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New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Bronx Seeks New
Name for Street
OF Honored Dead
Legionnaires Would Change
Concourse to a More
Appropriate Designation

Bronx County Legionnaires are not
resting content with the great memor-
ial they have erected to the soldier
dead of that borough.
They have in prospect an appeal to
the city authorities which will make
even more imposing the great thor
oughfare which is skirted by $40 trees,
ZACH bearing bronze plaque on which
is inscribed the name of fallen hero
This boulevard, known as the Grand
COncourse, is one Of the widest streets
in the country and when the trees have
reached their full growth will present
an imposing spectacle.
The name Grand Concourse, the Le-
gion believes, is not appropriate for
such a thoroughfare. Daniel Sullivan,
mittee, under whose direction the
subject up at the county committee
meeting last Wednesday night, and the
delegates decided to advocate a change
in the name. Several were suggested
and these will be submitted to the in
dividual posts, who will make the final
selection. Then the name chosen will
be submitted to the Board of Alder
men, whose members will be asked to
adopt it for the Concourse.
Praise from Harding
Among the names suggested were
"Victory Drive" "Victory Highway" !"
"Victory Parkway" Memorial Park
way" Memorial Way" and Memorial
Driveway"
Chairman Sullivan has received
communications from prominent citi-
zens throughout the country com
menting on the splendid memorial the
Bronx has erected to her soldiers. One
of these is from President Harding,
who says:
"I have noted with especial interest
and approval the plan of the American
Legion organizations and members of
Bronx County for the commemoration
of Memorial Day. | learn that you
intend to dedicate over 900 trees on
the Grand Concourse as memorial
to the service men and women who
went out from the Bronx and gave
their lives in the World War.
81 can hardly think of more fit
ting memorial that you could create
and dedicate to them, and want to con-
graduate you on the fine conception
and the particularly thorough plans
that have been made for carrying it
into effect"
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

Certain cases of veterans call FIR
occasional medical treatment Whera
they have no money, the Red Cross
often can provide for them tenporarily
while this treatment is being given
and If necessary, often is able to lend
small sums of money without interest.
I'm cases where veterans are sent
to hospitals, the Red Cross is able 10
perform these services: ID See that
the man gets transportation to the
hospital to which he is assigned. (25
Provides means for such recreation AZ
the doctor allows him to enjoy. (51
Follows up congressional claims
pending with the Bureau of War Risk
Insurance. (4) Files his application for
vocational training, and 90 Endeavors
to look after his family during his
absence.
"Where a veterans condition war
rants it, the Red Cross will provide
financial aid, pending the outcome of
the governments adjustment of COM
pensation claims.
"The Red Cross home service, as at
present constituted, strives to give
veterans help for their families where
needed; advice and assistance in work
ing out their personal and family
problems, medical service for those de-
pendent on veterans, including care
in maternity cases; assistance in legal
problems, follow up claims for com
pensation, assistance in reinstating
and converting insurance, assistance in
securing a guardian in cases of mental
incompetency, assistance in looking
after Liberty bonds, back pay, bonus
claims and loss of baggage; assistance
in getting certified copies of discharge
papers, m obtaining wound and death
certificates, information as to Victory
medals.
Care for Dependents
"The Red Cross will show veterans
how to make ous applications for vo-
cational training, whether at home Or
in a hospital. The Red Cross has in
formation about various trades avail
able to the veteran and puts him in
touch with medical officers to see If
he should and could take such train
ing. The veteran is advised how TO
complete these arrangements and how
he can get transportation to the train
ing centers. While ne is in training
efforts will be made to care for his
family at home.
Families of veterans who have died
can secure the help of the Red Cross
in preparing and following up claims
1ol inc government insurance ana COM
pensation. The Red Cross also gives
advice and instructions as to the re-
turn of bodies from overseas.
at is not necessary for veteran to
go to Washington to present his gnv-
ernment claims and requests. He needs
only to ask the nearest Red Cross
chapter, or if it is unable to perform
this service he should write to Atlantic
Division Headquarters of the Aherean
Red Cross, "A East Twenty-third Street,
New York City"
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Webb Heads Marines
Sergeant Chosen Commander
TO Succeed A. B. Walters Ir.

