Soldier’s last will honored over legal forms in war cases
Federal Judge Neterer of Seattle ruled a fallen soldier’s wish takes higher priority than department regulations, affecting Agnes Claffy’s $9,000 estate based on Clarence Swank’s death in France. The ruling cites Caesar era precedents and cites a New York case where a soldier’s fiancé benefited, while English cases upheld similar wishes post armistice.
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American Legion
Courta
Neterer
Seattle
Agnes Claffy
Clarence Swank
Swank
France
Departmental
Caesar
Legionnaires
Rome
Elenore R. Knapp
New York
Ernest Charlton Mason
One Hundred and Sixth United States Infantry
Mason
Oscar Westgate
Hlenore
Asoh
Bunkta
Minson Taysh
T United States
Con
England
Hla
London
Bla Dance
Tablet Graces Legion Ship Ceremony Aboard
A bronze tablet bearing a dedication signed by the Legion commander was presented in the ship’s dining saloon aboard the American Legion ship Hteamery during a ceremony attended by New Jersey officials and about two hundred guests as the vessel sailed between York and Buenos Aires with a tylon crew.
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National
Legion
Munson
York
Buenos Aires
New Jersey
Incoherent OCR Poultry Note From France Exhibit
Fragmentary text mentions poultry and France with garbled phrases about inoculation, deliveries, reparations, and German involvement. Names and clear facts are not recoverable. the piece appears as stray OCR junk with no coherent event or date.
Cake eater tale ends with cake recipe found
Ab lon Roberts of Marquette Mich chairman of the American Legion commission reveals pastry cooks in North and South Carolina shadowed for 16 months to obtain a famed angel food cake recipe that was aboard the Foch train. Roberts plans to serve the cake to eminent Legion guests at the New Orleans convention in October.
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Dfarshal Foch
America
Ab Lon T. Roberts
Marquette
Mich
American Legion Compulites
North
South Carolina
Foch
Roberts
Legion of the New Orleans
Rescuers Remove Upside-Down Flag Amid Carnival Dispute
In St Augustine Florida a hotel owner saluted the flag and apologized to the local American Legion post for flying it upside down during a public protest against a carnival firm tent near his hotel. In Littleton Colorado two Legion steeplejacks climbed the courthouse dome to recover a tattered flag as officials declined action.
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St. Augustine
Fla
American Legion
Carnival Company
Littleton
Cale
Scent Legion
Court House
Returns to the Footlights From a World War I Veteran
David Gardiner of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry, wounded at Chateau Thierry and the Argonne, spent months in hospital. Upon release he joined the American Legion and signed for a New York theatrical engagement, returning to vaudeville duties.
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Rom Government Hospital
Ty Broadwey
David Gardiner
One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
Chateau ‘Hlerry
Mihlelong
Argonne
the American Legion
New York
Memorials and Postmasters Amid Legion Memorial Day Plans
The piece notes ex soldiers commissioned as postmasters amid Harding era orders, Montana votes to erect World War Memorials costing 15000 each, and Legion commander Apntold MaacNider receiving 700 invitations nationwide for Memorial Day events in St Paul Minnesota.
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Montana State Board of Educaton
Devastating 200000 Killed in Kansu China Earthquake
A National Geographic feature recalls the December 1520 Kan su disaster described as mountains moving and villages swallowed by a sea of loose earth. Josef W Hall reports on the vast area, dramatic collapses, and the burial of the Benevolent with 800 followers.
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Washington
National Geographic Magazine
Kansu
China
Kaneu
Josef W. Hall
Upton Close
Internationnal Famine Relief Committee
Bia
Fragmented MNK Ad Tale With Whispers Of A Missing Girder
An OCR fragment surreal story mentions investigators, a rope, a trapped girl and a city in decay. References to Valley of the Dead and Highway scenes hint at a noir style plot with unclear, shifting locations and enigmatic figures. Continuous garbled text obscures clear names or outcomes.
