Pershing Honored for Indian Wars to World War I Service
The article traces John J. Pershing’s early cavalry career from West Point through campaigns against Geronimo in the Apache wars, highlighting praise from General Miles for long marches, his rapid rise, and his roles in the Spanish American War and the Philippines. It notes his Moro campaign, Mindanao governorship, pursuit of Villa, and the personal tragedy of his wife and children’s death. It concludes with his reputation for tireless leadership during World War I and wartime France.
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West Point
Geronimo
France
Belgium
No Man’s Land
Pershing
Miles
War Department
Department of Arizona
Tenth Cavalry
el Caney
Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Department of Mindanao
Jolo
Europe
Wood
Bacalod
Pershing Lad
Mindanao
San Francisco
Eighth Brigade
Villa
Mexico
United States
Presidio
San Fransco
The Joy of Motherhood in West Philadelphia
A reader testimonial from Mrs. W. Pailirs of West Philadelphia praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving health before and after childbirth. The letter notes a successful pregnancy, a healthy three year old son, and urges others to publish such endorsements while inviting inquiries for advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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West
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinkham
W. Pailiirs
Kingsessing Avenue
West Phila
Girl Struck by Auto at Market and West Second
A small girl ran into a car driven by Myurtlin Dutrow at Market and West Second, was knocked down and slightly bruised. Dutrow said he drove between 15 and 18 mph and helped the injured child. Also, Jerry G. Benson, printer at the Maryland State School for the Deaf, returns from Baltimore to begin 27th year of service.
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Myurtlin Dutrow
Frederick
Market
West Second Streets
Butrow
MD. School
Ierry G. Benson
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Baltimore
Raine Printing and Publishing Company
Heavy Shock Fails to Kill at Clifton Heights
A Deltas ware County Electric lineman, Wie Ham Brown, narrowly escaped death when 2200 volts surged through him while he was on a pole in Clifton Heights Pennsylvania. The current crossed two cables and struck him in the back, injuring him before coworkers lowered him to the ground. He was taken to his Morton home and is expected to recover.
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Ciifton Heights
Wie
Ham Brown
Hneman
Deltasware County Electric Company
Brown
Morton
New Two Man Airplane Record at McCook Field
Dayton reports a new two man airplane altitude record. Major Rowsenhoeder reached 2,000 feet at McCook Field, Sept 8, setting a notable aviation milestone for the era and drawing attention to experimental flight efforts.
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Dayton
McCook Avie Idian Field
Major RoWsenhooder
Steel strike up for Wilson effort in labor impasse
Washington Sept 8 President Wilson pressed to avert a steel industry walkout amid restless workers after talks with Samuel Gompers and the steel workers committee. Gompers refused to disclose a White House message to Wilson while Judge Gary awaited direct contact. Officials said no public communique exists and a decisive move was expected as shopmen return to work and crisis looms.
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Washington
Wilsdtcightl
Steel Workers’ Committee
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Gary
Wilson
Nng
Gompe
Bnt
White House
Railroad Administration
Railway Employes Department
American Pederatien of
Gener Tnes
Alaska Railroad Expansion Faces Senate Vote
The Alaska railroad project faces a cost escalation from 835 000 000 to 42 000 080, with Republicans labeling the mismanagement harshly. Labor and material increases are cited as primary reasons, as the measure goes to the Senate for approval amid political criticism. Farm land boom warning from Washington, Sept. Farmers in corn belt states are urged to beware of speculators inflating land prices. Prices rise rapidly, risking consequences when normal conditions return, per the agriculture department.
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Alaska
Wasington
Sept Star
Senate
Washington
Sept. S
Department of Agriculture
Department
Soldier Makes Death Sure on Mount Jefferson
Easton Pa Sept 8 Stanley W Thurks twenty five recently returned soldier of this city committed suicide by shooting himself in the right temple on Mount Jefferson and leaping more than 100 feet to the tracks below. He served in France where he was badly gassed and later contracted tuberculosis. His worry over his health prompted the act.
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Grink
Easton
Stanley W. Thurks
Efts
Mount Jefferson
Tihnsei
Northminsion Traction Company
Amerlcap
France
Tater
Woman Behind A Killing In Pennsylvania Mountaineers Say Rivalry Led To Slaying
An outlaw from New Holland, Pennsylvania, is at large after shooting his brother in the Welsh Mountains during a dispute over a girl. Constables report the tale centers on alleged kidnapping and jealousy with the accused fleeing with the woman following the fatal shot. State police hunt the suspect as locals debate motive and the mountaineer rumor mill weighs in.
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Outlaw
New Molland
Meg
Ham Green
Stad
Alia Green
West Chester
Ned
Army demobilization in Europe reduces troops to 424988
Washington reports War Department weekly demobilization figures show 424,988 American soldiers left in Europe with 36,794 soldiers abroad as of September 2. Enlistments total 119,074 while the weekly rate declines from July and August peaks.
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Europe
Washington
Sept. S
War Department
Hamburg Ship Sets Sail for Philadelphia in Ballast
The three master vessel Ketherstleg departed Hamburg for Philadelphia in ballast, bound to return with 200000 tons of mineral oil. The sailing marks the first fest voyage to the United States, carrying no cargo on departure.
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Hamburg
Phila
Sept. S
Fest
United States
Ketherstleg
Philadelphia
Miners End Walkout Return Home from Logan County
Miners who marched on Logan County coal mines return to their homes after a brief, special transport. Charleston West Virginia dispatch notes the pause in protest as workers resume normal duties.
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Charleston
Logan County
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I Was
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St. Clarence Weaver
Hagerstown
Rederick
Gap Jolngan
Rumpus Ridge
Ark
Terbacker
Kansas City Star
Rana
Malone’s Jewelry Store
HN. S. Landis
North Market ST
Prone
P. A. Bruce
Old
Virginia
Golden Virginia
Piedmont
Piedmont Cigarettes
Redmont
England
Virginia Tobacco
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