Debate Over When to Deploy Pershing's First Division
The article reports on Clemenceau pressing for immediate use of the American First Division in the trenches near Lunéville. General Albert explains the division is still in training and not yet ready, while French morale and expectations for American involvement grow amid cautious Allied planning.
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de Castelou
Luneville
M. Clemenceau
Albert Toll
America
Shen
Xeeater
Clemenceau
Aimerica
Sale Shane
French aim to dictate terms on American army build up
The account notes French officials in Washington and Paris pressing for control over how the United States builds its army. Andre Tredieu allegedly faced resistance from Secretary Baker to deploy units beyond those designated for the American force. The fragment recounts hopes of French assistance but signals continued opposition to American expansion.
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Sigw
Clemenceau
IDG
Mrzica
Eninn
Phecer
Merlen
Renwall
Hritinh
Washington
Pershing
Mitty
de Ces
Aviation effort surged as U S contracted for planes
A wartime reflection notes congressional action and a late surge in American aviation. Maj Th Bolding led a special mission to France confirming that U S manufacturers would not meet summer 1918 plane production. A rapid contract with the air ministry followed for 60 million dollars to procure 500 planes and 502 engines, to deliver before June 1 1918, under urgent material conditions.
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Armien
Calle
Washington
France
Th. Bol-ding
Phrough
Jnigal Ns
Air Ministry
Aviation and allied air corps leadership in World War I
The records describe the separation and organization of aviation in the American Expeditionary Force, detailing General Kenly's appointment as chief of aviation, the roles of Major Dodd and Major Dolling, and training plans in England France and Italy. It recounts Chaumont headquarters visits, French reception for President Poincaré with the First Division, and diary notes on allied missions, coordination, and weapon training discussions during 1917.
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
France
Pershing
Signel Corps
Pir
al Howe
Prig
William Jo Kenly
Wax
Augure
Gabnel Mitchell
Dodd
Whr
Dolling
Tye
England
Italy
Ilicra
Jrsountun
Chaumont
Aldea
Feneral Petain
Toins Pare
Molor
Mandelain
Firat Diviston
Ant
Pvery Inda
Jwesident
Ford
Fthiy
hAumour
Ragueseau
Vetain
Elizabeth Hoyt
The
Red Cross
Chasmont
Mussios
Jones
Bri
Chinn
Courage and Daring In Early Aviation Efforts
A fragmentary account notes brave pilots and aviation units, praising men like Tarenrend Doi and Foul gue while detailing Mexico campaign connections and a wartime push for air power. It mentions 100 trained fliers, few serviceable planes, and postwar aviation policy shaping efforts.
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Che
Tarenrend Doi
Foul Gue
Othera
Mexico
Aly AR
Fiere
Afer
Arema
Tele
Clon
Qearne
Aguier
Eaugrers
Tuls
Mabrito Named County Probationer Chief by Juvenile Board
Edyerd Mavrlia of 416 Kendall street was appointed chief probation officer by the juvenile board of five district judges and County Judge W A Warbach. He will take office February 1 and name three assistants after consulting the board. Mabrito pledges kindness and reform aims, seeks to avoid third degree methods, exclude ministers and clergymen from enforcing influence, and focus on helping youths. He replaces Louis Bauveur whose term expired January 4 with a one month extension.
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Edyerd Mavrlia
Kendall Atreel
Loen
W. A. Warbach
Mabrito
You
Wei
Notary Club
Secon
Sauveur
Madrito
Boulleg
Mabrice
Louis Bauveur
Wurzbach
Atascosa Concern Adjudged Bankrupt in 1918 Filing
The Atascosa merchants George Michs and Son were adjudged bankrupt, with assets listed at 14 838 dollars and liabilities at 21 511 dollars. A voluntary petition had been filed in the district clerk’s office, reflecting a cleansing of business with a focus on humility and protection. The article then shifts to wartime discussions on gas warfare, organization of gas troops, and tank development, noting Allied and American efforts to produce and deploy new weapons amid high costs and strategic shifts.
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Atascosa Concern
George Michs
Atascosa
Daal West
Banlersprey Hat
Lamos A Fries
Cervi
Allied Services
Lanonry
France
Trerich
Menna Imanimour
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