Camp Reece Opens Under New Command at Woodmen Camp
Major General John H. Mitchell assumed command at Camp Reece on East Washington Street. He issued camp wide orders, arranged escort for visiting women, and announced a staff exhibition drill by the Pontiac team led by Captain Reno. The camp hosts memorial services for the late Major General Reece and plans multiple drills judged by eight West Point trained officers. Two young corporals, Walter Henry Anderson and James D. McGregor De Long, entertain visitors with camp knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Washington Street
Woodmen Foresters
Woodmen of America
John H. Mitchell
Woodmen Foresters of America
Reno
Kansas
Mitchell
Pontiac
Sovuaves
Daniel E. McCarthy
Fort Leavenworth
Lioyd McCormick
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Omar Bundy
Sixth Infantry
Benjamin W. Atkinson
H. E. Ely
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Webster
H. M. Neely
West Point
Camp Reece
C. A. H. Aid
Ace
Camp
Walter Henry Anderson
Anderson
James D. McGregor de Long
de Long
Forester
J. N. Reece
Pontiac Team No. 5
Peter T. Anderson
C. A. McCollum
Schurman
M. W. Saxon
T Kan
J. D. Liggett
Des Moines
Muncie
Ind
N Davis
Long Island, Ill
Grandette
L. M. Pennell
Topeka
Kan
Camp Reece Opens With Formal Ceremonies for Foresters
Major General Mitchell leads Camp Reece opening as Fort Dodge Military Band plays the Star-Spangled Banner. Camp orders set duties and a schedule including a memorial service for Maj. Gen. J. N. Reece, exhibitions by Pontiac team No. 5, and a zouave drill. Regular army officers and staff assignments are listed for the event.
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Mitchell
Reece
Foresters
Fort Dodge
Fifty-sixth Iowa Regiment
Quackenbuss Square
M. W. Saxon
P. D. Anderson
National Guard
Frank Breckon
South Bend
Ind
Quackenbush Square
W. A. Northcott
Northcott
Illinois
Woodmen
J. H. Mitchell
Michigan
P. T. Anderson
Rockford
Lil
Anderson
S. R. Davis
Rock Island, [Il
Samuel R. Davis
I. Ringer
Lincoln, Neb
Ringer
Lewis F. Strawn
Pontiac, Ll
Strawn
J. de Lestrey
St. Paul
Minn
de Lestry
Postal Service
Camp
A. J. Reno
Pontiac
Reno
Mason City crack drill team arrives in special car
The crack drill team from Mason City Iowa arrived yesterday at 3 40 over the Pennsylvania line in their special car in charge of Hon C H McNider president of the Iowa State Bankers Association and a leader in the national politics of the Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Pennsylvania Line
C. H. McNider
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodmen Take the City Concludes At Indianapolis
The Woodmen convention in Indianapolis drew delegates from across states with a busy lobby scene at Hotel Claypool. Prominent figures include Mrs. F. T. Van Galder and many wives and delegates from Royal Neighbors of America. Twenty eight new membership applications arrived from Saratoga Springs with nineteen approved by Dr. Mooney as a new Bailaston Spa camp charter is sought. Thirteen Smiths appear among officers and delegates, including Director Benjamin D. Smith of Minnesota and Head Clerk Hawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Hines
Supreme Managers
Royal Neighbors of America
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Modern Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
F. T. van Galder
Royal Neighbor
W. A. Northcott
Amy
C. W. Hawes
Rock Island
Ill
L. Kerns
Moline
Marion Talbot
A. R. Talbot
Lincoln
Neb
James McNamara
McNamara
M. R. Carrier
Lansing
Mich
C. J. Burns
Ishpeming
Emily Jenkins
Fairbury
Ralph E. Johnson
T. T. Mooney
New York State
Smith
Lst
Smith Names and Appeals Reported for Head Camp
Banker R R Smith and others named as delegates from multiple states join the appeals and grievances committee. The Head Camp may receive the report Thursday morning after six appeals were carried up from the executive council and board. Three death-claim rejections, a neighbor expelled for liquor dealing, and two camp-trial related appeals are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Smith
Aps
H. M. Smith
F. A. Smith
Ohio
J. A. Smith
Ilinois
L. H. Smith
F. W. Smith
J. E. Smith
Iowa
Howard P. Smith
al F. Smith
Missouri
L. A. Smiith
Montana
F. R. Smith
Wyoming
Jesse Smith
Kansas
Executive Council
Board of Directors
Society
Contest of Delegates at Woodmen Convention Credentials Battle
The Murphy and Johnson delegations to the Woodmen convention in Kansas face a credentials dispute after a lengthy session led by Chairman S. S. Tanner. Head Clerk Hawes defends withholding credentials to avoid double liability, awaiting Head Camp ruling before seating any delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy and Johnson
Woodmen
Kansas
Society
S. S. Tanner
Milner
Johnson and Murphy
Johnson
E. C. Gates
Fort Scott
William A. de Ford
Ottawa
D. H. Brown
Council Grove
Mr. Murphy
E. A. Enright
Kansas City
Kan
Til
Lotson & Clark
Topeka
Tomlinson Hall
Tanner
Hawes
J. G. Johnson
Woodmen of America Run Nationally, Shuffle Delegates
