Pershing Homecoming Amid Nation’s Warm Welcome
General John J. Pershing returned to New York amid overwhelming crowds after World War I. Secretary Baker presented him full general orders as he paused before City Hall, his emotions evident. Warren Pershing, the general’s son, safeguarded his father’s commission as the crowd cheered and naval planes watched from the Leviathan.
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Pershing Defied Pressure on War Aims and Tactics
Herbert Corey surveys Pershing’s firm stand against Allied demands in 1917 18 recalling the American entry into WWI. He portrays Pershing’s rejection of command by others, insistence on an offensive approach, and the heavy costs borne by Doughboys at Argonne and along the Western Front. The piece notes political pressure from France and Britain and hints at contentious Armistice Day losses.
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Wilson warns of pro-Germanism as world peace at stake
President Wilson spoke at the Sioux Falls Coliseum amid rain to a cheering crowd. He warned that a revived pro-German element seeks to keep the US out of the league of nations, urging a world order led by collective security and "the peace of the world."
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League of Nations
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Pershing on Sedan victory and German defeat
General Pershing told reporters that American doughboys proved the finest soldiers, boasting of initiative and devotion. He cited the November 6 breakthrough at Sedan as the crowning achievement, while noting the Hindenburg line work led toward Sedan. He praised Marshal Foch and reflected on the return from France, saying the welcome differed greatly from departure and expressing reluctance to involve the U.S. in European affairs.
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Europe
Three Sailors Killed Aboard New Mexico Fire
A naval inquest opened in San Francisco into the death of three enlisted men and injuries to forty others after a three hour blaze aboard the battleship New Mexico. The fire started in the rheostat room and claimed the lives of Savage, Hilario, and Dizon. The ship went on to Victoria, B C, after the incident.
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Texas
Savage
Actors Terms Made Public After The Strike Settled
New York September reports ratification of terms by Actors Equity. The agreement recognizes the union with higher salaries and better working conditions while allowing an open shop, reflecting the association's demands and the strike settlement.
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Actors’ Equity Association
Equity
Effort to settle on new basis for league covenant
Washington Sept 9–Sen Simmons and other leaders signaled possible concessions to ratify the league covenant amid Democratic and Republican talks. Simmons urged conservative interpretative reservations while opposing the foreign relations committee's approach, saying some compromise is needed to avoid emasculating key provisions.
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Mexicans Shoot U S Citizen and Cast Body in River
Washington reports Terbeil S. McGill an American citizen killed by Mexicans at Coapa while riding horseback. An ambush left him beaten. his body was cast into the coast river. McGill is son of James K. McGill of 321 Lockwood Avenue, Chicago. Representations have been made to Mexico and instructions issued for a careful inquiry into the facts.
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