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Admiral Dewey Battles Naval Board Over Holland Sub Debate
Admiral Dewey backs a favorable report by Lt. H. H. Caldwell on the Holland submarine tests in the Potomac River. The President seeks Gen. Wheeler’s return and possible retirement moves for Wheeler and Fitz Lee. Senate passes Emergency Porto Rico bill, while constitutional questions on extending the Constitution to territories stir debate. The Supreme Court’s stance remains uncertain as the administration eyeing a unified approach or constitutional limits.
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Fitz Lee
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Porto Rico
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