Navy Board Reaffirms Plan to Build 15 Fast New Warships
Washington observers report the naval board under Secretary Long has unanimously reaffirmed plans for a sweeping program to rapidly construct 15 warships, with 3 battleships and a mix of armored and protected cruisers. Plans call for 15,600 ton battleships at 15 to 34 knots and 12 inch armor, plus extensive coal capacity and water tube boilers. The move follows lessons from the Spanish American War and aims to outpace rival powers, with bids looming from Cramps, Scotts, and Newport News on ships modeled after current prototypes.
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Montauk Point receives more sick soldiers amid scarce beds
The Allegheney arrives with 500 Ninth Massachusetts and rest of First Illinois as 160 sick men lie on bare floors. Shinnecook and Yucatan hospital ships are readied, with doctors and nurses assigned. Movement of troops continues from Camp Thomas as ships sail to Newport and New York.
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Expected Victory Tells of Admiral Dewey’s Love for Animals
George Goodwin Dewey, son of Rear Admiral George Dewey, recalls his father’s Navy career and character. He describes the admiral’s discipline, pride in Vermont, affection for horses and Nancy, club life, and study of naval tactics, noting he predicted a Manila victory.
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Swift's Specific Promoted as Blood Remedy by Texas User
A Texas user extols Swift's Specific S. S. S. as the sole cure for blood diseases and cites multiple family testimonials. The ad asserts it treats brain fever sequelae, sores, and internal blood trouble, claiming no other remedy reaches the root and that S. S. S. is mineral free.
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