An article examines how the Modern Woodmen of America operates its delegate system from local camps to the national convention. It contrasts Woodmen control with the loose handling of Democratic and Republican primaries and notes the Rock Island headquarters directly dictates delegate selection and reporting across thirty three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Modern
Rock Island
Maj. C. W. Hawes
Woodmen Society
Ape
Law
Society
Wien
Woodmen Vaudeville and Smoker at Empire Tonight
A big Woodmen vaudeville and smoker opens at the Empire Theater with boxing and wrestling bouts, a battle royal, and a strong vaudeville bill. Koerner and Carroll box four rounds. Clark and White six rounds. Young and Henninger headline for 140-pounders. Sapperstein vs Alo closes four rounds. two-out-of-three wrestling match Price vs Reardon. Mayor Bookwalter to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Koerner
Carroll
Clark
White
Sam Young
Leslie Henninger
Kid Sapperstein
Louis Alo
Madison
Price
Pennsylvania
Reardon
Indianapolis
Marion Scott
Devarro
de Carlo
Benair
Charley Wolfin
Billy Gaza
Virginia Comstock
Haymarket
Chicago
Clara Hauck
Lefever
Carl Wulf
Francis Scott
Clark and Sims
Buck
Bookwalter
Reception to delegates at Hotel Claypool in Indianapolis
The reception to the delegates by the local committee yesterday afternoon marked the first formal meeting between delegates and the Indianapolis Woodmen. After the reception about 500 delegates and visiting Woodmen were given a streetcar ride in chartered cars to Fair Bank and Camp Reece on East Washington street. The trip covered several blocks of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Indianapolis
Fair Bank
Camp Reece
East Washington Street
Woodmen Convention Opens with Welcomes and Speeches
Mayor Bookwalter opened the reception with a welcome and introduced Robert A. Brown, toastmaster. Speakers included Head Clerk Hawes, Head Counsel Northcott, Head Banker Smith, Director E. E. Murphy of Kansas, and A. R. Talbot of Nebraska, all praising Indianapolis hospitality and the Woodmen’s expectations. Saunders noted the order’s 700,000 beneficiary members. Hawes recalled Indiana Civil War service. Talbot highlighted the convention as a milestone for fraternal organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Illinois Street
Central Avenue
South Meridian
East Washington Street
Bookwalter
Robert A. Brown
Hawes
Northcott
Smith
E. E. Murphy
Kansas
A. R. Talbot
Nebraska
Saunders
Indianapolis
Brown
Woodmen of America
Indiana
Indiana Infantry
The
Talbot
States Seek Favors With Jellies And Oranges At Convention
Delegates from California and other states press headquarters in Indianapolis seeking influence for the 196 convention. California offers oranges and grapes as hospitality while presenting a large supply of fruit and “jellies” shaped like fruits to sway the visitors amid a bustling bid process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
the Golden Gate
Indianapolis
Attendance Estimate For Indianapolis Convention
Manager Eagen of the press bureau estimated attendance for the convention in Indianapolis. He said it could be 40,000 to 65,000 based on Kansas City and St Paul figures, though Western floods and late low-rate decisions by the Western Passenger Association could lessen turnout. The report includes a table of camps, members, and delegates by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagen
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Central Western
Western Passenger Association
Colorful preparations for Modern Woodmen convention in Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall glows with red, white, and green bunting as decorators announce readiness for the Modern Woodmen of America convention. Hundreds of delegates and thousands of visitors will fill the hall and surrounding amphitheater, with a parade reviewing stand set along the courthouse sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Woodmen of America
Hawes
Woodmen
Indianapolis
Order
Woodmen Convention to Cost Indianapolis $400
The thirteenth biennial convention of the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of the World will cost Indianapolis D400. This summary notes the planned expense for the event and the host city involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Woodmen Convention Funds Reported in Indianapolis
Louis A. Coleman announced the local Woodmen convention raised 3500 from Woodmen circles and the rest from merchants. The parade and vaudeville will cost about 1000 and 00 respectively. Delegates register at Hotel Claypool HQ receiving a package with pills tickets and parade tickets. About 500 packages given. 400 plus delegates registered. Punch at the headquarters noted as a key attraction. A souvenir guest book in Woodmen colors will be given to the Commercial Club. Badges sold at HQ exceed one thousand daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Coleman
Indianapolis
Louis Coleman
Entertainment Committee
Woodmen
Indianapolis hosts well managed Woodmen convention
Head Clerk Hawes praises Indianapolis for handling a large Modern Woodmen gathering. He notes the city’s hotels and overall facilities meet the convention’s needs and that locals deserve lasting thanks. Head Banker R. R. Smith of Brookfield agrees Indianapolis runs a close second to Kansas City as a convention center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes
