Dickinson Warns U S Unready For War In 1916 Memo
Secretary of War Dickinson reports to Congress that the United States is unprepared for war. He outlines severe shortages in regular army and militia, inadequate mobilization, and the need for 450000 to 600000 trained troops plus expanded coastal defenses and artillery. He calls for stores, large-unit organization, rapid mobilization, a uniform plan, and a permanent national defense council.
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Washington
United States
Dickinson
House
Representative McLachlan
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Pacific Forts
Council of National Defense
Managers in Big Fagues Changes Expected for 1911 Season
New York December 14. Discussion among baseball men centers on managerial changes for the 1911 season with only one new manager likely. Notable shifts include Jack O Connor leaving the St Louis Americans and Fred Lake possibly replaced at Boston Nationals. The piece lists many former managers across the National and American leagues and notes the historical scarcity of changes in recent years.
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New York
St. Louis Americans
Jack O'Connor
Boston Nationals
Fred Lake
Nationals
Americans
Patsy Donovan
Boston Americans
Pittsburg
St. Louis Nationals
Washington Americans
Brooklyn
Ned Hanlon
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Clark Griffith
Chicago
New York Americans
Joe Kelly
Toronto
Boston
Hugh Duffy
Milwaukee
Philadelphia Nationals
Providence
Chicago Americans
William Armour
Toledo
Cleveland
Detroit
Jim McGuire
John McGraw
John Ganzel
St. Louis
Charlie Nichols
Jimmy Burke
John McCloskey
Billy Murray
Charley Dooin
Beston
al Buckenberger
Fred Tenney
Frank Bowerman
Harry Smith
Frei Lake
Frank Selee
Frank Chance
Ned Hanson
Harry Lumley
Bill Dahlen
Clark
Foresters of America to Establish Wenatchee Court
Grand Court of Washington seeks to form a Wenatchee court of the Foresters of America. The benevolent non sectarian order promotes fraternity mutual aid for the sick and distressed and offers member benefits. Grand Chief Ranger Junius O'Connor arrives from Seattle to assist, with strong local interest expected.
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Grand Court
Washington
Seattle
Wenatchee
Foresters of America
Junius O'Connor
Local spirit matches famed boosting propensities
A brief remark notes that the local spirit is already under way and will reach a level comparable to the well known boosting tendencies of the area. The statement hints at a lively community mood and expected continued enthusiasm.
Great Western Farmer Delegation Arrives in Ottawa
Ottawa reports the arrival of a large western Canadian farmer delegation today to present views on tariff reciprocity and public questions. A conference with Ontario and eastern farmers follows tomorrow with a formal meeting with the Premier and cabinet scheduled for Friday in the House of Commons chamber.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Ontario
House of Commons
Masonic Delegation Honors Washington at Mount Vernon
A Fredericksburg Masonic lodge delegation visited Mount Vernon to place a wreath in observance of the 111th anniversary of President Washington's death. The lodge notes that General Washington was made a Mason in Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg
Masonic Lodge
Washington
Mount Vernon
General Washington
North Carolina Farmers Union Posts Big Membership Gain
At its annual meeting held at State Normal and Industrial College Greensboro the North Carolina Farmers Union announced over 100 percent membership growth in the past year, lifting the total to more than 1500 members.
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Greensboro
N. C
State Normal and Industrial College
North Carolina Farmer’s Union
Meeting Opens With Large Cals Membership
Dr. H Q Alexander of Charlotte presides over a meeting with an aggregate Cals membership of 40 000, continuing tomorrow.
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Cals
H. Q. Alexander
Charlotte
Cement Show Opens At Madison Square Garden
The big Cement Show in Madison Square Garden showcases the growth of the cement industry in the United States and its diverse uses. The Edison poured cement house, an eight room one family structure, draws the largest crowd on opening day, as the American Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers hosts its annual convention.
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New York
United States
Madison Square Garden
American Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers
Edison Poured Cement House
Edison Supervises Concrete Exhibit Costing $1200
The inventor claims a structure built with reinforced concrete costs $1200. The outside and interior walls roof floors stairs and all exterior ornamentations are concrete. The exhibit was set up under the personal supervision of Mr. Edison.
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Mr. Edison
Lake Chelan Photography Sale At Local Store
L D Lindsley announces Post Cards Panels Prints and Enlargements of Lake Chelan available at Armstrong's Book and Stationery Store. Photographer invites customers to inquire and purchase in Lakeside area.
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Lake Chelan Country
Armstrong’s
L. D. Lindsley
Lake Chelan
C. A. Ranch
Lakeside
Pr. Oo
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Xmas
A. V. Huff
Charles O. Wasson
Grant
W. A. Grant
Wenatchee Business College
State of Washington
Mr. Advertiser
The
Wenatchee Weekly Advance
the Daily World
Spokane
Everett
World Publishing Co
World Building
Wenatchee, Wash
Nation
Secretary of War
Army of
U.S
Pioneer Electric Supply Company
J. M. Aikin
Mgr
Wenatchee Avenue South
Farmer's Union Grows
Val
Ley
Gunn Ditch
F.a.rogers, JR
Wenatchee Fuel Co
Edw. J. Brown
Socialist Hall
Harlin
Local Socialist Party
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