn for dressing and heroic restraint.
A quotation from E. W. Howe stresses character as the first requirement for business success. It links temperance fairness politeness industry and intelligence as essential traits for achievement.
A wry aside notes how talk and gossip gain currency far beyond its origin. The line about a child crying hints at overheard chatter that spirals into community buzz, leaving the fact of who started it unclear and the hurt lingering.
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