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September 27, 1920
The Beatrice Daily Express
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska
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Pelham A. Barrows, Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, was unanimously elected Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Veterans, an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, in Indianapolis on September 25, 1920.
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BARROWS CHOSEN HEAD OF SONS OF VETERANS
Lieutenant Governor Is Named Commander-in-Chief of Organization.
Indianapolis, Sept. 25.--Pelham A. Barrows, lieutenant governor of Nebraska, was the unanimous choice of the Sons of Veterans, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, for office of commander-in-chief, Friday afternoon.
Mr. Barrows, better known as "Pell," is a pioneer newspaper man. He was candidate at the last annual encampment and in that campaign won the western delegations who came to the 1920 encampment pledged to his support. He is one of the organizers of the Nebraska branch and is a past state commander.
Lieutenant Governor Is Named Commander-in-Chief of Organization.
Indianapolis, Sept. 25.--Pelham A. Barrows, lieutenant governor of Nebraska, was the unanimous choice of the Sons of Veterans, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, for office of commander-in-chief, Friday afternoon.
Mr. Barrows, better known as "Pell," is a pioneer newspaper man. He was candidate at the last annual encampment and in that campaign won the western delegations who came to the 1920 encampment pledged to his support. He is one of the organizers of the Nebraska branch and is a past state commander.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Sons Of Veterans
Commander In Chief
Pelham Barrows
Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
1920 Encampment
What entities or persons were involved?
Pelham A. Barrows
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis
Story Details
Key Persons
Pelham A. Barrows
Location
Indianapolis
Event Date
Sept. 25, 1920
Story Details
Pelham A. Barrows was unanimously chosen as Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Veterans after being a candidate at the previous encampment and securing western support for the 1920 event.