At the last meeting of U. S. Ma
rine Post, 800, Sergeant Percy Webb,
of the Marine Publicity Bureau, was
elected commander, to fill the vacancy
left by the resignation of the former
commander. A. B. Walters jr Ser
geant Webb was the first vice-com-
mander of the post.
The meetings of the post for the sum-
mer will be outings. The first one is
to be at Long Beach On Sunday, July
II. All marines are invited. vii! meet
at the 10:o4 a. m. train. Long Island
Railroad, or the Trouville Baths, at
Long Beach.
The post was presented recently with
the national colors and post standard,
regulation size, a gift from the father
of one Of the members. Any marine
or ex-marine who was in the recent
war is eligible for membership in this
post, as it is exclusively marine post.
George Rowe jr., 121 Russell Street,
Brooklyn, is the post adjutant.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Film Men Aid V. r. w.
I'm Service Fund Drive
Veterans of Foreign Wars Seek
100000 for Distribution
to Ex-SoIdiers

Motion picture exhibitors of greater
New York are cooperating in the effort
to obtain 100000 to establish branch
in New York City Of the national serv-
ice bureau of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. They have auctioned two passes
in every theater in the city, good for
June, July and August, and turned over
the proceeds TO the veterans fund.
The purpose of the national service
bureau is to give emergency relief to
wounded and unemployed ex-service
men when their claims to compensation
are not promptly handled in Washing
ton. Half of the 100000 will be spent
in providing housing facilities for
veterans receiving vocational training
in the city There will be an employ
ment bureau, and special foods and
medicines not obtainable by doctors
in government hospitals will be pro-
vided.
General John j. Pershing is honor
sry chairman of the national bureau,
and George Barr Baker, one of
Hoover's chief aids in Belgian relief
work, is active chairman.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Reunion of Marnemen
In This City July Is

The annual reur -. of the Rock of
the Marne Regiment (38th U. S. 1nfan-
try) will be held on July is at the
Hotel Langwell, 1913 West Forty-fourth
Street. This date has been decided
upon in order to give Marne men who
may go to Milwaukee to attend the Sd
Division convention an opportunity to
get back and participate in The re-
union.
Invitations are being sent to Briga-
dier General McAlexander, Colonel
Adams and Captain Woodside, all of
whom are expected to be present.
Marne men who are not receiving lit
erature from the post are requested to
notify the adjutant, j. f. Cornacchione.
81 Union Square (Stuyvesant 2996).
The auxiliary is being started, and
all women who are eligible are re-
quested to send in their names. The
post meets every second and fourth
Friday evening at ITO East Sixtieth
Street.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
United Service Party
Bronx Post Will Give Block
Carnival Saturday. June 25

Extensive preparations are under way
for. the annual block party to be held
under the auspices of United Service
Post, Bronx County, on Saturday eve
ming, June >25, at Valentine Avenue, be-
tween 194th and 196th streets. Many
novel features have been engaged. in
Guiding professional talent from lead
ing song publishing houses.
The Women's auxiliary of the post,
under the direction of Mrs. John J..
Neary, its chairman, will have charge
Of the booths and many novel surprises
will be introduced.
The committee in charge includes
Roland Dabelmont, chairman; John c.
aaetferon, Guido Scelsi, John Devlin
George Kennedy, Grant B. Rockwell
and Harry c. Fassig. The women's
auxiliary committee includes Mrs. John
j. Neary, Mines. j. Wilson, Henry
Boyce, Daniel P. Sullivan. Frank
Pickett, t. Driscoll, Roland Dabel-
mont, John Timony and the Misses Nav
Timoney, Marion Driscoll, Ethel
and Grace Dabelmont and Florence
Schwartz
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

