Navy Weaver Elevated to Major General Under Fortifications Bill
Article details that Brig. Gen. Erasmus Weaver becomes a major general by a clause in the Fortifications Appropriation bill of July 6, clarifying that the chief of Coast Artillery holds the rank and pay of major general. It explains prior eligibility issues under the National Defense Act and notes related Army staff versus line officer distinctions, plus broader army procurement and staffing implications discussed by the War Department and Senate committees.
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Porto Rico Regiment and War Prep Notes
Fragmentary wartime notice discusses es tes for pas for arms and quartering for Porto Rico Regiment. Mentions the War Department and total defence act, with scattered phrases about readiness, supplies, and scouting efforts.
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Barroom Poker Fight Ends With Texan Knockout
A crowded Arkansas City saloon erupts into a brawl over a poker game when a daring Texan challenger fists and weapons clash with local players led by an old man and Jim Blaisdell. After a struggle, the Texan is knocked senseless as friends intervene and peace departs.
Capital City Chess League Begins With Five Teams
The Capital City Chase Club starts an intraclub chess league with five five man teams led by chair O L Veerhoff. Teams play round robin on five boards with returns possible, adjourning rules after 11 pm and one week to finish. Visitors welcomed at Capital City Club room in the Washington Loan and Trust building.
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Vienna Opening game notes and chess club活动 highlights
The article covers chess commentary and results from a Vienna opening game, notes on Howell versus Flamet, and Clarke A. Marshall and other players at Capital City Club. It mentions problem solutions, consultation games, and a turnout of players seeking ladder positions, with remarks on German chess players and Iron Cross recipients.
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Captured Bandit Refuses to Betray Peon Pals
Special to The Washington Post from San Benito Tex July 11 describes a captured bandit, a tiny emaciated peon, bound to a tree, questioned by soldiers. He endures torture threats, refuses to name companions, and endures hunger with a stubborn calm as American captors press for details.
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Woman Explorer Weds in Alaska Mount Blakb Expedition Tie
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Dora Keen of Alaska to Mr Hands of M Carthy Alaska unfolds from the Mount Blake expedition romance. The ceremony took place Saturday in Alaska as Keen’s father and relatives confirm the union linked to Keen and Hands’ Arctic trek.
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Hawkins Heads Galesmen National Sale Congress Leader
Detroit January 15 Norval A Wojhing sales manager of the Ford Company in Detroit has been elected president of the World Salesmanship Congress. ROT Doyle as the vice president. Philadelphia was named vice president. Restuions committee recommends creating salesmanship courses in fairly sedate and college. Four states Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland detail are seeking the 1917 congress.
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