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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1918
Page
22
A historical account explains the Signal corps as the army’s nervous system, linking brain to every branch and incorporating telegraph, telephone, radio, fireworks, runners, pigeons, and even weather analysis. It trains to observe, coordinate, and direct artillery, with the wireless net replacing cables and the visual net modernizing semaphore.
Lieut. Fellows, son of Mrs C Viola Fellows of 614 Wisconsin Avenue NW, was wounded. He graduated from Technical High School as cadet colonel in 1918, then attended George Washington University and joined Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Paria July 31 By Maili jt the American army before it can take the offensive on a large scale must concentrate an enormous quantity of material behind its lines. The need of one division amounts to 200 tons exclusive of horses and automobiles. When an attack is being prepared about 2 000 tons of material is needed for each mite. On a front of fifty mite where an offensive is about to be launched 200 408 tons of material Must be ready to follow the advancing arm. After weeks of feverish preparation night marches camouflaging aerodromes hospitals and gun emplacements installing field hospitals and dressing stations bringing up food and munitions surprise attack may be launched with the prospect of dealing a serious blow at the enemy. But to insure success everything must be done at night the enemy must at all cost be kept ignorant of what is going on. railway facilities in France even in normal times are oper and during an offensive often became completely blocked. Most of the supplies needed by the troops in action are perishable and speedy transport is essential. To carry a single division together with all its equipment 33 trains are nestled. Sometimes as in great emergencies troops are thrown into the battle without their supply trains the gap Bliss must follow later. A large reserve of automobile cannons must always be ready for this emergency for the supplies must follow at a very short interval. The work of the men that feed an army is often as difficult and dangerous as that done by the fighting men themselves for the supplier must be brought forward through gus clouds and showers of shells and aeroplane bombs.
Rome August 21 Representative Louis C Cramton of Michigan, part of the American congressional delegation, left for the Albania Saloniki front with Maj Lindney Blayney. Cramton, who has witnessed fronts in France and Italy, said the Italian front is of great importance and urged sending substantial American forces, hoping they will match the achievement seen in France.
Lieut Howard G Mayes of Charleston West Virginia has been a prisoner in Germany since August 11. Lieut Frans Schilling has been missing since August 11. The War Department casualty list of July 29 previously reported Mayes as Missing.
A Northwestern University graduate and early American ambulance volunteer recounts his wartime service from 1914 to now. He flew in Lafayette, Royal Flying Corps, and trains as a Navy aviation instructor in France while awaiting a commission and a 80 days leave in the United States. He notes Pershing tried to help but red tape delayed his Army commission.
Privates G de Arlagroff and Jake Cogan, famed ex stage and circus men, describe their first weeks in Camp Humphreys Virginia as ditch-digging recruits. The Metropolitan Opera star reports waist reduction and improved health while the clown notes rough labor and tough entry with picks and shovels. Both agree the army needs cooking talent and discipline, not free meals, and both praise the mental reset from service.
London reports a naval aide to the war effort returning to service with vigor. Admiral James Sterup, then an admiral, braved flames to descend into a burning engine room after an explosion on a motor launch on June 10. He recovered the engineer's body and earned the Albert Medal for his bravery, later approved by King George.
Lemon drops are highly popular in the army with about 200 000 pounds used monthly, representing 16 percent of all candy provided. Early war supplies were inferior, leading to a standard developed from tests of 41 percent of U S candy makers. The approved formula uses pure sugar and lemon rind emulsion, delivering extra sour flavor and lemonade-like thirst-quenching quality.
War Industries Board orders a 60 percent or less production cap on school and college textbooks to conserve paper during wartime. Coated papers prohibited except for printing necessity. Schools urged not to change texts unless current books are clearly unsuitable. Publishers must switch to abbreviated price lists. catalogues reserved for firms with no sales staff. New books or revisions not treated as new under 50 percent reduction plan.
Private Paddy Davis, wounded and from the Twenty eighth United States Infantry, tells at Fort McHenry how Lieut George B Redwood sneaked into Cantigny at night before its capture to steal wines and foods from German hands. Redwood spoke German and captured prisoners in daylight sorties, earning the Distinguished Service Medal. he did not return.
The American Red Cross will send women motor drivers to France over the next six months. Applicants must be 25 or older, fit, and able to serve as motor messengers, ambulance, or cannon drivers. Sixty nine drivers will be dispatched monthly with expenses paid and a small salary.