ne foliy OF lndlScrlmlnate dlstribu-
tion of these moneys by individuals
themselves was obvious, hence the de-
cision TO establish a corporation for
the handling of the work. This cor
poration is known as the State Vete-
rams Relief Fund, and it already oc-
cupies headquarters in room 507, 10S
Fulton Street, this city. The corpora
tion's officers are as follows:
Francis l.. Robbins jr., president;
Lincoln c. Andrews, Samuel Arono-
witz, Elliot c. Bacon, James M. Black
we'll, Joseph S. Blake, Charles G..
s: Breckinridge, Charles L. Debevoise,
William F. Deegan, Edward C. Della
field, Richard Derby, William Dono-
van, Hollard H. Duell, Butler Duncan.
Frank E. Evans, Perry Euchner, James
Gallivanf David NJ. Goodrich, Conger
Goodyear, Wade H. Hayes, Chester H.
King, Darwin P. Kingsley, Delaney
Kountze, George G. McMurtry, Gray
son M. P. Murphy. John F. Organ,
Thomas L. Pierce, Lorillard Spencer,
Henry Root Stern, Henry l.. Stimson,
Wainwright, Charles W. Whittlesey,
George A. Wingate and Arthur Woods.
In connection with this work of re-
lief, Mr.. Robbins yesterday sent a
formal letter to State Comm ander
Blakeslee asking for the individual CO.
operation of each post in the state
with the relief fund
In his letter the president of the
corporation pointed out the fact that
each post probably would designate
some post official. to explain the in
tricacies incident to applying for the
bonus and asked that the name of
such post officer be supplied to the
corporation, so that this official might
collect for the corporation any bonuses
post members might desire to con-
tribute to the fund.
In order that Legionaires may be
better prepared to make their appli-
cations for the bonus, the Kings
County organization has reproduced
the blank for distribution to posts.
The questions veterans will be called
upon to answer follow:
!. Name.
.. Address.
8. Date of entry into Federal service.
D. Place of residence at time of entry
Into service.
G. Period of residence in New York State
prior to entry into service.
7. Date of separation from Federal serv-
ice.
9. Where did you vote November 2, 1870?
8. Place of residence November 2, 1890
10. Name and address of employer at
time of entry into service.
IL: Name and address of employer No
Vember 2, 1920.
12. Was your service in the Students
Army Training Corps?
13. Have you applied for or re-
ceived bonus. gratuity or compensation
from any other state for service during
the war with Germany?
Ia. Did you while in the military service
of the United States refuse, on conscien-
tious, political or other grounds, to subject
yourself to military discipline or to render
unqualified service?
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Senate Inquiry Means
Justice for Veterans
Committee of Five Members
VIII Investigate All Bureaus
Doing Relief Work

Action has been taken by the United
States Senate which will be encourag-
irg TO all wounded veterans in the
country and to those of their comrades
who have been fighting for justice for
them.
In Washington last Thursday the
Senate, without dissenting vote,
adopted the Walsh resolution creating
q special committee of five Senators to
investigate conditions in government
bureaus and department engaged in
soldier relief.
Government bureaus are not the
only welfare agencies which will come
under the Senatorial investigation
Private organizations performing a
similar service also will be looked
INTO thoroughly.
Republicans and Democrats alike
condemned the governments apathetic
attitude in dealing with veterans,
declared the methods to be national
disgrace and scandal.
Senator Walsh went even further
TRAN this in his denunciation of the
government when he asserted that the
treatment accorded veterans was caus-
ing widespread discomfort and unrest
among them. He said that the tax
laws, laws and revised tariff measures
settlement of the tangle.
These men have just grievance,
of which Congress should take cog
nizance," he continued 81 could rem
der no greater public service than to
take steps to restore their loyalty,
confidence and trust in the govern
ment."
This action by the Senate has not
deferred the House in it's action on
the Sweet bill, which provides for the
consolidation Of the government relief
bureaus. with regional Offices whose
heads shall be empowered to adjust
compensation claims on their own au-
thority.
In this latter bill, however, there is
a "joker" amendment, which, if it is
not killed, will virtually nullify the
entire measure. This amendment pro-
vides that the findings of regional di-
rectors first be submitted to central
department in Washington before they
are acted upon. Thus the red tape is
restored and the admitted purpose of
the Sweet bill is defeated.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Official Publication -opa111ne17f of Vow Mrk ~
Bonus War Bonds
Provided i'm Bill
Before Congress
New Plan for Veteran Com
pensation Is Introduced
by N. Y. Representative

