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The Detroit Times
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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In Washington on Dec. 17, Brig. Gen. George W. Goethals, Panama Canal builder, offered army quartermaster general post as Gen. Sharpe joins war council. Gen. John D. Barrett appointed chief of coast artillery replacing Gen. Weaver on council; Goethals recalled to service.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17—Brigadier General George W. Goethals, builder of the Panama canal, has been offered the post of quartermaster general of the army, which will be vacated by General Sharpe when he takes his place on the new war council it was learned today.
General John D. Barrett has been appointed chief of coast artillery succeeding General Weaver who goes to the council.
Whether Goethals has accepted is not known, but it is understood that he already has been recalled to active service.
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Washington
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Dec. 17
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goethals offered post of quartermaster general; barrett appointed chief of coast artillery; sharpe and weaver to join war council; goethals recalled to active service
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Brigadier General George W. Goethals offered quartermaster general post vacated by General Sharpe for war council. General John D. Barrett appointed chief of coast artillery succeeding General Weaver to council. Goethals acceptance unknown but recalled to service.