Indianapolis
Woodmen Society
Major Hawes
R. R. Smith
Brookfield
Kansas City
Aleshire Sick, Chicago Leads Fight for City Admittance
O E Aleshire of Chicago, who spearheaded the fight for Chicago’s admission to the jurisdiction two years ago and was to lead this week’s convention effort, is ill at his Chicago home with possible pneumonia. A telegram to A W Fulton says he cannot attend. Fulton fears Chicago’s absence weakens the drive, but believes strong sentiment favors admitting large cities, helping Illinois’ delegation to land Chicago in the Woodmen jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Aleshire
Chicago
St. Paul
A. W. Fulton
Claypool
Aleshire
Fulton
Illinois
Woodmen
Head Camp appoints new mileage and per diem members
Mr J H Atwood of Leavenworth Kansas resigns from the mileage and per diem committee due to private business. Head Consul Northcott names Herbert Fitzpatrick of Huntington West Virginia as his successor and also appoints W T Copeland of Lima Ohio to the committee, replacing O F Berry who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Kan
Indianapolis
Northcott
Herbert Fitzpatrick
Huntington
W. Va
W. T. Copeland
Lima
O. F. Berry
One Delegate Each From Seven States at Head Camp
Seven States have only one delegate in the Head Camp. Wyoming Maryland Beaversota Nevada New Jersey and Rhode Island each sent single representatives. R H Northcott of Akron is a Colorado delegate and brother of Head Consul W A Northcott. B L Young represents Ohio.
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State
Town
Wiscon
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Michigan
South Dakota
North Dakota
Toe
Missouri
Pan
Wees
Mad
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Montana
Rhode Island
Vermont
Maine
Utah
Tomlinson Hall
Maryland
Beaversota
Nevada
New Jersey
Rhode
Colorado
R. H. Northcott
Akron
W. A. Northcott
B. L. Young
Ceres
Macabees
Ohio
Chairman Keach Questions Council Nomination Legality
Chairman Keach of the Democratic city committee will not contest the legality of councilmanic nominations made in recent primaries. Voters raise questions about the process and potential irregularities pending further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keach
Democratic City Committee
Secretaries Not Named Direct Agents by Camp Clerks
The Local Camp Clerks Association defeated a plan to authorize local financial secretaries as direct agents of the Head Camp of Modern Woodmen of America. A compromise moves the Head Camp to appoint secretaries after a 30 day vacancy, with a minimum annual pay of 4 cents per member. The group also recommends a safety fund and a 30 day grace to pay dues. The roster lists F H Norling, M F Carlton, F D Roemer, Wakefield, J G Dixon, A P Martin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Clerks’ Association
Woodmen of America
la Bourne
Minnesota
John Sullivan
Kansas City
Kan
Hoyt
Clerks’ Association
J. G. Dixon
Spokane
Wash
F. D. Roemer
Ohio
F. H. Norling
Missouri
M. F. Carlton
Mllnois
Mr. Wakefield
New Cereey
Washington
A P. Martin
Colorado
Mr. Fisher
Wisconsin
F. B. Baker
Geist
Tiilmots
J. G. Bruce
Idianapolis
John McDonald
Iowa
Mi. Nland
Nebraska
Hart
Impostor Woman Exploits Flood Story at Police Station
Charity Organization Society investigators exposed a woman and her two children as impostors who feigned destitution to gain sympathy at the police station. They learned the pair, with a drunken husband, had lived above a West Washington Street bar for six months, while police staff and inmates collected donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Organition Society
St. Louis
West Washington Street
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Regular Army
Daniel McCarthy
Spain
Cuba
Lloyd McCormick
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Forsythe
United States
Wounded Knee
Ben W. Atkinson
Missouri River
Fort Atkinson
Omaha
Jefferson Barracks
Frank D. Webster
H. Ely
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Neely
Infantry
Captain Bundy
New Castle
Martin L. Bundy
Eugene Bundy
Mason City, Ia
C. H. M'Nnder
Jast
Anes Abrartey
A. N. Bort
Beloit, Wis
the Empire
National Board of Directors
Midland Portland Cement CO
Bedford
LAW Building
Security Trust
Company
Fred W. Spacke
George W. McDaniel
Orlando M. Packard
Wanton C. Foulke
Americus Court
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Gcavin
Payne
Security Trust Company
Sacuatry Trust Eee
AST Market Etc
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Antron
Dane Geesoe
Sanore Fous Garerrres Omssze
Pasuaem
Sracamapoles, Ind
Midland Portland Cement Company
Jnst
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Badger
Milwaukee
Oregon
W. T. Vaughn
Portland
Chamberlain
Ore
Tent City
Coronado Beach
Ko West
Santa Fe
Sierras
San Diego
Grand Canyon
Coronado Tent City
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Geo. T. Gunnip
Walnut St
Cincinnati
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