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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
QUEENS COUNTY

Conditions at Wards Island, where
number of veterans are patients, oc-
cupied much of the time of the Queens
convention, which was held on August
~ in the clubhouse of Woodhayen
Post, at Woodhaven, L. l.
Resolutions were adopted by the dele
gates demanding that the government
improve the method of caring for these
war victims and that Legion commit
tees be permitted to visit them at any
time. Civil service preference for vet
Grams and more speed in the handling
OF compensation CLAWS also were ad-
vocated in resolutions.
The delegates chosen to rspresen.
Queens at this state convention were
Edward j. Kelly jr, j. Nobls Braden
pr. George j. Lawrence, C. w. Cannon
crank Pasta, Michael Flynn, Joseph A
Nichols, Charles Pope Caldwell. Her
man Ring, William B. Groat, P. j. Neu-
bauer, Thomas E. Mcdonnell, James A
Knapp and Otto Evers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
NEW YORK COUNTY

Save fer brief skirmish over a pro-
posed constitutional amendment, tne
annual conference Of the New York
County organization was productive Of
constructive action.
Among the resolutions adopted by
the veterans were the following:
!. Advocating the organization by
the Legion of welfare committee, to
be composed of five Legionnaires from
each OF the five boroughs OF the city
whose duty 1t would be to minister to
disabled veterans and their depend
snts.
2. Indorsing the civil service prefer
snce amendment and pledging active
support in the prediction campaign for
It's passage.
8. Demanding that the government
make 1t possible for examining physi-
clans to rate disabled men Immediately
after diagnosis, instead of sending
their findings to Washington and wait
ing several days for a rating by an Of
ncla! who has not seen the beneficiary
In addition, the convention amended
sne constitution of the county in such
fashion that during the next year vet
efans probably will attend meetings of
the county committee more regularly.
hereafter, instead of a quorum con-
sslsting Of two-thirds of the total mem
Dershlp OF the committee, the presence
OF fifty members will constitute a
quorum. 1t is believed by the sponsors
OF this amendment that it will serve to
nrlng out larger attendance.
IN the election Of delegates to the
state convention there were numerous
surprises. Bernard A. Flood, Of the
Lafayette Police Post, was the highest
among the sixty-one candidates. and
closely following him came one Of his
comrades Of the same post, P. J. Mas
serson The other delegates follow:
X S. breckenridge, county adjutant;
Miss Anna 3. Duncan, T. J. Brady, s. j.
McIeague. Henry W. Buxton, county
chairman; DR.. J. Wagner, w. J. Della
ney, r. D. Sanford, J. O. Adler, James
u. Blackwell, Wade n. Hayes, NJ.
TTngsl, Dr. E. Adams, P. st. G. Bissell.
L. < Erisch, G. Holiday, DR.. 8. Lloyd,
X. 7. Bell, V. NJ. Logan, G. Van Am
rngs, " E. Gates ir.- Nj Schmertz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
BRONX COUNTY

When the members Of the Bronx
County Legion met In annual conven-
ton they wasted no time on the usual
meaningless resolutions which have a
way of coming up for consideration.
The resolutions committee had gone
carefully over the resolutions sub
mitted to it, and consequently only
warrant action by the convention.
These, all of which were passed, were
l. A demand that the state constitu-
ton be SO amended that the bonus
for veterans will be validated by the
highest courts.
2. Endorsement Of tho civil service
preference bill TO be voted on this
November.
5. Asking the government to compel
the United States Shipping Board to
man all ships under its direction with
Americans and employ none but
Americans in the executive offices.
the state hospitals caring for veterans
to determine whether the state is carry
ing out the terms Of it's construct with
the government.
An effort made by one post to inject
its individual quarrel fnto the deliber-
ations of the convention was speedily
silenced BY the delegates. This post
had divided within itself as to wt.ech
Of two members should 60 to James,
town as delegate, and the convention,
resenting the fact that such a contro-
versy should be aired in the hall, set
tied it definitely by defeating both Of
them.
The eleven men chosen to represent
the Bronx at Jamestown have been
leaders in veteran activities during the
last year. They are:
John Davis, Hennessey Post; Sylves-
ter Ryan, Bryan Post; Matthew Nc
Loughlin, Ryan Post; William B. Sta
com, Arthur Viens Post; AL. Hender-
son. Sullivan Post; Timothy Driscoll,
United Service Post; Alfred Peart,
Balloon Post; Frank Hines, Allen Post;
Raphael Murphy, Seaman Horwig Post:
Andrew ]. Kane. Gentle Post. Daniel
Shilling. county adjutant, was selected
delegate-at-large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
New Jersey L gionnaires
viii Convene This Week
Annual Session Scheduled for
Asbury Park ON Thursday,
FRIDAY and Saturday


