Indian division proposal eyed in army reorganization debate
Congress reviews a plan to create one or more North American Indian divisions as part of a reformed U S Army. Dr Joseph Dixon cites Indian bravery in WWI and advocates permanent Indian regimental HQs, near reservations, plus an Indian West Point style school to train noncommissioned officers.
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Congress
France
Joseph Kossuth Dixon
National American Indian Memorial Association
Rodman Wanamaker
New York
Dixon
Pershing
90Th Division
Texas
Oklahoma
86Th Division
465Th Infantry
69Th New York
Marne
William J. Morrissey
142Nd Infantry
St. Etiene
Champagne
Morrissey
Indian West Point
House Committee
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
House Military Committee
Important Dates In Lincolns Career
Chronological milestones outline Abraham Lincoln as born February 12 1809 in Kentucky and his rise through politics and law. Highlights include New Salem postmastership 1832 Illinois legislator terms 1834 38 40 United States congress 1846 presidential nomination 1860 inaugural 1861 emancipation proclamation 1863 Gettysburg address 1863 second term 1864 assassination 1865 death.
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Oregon
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United States
Lincon
Lincoln
National Cemetery
Gettyburg
Horace Greeley
Canada
Executive Mansion
John Wilkes Booth
Ford's
Washington
O Captain! My Captain! Whitman tribute to Lincoln
A shortened extract of Walt Whitman’s poem honors Abraham Lincoln. The speaker mourns the fallen captain while noting the voyage’s end and the nation’s exultant yet somber mood as the ship returns to shore.
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Victor
Walt Whitman
Lincoln
1920 American League schedule announced for baseball season
The 1920 AL season opens April 4 and runs to October 3 with 454 games. Sunday games debut in Washington and New York, while western clubs start in the west and eastern clubs begin in the east. Key matchups include Detroit at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia with multiple holiday and Sunday game allocations across cities.
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New York
Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
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Boston
Red Sox
Senators
Athletics
White Sox
Polo Grounds
Chicago Cubs
Colorado Wyoming Special Essay Prizes Attract Attention
The War Department through the Army Recruiting Service has expanded prizes for the national school children essay contest in Wyoming and Colorado. George Tritech Hardware of Denver offers sporting goods prizes including loving cups and a gold watch. Additional prizes will be announced this week with local offerings in Pueblo Wyoming towns and Sheridan.
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War Department
Army Recruiting Service
Wyoming
Colorado
George Tritech Hardware Company
Denver
Pueblo
Wyanston
Sheridan
Wyo
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Organization OF Indian Division
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Tom Reilley
Reilley
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Hillsdale
Cheyenne
Hartung Land Company
Carey Ave
Cheyenne State Bank
Federal Reserve System
Capitol Avenue Hynds Building
EADER
First National Bank
Hrst National Bank
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Company
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