Legion battle over Mitchell shapes seventh national convention
At the American Legion's seventh national convention in Omaha on October 7, a decisive floor battle over Colonel William Mitchell's stance on the air service was expected. Chaplain Rev. Joe Mike Lonergan of Illinois was chosen by Oregon to replace a missing delegate, signaling a showdown plan as the aeronautics committee prepared to receive a five member sub committee report.
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Omaha
Nebr
A.P
American Legion
William Mitchell
Air Service
Joe Mike Lonergan
Ilinois
The
Legion
Oregon
Colonel Mitchell
Mitchell
Lonergan
Aeronautic Committee
Lake Capens to sail for Miami with 600 ton cargo load
The steamer Lake Capens, recently bought from the United States Shipping Board by John B. Waterman, will sail from port between October 12 and 15 on its first voyage carrying about 600 tons of general cargo to Miami. Initial trip excludes passengers. later service to Mobile and Florida is planned.
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Lake Capens
United States Shipping Board
John B. Waterman
Miami
Mobile
Florida
Legion Delays Officer Selection After Coolidge Parade
The American Legion, after a gala with President Coolidge, sets a light agenda for today as sub committee favors a unified air service under a cabinet officer without naming individuals. The 1926 convention is proposed to be in Philadelphia with date to be fixed by the executive committee. A French engineer unveils a monoplane lacking a fuselage powered by two nine horsepower auto engines.
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Mitchell
Legion
Coolidge
Philadelphia
Legion Executive Committee
Crossword Puzzle Word List From Historic Clues
A reader lists many crossword clue fragments including lengths and terms like venomous snake portents press compass point deities seeds and livestock terms. The note blends scattered hints and partial answers with theme words and misprints.
Why I Do Not Marry Letter From Tecumseh College Man
A reader from Tecumseh Michigan shares views on marriage in response to Betty Brainerd. Thomas Mead argues men should be financially stable and age twenty seven or twenty eight before marrying. He warns many marriages fail when income cannot support a family and urges practical readiness alongside love.
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Thomas Mead
Tecumseh
Michigan
True On Magazine
Palmer declines board post to lead European Fleet Office
Leigh C. Palmer refused the vice presidency in charge of European affairs at the Fleet Corporation after being ousted as president. Elmer B. Crowley of Boston was chosen to succeed him, as the board widened its rift with the White House by stripping the Fleet Corporation president of full authority. Palmer said he would not serve if authority remained rescinded.
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Washington
Leigh C. Palmer
Shipping Board
White House
Fleet Corporation
Coolidge
Palmer
Elmer B. Crowley
Boston
Ashington
Mr. Palmer
Olidge
Permit Refused for Gas Station on Government Street
The city commission refused Mobile Oil and Export Company’s request to place a filling station at the northeast corner of Government and Ann streets. Other stations remain permitted at intersections including Gorgas, Broad and Washington by Standard Oil, and northwest Davis Avenue and Armistead Street by the Texas Company.
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City Commission
Government Street
Mobile Oil and Export Company
Government and
Ann Streets
Gorgas, Broad and
Washington Avenue
Standard Oil Company
Davis Avenue
Armistead Street
Texas Company
Chamber of Commerce
Ne Farest
Wisconsin Street
Eslava
Virginia
Raphael Semmes
Tuscaloosa
Ala
4 “Holt
Fleet Corporation overhaul widens as Palmer departs
The shake up at the Fleet Corporation deepens with Mrs Palmer's removal and Mr Coolidge’s inquiry led by P. G. Dalton of Cleveland. The board pursues independent agency status for Fleet while awaiting recommendations from the investigation.
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P. G. Dalton
Cleveland, O
Fleet Corporation
Mr. Coolidge
Dane
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