This will be busy week for the
American Legionnaires Of New Jer-
sey, whose state convention opens next
Thursday at Asbury Park and con-
tinues through until Saturday night
The auxiliary Of the state Will caucus
at the same time.
While the sessions ara scheduled
officially for three days, the entire
| week will be known at the resort as
American Legion Week" Tomorrow
voted to a carnival of sports, including
contests for the Legion golf champion
ship of New Jersey.
Mayor Clarence E. F. Hetrick has is
sued a proclamation officially announc-
ing the convention and calling upon
the citizens of Asbury Park and civic
and fraternal orders to aid in receiv-
ing the veterans properly.
Local Legionnaires have decorated
the streets, and all the business houses
and residences have been adorned as
we'll.
Upon their arrival delegates and
guests will be met at the railroad sta
ton by Boy Scouts, who will act as
mem bers of the information squad. The
Scouts will wear bands on their arms
with the wording "a l.. Information"
There will also be information booths
at the station to direct the visitors to
their various destinations. The chief
bureau of information will be located
at the local Legion Home On Banks
Avenue. FOLLOW the White Line" signs
and q heavy whitewashed line in the
center of the sidewalk from the station
to the latter place will serve as the
course of direction. From this point
automobiles will convey visitors to the
convention hall and hotels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
National Legion Notes

n osctos scrsss Of the vs.sranS Bureau
*, vssp9rias 70 make o Recommendation
r. M future uss o. Camp Sherman. Ohio.
- asturs has not been disclosed One re-
Pert . that he Will rvcorrnend the use Of
ss<no a. = vocational training center.
,1ne third annual reunion Of the sBth
gvsion nomposed Of Missouri ana Ma
S Ssgsel Gusard units will be held at Kansas
vsnt,onn o sps ,s ssrns days g the national con-
'e'aner ana 4
su " ~ address formally opening the new
x.f,srs OF the Holyoke {AfasA) Post Of
No. legion last week General Pershsnr
pstaspp s ~ the Legion for not pastici-
h,rwnHn the recsnt receipt OF thar state
n1us Checks members OF the gturxis "a.
soS scst Of the Legion have pledged $1i.-
III a. ~ tneir money for the erection of \
t to- community building Tor the entire
.ssss,s sspsndsnoe BY afrpIsns has been I'M
II eetwesn the Mayor Of Kansas City,
ria, ss slcs. Lagoon OF the former city. Lee
~ guicials few to Omaha last week with
Msyan1 a 20 City Mayors request to the
Tor H. Il. sonaana that he board the plane
Kansssn i 9 to the Legion convention at
vii, - City. Tho Mayor Of Kansas CRY
terra PACK with the other Mayor to at
nrss aero congress- In Omaha.
ORA - - parents Of Merle Hsy, ono Of the
Wa enESs Americans killed In the world
thsiy VA receive no insurance because
sams 'oy died before the war risk act be-
Hav.. eperasive- The Legion OF Iowa.
nsrse. anms stkle, haa petitionsd for the
sehs- = rsiisx and II seeking to -flnd any
0sssnfs whose sons "died toe eocn.a
H.
M essaAsxs Naretns visits utrmsns-
y 0etehsr h Will - attended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Kings Legion Viii Question
AN Candidates for Office

The American Legion Of Kings
County will send "A questionnairs to
all local candidates for public ONCE
for the purpose of sscertaining their
stand on all legislation which Is Of
interest TO ex-service men
The letter accompanying this ques-
tionnaire informs the candidates that
although it is circular letter their re-
plies will be carefully checked and
given individual attention in order that
d report can be made to all members
of the American Legion Of Kings
County and all ex-service men. The
questions asked are as follows;
Il. What legislation do you propose
to Introduce or support for the benefit
Of tho wounded soldiers?
~. What is your attitude toward
adjusted compensation, the 30 called
bonus favored By the American
%. How old are you and wsrs ycu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Tribune WlI Cover
State Conventions

TWO conventions In which tho
Legionnaires Of the metro
politan district ara vitality inter-
ested will be covered in detail by
The Tribune They are the New
Jersey state convention at Asbury
Park on September Is, 1S and IT
and the New York state convention
at Jamestown ON September %
and "a.
The American Legion editor Of
The Tribune will attend each Of
these Legion conferences, the de-
alterations Of which will be pub
lished daily by this newspaper.
On October 3 the monthly Legion
page win again be published and
win have q summary of the New
York and New Jersey meetings. The
November page, to be Published ON
November IL. will havs the salient
features II The Kansas City meet
Ang,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Legion of Valor Holds
Convention on Sept. q
Annual Session Will Take Place
in Boston, With Mayor
Peters as Host

