War Department Notes on Army Promotions and Reorganization
The report details promotions within the Adjutant General and Quartermaster branches, noting Majors Brewster and Jones shifts, the consolidation of departments into the Quartermaster corps, and retirement/promotion plans for infantry and cavalry officers. It covers staffing adjustments, expected promotions on December 6, and concerns over colonial army effectiveness in the Philippines, plus budget and construction plans for Fort Sam Houston and Fort Huachuca.
Canon of Historic Fame Unveiled by Descendants
Washington D. C. figures from the D A R and War of 1812 societies gathered as a historic cannon, dragged from obscurity, was unveiled amid ceremonies with descendants of artillery men and local dignitaries. The piece, cast in France and captured by British forces during the War of 1812, has passed through Napoleonic theaters before reaching American hands. The event highlighted ritualistic girl attendants from veteran lines and reflected broader military planning and budget debates under War Department and Navy considerations.
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Battle line ships and state naval officers reorganized
Separate and distinct organizations in charge of fighting ships may be divided among vessels in the battle line. Officers disseminated throughout the fleet. The naval willita of the various states numbers about 810. If enacted, the President can call these men in war and the Navy Department says they can be on board in flighting condition within a short period. Leaves of Absence: Capt. Wiltian, pm SOMBRE, coast artillery corps, two months. Capt. FREDERICK W. FUGER, intentry, jb retired from active service. Capt. RAE VAN DEN CORPUT, coastructery serpa, to Fort Barrancas, Vila, report for duty. First Lieut. BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS, Seventh Infantry, detailed for aviation duty with the signal corps. The resignation of First Lieut. WILLIAM S. BARRIGH, Sixth Cavalry, accepted. First Lieut. FRANK P. LIBHM, Seventh savy dry, relieved from aviation duty. The depot quartermaster, Newark city, will depart Newark, N. J., on business to manufacture wereece Lets for the quartermaster YOrDR. Astlag Dental Surgeon WARREN a. TomeNor will proceed to Texas City, Tex, and report.
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Naval Orders Detachments and Assignments Listed
Enatga BO Wells detached to Alert Fosiga. B Robinson to Yorktown Burg J O Thompson detached to Raleigh. First Lieut W F Hoadley detached to marine barracks Norfolk to Portmouth. First Lieut Arthur Stokes detached to marine barracks Annapolly to marine barracks Norfolk.
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Naval Ordnance Bureau Tests Improve Armor Piercing Power
The Naval Ordnance Bureau reports ongoing experiments to boost armor penetrating power of projectiles amid renewed naval gun and armor competition. Domestic munitions outperform foreign, with English firm projectiles meeting specs. Chief N. C. Twining notes thicker armor expected to counter enhanced projectiles and detonation concepts.
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American armor progress and Washington gun factory output
The report notes inch projectiles pass tests and praises present American armor as best. It mentions variation in plates tested domestically and abroad. The Washington gun factory last year completed 110 guns of all calibers, relined seven, converted 15, and partly completed 345, totaling 54 guns.
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New Navy Bid Feature For Submarines Described In Detail
A Bridgeport company offers to build two submarines at ten percent labor and materials cost, supplying plans and patents. A New York firm bids 1 300 000 for a submarine of 1 810 tons, twice the size of any on service. Foreign bidders were not present, and a final award will wait on analysis of proposals. Navy vessel movements list arrivals and sailings among ports and shipyards including Norfolk, Mare Island, and Vera Cruz.
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