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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
7
Soldier's last will declared higher law than regulations
Judge Neterer of Seattle rules a soldier killed in battle may leave a final wish above departmental rules. The decision cites Caesar and Rome precedents and notes Miss Flemore Knupp and Ernest Charlton Mason cases as examples. The ruling emphasizes the primacy of a soldier's last testament in estate disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Necerer
Seattle
Agnes Claffy
Nieve
Clarence Swenk
Swank
France
Neterer
Caesar
Rome
Miss Flemore
Knupp
New York
Ernest Charlton Mason
One Hundred and Sixth United States Infantry
Alusens
Mason
Dunicie
Oscar Westgate
Elmore
Mascon
Farten
United States
England
London
Tablet on Legion Ship Commemorates American Crew
A bronze tablet is placed in the main dining saloon of the Legion ship "American Legion" of the Munson Lines sailing between New York and Buenos Aires. The vessel carries an American Legion crew and the tablet venerates a historic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson Hnes
New York
Buenos
Legion tablet presentation commemorates dedication by national commander
A tablet engraved with a dedication signed by the Legion's national commander was presented amid New York and New Jersey Legion officials and about two hundred guests. The report notes German poultry sent to France carried cholera, with infections and deaths prompting inquests. Paris Matin calls for a government investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Paris Matin
Legion and Auxiliary flowers adopted official and memorial
The American Legion adopts the white American daisy as its official flower after objections to the Flanders poppy. The Auxiliary adopts the poppy as its memorial flower. Artificial poppies made by ex soldiers in hospitals are sold on Memorial Day for the sick and wounded.
Cake-Eaters and Legion Chiefs Clash Over Recipe Find
Alton Roberts of Marinette Michigan heads the Legion reception committees while a cake pastry scandal surrounds a planned angel food cake recipe found aboard the Foch during Marshal Fech and Marshal Joffre tours. Roberts seeks to prepare for eminent guests at the New Arteups convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Roberts
Legion Committees
Lands Choice
Marshal Fech
America
Falen
Altan T Roberts
Marinette Mich
Legun Cumratute
Iis
North
South
Cero
Lina
Foch Tmis
Roberta
Marshal Joffre
Roberts
Legion
New Arteups
Flag Protest Sparks Public Apology in St Augustine Square
A hotel man in St Augustine publicly apologized after hoisting a flag upside down in a protest over a carnival tent near his hotel. In Littleton two steeplejacks from the Local Legion post removed a damaged national flag from the courthouse dome. The county commissioners urged residents to hire steeplejacks if they wanted the flag replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Augustine
Almertcap
Agen
Carnival Company
Littleton
Jocal Legion Post
Ceourt House
Lafayette Bells and Bells United in a Final Louisian
A long historical sketch recounts Lafayette’s 1824 visit to New York New Haven Newport and Boston amid ringing bells and public honors. It follows his reception in Charleston Marietta St Louis and other towns with church bells and civic tributes culminating in the Independence Bell of America signaling liberty.
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Lafayette
Almerton
Fromm
Fort Lafayette
New York
New
Anne
Paul Revere
Middlesex County
Boston
America
Louis Phillippe
United States
Paris
Frewis
Belgium
la Grange
Lnnes
Hevere
Christchurch
Old South
King’s Chapel
Harvard College
South
Charleston
George Washington Lafayette
Slvger
Olmutz
St Michaels
Traile
Royal Artillery
London
St. Louis
Father Marquette
de Smet
Padre
Pierre Chautess
Sta Ifberty
Ohio
Marietta
Putnam
Marie Antouinette
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Jacquiline
St. Michaels
Charleste
Bow Bells
Erfurt
Wimutz
Press
Independence Bell of
Morvich the Derby winner built from stout heart and speed
Morvich the three year old colt famed for Kentucky Derby glory grew from rugged stock at the Napa ranch of A Bo Spreckels. He captured $102,000 in earnings with the Hopeful Futurity and Santa Stakes wins and later changed hands to Benjamin Blak of Chicago.
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Morvich
Bo Spreckels
Rannymede
Englah
Tyler Gut
Doctor Legge
Georgia Girl
Aod
Oustol
Aarasca
Doctor Leggo
Emeryville
Los Angeles
Dr Leggo
Morvict
Marvich
Saratoga
Jamatca
Long Island
Mervich
Spreckels
Benjamin Blak
Chicago
Aviapa
Rumquel
Ano
Return to the Footlights After War Service in New York
David Gardiner a veteran of Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and the Argonne signed for American Legion membership and a New York theatrical engagement on the morning of his release after 16 months in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Thierry St. Mihiels
The
Argonne
Gardiner
Io Hospital
American Legion
New York
American Legion Efforts Highlight Postwar Support
The American Legion reports over 600 ex soldiers commissioned as postmasters since May 10, 1921. Montana votes to spend 15000 on World War memorials. Merchants use service flags to show ex servicemen employed. Commander Blantora RacNider invited to Memorial Day in St Paul. Milwaukee notes provide aid and loans to service members. A South Dakota auxiliary store funds comfort for disabled men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarding
United States
Blantora RacNider
The
Legion
St. Paul, Minn
American Legion
Milwaukee
Flapper Ghost Story Adds a Webbed Cat in Millerton
In Millerton a new character joins the tale of the flapper ghost a large cat with web feet that waddles like a duck. A male guest staying at Theron Snyder house reports the feline apparition entered the room sat on his chest and performed a goosestep before he cried Scat and fled the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millerton, N
Millerton
Theron Snyder
We Ain't Batted Yeu Vaudeville Quip Draws Laughs
A vaudeville quip prompt elicits laughter as Romn engages a game of "the future greass" and counters a kid’s mock score with a blunt line. The exchange centers on a dominant display, the kid’s taunt, and a wry remark from a bystander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romn
Baseball Notes Highlighting Southern League Hitting Trends
Lew Kearney figures in Raleigh catching and power as homers rise in the Southern League. Ted Cather shines at third for Oakland, Clark and Hood trades swing rosters, and Ty Cobb remains a hitting icon with 5 hits in one day after 17 years. Roster shifts include Tipple, Shandling, and Gordy joining new clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Outpost Field Slopes After Heavy Rain During Ball Game
Players note the outfield tilts away from the infield after a heavy rain. Ariéz is held fast while the garden struggles to drain. Joe Tinker recalls a game once played here when moisture left fielders in water up to their ankles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Jopin's Ball Park
Ariéz
Joe Tinker
Golfers fined and coaching moves headline quirky notes
The column surveys varied sports news from Evanston to Iowa State. Purdue appoints a president while hiring a football coach. Jock Hutchison bows out of the British Open defense. Koji Yamada plans a Tokyo academy to train youths for international events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Abe
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