Pershing's Rise Despite Seniority Gaps in Early Career
As late as 1904 during the Russo Japanese War era Pershing remained a captain in the regular army at over forty his associates note he never complained but kept working at his duties. He played a key role in Philippine pacification and Roosevelt promoted him to brigadier general despite surpassing 862 seniors on the roll.
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Pershing
Reams
Phillipine Islands
Roosevelt
Wood
Once Only Living Brigade Commander
Pershing led punitive expedition to Mexico making him the only living American army officer to command a brigade in action. Funston commanded more than a brigade at Vera Cruz but his troops did not engage.
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Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Funston
Vera Cruz
Pershing Early Career in Indian Wars and Moros Campaign
From his 1886 West Point graduation Pershing saw active service in the Indian wars and campaigns against Geronimo. He earned praise from General Miles for marching 140 miles in 46 hours with a pack train. Roosevelt leadership propelled both Wood and Pershing, with Pershing later organizing the Moros campaign in Mindanao and Jolo.
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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
Pershing Clears Mindanao Moro Strongholds Fast
Pershing trusted by Wood to lead a Moro campaign. His forces a battalion of infantry a squadron of cavalry and artillery swept the marsh and mountain defenses of Mindanao in two days. The island was placed under his military governorship.
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Pershing
Bacalod
Island
Mindanao
Pershing Memoir: Prevented Villa Capture and Marshaled Veterans
The article recalls General Pershing’s 1914 recall that halted pursuit of Villa after warnings of war with Mexico. It notes his recall to command in France, bringing veterans to form the AEF’s First Division. His relentless work ethic contrasted with other Entente leaders as he sought solace in public service.
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San Francisco
Eighth
Villa
Mexico
Washington
United States
Pershing
France
Pershing's teamwork plan helped unify Entente armies in France
General Pershing put aside personal aims and offered American troops and equipment to Marshal Foch at a pivotal moment. His willingness to cooperate aided the unification of Entente commands, boosted morale on the front, and contributed to the war’s end. Praise from world rulers and soldiers followed his actions.
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Pershing
Foch
Marshal Foch
Europe
Pershing's War Memoir Marked by Tragedy at Home
The text describes General Pershing facing personal loss when his wife and three children died in a fire at their Presidio home in San Francisco during his Mexican border service. The tragedy shaped his later life, making him stern and hard.
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Pershing
Presidio
San Francisco
Weather Report for Cheyenne Wyoming January 13
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes for Cheyenne show clear skies over the 24 hours ending 6 pm with a high of 46 and low of 22. Wind from the southwest at 45 miles per hour recorded at 5 36 am. Precipitation since January 1 reached 0.49 inches versus a 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 officials inspected the new city county building court room yesterday afternoon. The chamber is nearly complete and ready for furnishings including the bench jury box tables railing and chairs. It promises to be one of the finest in the city.
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W. C. Mentzer
District Cour
New City County
Revenue Department Moving Ends Today
Internal Revenue Collector Leslie A. Miller announced that the department offices will be fully relocated to the top floor of the new city county building today. The move started Saturday and has continued through the period.
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Internal Revenue
Leslie A. Miller
Funeral services for Pioneer Woman Minnie Haas
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Haas who died Monday will be held at St Mark's Episcopal church 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 Finkbiner chapel with the Eastern Star in charge Mrs Lawson a past matron presided over by Mrs I B Guthrie and other chapter officers Rev J S Stubblefield delivered the sermon Pallbearers included Horace Jenkins Walter Berger Clyde Watt Harry Henderson John Wright and G B Bailey Many floral offerings were arranged for the ceremony
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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 will meet in Cheyenne to conduct 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. Det Beard is in Denver and his return time is uncertain. The number of candidates is 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
Alsace-Lorraine
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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