Larger Army Plans to Double Regular Force Numbers
The New York World reports government plans to expand the regular army to about 140,000 officers and men, with a militia full strength of 270,000, and a total personnel rise near 40 million dollars. Details under War Secretary and experts outline reorganizing land forces, seven divisions, and geographic deployment including Hawaii, the Philippines, and the continental United States.
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Famine Strikes Pacific Island as Red Cross Seeks Aid
A drought on Tara in the Ladrone Archipelago endangers natives with starvation. The Navy and State departments report Red Cross efforts to raise 300 dollars worth of food for Taginese and local communities. Nearby Guam has supplied portions of aid, but islanders fear weeks of scarcity. The area lies where northeast trade winds fail and monsoons and storms threaten, prompting calls for inland volcanic relief options.
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Hucisane
Navy
America
Guam
Zarpane
Safety First Excursion at Washington Safe School Program
The second annual event promotes safety with activities led by Superintendent D. Wood and other school officials. Aimed at students and parents, the program includes a cricket? and a baseball game between Row Sout and Moart Poeiune teams, plus a safety fair offering a $3 prize for best safety idea.
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Tos Lahras
D. Willam C. Woodwad
Death of Rev J L Kerby pastor of Dnidely Manception Church
The Rev J L Kerby pastor of the Dnidely Manception Church died after a bout with illness. Born in Snow City he was educated there and studied at Vainel 7 years. His brother Dr William Kerby of Farmers University Collegeneva noted. The body to be moved to Sioux City for services possibly at Paphany Cathedral with funeral arrangements pending.
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U S Defense: 30,000 Regulars Ready For Home Guard Threat
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The article notes the United States would rely on about 30,000 trained regulars for homeland defense if invaded, roughly double New York City’s police strength, with 70 artillery pieces available and 60,000 militia capacity. It contrasts total regulars around 60,000 and militia totals, and comments on regional guard sizes and readiness.
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Philippines
Hawaii
Panama Canal
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Yale
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Feeble Defense Force Of 0 8 Graphic Summary
A graphic summary discusses the regular army and militia hosting home defense in the United States. It compares potential size to the New York police, notes capacity to field a large force within two weeks, and cites numbers for artillery and volunteer prospects. It references Plattsburg camps and historic wars to illustrate recruitment and preparedness challenges.
Clark for U S Defense Drill Citizens in War Prep
San Francisco July 17 Speaker Champ Clark urged doubled numbers of West Point cadets and naval midshipmen, opposing large standing armies or a navy to match the world’s two largest fleets. He urged conscription after war, warned against demoralizing pacifism, and cited Swiss discipline as a defense model. Philadelphia moves to form a National Security League branch and to train high school students, led by Dr Joseph Leidy’s plan, with E Woodward Duke and William McComb pushing local organizing efforts.
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Wartime Preparedness and Universal Military Education Plan
A speech urges expanding West Point and Annapolis to double cadets, mandating army officers assist colleges to train 200 students each, creating a large reserve force. Proposes mobilizing a well trained National Guard and adopting Swiss-style military education to field 2,000,000 disciplined men at low cost as insurance for the nation. The Liberty Bell is shown at the Pennsylvania pavilion of the Pan-
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Pan
Ex-Premier Bryan Commissioned Medallion Relief Portrait
William J. Bryan, former Secretary of State, asked Washington artist Michel Jacobs to create two bas-reliefs for bronze medallions to gift friends. The project is finished, with the first image shown as crowds gather for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Crowds swirl as speakers, including Hiram Johnson, address attendees in a plaza decorated with crimson rambler roses and a great bell. Thousands of schoolchildren place garlands and wreaths on the event.
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Pinchot Loses Valuables In Washington Walk
Former U S forester and Pennsylvania Progressive nominee for senator, Gifford Pinchot, reported missing a vest a gold watch and chain and a pocketbook while walking near Sixteenth Street and the Cosmes Club. A friend and H A Slattery of the National Conservation Association notified police. Pinchot valued the watch chain most highly, describing it as an heirloom.
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United States
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National Conservation Association
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Two Day Sale Raises 2500 For Babies Aid
About 2500 will be available for the support of children at summer camps from two days and nights of selling "baby fans" in Washington. Mrs Edward Sefton, in charge, reported yesterday. Sales of 13000 fans marked the event with gifts received. The exact total will be announced Monday. none of the 2500 will pay campaign expenses. Additional funds cover all expenses. Kicked to Death by Her Pony. Laurel, Del. Miss Josephine Hersley died after a pony given by her father as a graduation present last month fatally kicked her today.
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Edward Sefton
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Washington Post
Laurel
Del
Josephine Hersley
German police dog Zut tours the United States in luxury
An aristocratic German police dog named Zut, former Berlin resident, travels with owner A W Slater on a U S tour. Zut enjoys a suite de luxe at the Hotel Alexandria and a valet, with a full dog care regimen, after escaping army service by fate and social ascent.
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