Army to add new regiments and aviation units in 1917 setup
The second increment of the national defense act adds for July 1 a mobile army with cavalry regiments field artillery infantry engineers aero squadrons and support units. Estimates cover quarters tracks stables and buildings costing millions along with aviation gear uniforms and training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imo
Secretary of War
Warnal Corps
Army Aviation Experimental and Proving Groundt
Hampton VI
John O Steger
Intermaster Corps
Congress
Felix W .Pawlowski
Universty of Michigan
Signal Corpass Im
Hampton
Weather Bureau
National Airtoors Committee For Aeronauts
Specul
Italton
Liauenantsa
West Point
Council of National Defense
Army
United States
Hospital work in navy in wartime as trying as that of the gunners
The article portrays the shipboard sick bay as a magnet on coaling days, detailing the crew’s urge for shore leave and the steward and doctor’s roles in managing “birds” or hypochondriacs. It notes strict triage, quick transfers to shore hospitals for serious cases, and cites the Jutland battle where a steward led improvised care after a shell disabled a ship’s sick bay, saving lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Flere
Wander
King’s Navy
Ward
Jutland
J. H Zukertort
J . H Blackburne
Zukertort
Blackburne
Castles
J I. Minchin
Anterssen
Kieneritzky
Blake
Zukerter
Breiiste
Henpecked husband wins weekly allowance after 12 years
New York date line reports Felix Grasse finally gains a $2 weekly allowance after 12 years of wage control and domestic hardship. He left home after Christmas when his wife denied a raise, then returned under court guidance with a judge urging reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Felix Gragse
Game
Proctor's Theater
Fifty-eighth Street
Thirdavanua
Mills
Cornell
Spannell Freed On Bond After Acquittal
San Antonio reports Harry J Spannell was acquitted of murdering his wife and released on a $5 000 bond to await a hearing on the murder of Lieut Col M C Bufler of the Sixth Cavalry U S A. The bond covered the Friday hearing date in the tax court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Harry J Spannell
MC. Bufler
Sixth Cavalry
Chess tourneys at Capital City Club attract heavy entry
The Capital City Club chess season narrows with Class A and B tournaments tightening races. Beadle and Roberts lead a ladder match, while Lovell and Byler sit out. A beginners night featured H Stonier on elementary tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie Beadle
Roberts
Capital City
Beadle
Beadle Roberts
Chess Club News From St Louis and Capital City
Report lists names of readers who submitted chess problem answers and notes, mentions two new clubs in St Louis, Missouri Metropolis among five top chess towns, and highlights reflections on Edward P Sharpe and Hartwig Cassel. Includes upcoming Capital City Chess Club exhibition on February 15 and notes seven clocks and new ladder index amid many challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Missouri
Hartwig Cassel
America
Hag
New Rie
Capital City Chess Club
Washington
Doctor Promises 50 Percent Eyesight Gain in One Week
An article promotes Ban Opto drops and tablets for eye strength claiming dramatic results. Testimonials describe readers nearly blind regaining ability to read without glasses, with improvements within days. The piece urges purchasing through local drug stores in Philadelphia and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lewis
Artila
Nanufarturera
Washington
O'Donnell
Kiker Hegdman
The Discreet Chess Player And A Moral Tale From Buckley
A rustic youth travels from Countria Village to the metropolis seeks counsel from a Wise Man who urges chess study while warning against overindulgence. He joins a four chess club, makes valuable friends, and avoids ruin from temptation. he rises in industry and reputation, marrying well and ending honored. A modern note on sewing snaps follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chease Club
Jook
Hesse
di Canparsen
Beame
Criverse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aviation Proving Ground
Army Aviation Notes
Southern Department
Benjamin B Foulois
William G Haan
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Totter NY
Signal Corps Aviation School
San Bnewa Cal
Army Aviation Section
Signal Officers’ Reserve Corps
Army Aviation
War Department
Regular Army
United States Military Academy
National Guard
Senate
Military Academy
Army Aviators
Con- Breas
House Military Committee
Stoker
Erorren
Lord Tredegar
Spanell
Col. Butler
B M Smith
Owen
Parks
Veerhoff
Haa
Oas
Tucker
Old Washington Chees Club
Rogers
Fuller
Kalmbach
Falconer
Ilsaders
Quyton
McCtore
Bantenbach
Mith
Cannon
Lovell
Byler
Roberta
Walker
H Stonier
Stonter
Black
Hyler
the Peat
Mr Byler
Odell
Linotype
Lasker- Thomas
M W H
Fred T Hafelfinger
J. D Yoakley
Dr Spear
R C. A
Willis N Brown
John Amerin
J L
Abraham Engel
Charles J Berner
W. R
Horn
Seventh Street
N. W
O’donnell’s Drug Store
F Street
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