Companions Of the Army and Navy
Legion of Valor, formerly the Medal
of Honor Legion, will hold their annual
convention at the Copley Plaza Hotel,
Boston, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
September ~ and %.
Commander Patrick J. Kyle will call
the convention to order and will intro
duce Mayor Peters, who will deliver the
address of welcome. The organization
is composed of war veterans, who by
their valor in action have been winners
of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
the Navy Medal of Honor or the Dis
tinguished Service Cross.
Mayor Peters will be host to the
delegates at dinner on the evening
of the first day in Boston. fsHe will
also welcome members of the valor Lee
gion's Auxiliary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

R; Gerstner, Julia E. wheeloek and
Wells Hawks.
c. V. Hickox, Ray S. Sawyer, L. M
Brown. the Rev. Father Mccartney, G.
Cohen, Miss G. Robinson, c. Nostrand
Sarah E. Woman, Ira L. Rackoff, A. l.
Royce. F. NJ. Justis, R. e. Paterson, c.
Hann 1r., Il: A. Content, H. Craft, S. G.
Gumpertz, Miss K. 7. Roche, ]. Fitch.
H. A. Morriss, H. NJ. Schwab, M. +
Quinn, A. c. Finelite, B. NJ. Farley, L.
Bel, W. F. Erdman, Il: L. Downey. C.
e. HARRISON, DR.. ". s. Jarvis. r. v,
Mahon, J. M. Mccormack, H. s. Miller,
Or. W. S. Gregory, R. Tompkins and R.
NJ. Watkins.
One of the surprising features of
the balloting was the failure Of R. M.
Watkins, the county vics-chairman, to
run better than sixty-frst, last on the
list.
The New York County delegation will
receive it's final instructions for action
at jamestown at the meeting next
Wednesday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

in the army or navy during the war
with Germany
-. Are you now In public Office? II
so, what have you ever done for the
benefit Of the ex-service man?
IS. If you seek an administrative
position, what is your attitude toward
preferential employment and reten-
ton Of qualified ex-service men In
public employment?
"6. During the present campaign will
you speak in favor of Amendment No.
1, providing civil service preference
for properly qualified ex-servics men,
similar to that given veterans Of the
Civil War;"
This questionable was prepared,
like one sent to all candidates q year
ago, by . committee, of which County
Chairman Donald @. Strachan is the
head. Taking into considerations
answers received from all candidates,
the county organization Of the Legion
will then know how to 0iass all can
didates for public otnca
The move 10 nonparsisaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

and
chss :s % rsu' ss'ussns e Posi- - Fort
delegate from wsssohester County.
All veterans are invited to meet with
Willard A. Balloon Post at It's new head
ing, $40 East ielst Street The ~. ha :
provided the post with reetsnx and recrea-
ton roofns-
ana will adjourn almost Immediately Is
visit members of Murray Hill Post This
post mas started a seris4 of fraternai visits
TO other posts
Arthur r. Bcycs Post OF tho Brenx.
Eli Nil hold theater party At tho Bronx
opera House early next month
Washington Post OF Lancastsr. y. r,
and Lighthaif Post. OF Syracuse are pubf
fishing their own official newspapers
Veterans Of the ]. ". Psrson Post,
Brooklyn. wifi meet at T2s Scherrusrhoru
Street. on Tuesday evening.
Rsville Post will make its usual Sunday
visit to Fox Hills this afternoon
SUFFOLK County has elected the following
county officers; Chairman, Albert g. Day,
tan; Vice Chairman. Dr. 8. 2. McLsant
T. Huiss. Delegates TO the state convens
ton are the new chairman and j. Edward
Gay 1r-. Mariso Smith, DIR. L. r Hoolo, DR.
Frank Overton. George Aohlfnan. Gust IVA
Viewer. Edward Barker and n Arthus
Bosch.
a. ~. Craft win represent carfssa He'd
videxs Brooks Post 1t aha state convenl
tion-
Mmp1rs Pest win meet "Wednesday nashst
sf lee HAST stxttsth Street. when lard
az ooIors will be presented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
z1& Official Publication Department of Now 1rk ~
strenuous Session Awaits
Convention at Jamestown
disqualification and Bonus Are Vital Issues With
Which Legion Must Deal in State Meeting;
Deegan and Wise Are Opponents

