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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Los Angeles
United States
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Bufllroada
Washington
Gettyeburg
Elias R. Monfort
Cincinagi
Grand Army of the Republic
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Philippi
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Monterey
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McDowell
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Treasury Department
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Theological Seminary
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Ottto
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Yetas
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Scranton
First Presbyterian Church
John Marshall Place
Mary Tarbox
Wryechute
Miany Dorm
Hendricks
Washington, D.C
Siva Oliver Ayson
Richmond
Ind
Jennie Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Eecf Grove
Cal
Ganevigve Late
Chicago
Mra
Laverna North
Alaska
Barah Loomis
New York City
Hite Jones
Penn
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Announga
Nellie Underwood
Mary Hager Brynen
Reae
Immo Rabertaar
Fllan Moore
Laura A. Brick
Thia Wion
Rave
Sa Salons
Daughters of Veterans
Willard
Eleanor Karthole
Indiana
Myra Gregg
India
Maude Ford
Connecticut
Etta Castle
New York
Carrie Kilgore
Pennsylvania
Anna, Norton
Mansachusetts
Flore, Reed
New Hampshire
Nettly Ball
Wasington State
Ag 4Snes I. McCoy
Massachusetts
Council of Administration
Mia
Swilu Carlin
Florence Haines
California
Nellie Orchard
Bengon
Maine
Clara Gilchrist
Dinois
Wetnga
Woman's Relief Corps
Laura J. Smith
Attleboro
Mans
Mamie P. Dorsey
Woman’s Relief Corps
Mieg
National” Patriotic
Natlones
Wallace Foster
Foster
G. A. Ry
Carrie Parke
Madison
Parké
Detroit
Mich
Mise Augusta’ Grotley
Troit
Mr - Ellis
Pattie Tamtric‘toy
Ora.Allen
Ilinoigs
Louise Nelson
Chicara
Tthe Guard
Adame Jackson
Chio
Edith As- Pinal
Covington
Ohio
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.
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Army Corps
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G.aor
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Paat
Torrance
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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.
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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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Senate
Tembern
Congreva
Nelson A
Second Army
Camp
Emery
Oth Armien
Watt
Banate
United States
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.
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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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Lombaertayde
Mid‘delkerke
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Geos
Souchez
Neuville
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