Congressman Probes Naval Station Equipment Shortfalls
Chicago June 7 Congressman Fred A Britten denounces deplorable equipment conditions at the Great Ps naval training station after inspecting the camp. He cites 200 men without uniforms, only 2600 rifles for 8000 to 10000, poor sleeping and kitchen facilities, and a detention camp over capacity, urging Navy action and funding shortages affecting up to 20 000 men.
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Chicago
Ps Naval Training Station
Fred Are
Naval Affairs
Con_r Britten
Britton
Earthquake Reported At Georgetown University
A severe tremor was recorded on the Georgetown University seismograph with shocks from 7:57 to 8:25. Maximum disturbance at 8:15, estimated to be 2000 miles from Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Possible revival of Lieutenant General rank for Pershing
The article notes a potential revival of the Lieutenant General rank in the American army to honor Major General John J. Pershing who would lead the American expeditionary force to France. It recalls that in 1907 the rank was discontinued, making major general the highest rank, and that two lieutenant generals were still living, Miles and Young, retired in 1903 and 1904 respectively, while other nations maintain general ranks above lieutenant general.
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John J. Pershing
France
Congress
Nelson A. Miles
S. B. M. Young
Miles
Young
Britain Opens Large Scale War Munitions Volunteer Scheme
London reports a massive drive to enlist more soldiers through a munitions comb out aimed at adding about 500,000 volunteers by July. War service badges and protection certificates are narrowed to essential ship and munitions work, with 32 plus and non essential roles excluded from recruitment. Skilled workers in protected roles may enroll as War Munitions Volunteers for transfer to war work.
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Admiralty
War Office
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