Short of Torpedo Experts At Montana School
The U S S Montana training program battles a shortage of torpedo experts. Instruction continues with limited staff as the school progresses toward credentialed specialists.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
6
Shortage of Naval Officers Plagues U S Navy
Rear Admiral Victor Blue reports abnormal officer distribution in the line and a lack of promotion prospects for junior ensigns of 1915. He cites torpedo training efforts on the Montana and warns Congress of growing manpower shortages and pending ship commissions that require more enlisted personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admi Victor Bine
Bar of Navigation
Admiral Blue
Naval Academy
Mexican
Congress
North Sea
Montana
Blue
Difference in Longitude Between Paris and Washington
Naval observers announced the exact longitudes difference between Paris and Washington as 3 hours 17 minutes 36.658 seconds after reducing wireless chart observations. Arlington and Paris stations contributed to a transit signal work with 175000 miles a second velocity and a probable error of 16006 miles per second due to the great-circle distance of 3861 miles. Ten other American observatories used Arlington signals to determine their longitudes relative to Washington.
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Paris
Washington
Naval Observatory
bPty
WiTtlHsStion
Arlington
Fir
Parris
Wwastington
Statia
Nav Observatory
No Lifelike Postures in War Deaths Cited by Papers
Readers are told that photographs of dead soldiers in trenches show lifelike poses, but London papers dispute this myth. The Sun reports corpses can remain seemingly upright due to imagination, while noting explosive gases like carbon monoxide can create a pink, lifelike look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Fairyland
Remarkable Dress Values in Serges Silks and Velvets
A display of dresses in serges silk wool poplin messaline velvets crepe liberty satin features leading styles and shades. Shoppers are invited to view the collection highlighting quality fabrics and fashion options.
Fall and Winter Coat Showing in Latest Fashion Decree
Ladies and misses coats showcased in fine fabrics including kerseys diagonals checks mixtures broadcloths zibelines persians plushes and velours. Prices from 5.98 to 25.98, with values up to 47.50, highlighting practical winter wear and expert tailoring.
French officer recounts chest wound and near death
An officer wounded while leading a charge describes the moment of impact. He felt a crushing blow as a bullet struck from about fifty feet, spun him, and sent his saber flying. He recalls losing consciousness, fearing capture, and the loyalty of his men who carried him from the front while tears flowed from a sergeant at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Temps
Paris
Victoria Cross for Indian Havildar Gusna Singh
Boulogne reports Havildar Gusna Singh of the fifty-seventh Wilde’s vites as the first Indian recommended for the Victoria Cross. He arrived on a hospital ship with five bullet wounds in leg chest hands and scalp, yet remained cheerful. He and fifteen regiment comrades repelled a dawn trench attack after German troops faced barbed wire defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
London Times
Gusna Singh
Wilde
Havildar
Hand to Hand Duel Follows German Officer Clash
A hand struggle led to a German officer being shot in the head by a havil dar. The officer drew his sword and killed ten more before a bullet to the foot felled him. He claimed, It was a heavy sword, otherwise I would have killed more.
Germany faces match shortages as prices rise
German match makers warn of a shortages due to wartime supply cuts. At a manufacturers conference the price is set to rise from 30 to 32 pfennigs. Government taxes and imports, including Russian weed and chemicals, have tightened supply and warned against unjustified price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
School of Instruction
U. S. S. Montana
Torpedo School
Warren & Vicinity
Coats
Rogers Bros
International Silver CO
Meriden Britannia Co, Meriden, Conn
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