Navy reprimands Admiral Evans over book accusations
The Navy Department reprimanded Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans after a complaint by William E. Chandler. Acting Secretary Hackett sent a formal letter stating the publication in A Sailor's Log offended Chandler and breached naval decorum, with Evans acknowledging receipt on August 10, 1991.
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Washington
Navy Department
William E. Chandler
Robly D. Evans
Navy
Admiral Evans
Department
FP. W. Hackett
Evans
Hackett
Chandler
Admiral Evans's Sailor's Log Draws Official Censure
The Evans memoir from D Appleton New York last spring, 497 pages, depicts his service from Washington yard to fifth lighthouse district in Baltimore. He claims credit for the steel-ship movement and recounts disbursing duties, hazards, and open-air life with shooting and fishing, noting political influence in lighthouse keeper appointments and a dissatisfied service.
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Admiral Evans
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Chandler
Washington Navy Yard
Navy
Beng
Baltimore
Secretary of the Treasury
Bond
Havre de Grace
Beaufort
N. C
Thousands Obey Strike Order Amid Ambiguous Win for Labor
Pittsburg pa aug 10 thousands of Amalgamated association members walked out as President Shaffer ordered a general strike. The city remained calm with no violence as unions and steel firms prepared for arbitration offers and possible plant dismantling while the federation weighs peace options and potential broad actions.
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Shaffer
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Amalekamated Association
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
American Tin Plate Company
Mennessen
American Steel Hoop Company
Warren
Ohio
McKeesport
Williams
Amalgamated
New Castle
White's Opera House
National Tube and Rolling Mill
Cascade Park
Trust
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan
Gompers
Joseph Bishop
Frank Morrison
M. M. Weyland
Amahamated Association
Associated Press
Black
Dubois
Trust Post
National Tube Company
Carnegie Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Republic
Sharon
Connellsville
United States Steel
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
Scottdale
Bellaire
Leechburg
Hyde Park
Steel Corporation
Etrance
Joseph Keffers
Union
National
Federal Steel
National Tube Companies
Savannah
J. J. Clark
Liberty City
Letter from acting secretary cites Evans critique and pay protest
A historical document shows Acting Secretary W Hackett replying to Rear Admiral Robley D Evans over alleged political criticisms and illegal pay assessments of lightkeepers. The letter notes frustration with political power and public service, mentioning Waterloo New Hampshire and continuation on page fourteen.
No Sign of Settlement In San Francisco Strike
San Francisco Aug 10 local labor troubles show no progress toward settlement. Officials say there is nothing new as the week begins with ongoing strike actions and no agreement in sight.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jack Winters
Shelby Smelting
Mae Winters
von der Ropp
von der Ro Winters
Winters
von der
Crockett
Vallejo
Seymour
van der Kopp
Attor
Labor Council seeks removal of Police Commissioner Newham
The Executive Committee of the San Francisco Labor Council demanded Mayor Phelan remove Police Commissioner Newham, accusing police of serving the Employers' Association. The chamber of commerce urged a peace proclamation, while the mayor resisted, saying such a proclamation would risk violence and is unnecessary. The board of trade echoed the call for order without altering his stance.
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San Francisco
The
Labor Council
Phelan
Newham
Employers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Board of Trade Communication
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Amiral Evans
Bob
Long
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Robley D. Evans
Morgan
Federation
Corey
Homestead
Joseph Schwab
Dewees-Wood
Draymen's Association
Mariposa
Honolulu
America Maru
Hongkong
South American
Georgia Burns
William EB. Chandler
Executive Committee
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