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May 12, 1898
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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On May 12 in Washington, Brigadier General John L. Rogers was appointed chief of artillery, overseeing U.S. Army coast defenses; the role, successful in the Civil War, is recreated for the current conflict.
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CHARGE OF LAND DEFENSES.
Gen. J. L. Rogers Appointed Chief of Artillery—A New Office.
Washington, May 12.—Brigadier General John L. Rogers, senior officer of the artillery branch of the army, has been appointed chief of artillery of the army, and placed in charge of the heavy artillery of all the coast defenses.
Until recently he was in command of the Fifth artillery, stationed at Governor's Island, New York City.
The office of chief of artillery was created during the civil war, but was abolished at its conclusion. It was so successful in operation, however, during that crisis, that it has been advisable to re-create it for the present war. As such officer, General Rogers will have immediate supervision of all the land defenses along the coast.
Gen. J. L. Rogers Appointed Chief of Artillery—A New Office.
Washington, May 12.—Brigadier General John L. Rogers, senior officer of the artillery branch of the army, has been appointed chief of artillery of the army, and placed in charge of the heavy artillery of all the coast defenses.
Until recently he was in command of the Fifth artillery, stationed at Governor's Island, New York City.
The office of chief of artillery was created during the civil war, but was abolished at its conclusion. It was so successful in operation, however, during that crisis, that it has been advisable to re-create it for the present war. As such officer, General Rogers will have immediate supervision of all the land defenses along the coast.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Appointment
Chief Of Artillery
Coast Defenses
John L. Rogers
What entities or persons were involved?
John L. Rogers
Brigadier General John L. Rogers
Where did it happen?
Washington, Coast Defenses
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Key Persons
John L. Rogers
Brigadier General John L. Rogers
Location
Washington, Coast Defenses
Event Date
May 12
Story Details
Brigadier General John L. Rogers, senior officer of the artillery branch, appointed chief of artillery and placed in charge of heavy artillery for all coast defenses. The office, created during the Civil War and abolished after, is recreated for the present war.