Army and Navy Notes on Promotions and Reforms
Army and Navy reports discuss expected appointments for Gen. Ireland and Pershing's chief surgeon with major general rank, the question of active surgeon general after retirement, the large horse numbers and red tape in France, Navy promotion timelines, a new enlisted Marine school, and hospital reforms reducing paperwork. It covers signaling corps appointments, National Guard officer ranks, gratuities for dependents, veterans rehabilitation funds, and a field medical card system to streamline care from the front to the United States.
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Chateau Thierry
Notz
Surplus Army Animals Plans to Adopt Out Abroad
A report discusses surplus Army animals including horses and other beasts held for potential adoption or use by forces abroad. An agreement with the French government to supply animals is mentioned, with figures around 189999 to 190900 in possession or proposed use.
Navy Promotion Board Delays Action Until August 15
The board of rear admirals at the Navy Department will not finish its work before August 15 due to an unprecedented number of promotions. It must review records for 909 to 1000 officers to determine relative merit and recommendations for promotion to rear admiral captain and commander. Additional boards for staff officers and medical officers are also referenced with convening dates around August 15.
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Navy Department
Navy
Navy personnel promotions and reserve force status update
The Navy outlines promotion plans for officers in the naval reserve and staff corps. It notes no official limit on promotion to near higher grades until December and explains changes under the new naval appropriation act. The piece covers transfer of national naval volunteers to the reserve, uniform rules, discharge clothing provisions, and ongoing strength changes for regular and reserve forces amid wartime considerations.
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Naval Reserve force adds 785 officers and 14 028 men
The force is added to the Class 2 seagoing reserve without increasing fighting men totals. The new naval appropriation act allows promotion of retired officers on active duty up to major rank based on prior service. Several officers are named for permanent and temporary promotions effective July 1, 1918. Preparations begin for Marine Barracks Norfolk to train enlisted men as quartermaster sergeants and for pay department training at Paris Island with instructors and courses lasting three to six months.
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William A Tloward
Renato Titton
Arthur Stokes
Arthur DT Crist
Thomas F Lyons
Edward S Yates
Sidney W Brewster
Frederick C McConnell
Thomas A Mott
Harrison T Swain
John G Mur
William A Howard
Renato Tittoni
Marine Barracks
Dorfolk
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Paris Island 8
Frank S Flack
Henry J Grall
John J Reidy
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Charles J McDonough
John J Williams
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Atrail
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Existen
Chess problem exploration with mating sequence and key idea
A chess problem note discusses a sequence where White can force mate after a specific order of moves. It highlights that removing the Black Queen enables a decisive attack, with a proposed two move solution using a key square Q-KR and a pinned knight, yielding mate if Black responds Exht and other variations.
Defense League Stays for War Resolution Withdrawn
The resignation of Willam Poobno as director of the Home Defense League is withdrawn amid stalled Congress debate over a bill creating a home guard within the National Guard. The league emphasizes nonmilitary aims and notes divisions include precinct police defense motor car and motorboat units while equipment shortages and legislative pressure threaten its continuity.
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Moir Yer Cbere
Norkelihood
Congress
Senate
Pifles
Lenate
Harry & Allmond
National Gasra
Alem
Pee Free
Thrive
Annapolis Lays New Uniform Drill Across Services
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis details a unified Landing Drill allowing sailors soldiers and marines to use identical training in shore operations. The change aims to ease cross service transfers and improve camp cooperation, noting nuances in manuals and commands across branches.
News Talks for Soldiers in Washington Camps
Washington camps will offer brief wartime education via concise weekly readings. Lectures and short magazines will be arranged as consecutive, snappy talks by speakers including Mrs Henry A Minor, aiming to engage hundreds of men during limited free time.
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Washington
Henry
Ormhganatson
Cuban Espionage Bill Signed by President Menocal
A Cuban espionage bill reportedly vetted by President Menocal was signed into law. The measure, tied to constitutional guarantees, was described in the fragment as becoming law despite unclear wording and attribution.
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Menocal
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