Civilian Appointed to Corps of Engineers Sets Precedent
Washington D C April 27 Wis ter Morris Chubb of Ohio has been nominated as probational second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers for one year He is the only civilian among four candidates examined in January marking the first civilian admission examinations for the corps Under the act sixty civilians may be appointed over five years With a probationary year many see this as a standard for better selection and fewer dismissals if adopted widely and in past years might have reduced courts martial.
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Washington, D. C
Wister Morris Chubb
Ohio
Corps of Engineers
Chubben
Congress
Corps
The
Engineers
Inf Regiment Fights To High Score In Gallery Drill
Company L of the 11th Infantry defeated the Machine Gun Platoon 1467 to 1454 at Gallery practice. The regimental unit expects a rematch with promising rifle and revolver skills. Privates Tilton and Holt are noted transfers. Lance Corporal Maxey wears a corporal’s uniform seen at the show.
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11Th Infantry
Lith Infantry
Collings
Robert T. Tilton
Regis- Mental
Frank Holt
C. B. Cooper
Lance Corporal
Maxey
Meneely
Navy to Build World Wireless System Around World
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill will total about 100.7 million dollars a year, slightly under last year. The committee approved a 1 million dollar program to create an around the world wireless network with 400 thousand for year one, stations planned from Panama to the Philippines.
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Washington
Naval
House Naval Committee
Naval Establishment
Navy Department
Goel
Panama
California
Hawaii
American Bamoa
Guam
Philippines
United States
Pearl Harbor
Ehebt
Vinci cough remedy promises swift relief and health gain
Brooklyn resident Julia Leyendecker reported a stubborn six week cough cleared by Vinci the cod liver oil and iron preparation with no oil. The Roedel druggist in Cheyenne Wyoming guarantees perfect satisfaction with Vinci for coughs and bronchial inflammation.
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Vinci
Julia Leyendecker
Brooklyn
Roedel
Cheyenne
Wyo
Private Ryan Discharged Under Gg O 90 W D S011
Private Michael Ryan of Battery EB was discharged from service on April 22 under the provision of Gg O 90 W D S011 which permits purchase.
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Michael Ryan
Court Martial Appointments and Transfers Listed
Post orders detail promotions and discharges in Company B Eleventh Infantry including Lance Corporal John J Murphy succeeding Connor. Also notes a Regimental Court Martial set for April 22 1912 and funeral for Mechanic Ray Holmes at the Post Chapel with remains shipped home.
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Eleventh Infantry
John J. Murphy
Connor
Ray Holmes
Battery “CD
Hie
Military personnel movements from Fort Logan
Mounted Orderly Edmund H. Rock 4th Field Artillery left April 1 for Syracuse Kansas as attendant to two private horses of the late First Lieutenant H. D. R. Qummerman. He will take a ten day furlough after duty. Private Ralph J. Hutchins Battery A, ill at Fort Logan now to duty with his battery. Musician George B. Julian Battery A on furlough. Stable Sergeant William W. Gardiner Battery A and Corporal.
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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
Battery notes show reenlistment and returns in 1912
The report states discharged April 19 and re enlisted the next day for the same battery. Captain William McK Lambdin of the 4th Field Artillery returned to the post April 20 after a Washington visit and will depart May 2 for Fort Reno Oklahoma to serve four years in the quartermaster's department. Private Alfred M Craine of Battery B on furlough receives a fifteen day extension.
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Headquarters Central Division
Chicago
Illinois
John W. Hart
Hospital Corps
General Recruit Depot
Fort Logan
Colorado
Quartermaster's Department
William McK. Lambdin
4Th Field Artillery
Washington, D. C
Fort Reno
Oklahoma
Quartermaster’s Department
Private Eddie Wilhelmsen Discharged from Battery C
Private Eddie Wilhelmsen, of Battery C, has received his discharge papers. The service notice confirms completion of duty and formal release from active status.
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Eddie Wilhelmsen
Battery ‘C
Pure White Lead Sale Note At Sherman Co
A fragment notes arrival of a ticket dated April 22 1912 and mentions a broad smile as departure. It references Pure White Lead and the Sherman Co indicating a product or company context in a historical notice.
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The
Sherman Co
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