Civilian first to join Corps of Engineers on probation
Washington April 27 Wis ter Morris Chubb of Ohio was nominated as probational second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers for one year. He was the only civilian among four qualified candidates examined in January under a new act allowing sixty civilians to enter the corps over five years. The move establishes a precedent of probation before permanent commissions, with potential long term improvements and fewer dismissals.
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Washington, D. C
Wister Morris Chubb
Ohio
Corps of Engineers
Chubben
Congress
Corps
The
Engineers
11th Infantry Gallery clash yields high scoring win
Company L of the 11th Infantry defeated the Machine Gun Platoon 1467 to 1454 at Gallery practice in a rare high scoring contest. The regimental detachment plans more trials as battles for bragging rights and team pride unfold among units and officers.
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11Th Infantry
Lith Infantry
Collings
Robert T. Tilton
Regis- Mental
Frank Holt
C. B. Cooper
Navy plans world wireless system and ship additions
Washington reports the Navy appropriation bill will include about 100.7 million dollars, slightly under last year. A around the world wireless telegraph system with 1 million in aid and 400 thousand for year one is authorized, with stations at Panama, California coast, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Philippines. The draft also expands Pearl Harbor dry dock to 1000 feet and adds 660 thousand for that work, plus several auxiliary vessels and other ships, totaling around 10 million for new coal and related costs.
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Naval
House Naval Committee
Naval Establishment
Navy Department
Goel
Panama
California
Hawaii
American Bamoa
Guam
Philippines
United States
Pearl Harbor
Ehebt
Vinci cures stubborn cough and strengthens lungs
Brooklyn girl shares her experience with Vinci a cod liver iron tonic claiming it stops a six week cough and heals inflamed bronchial tubes. Roedel druggist Cheyenne Wyoming guarantees perfect satisfaction and recommends Vinci for cough relief.
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Vinci
Julia Leyendecker
Brooklyn
Roedel
Cheyenne
Wyo
Private Michael Ryan Discharged Under War Department Rule
Private Michael Ryan of Battery EB was discharged from service on April 22 under Gg O 90 W D S011, enabling purchase. The action reflects an orderly discharge allowing access to benefits or remaining military provisions.
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Michael Ryan
Court Martial Dates and Promotions at Fort Logan 1912
Post orders detail promotions in Company B Eleventh Infantry, appointments for court martial and special duties, an insane patient escort to Washington, and leave authorizations. Includes Corporal Lance Corporal John J Murphy promotion, Private John W Hart depot transfer, and Asa D Singleton and Paul Raberg leave updates. Funeral for Mechanic Ray Holmes noted with remains shipped home.
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Eleventh Infantry
John J. Murphy
Connor
Ray Holmes
Battery “CD
Hie
Mounted Orderly Entails Duty Shift At Syracuse
Mounted Orderly Edmund H. Rock of the 4th Field Artillery departed April 1 for Syracuse Kansas to serve as attendant to two private horses of the late Lieutenant H D R Quimerman. He will then take a ten day furlough after duty completion. Private Ralph J Hutchins of Battery A returns to duty after illness at Fort Logan Colorado. Musician George B Julian of Battery A has left the post on furlough. Stable Sergeant William W Gardiner of Battery A and Corporal are noted in the report.
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Adjutant General
U. S. Army
Washington, D. C
Serge
Charles L. Leonard
Fred B. Morse
William Kelley
9Th Cavalry
Adjutant General of the Army
Iname
Leonard
Washington
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Quartermaster’s Department
Edmund H. Rock
4Th Field Artillery
Syracuse
Kansas
H. D. R. Qummerman
4Th
F. A
Ralph J. Hutchins
Fort Logan
Colorado
George B. Julian
William W. Gardiner
Lieutenant Lambdin Returns and Fort Reno Movement Planned
Captain William McK Lambdin of the 4th Field Artillery has returned to the post from Washington, D C. He will depart May 2 for Fort Reno Oklahoma to be detailed in the quartermaster's department for four years. Private Alfred M Craine of Battery B on furlough receives a fifteen day extension.
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William McK. Lambdin
4Th Field Artillery
Washington, D. C
Fort Reno
Oklahoma
Quartermaster’s Department
Alfred M. Craine
Private Eddie Wilhelmsen Discharged From Battery C
Private Eddie Wilhelmsen of Battery C received his discharge papers marking end of service. Details on posting or destination not available in the fragment.
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Eddie Wilhelmsen
Battery ‘C
Sherman Co Seizes Attention With Lead Product Mention
An item notes receipt on April 22 1912 and a broad smiling departure while mentioning Pure White Lead from The Sherman Co.
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The
Sherman Co
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