Western Heroes Return to Seattle After War Service
Dawn arrival of 361st regiment veterans from the Argonne in Seattle. The train halted at 5 20 am as families welcomed many, while 1106 soldiers did not return, including Dick Stromberg Jr. whose loss weighed on the crowd and a sobbing policeman father. The scene mixed pride and sorrow with greetings of sweetheart calls and cheers.
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Argonne Forest
Seattle
Dick Stromberg
Dad
Dick, Jr
Allez
Seattle Welcomes Argonne Heroes Parade April 26 1919
Seattle honored 421 World War I doughboys from the 361st and 491st regiments as they paraded Second Avenue to the Masonic temple. Civilians, including police in cowboy dress, cheered through tears, while families and a Gold Star mother remembered fallen soldiers. The procession featured Red Cross cars, a drum major in a German helmet, and a victorious air as veterans rode toward Camp Lewis after a community banquet.
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Second Ave
Lalittle Ward Davis
Elks
W. A. Horner
Pike St
Masonic Temple
Pine
Harvard
Tacoma
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Six Companies Arrive in 361st Contingent Parade Home
Six Companies in the 361st Contingent arrive including Companies A BC and regimental HQ. Soldiers, urged by Col. A. D. Cummings, rush to taxis home or to eateries before gathering at the railroad yards for a city parade at 9:30 in the evening.
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Wild West Regiment
J. F. Warren
Buffalo Bill Cody
Elks’ Band
Albert Adams
Col
A. D. Cummings
361St
Col. Cummings
American Sailors in Scotland Fight in Inverness Riot
United Press reports a two hour clash in Inverness Scotland between American sailors and civil police over crowding near the town hall. Scottish civilians backed police and naval guards reportedly raided their own comrades during the disturbance.
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Scotland
London
United
Yeasterday
Inverness
Day of Service and Victory Loan Appeal
A wartime call urges citizens to honor fallen and returning soldiers by buying the Victory loan to cover bills from the Argonne campaign and financial needs until every Yank is home. The speaker emphasizes selfless service and pledges to meet the nation’s dues.
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Argonne
West welcomes troop train with joyous Spokane homecoming
The 31st division troops receive rousing greetings on arrival in Seattle after visits to Helena and Spokane. Spokane's crowd includes 30 local servicemen. Colonel A D Cummings, Spokane-born, is greeted by his parents at the station, adding a hometown touch to the trip. The welcome features Salvation Army and Red Cross meals, a parade ending at the Davenport, and a celebratory banquet before the train departs for Seattle.
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Seattle
Buddy
O.W
Montana
Helena
Spokane
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Davenport Hotel
Cummings
Col
A. D. Cummings
D. W. Cummings
German Officer Offers 18 Day Furlough for Captured Yanks
The German commander in Audenarde area promises 18 days furlough to any German who captures an American from the Silat division, recalling a prior defeat in the Argonne. The order was copied into American orders, causing many German soldiers to go missing intending to fulfill the pledge.
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Hans
Audenarde
Silat
Argonne Forest
Nine Days of Brutal Combat by the 661st Infantry
The 661st infantry regiment landed in Craigen Scotland on July 17 2018 then sailed to Southampton arriving at 3 00 am July 19. They moved to Le Havre France began fighting in the Argonne forest from October 2 to October 4 then again from October 7 to October 10 and later fought near Audenarde Belgium before the armistice on November 11.
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Craegen
Scotland
Southampton
England
English Channel
la Havre
France
Argonne Forest
Argonne
One Son Returns No Word Yet on Other Boy
Mrs. Christine Johnson of Seattle faces two long absences as Private Elmer Johnson returns from duty with headquarters company while the other son remains missing. She recalls an insurance policy in her name and says there has been no word since he was at Camp Lewis in August 1918 with the 166th depot brigade.
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Christine Johnson
Seattle
Elmer Johnson
Headquarters Company
Camp Lewis
Poindexter Flags Possible Wilson Call to Special Session
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington said a special session could be triggered if President Wilson does not act within weeks. Poindexter arrived in Los Angeles last night and departs for Washington today.
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Los Angeles
Con Breas
Wilson
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Poindexter
Street Rename Delayed in Genoa
The recently renamed Wilson street today was changed to Flume street in Genoa amid delays. The announcement from local authorities cited administrative adjustments and public notification errands as the causes for the postponement of the official naming.
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Genoa
United Press
Wilson St
Valor and vigor of the 361st Infantry in France
Col. Avery D. Cummings praises the 361st Infantry for fearless, high‑tension performance in Meuse Argonne and Ypres operations. He notes fifty officers out of action, four blue ribbons for battles, and recalls taking command after Davis’s death near Audenarde on November 1. He returns home to the Northwest, awaiting new assignment.
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A. D. Cummings
361St Infantry
Camp Lewis
361St
Jaze
Avery D. Cummings
Siat Infantry
Unita
Meuse-Argonne
Meuse- Argonne
Ypres Lys
Ypres-Lys
Col
Welcome Arch Lights Downtown as City Decorates
The Welcome arch over the corner of Second Ave and Pike St brightened the street while thousands of flags decorate buildings and lamp posts along downtown.
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Second Ave
Pike St
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Gesden
Ra ii
Wild West Division
361St Regiment
491St
Mnca
Sidney H. Wilson
Forest of the Argonne
Union
West
Seveal
Pacific Coast
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