Pershing Life Story Slated If Author Not Modest
The piece outlines a possible Pershing biography by Malcolm Ellis noting the former command ing general of the American armies would cover a rise from a railroad foreman's son to a full general. It highlights early schooling, West Point, Mexican campaigns, World War I role, and Mindanao campaigns with El Calley dispatches, ending with Roosevelt-era promotions and seniority debates.
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Statence
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Dakotas
University of Nebraska
Charles G. Dawes
Lincoln
Device to renew Ark Lighthouse lamp perfected
A new device to instantly renew a lighthouse lamp and sound an alarm was tested in Baltimore and found to work. Cape Henry and Frederick Hingsburg will install the system using a thermostat that shifts to a reserve lamp when the active lamp burns out. The keeper is warned by a bell when a fresh lamp is needed.
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Tightcume
Pershing rises to lead U S forces in World War I
Secretary Baker reviewed army generals as America neared war with Germany. He nominated Pershing over four senior officers, sending him to France to command the American Expeditionary Forces. The narrative hints at Clemenceau’s praise and Pershing’s potential personal revelations in a forthcoming book.
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Lafayétte
Serenader Motorist Assault Shocks San Antonio Streets
John Williams, a well known itinerant Black musician, was tossed from a passing car by a Mexican man Sunday night after Williams performed for him. He was robbed of 70 cents and his guitar as the assailant demanded more music before ejecting him. Williams had been serenading in multiple city sections and decided to quit for home when lured into the vehicle.
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Deserter Accused in Check Forging Case
A deserter from the army is said to have forged the name of Captain William H. Quarterman Twelfth Field Artillery on checks and cashed them at local stores. Police were notified Monday morning urging San Antonio merchants to watch for checks bearing his signature. One $25 check was cashed at a Tenth Street filling station.
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Focal
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Prince of Wales attends Polo in Meadowbrook and tours Book Publishing House
Sept 16 in Syosset N Y the Prince of Wales sits in the royal box for the second America England polo match. He visits Garden City publishing rooms founded by Walter Hines Page and chats with staff about printing. He bets 640 on a Belmont steeplechase horse, Duettiste, wins 10 000 race then tours New York and Wanamaker events ending with a mind reader act at Oyster Bay home.
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Prince of Wales
Meadowbrook
Garden City
Walter Hines Page
Court of
England
Duettiste
Joseph E
Widdener
Belmont” Park
Bry
Royal Visitor
Prince
New York
C. N. Solbert
Maj
H. N. Metcalfe
Rodman’ Wanamaker
Oyster Bay
Mr. Wanamaker
Monterey Flames Explode Tank Spreads Oil Into Bay
A 55 000 barrel gasoline tank exploded in Monterey California at 4 pm Monday after being ignited by the Sunday oil fire. The blast spread burning oil over Monterey Bay threatening the city and causing about 3 million dollars in damage. Two soldiers from the Monterey Presidio, George Boles and Eustace Watkins, were killed while attempting to fight the blaze. Several others were slightly injured and fishing boats in the bay were destroyed.
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George Boles
Eustace Watkins
City approves flood prevention gear and street work
City commission authorized 900000 flood prevention equipment for San Pedro and Alazan creeks. Purchases include ten dump wagons one stump puller and a steam shovel. Bids opened for street markers Grand Avenue storm sewer and bids for pipe sprinklers west San Pedro creek. Two properties bought for widening Market and York and South Flores. Police patrol wagon and life net approved. Protest filed against gas plant near I G N station.
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Alazan
Grand ‘Avenue
Rigsby Avenue
Olive and
Hackberry
Elsmere Place
San Pedro Creek
Phil Wright
I G. N. Station
Prince and Seer Exchange Curious Insight
A brief exchange reveals the prince naming a chosen name as Johnny and the seer noting uncanny abilities to read thoughts. The moment highlights the uncanny connection between the two characters and hints at hidden powers shaping their interaction.
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Million Dollar Treasury Turnover Occurs On Billion Day
New York Sept. 15 The turnover of more than one billion dollars by the United States Treasury was completed with no visible effect on money or securities markets during the third billion dollar day of the year. About 350 million was received in income tax installments and 900 million in cash for 4 per cent treasury notes. Expenditures of 500 million included 877 million to meet maturities and interest on 5 1 2 per cent notes, with over 100 million due on other government obligations. After March turnover this year, money rates rose and securities trading contracted, though call and time fund quotations on Monday were unchanged.
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