Soldier bonus legislation Of an en-
duced in the House at Washington by
Representative Lester d. Volk of New
York.
The bonus bill, which Mr.. Volk be-
lieves is compromise of all the de-
mands contained IN previous bonus
measures, has two important features.
The first is that it provides for war
bonds to be issued July j, 1922, and
to accrue in ten years, bearing interest
at per cent, at the rate OF $1.25 a
day for home service, not to exceed
$500, and SITS day for overseas serv-
ice, not to exceed $3.50.
These bonds would be in denomina-
tions of $50 and $l0O, and it is esti-
mated the latter would be worth S11616
on the day of issuance. They would be
negotiable and free from all taxation
| and when in the possession of ex-ser-
vice men not subject to attachment,
levy or seizure under any legal
process.
The second feature of the bill pro-
vldes for paid up insurance.
investigations have shown that ap-
| proximateiy 80 per cent of the veter-
ans want cash bonus in a lump sum,
said Mr.. Volk. "There is considerable
quarterly instalments extending over
period of years. There is no doubt
that the government to-day is unable
TO pay cash bonus. A compromise
| had to be hit upon. I believe the war
bond provided for in my bill is that
compromise.
! Can Use Bonds Like Cash
| "The war bonds viii have even a
greater value than cash. The veteran
may use his bond like cash in the
purchase of whatever he may need
rms would also result in saving of
millions of dollars to the government,
eliminating the necessity of surveys,
establishment of expensive bureaus
and the. interminable employment of a
large administrated Office force as pro-
vide for in previous bills. That is the
reason | eliminated the land and home
features from my bill.
Bearing interest at the rate of S
per cent. which is more than the best
OF the Liberty bonds carry, the war
bonds will not, / believe, be subject to
fiuctuation nor can the speculative in
terests depress their value as was the
case with Liberty bonds.
Giving ten years before the bonds
mature, have no doubt that the gov
ernment will easily be able to meet the
Indebtedness. The repayment of the
war debts owed to us by our European
allies, paid In installments, will be
ample to take care of the indebtedness
lncurerd by these war bonds
The insurance feature of the bill
needs no elucidation. 1t is simple
plan easily understood and d{will attract
any veteran who is not pressed for
immediate cash. Many thousands, l
expect, will take advantage of this
O .
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Legion Complies History
Post Records Will Provide Most
Complete Record of War

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June IL
American Legion post records will pro-
vide the most complete ard valuable
history Of the World War in existence,
when program just started by Eben
Putnam, of Massachusetts, national
historian of the American Legion, is
carried out.
Posts of the Legion and units of it's
women's auxiliary are to compile mill
tary and personal histories. of members
through direct interviews. These rec
ords will be doubly checked; first,
against War Department records as
furnished by the Adjutant General of
the army to each state adjutant gem
eral, and second, against the war rec
ords of each state.
Legion and auxiliary organizations
would have annual musters, according
to Mr.. Putnam's plan. At this time the
roll would be read and at the name of
the deceased member his military and
personal history would be recited.
Obituaries of ex-service men and
women would be published in local
newspapers on the date of each annual
muster.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Members of Viens Post
Hold 1921 Party june q
Annual Dinner Will Be Given
at City Island; Join Ar
mistice Observance

The second annual "get together"
party of the Arthur Viens Post will be
held at the Ben Hur, City Island, on
Tuesday evening, June 21. Large sight
seeing cars will leave 180th Street and
Third Avenue, at $3.50 p. M, on that
evening. A prize bulldog, donated by
the proprietor of the Ben Hur, will be
awarded to the holder of lucky ticket
number.
The Arthur Viens Post has joined
with the United States Marine, Man
haitian Naval, Jane Delano and Richard
McNally posts of the American Legion
in the victory ball which is to be held
jointly by these five posts in the Wal
dorf-Astoria on Armistice Eve, Thurs
day, November 10. This is expected to
be the largest social function ever held
under the auspices of the American
Legion in New York State. The men,
bers of the Arthur Viens Post will give
this affair their earnest cooperation.
The following committee has been ap-
pointed to work with the committees
from the other four posts: William J.
Byrne, chairman; William c. Orth,
Harry Frank, William j. Manley, John
T. Welch, William L. Brown, William
M. Petty and Adam j. Janson.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Legion Chaplain Tours
DIR. inner Is Making Six Weeks
Trim for LEGION

The Rev. John W. Inzer, national
chaplain of the Legion, is making an
extensive speaking trip, to last six
weeks. He left Chattanooga, Tenn,
the following cities:
Nashville. Tenn; Memphis, Tenn;
Jackson, Tenn; Little Rock, Ark. !;
Pine. Bluff, Ark; San Antonio, Tex;
Austin, Tex; Dallas, Tex; Fort Worth,
Tex; Abilene, Tex; Oklahoma, Okla; !;
Los Angeles, Calf; San Diego, Calf;
San Francisco; Portland, Ore; Seattle.
Wash; Spokane, Wash; Salt Lake
City, Utah; Denver, Col; Topeka,
Kan; Kansas City, Mo-, and Paducah,
KY.
Chaplain Inzer is speaking prin-
ciipally on Americanism and citizen
ship.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
Reunion of Officers
AT Sea Girt Tuesday
Military Order of World War
Announces Program; Per-
s9ling to Sneak