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Wwe
Wallar
Eorlia
Intel
Drops in Log Chute Leave Rupert Injured in Unclear Incident
An account from Log Chute describes Rupert tumbling half a mile, landing near the river, and suffering injuries after the crane-like fall. Bystanders sought help as the missing man appeared, with Rupert entangled in gear and suffering a non life threatening but substantial injury, authorities noting the scene and equipment involved.
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Rupert
Wipert
Delft
Lee
Spead
Wupert
U. S. Completes Record Fleet 2,312 Vessels Built for War
The Shipping Board ends the great emergency fleet program as Bethlehem delivers the Western World to operate by Mungon One for South America. From May 24, 1917, to May 1022, the war fleet effort produced 2,312 ships and 18,920,711 deadweight tons, with vast capacities and miles of contemplated routes.
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Shipping Board
Planta Bridge
Washington
Bethlehem Shipbuilding
Dbohrud Emergency Fleet Corporation
New New Western World
Mungon
South America
Greateat Shipbuilding Enterprise
Woot
North Bend
Kruge & Banks
North Wed
Shiptig Board
Colt
Waortwo
Fairee Gudu Bolt
Boma
New York
Southampton
England
United States
Japan
Yeasela
Voltetutes Slip
Uie
Bridge
Strnelurg
Gulf
Op Tong
Women Replacing Men in 1020 Washington Trade Sectors
In the 1020 census area of Washington, Seattle chamber data show women filling roles previously held by men across several trades. The report lists 681 women in clerical work, 44 in oyster and fishery duties, seven in durymen roles, five in logelling and related trades, 20 in shipyard labor, 201 in milling tasks, 283 in garment industries, 63 in lumber and woodcutting, with others in various industries.
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Seattle
Invasive Pain Victim Describes Chronic Illness
A highly regarded resident of Saint Petersburg, Virginia describes months of relentless pain, debilitating symptoms, and reliance on medicine to cope. The account mentions continuous suffering, limited work ability, and a dramatic turn toward Sedigention with Thundnethes remedies.
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St. Petersburg
Legan Dougelate
Holnrich'a Shara Telerich-Vout
An enigmatic report from a distant realm outlines a tense moment involving Holnrich a Shara and Telerich Vout as forces gather. Names like Sivlyr and Mell Jott appear amid a shifting alliance.
Freedom From Laxatives Advertisement Claims Safer Water Cure
An old advertisement touts a water based cure replacing laxatives claiming permanent relief from constipation. It criticizes pills and salts as temporary and harmful, promoting a “natural nourishment” approach and urging readers to consult a druggist for pure water remedies.
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Tit Gmnment Medical Authority
Helence
Unton Folio Snippet Passages From A Quirky Letter
A garbled historical note shows a playful dialogue with misread names and phrases. The fragment hints at a scene where a character mocks another while a friend responds, revealing a informal, humorous exchange embedded in a larger manuscript.
Castoria Brand Mascot Safer Remedy For Infants
An old advertisement extols Fletcher’s Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over twenty years. It claims children demand Castoria and promotes the product with a motherly tone, describing it as harmless and suitable for infants and youngsters.
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Avery
Castoria
Fletcher
The Cutigura Toilet Trio Advert Row
An advertisement extols a trio of Cutigura toilet preparations the cleanser ointment and powder claiming cleansing purifying soothing healing and perfuming benefits. A fleeting note mentions Berthson and a feud while a TV trip to the Too Whitey country is referenced amid atmospheric chatter.
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Bulleta
Berthson
Fragmentary note on religious figures and events
A damaged OCR fragment references a pope and mentions daily life and plenary or light themes. The text is unclear and contains nonstandard spellings, making precise facts indiscernible.
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Lusitania
Minkely
Ireland
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Te Muse Lens
Hall
Oll
Snall
Sciont
Moale
Kanau
Chile
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Mt Asuma
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Thade
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East China Platy
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Duty
Maine
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Neliet Ellans Gao
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