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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1915

Page

9

Monfort Heads G A Commander In Chief Of G A R

Elias R. Monfort of Cincinnati was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic with three nominees. Col. Monfort won after Frank C. Cole withdrew. Cole and Patrickson received the rest of the votes. Acclaimed officers included George U. Naybush of Washington as senior vice commander and Ls Van Hedwe of Maren Ky as junior vice commander. Thousands of veterans left Washington for home as installations and meetings continued through the encampment.

Elias R. Monfort Cincinnati Ohio Grand Army of the Republic Frank C. Cole Jersey City William J. Patterson Pitgebureh Capt. Monfort New Jersey Cole Clas Conath Monfort Pattotagt Washington Man George Ul, Naybausa Don Treamiry Departmeant Employe Siglo Aonior Vine Chiet Viea Dar-Ineenior Ls van

Ohio Veteran Chosen Commander-in-Chief of G A R

The Forty ninth national encampment honored veterans with thanks to God for surviving and returning to the capital. Gen James A. Watrous introduced resolutions praising police, Boy Scouts, cadets, and the work of committees. Joseph Dutton sent greeting from Molokai. Memorials will honor four past chiefs. Ladies of the G A R and the Women’s Relief Corps donated funds and greetings. Commander Monfort’s service record and Gettysburg injuries noted.

General Committee Police Department Boy Scouts James A. Watrous Wisconsin Baveq United States Raymond W. Pullman Hoy Scouts Baden-Powell Washington Rafed Reja Molakai Hawaiian Isles Hinds John C. Black Conalath Corferal James Tanner Stewart and Ketchum Rita Lee Koby Bishop Fallows Women's Relief Paal Laser Sons of Veterans W.i'd. McBriar

Little Uncle Sam Star at Banquet to Veterans

At a banquet given by the West Virginia Society to visiting veterans, a performer nicknamed Blithe Basie Sam drew the crowd center. Sad news reached Avwaite that Mrs. Leedy died and search was requested for her husband in Baltimore if he is not found. The event highlighted a New Year campment and the West Virginia department parade planned for Wednesday.

Poa AL Rae Peachhtas Youngstown Ohio Joseph Leedy Hoffmans Leedy Baltimore Sam West West Virginia Society of West Virginia Department

Women of Grand Army Form New Branch in Defenses

Mrs Catherine de Lacy Roche of Scranton Pa elected national president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic at the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Mary Tarbox of Trychure was named senior vice president with many other officers and council members chosen. The new branch organization the Women’s National Defense Association formed on July 4 announced. Daughters of Veterans meeting at Willard adjourned after elections and appointments. Five council members selected and national Daughters elected Carrie Parke chief with Eleanor Boyd and others named to key posts. Woman’s Relief Corps session named Laura J Smith and Mamie Porsey as senior and junior vice presidents. Community and school flags discussed and a guest speaker Capt Wallace Foster.

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Campfire talks urge navy reforms at Washington Gardner night

Washington Gardner, former G.A.R. commander in chief, spoke at Camp Eary campfire sessions urging improvements in the army and navy. Other speakers included Lt. Col. Torrance and Gen. James R. O Beirne. The event featured recitations of The Charge and a chorus, with music by an orchestra from the U.S. S Dolphin.

Washington Gardiner Amity Navy Wormer Washington Gardner Vetar Avith Army Corps Camp “Emery Gardner G.aor United States Navy Paat Torrance Alfred EK Beers Boat J. Mitchell Chapple Brown Government Office James R O'Beirne O York THM Energ O' Beirne Svtio

Official War Reports from Berlin and Vienna

War summaries from Berlin via London and Vienna report British and French actions in Belgium and Champagne with prisoner counts and losses. German and Austro German forces claim gains, Russian and Italian front notes show varied progress, plus French Paris dispatches detail local advances and bombardments across Artois, Champagne, and Vosges.

Reception for Col Palmer in Washington by Iowa Society

Retiring Commander David J. Palmer of the U S Navy was honored at a Raleigh reception by the Iowa State Society of Washington. Music featured, with speakers including James D. Bowen and Mrs. Ratella H. Plopper, plus a roster of dignitaries and a vocal program led by Florence Reynolds and other soloists.

G. Amr Society of Washington David J. Paliper Raleigh Iowa State Society of Washington James D. Bowen Ratella BH. Plopper W. Ce Imer Receivinie Cline George .A. Newman John. ¥. Merry Iowa C. Eplers Col Palmer Tam Henry A. Field Staf Department of Jews Lou Ly Ehrawkee Jenifer Berey Parses Owen Newby Ming Mary W Burhham Stella Hnapp Aira Margerst de ‘Wolf Coleman Mayne Park In M. F. Lyons Ried Florence Reynolds van de Bogert N. L."brobbe Jamed Rowan Barytone Lows Wong

Miles praising veterans at Camp Emery reunion

Speaker Nelson A Milow lauded soldiers of the North and Mouth for their country love, praising enterprising men of industry in Congress and state governments. He credited the Apanian war with imparting knowledge, warned against internal dangers, and expressed hope for no future wars for civilization.

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New Officers Installed as Veterans Camp Adjourns in Kansas City

Delegates to the Veterans encampment elected Ambrose H. Stephens of Cincinnati as commander in chief and Fred W. Sanders of Albany as senior vice commander in chief. George Duffy of Wilmington and Horace Hammer of Reading were named vice commander in chief and national secretary respectively, with J. Lewis Rake of Reading as national treasurer and several others joining the executive council. The encampment, held in Washington, youth at its close, saw many members depart for home aboard afternoon trains amid praise for a successful gathering. The Veterans Auxiliary also installed officers led by Mrs Libbie B. Mela of Philadelphia as national president and Mrs Mary Medeiro of Paterson as president, with several other officers named.

Jon&? of Veterans Kansas City Washington Ambrose’ H. 5. Stephens Cincinnati Fred W. Sanders Albany George Duffy Wilmington Del Funder Horace Hammer Reading J. Lewia Rake Clifford E. Batchelor Ansonia Conn H.C. Springton Peoria Pred J. McMurtie Detroit William M. Goffin Cincinperdonal Aid WH. H. Hole Machusetta Councolor Sherman Bodiey Shaldon Milton K. Gibbs New York Sheran Imaton Aone Veterana Auxillary Mia Libbie B. Mela Phil Adelphia Mina Mary Mredo Paterson Mra Indianapolta Tora Woburn Mias Jennie Thole Dwight, NL

Frontline Actions North and East of Neuville and Aisne

British and French forces repelled two German counterattacks near Givenchy and Hill 119 as trenches held along the Aisne. North of Muasesges 286 prisoners, including 8 officers, were taken amid ongoing preparations and bombardments. In Russia, German attacks west of Mitau failed, while advances near Lake Medziol and Narotche yielded prisoners and captured wagons and horses.

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