Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-09-25
YA|VKS WHO MARCHED
IN FRANCE REFORM
ON EUCLID AVENUE
10000 Men to Form Parade
With Winners of Honor
Medals City Guests.

Cleveland, Sept. 24.-Indica-
tions are that the largest crowd
that ever visited Cleveland will
be here for the parade of the
American Legion which will be
held Monday afternoon, the
opening day of the three-day
convention.
Mayor Fitzgerald has proclaimed a
half holiday during the parade
Approximately 10000 men and women
are expected to march.
Messages of greeting were received
from Senator Warren g. Harding. Re
publican presidential candidate: Cover
nor James NJ Cox, Democratic pres-
dental candidate; Secretary of War Ba-
ker and Secretary Of the Navy Daniels
Governor Cox's Message
After welcoming the legion to Ohio.
Governor Cox S message read in part:
1T is my hope that every request and
recommendation made, and 10 be made
ov your body viii receive the serious
consideration Of all parties Interested
see our government and our people for
get the great service rendered by your
members III the successful world strug-
gle in behalf Of civilization.
II hope the activities Of vour organi-
zatIon will assist in keep fresh In the
minds Of onr people the duty and obli-
gafIon our country owes TO those who
served in time of need
Il sincerely trust that your organiza-
ar mn tn 1%a., 49,
for high ideals. and that it will live grow
and flourish. and serve as a guide and
inspiration to our future generations"
Senator Hardings Greeting
Senator Harding expressed regret at
being unable to be here and continued
in part:
"Our soldiers. sailors and marines
fought not as Republicans or Democrats
but as citizens for the preservation of
American rights and perpetuation of
American ideals
"Adhering to the Nonpartlsan spirit of
cooperation shown By all Americans
during the war. the American Legion
happily has expressed the determination
70 remain free from party politics You
cast your ballots. not collectively. but as
but your service with the !
coEors has made you even more conscious /
Of the necessity for preservation of our /
To the spirit Of the Ameri- /
ran Legion America now looks for lead I
ershp in maintaining the rights and /
ideals for which you fought"
Guests of Honor
F'ifty-four Americans still living Of the
IS who were awarded Congressional I
medals Of honor in the world war-the |
highest military honor that can be be
slowed on an American soldier-haye
1een invited by the Cleveland conven-
ion committee TO be its guests of honor
1t the second national convention of the
American Legion All their expenses
viii be paid by the committee.
Enough of the "a have accepted the
invitation to assure the success of the
irst reunion ever held of the country,s
highest honor men. T.
1t is proposed to have the medal of
lonor men form a permanent organiza
ion while they are here.
Among those who have accepted thus
ar are: Ralyn Hill, Oregon, Ill; Ben
amin Kaufman, Brooklyn. :. Y; Sidney
! Gumpertz, New York; John L. Blak-
ey. BIairstown Mo; Joseph B. Adkin-
on Atoka. Tenn; Waldo Halter, Neo-
no. Mo; Harold |. Johston. Denver;
Carl -. Gregory. Chase City, Va; Alan
!. Eggers, New York: +. L. TaIley.
susselville. Tenn; and James c. Dozier,
tockhill, s. G.
As the outstanding heroes of the
american expedirionary force these 81
ZEN, whose deeds of conspicuous gal
antry won for them the Congressional
ledal will be treated royalty here" said
'oIonel G. c. Chambers, general con
ention chairman. The bravery citation
t each man stands out like a beacon
ght in American herosm.'