New York August 24 Arthur Guy Empey received a letter from Secretary Tumulty explaining his discharge as a captain amid recruiting work on the platform. The missive said his commission was for recruiting only and was revoked as voluntary enlistments clashed with the army's orderly selective process, making any active recruiting campaign out of the question.
Washington fraternal groups list upcoming meetings and special communications across multiple lodges and chapters. Key items include M M degree conferrals at Washington Centennial Lodge and New Jerusalem Lodge, a joint event with National Lodge, a special F C degree at Lafayette Lodge, and a large forthcoming Kallipolis ceremonial with staged entertainment. Also noted are charity rides for Walter Reed Hospital, a reorganizational proposal for Analostayn Corner, and a Greenwich-era roster of officers and coordinators.
James H. Ruth grand regent of the District of Columbia guest of honor at Oriental Council in Pythian Temple Tuesday evening delivered a stirring address on New Business outlining plans for a winter series of entertainments by the councils of the District Acting Regent E G King welcomed Regent Wiliam T Beaver and Past Regents R Newton Donaldson Perry Cleveland of National Council and Past Regent KE Bruce of Tower Grove Council St Louis Louis A Elliott Charles Fo Byer hart and Jacob H Levy admitted to membership Arcanian degree conferred by Vast Grand Regent W W Chase as regent and Past Grand Regent J Ed Swaine as master of ceremonies assisted by Su
The dispatch reports James Bowden and Vernon Wakefield entering military service, Stella Wilson convalescing in Virginia, and several other staff entering or ordering to service. It lists resignations, appointments, promotions and pay changes within the Government Printing Office, plus a note on a poetry volume gifted to the Inton Printers Home.
Lodge notices report upcoming degree work by Langdon No 0 and others, with initiations at Ireasrai City and a first-degree conferment set for next Thursday. Phoenix Lodge bars renovations and new members welcome. Rebekah announces anniversary day for September 20 and lawn fete at Odd Fellows Home with a garden program.
The institution of Home Lodge No 31 was a major event in local Pythian circles. Mount Vernon Lodge No 3 hosted the meeting with Col A G Hourtet and Col Thomas F Landon present. Officers were installed, gifts given, and a committee formed to draft by laws. A fund appropriation for Walter Reed Hospital was approved and two weekly visits scheduled.
Former District Deputy Henry H. Millard describes Paris conditions and meets with local Woodmen. Reports cover reorganization plans, appointments to national and tent committees, army enlistments, new officers, and members joining military service across several camps including West End, Columbia, Talbot, and Fidelis camps amid war work and royal neighbor efforts.
The Eagles Washington Aerie No 125 held a Thursday night meeting with Mars men in uniform in attendance. Dr Louis A Walker, now a major in the medical corps and commander of the army hospital in New York, spoke along with Worthy President J Louis Wege and Worthy Vice President Fred Kneen. Gus tave Backenheimer led the evening's entertainment.
Anacostia Council 36 held a Tuesday night meeting to hear RTD Carvar’s report showing members had already contributed 375 for an ambulance fund for the American army in France. Addresses were given by Past National Councilor CFE Vincon Reno Council No 46 and Councilor Jo W James, Vier Councilor Anderson FC Prather, P J Martin Jo A Frye W. de Mitchell and Past Councilors Parker and Themag. Captain Themag urged all degree team members to attend Tuesday meeting.
Potomac Council plans officer nominations at tomorrow night’s meeting and seeks members to confirm all joined members. Washington Council to confer the second degree on a large class of candidates Tuesday night. State Deputy Michael D Schaef and state officers attend Potomac Council tomorrow night and Washington Council Tuesday night. The deputy will report on the recent supreme council meeting held in New York.
Paris reports the Official Journal's Aug 24 citation praising Count Gilbert du Lafayette, killed in Champagne on June 12. A descendant of revolutionary Lafayette, he earned praise for moral valor as a scout under severe bombardment, refused shelter, stayed with his battery, and was mortally wounded minutes later.
Italian Army Headquarters reports two Austrian documents captured on the Austro Italian front reveal Entente air superiority. The papers claim better ammunition dump protection, improved emplacements, and greater observer efficiency. A colonel’s note argues lethal destruction of Allied artillery remains unlikely, signaling allied dominance in gunnery and reconnaissance.
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