Pershing Says Adequate Prep Could Have Prevented World War
General Pershing testified before the Senate military committee that the United States could have prevented the world war with adequate preparation and strong leadership. He warned that lack of readiness and envy among nations caused unnecessary losses and humiliation, and urged a regular army of 150000 troops with 13000 officers. Weeks defended house plans for the next fiscal year, arguing current proposals would weaken overseas garrisons and citizen training.
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Washington
United States
General Pershing
Senate Military Committee
War Department
House
Falure
United
State Appropriations Committee
Weeks
National Guard
Crete
Miners Indictment Stands in West Virginia Treason Case
In Charlestown West Virginia April 26 the circuit court rejected a motion to quash the indictment charging twenty five leaders and members of the United Mine Workers with treason related to the armed march in southern West Virginia. The trial is set in the same courthouse where John Brown was tried, with defendants facing charges including murder conspiracy inciting a riot and related crimes linked to the Logan and Mingo County march.
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Virginia
Charlestown
W. Va
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
J. M. Woods
Crcuit
Court House
John Brown
Harper's
Munner
Nonton Logan
Mingo County
Sewer Moonshine Cache Found in Oxford Sewer
A bootlegger used an Oxford sewer inlet as a cache for alcohol. Small boys discovered the stash a neat array of half pints. Police removed more than 100 bottles of moonshine and planned to empty the inlet. No owner appeared.
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Martie
Oxford
Aqeer
Fruit crop damage from recent freeze in Little County
A survey finds severe damage to the fruit crop from a cold spell with frost and freezing nights. Apple orchards led to heavy losses, though some localities escape worse harm. One grower used smoke to save fruit. lowland areas suffered most, while optimism persists for partial recovery next season.
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James H. Gambrill, Jr
Fomer
Frank M. Stevens
Hooker Lewis
Thurmont
Wilbur Saylor
Yellow Springs
Mr. Saylor
Acadian or Saw-whet Owl No Longer Common
Across North America the Acadian or saw whet owl is somewhat widespread but not abundant. In Eastern Pennsylvania it is notably scarce due to its nocturnal, secluded habits. It dwells in dense forests, hollow trees, and rock crevices, avoiding human habitations and becoming disoriented if exposed in daylight.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Audubon
North America
Pennsylvania
Sugar World Share and Egg Quality Notes
A fragment notes eggs described as pure white and crystalline. It cites United States sugar consumption at 10,648,461,000 pounds in 1021, representing 26.4 percent of world production. It hints at seasonal egg counts from four to six per nest in summer.
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United States
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Bibi
Tom
By Allman
Pershing
U. S
Ohip A
Hhi
Little County
Arcola
A. E. Fisher
East Patrick, ST
Devoe
U.S
P.L. Hargett & Co., Inc
Frederick, MD
Agricultural Lepton Hardware Feed, Fertilizer, Wazens
Apral
Nenner
Arcota
Murphy
McMutten
Dayton
Ohio
Loraz Boilers
Charles Street
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