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Foreign News May 14, 1917

The Evening Herald

Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon

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In London on May 14, First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Edward Carson announced changes to the Admiralty Board, appointing Sir John Jellicoe as Chief of Naval Staff alongside his role as First Sea Lord, in response to criticism over suppressed details of losses to German submarines. Lord Carson is expected to retain his position.

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Changes are Made in English Admiralty Body

Sir John Jellico to Be Chief of Naval Staff as Well as First Sea Lord; Result of Criticism

LONDON, May 14--First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Edward Carson announced to the house of commons that a series of changes in the membership of the admiralty board are to be made.

The changes include the appointment of Sir John Jellicoe as chief of the naval staff in addition to his duties as first sea lord.

The changes are the result of the recent attacks against the admiralty board resulting from the suppression of details concerning England's losses by German submarines.

It is believed that Lord Carson will retain his position.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Admiralty Changes Naval Staff Appointment German Submarines Sir John Jellicoe Sir Edward Carson

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir John Jellicoe Sir Edward Carson Lord Carson

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

May 14

Key Persons

Sir John Jellicoe Sir Edward Carson Lord Carson

Outcome

appointment of sir john jellicoe as chief of the naval staff in addition to first sea lord; lord carson to retain position

Event Details

First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Edward Carson announced changes in the membership of the admiralty board to the house of commons, resulting from recent attacks due to suppression of details on England's losses by German submarines.

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