Army Must Retain Regular Soldiers To Meet Emergency
Washington (Special) Major General Henry Jervey said only about 50,000 of the regular army remain eligible for active service and cannot be replaced quickly. He told Representative Edward J. King that many farm boys and others in camp organizations cannot be released despite wartime needs. Jervey noted prior to April 1, 1917 the army had about 121,000 enlisted men. now casualties and discharges have reduced numbers, making replacements nearly impossible. He stressed the army must hold a large force for the emergency until reorganization or broader arming plans can be set. He added 1,609,756 men had been released to date and farmers could seek release if in necessary occupations.
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Washington
Ienry Jervey
Edward J. King
Illinois
King
War Department
Jervey
Congress
Esthenian army captures Pechory and Wainash towns
London report says Esthenians seized Pechory in the Pskoff sector and Wainash on the Gulf of Riga's eastern shore after hard fighting. The victory opens the strategic railroad between Hamash and Volmar on the Aa river freed from Bolshevik control.
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London
Esthenians
Pechory
Pskoff
Wainash
Gulf of Riga
Pernata
Hamash
Volmar
Defeatist movement in France linked to Humbert case
The report outlines French authorities' case against Humbert and associates linked to the defeatist movement. It notes Humbert's roles, arrests on Feb 8 1918, and charges over Le Journal ownership and defense documents. It mentions Bela Pasha Caillaux and the 243‑page indictment segments, with Bolo executed and Caillaux in prison awaiting trial.
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Humbert
Paris
Belo Pasha
le Journal
Lenoir
Ladeux
Desouches
Charles Huin
Kendrick Opposed To Packers Conference
Senator Kendrick of Wyoming opposes a conference committee of the live stock industry proposed to settle packers producers and government disputes. He argues a permanent solution requires legislation that removes grounds for misunderstanding and provides full publicity to all market activities.
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Washington
Kendrick
Wyoming
Kenrick
Atlantic Fleet Heads North After Guantanamo Maneuvers
The Atlantic fleet will sail from Guantanamo Bay to New York for duties in the North River from April 1 to 30, then proceed to Tampton Roads for gunnery and exercises with Yorktown until late June. The battleship force will move to New York and join the fleet at Newport by June 27, dispersing to designated ports after joint operations. A separate brief notes Kedix Miareel's two year sentence for automobile theft.
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Washington
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
New York
North River
Tampton Roads
Yorktown
Newport
Rot
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Riga
Georliam
Packers
Atlantic
Teartss Auto
Dr. Bell
Quincy
Nerson
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