Pershing Visits Oregon and Washington in 1919 Tour Highlights
The program outlines Pershing's 645 am arrival at Oregon Washington depot, welcome by Acting Governor Howell and Mayor Fitzgerald, inspection of Lower Sound forts from Kitsap U1, parade routes through Seattle, meals with Elks and Rotarians, and a public dinner hosted by the city. A sequence of receptions and inspections marks the official visit with multiple Civic events.
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Oregon- Washington
J. M. Howell
Fitzgerald
m.—Motors
Colman Dock
Kitsap U1
Lower Sound
Fort Worden
Colmandock
Rainier Club
Armory
New Washington Hotel
Second Ave
Virginia St
First Ave
Yesterway
Pike St
Fourth Ave
Elks’ Club
Elks
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Butler
Pershing Departs Seattle After Lower Sound Review
General Pershing leaves Fort Worden after inspecting Lower Sound defenses. He boards the Kitsap II at Colman dock, greeted by crowds and officials including Warren and Fitzgerald. The party, with staff officers and aides, sails as fog surrounds the bay. Moseley remains in Portland with fever and influenza symptoms.
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Warren
Fitzgerald
King St
Colman Dock
Pershing
Fort Worden
Lower Sound
Rainier Club
Armory
Fox Conner
Malin Craig
George C. Marshall, Jr
Richard H. Williams
John G. Quekemeyer
Henry Boeuskes
Edward Bowditch
J. T. Schneider
George van H. Moseley
Portland
Mayor and Party To Inspect With General In Seattle
Acting Governor Howell and Mayor Fitzgerald lead a civic delegation on a Sound inspection tied to a Seattle visit. The group includes J. W. Spangler, Judge Ballinger, Colonel Llewellyn, W. M. Short, and J. D. Lowman. The schedule covers 11:45 am downtown parade, luncheon, and receptions at Hotel Butler, Rainier Club, and the Hippodrome.
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Sound
I. M. Howell
Fitzgerald
J. W. Spangler
R. A. Ballinger
Fred W. Llewellyn
W. M. Short
State Federation of Labor
J. D. Lowman
Seattle
Mass
Ks’ Club
Chamber of Commerce
Butler
Rainier Club
Hippodrome
America
Westward Spirit Behind Our Army Strength
A patriotic tribute praising western soldiers for their pioneer courage and perseverance in battle against the German empire. The speaker affirms pride in being a son of the West and kinship with these martial traditions guiding victory.
Pershing Maintains Rigorous Daily Regimen and Diet
General Pershing rises at 6 30 each morning and does a 30 minute double quick in pajamas or bathrobe. He eats a hearty breakfast of ham or bacon and eggs, reads papers until 8 25, then heads to headquarters. He favors cool offices, enjoys music and religion, supports the Y M C A Red Cross and Knights of Columbus, and writes long letters to his son Warren. The San Francisco Presidio fire tragedy deeply affects him, and he remains a compassionate leader for his troops.
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Gen. Pershing
The
Red Cross
Knights of Columbia
Warren Pershing
Warren
San Francisco
Pershing
Burglary Altered Path for Pershing in 1882
Jim Pershing recalls how a break in at his family store in Laclede Missouri in 1882 set young John Pershing on a military path. A burglar dynamited the safe, prompting John to return home and soon after take the competitive exam for West Point. He passed and began his famed military career.
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Jim
Johnny
Jimmie Pershing
John
Kirksville
Laclede
St. Louis
Trenton
Weat Point
Pershing’s Smile Belies War Lord Image
Descriptive portrait of General Pershing highlights a warm, kindly gaze and a rare, gentle smile. The piece contrasts the common stern military image with a softer side in his eyes and expression.
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Pershing
Gen. Pershing
Military career timeline of a U S general through 1917
Born 1860 in Laclede Missouri. Graduated normal school 1880 Kirksville. Entered West Point 1882 and 1886 commissioned second lieutenant. Served Tenth Cavalry, instructor at Nebraska, LL B degree, campaigns in Santiago and the Philippines. Military attache in Japan 1903. Fought in Manchuria 1905. Married Frances Warren 1905. Commanded expeditionary force in Mexico 1916. Led American forces in France 1917, named general October 6 1917.
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Laclede
Normal
Kirksville
West Point
Military
Sixth Cavalry
University of Nebraska
Tenth Cavalry
Santiago
Philippine Islands
Japan
Kuroki
Manchuria
Frances Warren
Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mexico
France
United States Army
Question on General Pershing for president prompts mixed views
A local survey of five residents asks if General Pershing should run for president. Responses range from cautious support to clear objections, with comments from Dan Lupes Mrs Goodwin Marion Ellefson L Kline and John Coughlin reflecting uncertainty and varying interest.
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General Pershing
Marion Ellefson
Yeas
L. Kline
Madison
John Coughlin
Cherry St
Children Hosts to Pershing in Tacoma
Every Tacoma school child will host Gen Pershing when he arrives to inspect Camp Lewis Wednesday. An afternoon stadium assembly at 3 p m will include the pupils as hosts, followed by a reception at a local hotel and a banquet at the Commercial Club with Mayor Riddell as toastmaster.
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Tacoma
Gen. Pershing
Camp Lewis
Commercial Club
Riddell
General Pershing’s Chef Praises Cranked Eater of Squab
Ed Gauffney recalls General Pershing and his party traveling across the continent with a preference for squab at breakfast. He notes Pershing is easy to cook for and not particular about meals except for squab, which stirs crankiness if missing. The narrative cites Admiring cooks and interstate commissioners involved in the journey.
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J. H. O'Neill
Railroad Administration
Pershing
S. C. Baird
Ed Gauffney
General Pershing
Fitzgerald
Crese
Gen
Interstate Commerce
Tie
Charley Schwab
Schwab
Pershing’s Tears Move Portland Audience at Martyr’s Daughter Moment
In Portland, General Pershing, greeted by 8,500 listeners, received roses from six year old Jean Abercrombie, daughter of Captain Charles H. Abercrombie who fell in the Argonne. Pershing clasped the girl, tears on his cheeks, as the crowd cheered.
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Portland
John J. Pershing
Jagt Pight
George Baker Presen
Little
Jean Abercrombie
Charles H. Abercrombie
Argonne Forest
Pershing
France
Gen. Pershing
Seattle
Dry Squad Mistakenly Suspects Water For A Hazard
Police dry squad members watch General Pershing’s party at breakfast with nerves as a cork pops from a mysterious bottle. The chef reveals the liquid is merely bottled water, preventing a diplomatic incident.
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Pershing
Army
Dry Squad
Mail Superintendent Charley Lynch Meets General Pershing
The article notes Charley Lynch, city mails superintendent and Spanish American War veteran, greeting General Pershing at Pershing Station. Pershing appears pleased to meet Lynch and others who had met major Allied leaders overseas.
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Charley Lynch
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Clemenceau
King Albert
Belgium
Charley
General Pershing
Veterans Smokers Card At Armory Features Flynn Fight
Ex service men only admitted to a five bout card at the Armory headlined by Jim Flynn a veteran heavyweight and American Legion member boxing Young Hector of Bremerton in a four round bout. Reserved ringside seats and special sections for ex service men Pershing committee G A R and Spanish War veterans. A post program meet with the general follows.
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Armory
Jim Flynn
American Legion
Box Young Hector
Bremerton
Legion
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Jack
Quentin Quidnunc
Dan
Luppes
15Th Ave
F. M. Goodwin
16Th Ave. S
Children
General
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