Editorial on Army Rank Structure and War Department Plans
A 1917 editorial discusses secretary of war recommendations, elevating corps commanders to lieutenant general, and aligning U S higher ranks with allied forces. It traces proposals from 1914, references Major General Pershing, and notes congressional control over rank changes amid wartime aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Congress
Pershing
France
Ghief
Haugh L. Scott
Geneoe
Ewoh
War Department
National Guard
War College
Ervey
U.S Grant
Age Herald
Virginia Soldier Meets Black Face Artist at Local Theater
A Virginia soldier and a known black face performer shared an hour of reminiscence near the theater entrance. The friendly chat included talk of old friends, stage life, and a brief interaction that highlighted familiar faces from their boyhood and current performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Soren Mrs Jones
Mack
Barry
Graham Gives Up Wool Trade to Work for Camp McClellan Y M C A
In Vernon New York area born Graham, a Wool Merchant turned Y M C A leader, leaves a lucrative New York wool business to serve at Camp McClellan. He valued public service, past roles include Mt. Vernon Recreation Commission head and New York food conservation, now directing Y M C A work for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Y. Moc. A
Camp McClellan
Y. Mo C. A
Dunbarton
Tierance
W. 8
Stuart
Witter Grakae
Scotland
Scottie
Vernon
New York
Army
Y. M
Recreation Commission
Mt. Vernon
Food Conservation Commission
Wee Wee
New Jersey Team Trances Mat ter In Exhibition
The New Jersey infantry team impressed in a Wednesday afternoon exhibition against District of Columbia Field Artillery. New Orleans pitcher Albaugh struggled as the visitors loaded the bases and scored several runs. Jewell of Company E drew attention with ten strikeouts while his team produced solid hits from Wis, Smith, Jewett, and Waters. The Maryland Field Artillery band played before and between innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
New Jersey Infantry
Droeteing
District of Columbia Field Artillery
New Deraians
Albaugh
Frank Baker
Tamee
Anary
Jewell
Erme
M. Smith
Jewett and Waters
Maryland Field Artillery Band
Red Cross seeks knitted articles for soldiers in France
The American Red Cross Southern Division based in Atlanta appeals to Georgia and South Carolina for knitted items. Requests include sweaters mufflers boots socks mittens and more to be sent to Red Cross headquarters in Atlanta within the next two weeks for the Reinforcement Division of the National Guard preparing for departure to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ican Red Cross
O! Obi Ss
Atlanta
Georgia
South Cere
Hend
Red Cross
Monley
Atdanta
Sixty Seven Men Face Task Of Registration In Alabama
Sixty seven men gather in the senate chamber at the capitol Monday at one o clock to plan the registration of heads of more than five hundred thousand families in the state. County chairmen of the campaign will outline duties and literature. Governor Henderson has urged attendance and C H Moorman will speak among others. The registration week begins October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
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Editorial
Virginia
Weet
J.C. McDesall
Julius Levy
St. Phoee
Soe
Atlanta, Ga
Keith's
Lyric Theater
State Council of Defense
George Hi. Hickman
Nixon Transfer & Coal Co
Anniston
Montevallo
Empire
Nixon
Danny Scot
Nir i
Trances Matter
District of Columbia
Tillery
Company E Ree Orth
Wembae & Waters
Secrety Foninrs Company
Buffalo R Rock FA
Amer
Shivar
Pere Doectne
Shiwar
Shelton
Desler
Bell, Boers & Temurray
Anmstas
Ehaasey
Memphis
Texas
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Mempias
Dabias &S
Waco
MLEX
Tempit
Austin
San Amon
Sirs
Ita
Texarva
Conon Nypiie
Square
Diamond
Rea Lifess
Diamond Rubber Co. Inc
Akron, Mhia
Diftriettor Hale Buggy Mfg. Co
Ala
Senate
Capitol
Henderson
C. H. Moorman
Warnock Furniture Company
West 10Th Street
Anniston Union Station
Birmingham
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago, Chatta
Emory Brooks
J. K. Lanning
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