All members Of the Legion In the Department
awaiting eagerly the third
TENDER % and "a at Jamestown.
Five hundred and sixteen delegates
Charles Bakeslee
that will
Brigader
and
awaits the
To
zion VIII be taken The bonus
OF the State Court OF Appeals declaring
for lot of attention state officers promises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Legion Dares Chamber
Of Commerce on Bonus
Challenges to Debate in Charge
of ''Pamphleteering'
Against Measure

A charge of "pamphleteering" against
tho bonus has been made against the
Chamber Of Commerce Of the United
States by the National Legislative Com
mittee Of the Legion, which has chal-
lenged the Chamber to designate any
of its members to debate the subject Of
adjusted compensation for ex-service
men in any Getty in the country where
there is hall available and an
audience Interested"
"You say that the adjusted compen-
sation or bonus bill is not generally
understood" the Legion's challenge
said "The American Legion is willing
and anxious to do its share in making
it understood and to abide by the con-
sequences. Is the Chamber of Com
merce Of the United States like-minded
or il 1t determined to continue It's
pussyfoot campaign Of pamphleteer-
inp7is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Legion Men Return,
From French Tour

NATIONAL COMMANDER JOHN
G. EMERY and the delegation Of
American Legion members who left
New York ON August for tour of
France as guests Of the sister re-
public will return tomorrow on tho
liner LeopoIdina.
The veteran-pilgrims will be
greeted down tho Bay by the
metropolitan committee OF the Le-
gion and other members, who have
procured the police boat John r.
HyIan as an escort. The Police
Band and the Police Cleo Club will
provide the music.
Since their departure the Legion
tourists have visited virtually every
section of France and have been
hailed by the men, women and chill
dren of France and Belgium. Sew
eral Of them return with decora-
tons bestowed ON them by both
governments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

KINGS COUNTY
Brooklyn are carried out the unem.
ployed problem confronting some ex.
service men may be solved, at least
during the cold weather.
At the closing session Of the county's
convention on Friday night q resolu.
ton was adopted advocating the use
Of armories as living quarters for
iobless, who would be fed and clothed
from government supplies. During the
war men were quartered in the armor.
les and were quite comfortable.
Nineteen other resolutions were
adopted by the delegates, among them
the followingI
Calling for an investigation Of the
manner IN which soldiers' bodies are
sent home for burial.
Endorsing the Constitutional amend
ment providing for civil service pref
serence for veterans.
Protesting against alleged discrimi-
nation against veterans employed in
navy yards, army bases and by the
Shipping Board, who have been dis
charged while non-veteraaa were re-
tanned.
Asking a modification Of the court
martial system.
Twenty-nine delegates and a like
number of alternates to the state con-
vention were chosen by the convention
as we'll as six delegates at-large with
alternates to the national convention
More than 1000 enthusiastic dele
gates and alcernates attended the con-
vsnsion, In addition to scores of mem
bers Of the Woman's Auxiliary
County Chairman Donald G. Strachan,
VINO presided, was unanimously elected
to serve another year in that capacity
The membership of Kings has dwindled
fram 5000 to 5000 during the last
year, but with the acquisition of new
raeraatien facilities the officers are
confident of a formidable gain before
January l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
~ % nono1 guard Of l,ose unernnor- ~
sne Ieslcn drawn from each OF the sixhty

the LEGION. drawn frem e:"h s 9qa en- En- Of
posts OF tbs stAtA "As"sS
Favorinx the name Of n rrs~>.. estate
I'M no wa 49, nis hfs for his country during
general" Legion post OF Minnsapoiis bs J
pstitionsd the Board Of nducasion TO- n. nas
Kyle WIS was a'S wor ssnooi there for Cecil
college when no enlisted
The old Grand Pacific Hotel in Chic. vo
Will be.taken over by the Legion Of thar
city for the exclusive of homeless and
1obiess ex-ssrv.ce men. Aocommodations
5osephus Danieia former Secretary NJ
tne Navy, and Charles Il. Torbes national
director Of tho Bureau Of War Risk Insur-
week.
A silver reproduction Of tns historic
statue atop Castle San Angelo, italy,
mounted on pedestal Of stone from Mount
Grappa. will be brought TO the American
Legion by General ArmAndo DiAz, COM
inander In chief of the Italian armies when
he attends the convention at Kansas City.
Tho city election in Birmingham. Ala.
may be postponed at tho request OF a
men want to vote. When u law exempt
ing them from polf tax was declared IN
recently the men we're dis
war veterans OF the state are affected
With the practical closing Of the harvest
post at Aberdeen, g. b.. whore I. w. VS.
tried TO cause general strike among
farm hands. has closed In three weeks
Jobs tor si7 men, rave sci placss to sIesu
gave S7a free baths and ewSive treatments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Drew Post Show
Members Stage A. E. F. Pro-
gram After Meeting

