Part of Army Pay for Dependents
Compulsory pay allotments for wives and children of New England national army members and other dependents at home will be taken from their pay, reported from Camp Devens on November 15. The note outlines mandatory deductions to support dependents.
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Camp Devens
New England National Army
National War Department
War Department
Cantonment
E.O. Goodrich
Ansonia
Conn
C. M. Chase
Ayer
C. McKenna
Somerville
H. R. Packard, Jr
Attleboro
William J. Rogers
J. A. L. Collins
Everett
McAfee
Army to Deduct Pay for Dependents at Cantonment
Major General Hodges announced a new monthly deduction from enlisted men's pay to support wives and children. The order directs up to 15 dollars to be sent to wives and dependents, for all soldiers with spouses, children, or divorced wives eligible for alimony, via the cantonment.
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Hodges
Massachusetts and New York troops to fire on Shirley ranges
The 802d and 303d infantry regiments from Massachusetts and New York begin target practice at Shirley rifle ranges at 8 AM, with 100 yard first shots. Plans are led by Lt Col Romeyn and Lt Hickey, gates closed on Woodsville Road, and daily sessions run 8 to 11:36 and 1 to 4:30.
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Massachusetts
New York
New England
Shirley
C. A. Romeyn
302D Infantry Command
Edwin Jm. Hickey
303D Infantry
Woodsville Road
Shirley Road
State Road
New Discharge Proceedings Rules Issued for Selective Service
General Hodges adopts new rules for processing men discharged from U S service under the selective service act. Proceedings must start with the commanding officer of the mobilization camp where the man is stationed. The change shifts initial work from the adjutant general and aims to ease workload.
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United States
Massachusetts
Rumors of Petrograd Flames Reach Haparan Da Sweden
Report from Stockholm says travelers arriving in Haparan da Sweden from Finland allege rumors of Petrograd being in flames. The item notes these are unconfirmed reports circulating in the area as of November 15.
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Finland
London
Stockholm
Haparanda
Sweden
Petrograd
Plan to Train Rejected Men
Cornell University Medical College in New York announced a reclamation gymnasium for men rejected by the army and navy for minor defects. Dr. William H. Sheldon said the program mirrors cantonment plans and targets those over or under weight with supportive medical and surgical care. Artie Govern, relative of Terry McGovern, will be physical director.
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New York
Cornell University Medical College
Army
Navy
William H. Sheldon
Congress
Sheldon
ArtieeGovern
Terry McGover
French Officials Welcome U S Congressmen in Paris
President Poincare welcomed visiting American Congressmen in Paris and urged cordial ties, asking them to convey respects to President Wilson. The delegation then met with Chamber of Deputies Speaker Deschanel who described the ministerial crisis as a kind of...
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Paris
United States
France
Poincare
Wilson
Chamber of Deputies
Deschanel
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Robert Whittier
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Kenneth McKillop
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Norman Nichols
Roger Peabody
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G Company
801St Infantry
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Jack Harding
Ridgeway P. Smith
Samuel B. Carr
Knights of Columbus
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John F. Fitzgerald
Caisson Company No. 2
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