From presidency to chairmanship of International Mercantile Marine Co. last week moved Philip Albright Small Franklin. From vice-presidency to presidency rose John Franklin, his 'son. P. A. S. Franklin was vice-president of International Mercantile Marine at the time of its organization in 1902, became president in 1916, at one point during the War directed the movements of all merchant ships flying the U. S. flag.
Son John was Wartime captain in the tank corps, received the Military Cross for valor in action. He helped Kermit Roosevelt form the Roosevelt Line in 1920, went to...
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