An overseas shov reminiscent 81
those staged by the A. e. F. followed
the monthly meeting of S. Rankin
Drew Post, held last Tuesday evening
at Keen's Chop House, lot West Forty
fourth Street.
The members Of the post and the
auxiliary encircled the entertainers
who were directed by Major J. o. Dom
ovan, supervisor of A. E. F. produc-
lions, and Glenn Condor. Every man
on the bill was a member Of the post
which is the theatrical unit Of the
Legion, with the exception Of two. Ona
was Colonel Pattee. the old soldier
fiddler, . veteran Of the Civil War
and the other was Edward e. Ford. an
Australian veteran Of four wars.
Jimmy Hanley sang his new SONG
"His Last Long Flight" dedicated "a
s. Rankin Drew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
County Organizations Seek
Prompt Legislative Action
Many Resolutions Advocating Relief Measures Are
Passed by Conventions; Plans of Greater
New York Bodies
By Frank ]. Price Jr.
American Lection Editor

Nearly all the counties Of the New
Legion have held their annual conventions and chosen
conference
The deliberations Of the Leionnares
effort absences Of the bitter criticism which
assemblages
countless much the
universal interest," such civil preference
disqualification.
greater New York resolutions dealing
legislation unanimously adopted by all action
taken by bodies individually follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

Legionnaires Of New York County
who plan TO attend the French War
Veterans ball at Manhattan Casino
this evening are asked to arrive before
3 O'Clock so they may participate in
the march. An American veteran needs
ne ticket. of admission other than his
uniform. The Casino is at 155th
Street and Eighth Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Caucus for Delegates
New York County Meeting Is
Called for Wednesday Night

Delegates and alternates from New
York County to the state convention
at jamestown will meet on Wednesday
evening at the Hotel Pennsylvania for
the purpose of discussing their pro-
gram at that conference.
Chairman Henry W. Buxton asks that
all delegates and alternates attend the
caucus without fail, for at that time
chairman Of the New York County
delegation will be selected The meet
ing will be called at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
43d BaIloonists Wanted

Former members of the ADD Balloon
Company. Air Service. are asked. to
communicate with Miss Edith Katz,
American Red Cross, a. East 23d
Street, who wishes to substantiate a
claim by Fred Enterman fer COM
pensation due him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Viens Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary Of the Arthur viens
Post will meet at 47s East fremont
Avenue, tho Bronx, tomorrow evening.
Amy ex-service men who have not yet
received their New York State World
War medals may procure them from
Commander William B. Stacom, 180th
Street and Third Avenue, by presenting
discharge paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11

308th Post to Meet
Members Of 30sth Infantry Post
will meet on Tuesday evening at the
77th Division clubhouse, ~ West
Twenty Street.
, 1921-08-13

dressed in "Pollyanna". Wherefore.
she decided to let little Mary Rupp
have the centre of the stage while she
portrayed the proud tand retirius)
mother.
The scene as suggested by Miss
Pickford, was to show the journalists
daughter arriving at the door of the
Notwithstanding a valise almost
as big as she was-direct from Stock
holm. bringing a message from
Sweden's children to their idol of the
screen. The star would answer the
knock on the door; greet the little
visitor. and then call the other Mary
who would in course present the
doll TO tho stranger. kiss her. and
send her on her way back to Sweden
with the gift slowed away IN the
~valise.
A confirmed dyspeptic suffering
from chronic pessimism would have
, 1921-08-13

visitors the journalist was seeking
her aid in f%urtherance of his news
papers plan to increase its circula-
ton. Almost before he had finished
outlining the details OF what he
wanted Miss PIckford had consented.
So 1t was. an hour or two later.
that the young woman stepped to the
door of her charming bungalow on
the Brunton lot-arrayed in the gala
dress of a Swedish peasant girl. from
wooden shoes to gay-colored band
about her famous curls. And then
for upwards of two hours more Miss
Pickford enacted a specially devised
little photoplay before the motion
picture camera-caIling upon the
services of her director and camera
man and their assistants to insure
the success of the film.
A little figuring will show that this
impromptu performance represented
l-in actual time consumed. not 20