General John j. Pershing will be- the
chief speaker at the reunion of oficers
OF the World War, which will be held
under canvas at Sea Girt, N J.. rune
l4-17. The reunion will be held under
the auspices of the Second Department
OF the Military Order of the World
War
Among the other speakers will be
Major General Robert Lee Bullard.
Major General William G. Haan. Rear
Admiral H. Mel. P: Huse, Brigadier
General Dennis Z. Nolen and Brigadier
General William Weigel.
The reunion will be a voluntary
camp, where a thorough discussion Of
the important place to be occupied by
the reserve in the national defense will
be held. Information will be given by
the speakers concerning War Depart
ment plans to begin work immediately
to place the reserve on an effective
footing. Either Senator James W.
Wadsworth or Congressman Julius
Kahn will speak on the subject, "Na-
tional Defense" on the second day of
the reunion.
The Second Department includes New
York, New Jersey, Delaware, the Virgin
Islands and Porto Rico. Much of the
discussion will be concerned with the
plans of this area.
Colonial NJ F. Feury, of Jersey City.
commander of the second department
of the order, has announced that the
adjutants of all the chapters of the
order will act as the general committee
on arrangements. Colonel John NJ.
Thompson, of New York, is chairman
OF the program committee; Colonel
Edward /. Edwards jr., OF New Jersey,
is camp executive, and Colonel D. T.
Abercrombie, of New York, is chair
man of the sports and entertainment
committee.
The entertainment for the officers
will include rifle and pistol range prac-
tice. baseball, swimming, boating and
fishing. There will be no kitchen po-
lice Or pit details. Old army clothes
will be the official uniform for the re-
union. Tents, cots and blankets will
be supplied. Former officers are
warned that if they have become soft"
during two years of civilian life they
must bring mattresses and pillows with
them.
The Trunk Line Association has
granted an application for one and
ane-half fares on the certificate plan,
which requires the securing of GER
titicate from the local ticket agent to
be indorsed at Sea Girt. Tent and
mess reservations may be made before
going to camp at the national head
quarters, Military Order of the World
War, 253 Madison Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

= .
morrow night. mt Eagles Hall. Metropof,s
ar aaneater building. i42d Street and Third
a special meeting OF the auxiliary Of the
arthur liens Post win be held to-mor-
row evening. In independence League Hall.
ats East fremont Avenue. when plans viii
De De discussed for the posts block party,
Whlch Is TO be held on July 20 ana 81. -
wounded veterans at Seton Hospital viii.
pe entertained on Tuesday night by VIII
nam II. Irwin Jr. Post. OF Riverdaie. whan
the Legionnaires Will stage their annual
musical revue
State Senator william IT. simpsor w,i,
be the guest OF Old Glory Naval Post on
June II. at meeting in Public School
80, Fourth Avenue and sixtteth Street
Brooklyn.
Commander Walter T. Hamilton OF
William G. Jaegle Post has been SELECTED
as the chairman Of the Victory Hall COM
niittee- for Bronx County.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
National Legion Notes

The Iowa Federation of Labor has gone
on record unanimously as indorsng the
organization will be among the principa ii
speakers at the Iowa Legion convention IN
Spirit Lake.
Andernach, on the Rhine Germany. once
the heart Of the thriving Iron Cross mar
ket. is the second stronghold in the Ger
can Legion. The new post is Andernach
Post. Amarac Post is In Coblenz.
More than $50 written com plants and
verbal reports involving charges of negli-
gence, inefciency and brutality on the
part OF physicians OF the United States
Public Health Service and other Federal
officials dealing with sick and disabled ex-
service men. in st. Louis were filed with
the American Legion at recent mass
meeting in that city.
Fifty union labor members out of total
enrolment of sixty-six is the record of
the American Legion post at Mulberry,
Kan. which won first prize in the Kansas
membership contest. In addition the post
three clerks, two doctors and two school
teachers.
An investigation by the Indiana depart
ment of the Legion in regard 10 conditions
at Valparaiso University. charged by its
president who later resigned. with being a
''hotbed OF BosheYisin," resulted in the
stain OF un- un-Americanism being removed
from the school. The head OF the student
body is an ex-servlce man and fifty two
of the students are Legion members.
photographs of the cemeteries in France
where their sons buried will be sup
piled to gold star parents of LYnchburg
Va, by the Legion post there.
More than thousand members of the
Legion in wichita, Kan, can be called out
to attend a special meeting or TO answer
emergency calls on few minutes notice
BY q system of three relays on the teie-
phone ali members of Thomas Hopkins
Post can be notified in less than half an
hour
Between 5000 ana 1000 maple trees are
70 be planted along the Lincoln Highway
IN ST. Joseph and Laporte counties, INDIANA