Washington to Cambridge marks start of Independence War
The narrative recounts the 1775 decision to appoint George Washington as commander of American forces, his cautious acceptance, and the early flow of events leading to the War of Independence. It notes Congress actions, Washington’s departure to Boston, and the July 4 insistence on discipline and unity as the conflict began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Lexington and Concord
Cambridge
Philadelphia
Vincennes
Yorktown
Paris
George Washington
Mass
America
Joseph Parker
D. D
England
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Monmouth
Charles Lee
Hugh Knox
Lexington
Mount Vernon
Carpenters’ Hall
Continental Congress
Artemus Ward
Boston
Congress
John Adams
Virginia
Hancock
Samuel Adams
Bunker Hill
New York
Cambridge Common
Grants of Relief for War Veterans Approved by Congress
The American Legion reports total war veteran relief at 426 million dollars from recent Congress sessions. The act funds the Veterans Bureau with 405.7 million, includes 10 million for new hospitals, and 7.49 million for enlargements and alterations. About 5,000 veterans will receive Johnson bill compensation, totaling 2 million annually. Overpayments on Class 1 allotments and refunds on irrigation projects are noted, with defense appropriations and civilian training camps increased largely due to Legion lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
James A. Drain
John Thomas Taylor
Legion
National Legislative Committee
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans’ Bureau
National Ome
Santa Monica
Calif
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Beneft
National Defense
Army
Navy
National Garard
Bureau
Endowment Fund Push for World War II Orphans and Disabled Veterans
The American Legion seeks a five million dollar endowment fund to aid orphans and disabled veterans. John Farton Payne of the American Red Cross lauds the effort as a vital, compassionate program supporting child welfare and foster care, urging broad support and a prompt, successful campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
John Farton Payne
American Red Cross
Endowment
Department of Florida Wins Lindsley Trophy
The American Legion department of Florida won the Henry J. Lindsley membership trophy for the second year running by achieving the highest percentage gain over 1924 membership as of March. Florida posted 9.12 percent, just ahead of Delaware at 88.30, with Nebraska third at 83.34. Frank Samuel praised the strong 1925 race noting twenty departments reached 150 percent or more of their 1924 paid membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department of Florida
Henry J. Lindsley
Department of the Legion
Florida
Telaware
Nebraska
Legion
Frank Samuel
National Headquarters
Trial by Jury to Be Instituted in Japan
Japan will introduce a jury trial system. The Department of Justice sends officials abroad to study foreign methods and plans two courts for jury trials in ten cities with jury lodgings. The program will cost heavily for court setup and nationwide propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Department of Justice
America
Eangland
Tokyo
Osaka
Hiroshima
Fukuoka
Kumamoto
Kagoshima
Nagasaki
Nagoya
Sendai
Sapporo
Niigata
Red Cross Ball Blues Ad Highlights Bluing Effect
Advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blues cleaning power with no ugly streaks on clothes and claims good bluing yields excellent results. Notes it is stocked by all grocers.
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Red Cross
Siberian Lumber Route Effort Targets All Water Trade
Effort to create an all water route from western Siberia to Britain seeks to avoid long overland transport via the Trans Siberian railway to the Baltic or Archangel and then by steamer to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Paltle Sea
Archangel
Great Britain
Stentuer
Cuticura Advertisement Promises Skin Improvements
An advertisement touts Cuticura as improving skin conditions and soothing dandruff itchiness and rough hands. It instructs to apply Cuticura Ointment upon rising and retiring, then wash off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. The copy claims wonderful results for poor complexions.
Stair of Sighs in Rome Prison Exposed Bodies
The Stair of Sighs was the steps from the door of the upper prison to the forum where bodies of emperor executed victims were left on display. The feature recalls ancient punitive rites and the city’s brutal past.
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Rome
School of Experience Yell Echoes Across Campus
An on campus shout from the School of Experience echoes through facilities and gathers repeated attention. Students and staff report hearing the call frequently in multiple areas, signaling a developing tradition or ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Experience
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John Dickinson Sherman
Joel Headley
New England
Pendleton
Sherman
Connecticut
Cushing
Thomas Johnson
Maryland
Patsy
United Provinces
North America
Moat
Anna
American Legion News Service
THE
Endowment Fund
Lindsley Trophy
United States Rubber Company
Waragea
Tha Peterson Auto Supply
N. 29Th St. Billings
Ment
Stair of
Haarlem
Tay Aliar
CC. H. Berry CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Alameda Ave
Lakewood
Ohio
Exer Ae Arold
Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
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