MOB ACTION LOOMS AFTER MURDER OF THREE IN TEXAS
Texas news reports a triple murder in Brocksmith near Brownwood. Joseph Shield is jailed after the killings of Opal Mae Shield and her father J. D. Shield, and the couple’s estranged son in law allegedly fled but was captured as a mob gathered near the Brown County jail. A heavy rifle was found with the suspect.
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Florida man denies murder of wife on stand
William R. Carver, a former real estate agent, testified in his defense in a Florida trial denying he killed his wife and two servants. The bodies were discovered in the Carver bungalow in Sebring on April 2, with authorities pursuing an apparent first degree murder case.
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Red's Wedding Not Known Says Army
West Point officials stated that an academy officer knew of the marriage involving Caritten K. Cagle before it was revealed this week. Representative Fish in Washington had demanded an investigation into why a member was permitted to participate in athletics at the academy while married.
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Pershing Praised for Leadership of A E F by General Bullard
General Bullard lauds General Pershing’s handling of the American Expeditionary Force. He notes Pershing built a war machine from untried material, expanded supply lines, and faced European leadership pressures with resolve. The piece argues Pershing earned credit equal to allied commanders and resisted political pressure to shift command.
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Intrigue Among Allied Commanders In War Talks
The narrator recalls talk of two American commanders wary of serving under Pershing and criticising Vere targets, noting how war-time impressions shape certainty. He reflects on President Wilson’s stance, backing our commander in chief with a Pershing-like resolve after entry into the conflict.
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Pershing and American Offense in Meuse Argonne
A veteran recounts Pershing and American forces adapting to French doctrine after landing in France. The piece notes tensions over open warfare versus trench fighting, Pershing’s insistence on training for mobile operations, and the Meuse Argonne breakthrough led by American troops amid French strategic adjustments. It highlights clashes in planning, command friction, and the decisive role of American troops in breaking stalemate.
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Adaptability and the French in World War I warfare
The speaker discusses French adaptability under stress, recalling an ancient rhyme and contrasting French and American approaches. He notes how the French could alter plans swiftly while Americans preferred decisive actions, highlighting a key moment at Chateau Thierry and the need for American troops to fight under their own officers and national banner.
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Fight Over American Battle Roles in France
A historical note reflects on General Pershing and American divisions in France during the great crisis. It discusses Allied morale, the reorganization of units, and the mixed reception of American forces by French command. The piece notes tensions between expected contributions and the realities of unit effectiveness.
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Millionaire Hobo Proposes School for Unemployed
A self styled millionaire hobo unveils an International unemployment interralty plan. He invites the unemployed to attend a new program blending education and social reform. The proposal emphasizes workers' health and philosophy within industrial law and society.
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