Who's Who Behind The War Army Major General d Franklin Brch Commander
A biographical sketch of Major General Franklin Branch, highlighting his Kentucky birth October 9 1874 cadet at Military Academy 1874 ascents from second lieutenant in Ninth Cavalry to major in volunteers brigadier general and major general. Noted for service against Cree Sioux and in the Philippines earning the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry September 4 1899 near Porac Luzon. Commands in Mexico border 1910 and later in the Western and Eastern Departments. Washington report notes Gen Bell’s plan for intensive training for officers before deployment to the front.
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D. Pranklin Brch
Department of the Host
Kentucky
Wty
Ninth Cavalry
Adjutant General's Department
Rampaigna Jugaipse
Porue
Lien
Philippines
Sanfrancieco
Crowder Leads Draft and Military Justice Career
Brigadier General Enoch A. Crowder, judge advocate general and stalwart leader of draft operations, rose from farm roots near New Edinburgh to command the Ant Ips army efforts. His career spanned the Eighth Cavalry, Philippine service, and as chief legal officer shaping laws for Cuba and the Philippine Islands.
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Antips Acmy
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Trenton
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General Crowder
West Taft
Missouri
United States Army
Secon Heutenant
Eighth Cavalry
Tewas
Anuri University
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Whl
Dian
Department of the Parish
Orier
Philippines
Ninth
United States Infantry
Tis
Supreme Comre of the
Philippine Islands
Mulils
College of San Jose Amt Phar
Philippine
Spain
Manila
Joint Board
Otis
Aguinaldo
Cuba
Judge Advocace
Railroad Hauling Situation Improves in War Time
Washington June 82 Faire fax Harrison, chairman of the rail road war board, announced the roads rose to meet national demands by reducing car shortages during the war while bituminous coal traffic increased 2A per cent. The transportation situation continues to improve as coaches handle the greatest traffic in history. Montana coal dealers urge public to buy and store coal.
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Washington
Fairefax Harrison
Railrod War Boar
Lemons and Light Skin Myths From an Old Page
An ornate, uncertain recipe touts lemon juice as a beauty aid to whiten skin and smooth the complexion. It describes extracting lemon juice, straining it, mixing with alcohol and water, and applying daily to claim a pale, refined look, while promising harm avoidance and long lasting effects.
Plan to merge retail delivery with parcel post system
New York reports a move to unify retail delivery through the parcel post network. The National Retail Dry Goods Association says the post office would handle deliveries on a postlike basis, reducing duplications. Government service recently tested in Meltsburg showed success, with Postmaster General discussing the idea with merchants and the National Defense Council.
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New York
Postoffice Department
Fll
Howe
Aletsburg
Wurleson
Washington
Council of National Defense
Koona
Arsgands
Tin Soldier Shout Costs Man 22.75 in Altoona
Hannah of Altoona faced a hearing before the mayor for raising a tin soldier chant at carnival grounds. He insulted the U S uniform during a concession show. Guardsmen moved to restrain him as police and a lawyer, who defended him, later faced a fine of 14.73.
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Altoona
Hannah
Thig
Ilannah
American Sailors To Take Out Insurance
Regulation requires all officers and men of American merchant ships sailing to war zones to be insured by owners for 1 to 4.41 against death, injury, or capture. Policy provisions cover earnings, duration, and partial disability, with penalties for noncompliance. John Crowley named head of a new seamen insurance division under the War Risk Insurance Bureau, effective for ships leaving the United States June 20 and foreign ports July 10.
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Wasitengton
McAdoo
United States
John Ul. Crowley
Hartford
Conn
Oseamen
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Stant
Delaney
Afl
Tionesta Strikes A Regular Oil Gusher
Tionesta reports a major oil gusher near Speechley strong on the outskirts of town after an explosion. The well, with a gas pressure near a million pounds, flowed at high rate for hours, drawing great local excitement as oil spilled over the top of the derrick.
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Tionesta
Mitesvilee
Nanesta
Saelock
Speechley
Mary Depariment Strick
Mary
Willie
Tel
Explosion at Thlarhsmth shop destroys buildings in Altoona
Gas caused a blast at a local shop in Altoona, injuring Ray Copeland and a severely hurt bystander. The blast destroyed buildings and a derrick while a 17 year old May Mayne ends a long public school term with a record of attendance.
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Seteier
Ray Copeland
Estroyedl
Altoona
Tila
May Mayne
Red Cross Week Prompts War Relief Appeal
Seven nations lost in Europe while ten million more suffer. A one hundred million dollar goal urges Lawrence County readers to support Red Cross Week from June 18 to 23. Donate via checks to F W Smith or John W Knox with local bank aid.
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Europe
F. W. Smith
Treasure National Bank of
Lawrence County
Johm W. Knox
C. Metreads
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