Pershing’s pace through ranks and wartime rise
In 1904 during the Russo Japanese era Pershing remained a captain at over forty years old in the regular army. Colleagues say he never complained and kept working hard. Much has been written about his role in pacifying the Philippine islands and President Roosevelt’s promotion of him to brigadier general, bypassing 862 seniors on the roster.
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Pershing
Reams
Phillipine Islands
Roosevelt
Wood
Pershing’s Mexican Expedition Command Line
Pershing led a punitive expedition into Mexico after Villa making him the only living American officer to command a brigade in real combat. Funston had larger forces at Vera Cruz but his troops did not engage in action.
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Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Funston
Vera Cruz
Pershing Early Years and Rise in Indian Wars
Pershing began his military career after graduating West Point in 1886. He fought Geronimo in the Apache campaigns and earned praise for rapid, grueling marches. His early service included cavalry duties in Arizona, the Spanish American War, and leadership roles in Mindanao and Jolo. General Wood then chose him to command Moros campaigns, highlighting their shared Indian fighting roots and Roosevelt era rapid promotions.
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Pershing
West Point
Geronimo
France
Belgium
No Man's Land
Miles
War Department
Department of Arizona
Tenth Cavalry
Battle of
el Caney
Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Department of Mindanao and
Jolo
Per-shing
Pershing Clears Sultan of Bacalod and Secures Mindanao
Pershing’s Moro campaign ends quickly as he consolidates Mindanao. He crafts a small force of infantry cavalry and artillery, overruns the Sultan of Bacalod’s marshy fortifications, and places Mindanao under his military governorship within two days.
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Island
Mindanao
Pershing
Pershing’s Mexican Campaign and Framing of Allied Command
The text recounts General Pershing leading the Eighth Brigade into Mexico to pursue Villa, with recall from Washington halting the pursuit. It notes his later command in France, where his energy and public service offered relief from private grief, earning him a reputation for tireless availability and decisive leadership.
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San Francisco
Eighth
Villa
Mexico
Washington
United States
Pershing
France
Pershing’s teamwork shaped Allied victory in France
Pershing deliberately set aside private aims to unify Allied command under Marshal Foch. He offered American troops and equipment at a critical campaign phase, influencing other commands toward cooperation. His leadership helped secure Alsace Lorraine plans and bolster morale, contributing to an end to the war.
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Pershing
Foch
Marshal Foch
Alsace-Lorraine
Europe
Pershing's Tragedy Hardens His Life After Loss at Presidio
A terrible tragedy struck during Pershing's Mexican border service as his wife and three children perished in a house fire at the Presidio in San Francisco while he was away. The loss made his life hard and stern, shaping his character thereafter.
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Pershing
Presidio
San Francisco
Weather Report for Cheyenne Wyoming January 13
Weather Bureau Cheyenne reports 24 hours ending 6 pm January 13 with clear skies and temperatures ranging from a low of 22 to a high of 46. Wind from SW to N, velocity up to 45 mph, precipitation since January 1 at 0.49 inches against normal 0.43.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Cheyenne
Wyo
Judge Inspects New Temple of Justice
Judge W. C. Mentzer of the district court and other officials toured the new city county building courtroom yesterday afternoon. The chamber is nearly complete and ready for furnishings including the bench jury box tables railing and chairs, slated to be one of the finest in the city.
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W. C. Mentzer
District Cour
New City County
Revenue Department Moves to Top Floor Today
Internal Revenue Collector Leslie A. Miller announced that the department offices would be fully relocated to the top floor of the new city county building today. The move began Saturday and has continued through the week.
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Internal Revenue
Leslie A. Miller
Funeral for Pioneer Woman Minnie Haas Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Haas who died Monday are at St. Mark's Episcopal at 10 this morning. Pallbearers include H. Nicolaisen and William Stuhr from the Odd Fellows, Hugh Goffman and W B Jacobs from the Elks, and P J Black and George Daiber from the Masons.
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Minnie Haas
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
H. Nicolaisen
William Stuhr
The
Odd Fellows
Hugh Goffman
W.B. Jacobs
Elks
P. J. Black
George Daiber
Masons
Last Services for Mrs. Lawson Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah G. Lawson wife of Robert Lawson were held at 3 p.m. yesterday in the Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbiner chapel with the Eastern Star in charge. Mrs I B Guthrie presided as worthy matron and the chapter officers conducted the service. Rev J S Stubblefield delivered the sermon. Pallbearers included Horace Jenkins Walter Berger Clyde M Watt Harry B Henderson John D Wright and G B Bailey. Many floral offerings were displayed.
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Sarah
Walter Berger
Clyde M. Watt
Harry B. Henderson
John D. Wright
G. B. Bailey
State Embalming Board Holds Meeting Today
The state board of embalmers meets in Cheyenne for semi annual examinations for license to practice embalming in Wyoming. The board includes Dr G Y, H Rasmussen of Rawlins and John A Benson of Lander, with Det Beard in Denver delaying return. number of candidates not stated.
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State Board of Embalmers
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Dr.g,- Y
Board of
State Board of Health
Embalmers
H. Rassmussen
Rawlins
John A. Benson
Lander
Det. Beard
Denver
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Leonard Wood
Bacalod
American National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyo
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek Mich
New Temple of Justice
Revenue Department
George W. Daiber
Hirsh
Wkkwire CO
Nettleton
State
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