War Chief of Britain Robertson's Rise From Servant to Commander
The article profiles General Sir William Robertson, a ranker by birth who rose from farm laborer roots in Lincolnshire to become chief of the general staff and near commander in chief of the British armies during the war. It details his early life, schooling, stint as a butler, and enlistment at eighteen into the Sixteenth Lancers where his cavalry talents and ambition propelled him toward the army's highest ranks.
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Sir William Robertson
War Office
London
Robertson
Lincolnshire
Sixteenth Lancern
Clapp Prefers Day Travel for Thoughtful Train Rides
Minnesota Senator Moses B. Clapp favors daylight journeys over night trains. He explains that travel by day avoids wasted time and provides quiet reflection space to think, noting that many good ideas formed while watching the landscape from a train window. He avoids night travel unless necessary.
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Moses B. Clapp
Minnesota
Pullman Company
Clapp
Old Shack's poser prompts Henry George debate in Washington
Representative Warren Worth Bailey of Johnstown and Congressman Dorsey W. Shackleford of Missouri converse in a hotel lobby about Henry George's single tax versus the president's naval preparedness plan. Shackleford quips with a question about appendicitis tied to single tax ideas.
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Warren Worth Bailey
Johnstown
Henry George
Bailey
Washington
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Missouri
Shack
Shackleford
Henry ‘George
China’s New Ruler Li Huan Hung Becomes President
Gen General Li Huan Hung is installed as president of China, succeeding Yuan Shih Kai. The southern provinces back him while concern grows over Japan’s likely stance toward China. Li’s two years in Japan shape views of his diplomacy and influence in Chinese politics.
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Li Huan Hung
China
Oriental Republic
Yuan Shih Kai
Nanking
Peking
Japan
War Maps Draw Army to Brownsville Campaign
At Camp Wilson San Antonio Texas brigadier generals colonels and majors lead a push to clear Mexico as privates seize pocket map and bankbook envelopes. More than 8000 soldiers press into action crossing toward Chihuahua Vera Cruz and Mexico City using rapid assaults siege and flanking tactics.
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Camp Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Trrownsville
Paso
Laredo
Chihuahua
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Funston
Horse Breaking Cheers Citizens of Illinois Army
The big gun section at Camp Wilson is praised for energy and fearlessness in breaking wild horses as three Illinois batteries are formed into a single regiment. In three weeks field artillery aims to be ready for action near the border with the regular army, with shrapnel effectiveness a pressing need. Shells from three inch pieces will soon reach Leon Springs as training cures gun shyness in Col. M. Allen's command.
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Tinois
Camp Wilson
Wineis
Leon Springs
M. Allen
War hardships eased by new rolling kitchen unit
Military unit reports modified hardships during wartime and boasts a mobile Held kitchen capable of feeding 250 men at a bugle summons. The regional organization awaits its new chaplain to complete the setup.
Chaplains to Shoot Pistol Duel Training Event
An automatic pistol contest between two Army chaplains will be a target event soon. Rev. Irving Golf McCain of the First Infantry is already a qualified sharpshooter, while Rev. Father John O'Hern of the Seventh Infantry is being taught the art of handling the army automatic pistol.
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Irving Golf McCain
First Infantry
Father John O'Hern
Seventh Infantry
Army
Mrs Schlegel Gift Reflects War Bond and Duty
The article portrays Eva Schlegel wife of Sergi Walter Schlegel of the machine-gun troop. It notes her loyalty and gifts, including a garden sent to the troop and a letter urging soldiers to stay until all return home. It highlights Sergeant Schlegel’s magnetic leadership inspiring his men to follow.
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Betty Rossi
Barbara Fritchhie
Eva Schlegel
Sergi
Walter Schlegel
Barbara
Wade
Buddie
Seven Foot Rattler Kills In Camp Rivalries Highlight Army News
In the camp a seven-foot rattlesnake was killed and the adju tant A C Marriott is in the spotlight. They dumped a 45-pound red snapper on the kitchen stove of the machine gun troop. Walter Townsend failed with a cleaver and Trooper John Duffy saved the day by scaling the fish with a curry comb. Pay up to July 1 was noted for soldiers, and Private Porter Leach, married before leaving for Texas, is a persistent camp writer. A July 25 boxing bout between Danny Goodman and Thomas Gary will be staged by the Metropolitan Athlete club in San Antonio. Lieut St H Davies of field hospital company 2, with two broken ribs, continues to work. Lieutenant Masoner of Company BE flaunts a plant by the gumbo entrance. Sergeants Vaneen Poleyn and Thorns Rillow coach rookies in the Sryouth.
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A. C. Marriott
Walter Townsend
John Duffy
Duffy
Porter Leach
Texas
Company I
First Infantry
Danny” Goodman
Thomas Gary
Metropolitan Athlete Club
Mill
San Antonio
St. H. Davies
Field Hospital Company No. 2
Springfield
Masoner
Vaneen Poleyn
Thorns Rillow
Gossip of the Guards and Guardsmen’s Dilemma
Soldiers from the Seventh Regiment face orders on dependents pay cuts as Edward and William Kerkher offer two thirds of their salary to support a mother. Capt J I Siler vets disease risks at Fort Su Taustou while Col Garrity notes few dependents releases. Captain Dan Morgan Smith laments career shifts after resigning as major to become regimental advocate.
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Edward
William Kergher
War Department
Hume
Hyatt
Statter
Ilinois
Wisconsin
J. I. Siler
Fort Su Taustou
Camp Wilson
Mt Paso
John J. Garrity
Robert Emmet O'Brien
Dan Morgan Smith
The Egyptian Spell That Haunts the Traveler
The article extols travel to Egypt as a powerful, almost spellbinding influence that lingers long after return. It describes how postcard glare and grand monuments overwhelm perception, leaving a lasting blur and a deep, inexplicable shift in memory and values. It notes the mind’s deflected focus from Acropolis and Japan to Ramesseum, Karnak, and the Nile, creating an atmosphere of awe and unease.
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Alexandria
Nile
Algernon Blackwood
Egypt
Beser
Baedeker
Greece
India
Japan
Ireland
Channel Islands
Peking
Ehiefs
Nuichinging
Acropolis
Tadi
Ramesseum
Serapeum
Karnak
Cheops
Mfe
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Coe
Brownsville
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Border Patrol
Stevenson
Illinois
Inn
First Illinois Infantry
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Shrikh
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