American Recruits in Modern Navy Face Demands and Diversity
A historical look at how the American Navy built its modern force. It notes the low share of native born sailors, with many recruits from rural and industrial backgrounds. It observes shifts in ethnicity among ratings, the focus on training in mechanics and electricity, and the issue of sailors leaving service for better pay after gains in skill and seniority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ameria
Ainrcienus
Altos
United States
John Chinaman
Pacific Seaboarda
World Cruise 1 Commemorated by C. B. Alpert Dinner
A commemorative dinner at Rawlancher’s honors the World Cruise veterans aboard the battleship Vermont voyage. Attendees include Rear Admirals Potter, Osterhaux, Ward and About wives. reminiscences recount Vermont’s 1908 trophy win and Manila Bay service.
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Rawnchor's
Vermait
J. C. Patenor
Wax
Dale
Vermont
Maniia Bey
Cormander Palmer
Overstreet
Jeas Admiral Potter
Hampton Roads
Manila Bay
bin Fag
F. PF
Admirtt
Appetite and stomach health promoted by Rexall Dyspepain
A Honolulu ad urges relief from dyspepsia and stomach disorders with Rexall Dyspepain Tablets. It promises refund if not satisfied after a 16 day treatment, touts digestion aid and nutrition support, and notes available larger sizes and local store only. It also mentions various officials and shipboard notices in a broad, mixed page item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hensen, Amith & Co, Ltd
Battleship contract award shifts to Diehl Electric
Washington November 2. Beekman Winthroy notes the Navy awarded the two battleship electrical turret orders to Diehl Manufacturing for New York and Texas. The total for turret equipment, motors, elevating devices and related parts runs about 77,500 dollars, with deliveries to Newport News and New York Navy Yard. The award ends prior plans to favor General Electric, while Diehl’s bid undercuts by focusing on essential ordnance electrical work. Alice Longworth showcases her reversible hat at a Washington event, drawing attention to her millinery style as she travels through the capital.
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C. S. Albert
Cottenpondenes
Washington, D.C
Beekman Winthroy
Elizabethport
N.J
New York
Cet Oral Electric Company
Bureau
of Ordnance of
Navy
Ordnance
Diehl Manufacturing Company
Huread
Penals
Bie
General Rieetrie Company
Hohl Canenra
General Rheetriel Company
Bucrown
Tix
Fenfes
General Electric Company
Diehl
Texas
Dicht
Toxo
New York Navy Yard
Newport! News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock! Company
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Alpert
Chucolak Taberin
Washington, D. Lov
Hugo On Thetis
Atlantle Fleet
Osterhaux
Peter J. Onterhaun
Duluburg-Rhine
Germany
Aston Ward
Onterbadia
Tule Jackson
Hie Brie Ranagad Companys
Hawaii
Sayie
Hinwali
Wm. Hall
Shposeteheof
Eeoos Potter
Mra
Fletcher
Adelbert Althouse
P.M. Furlong
Oversiri
Charles P. Snyder
Cecil Baker
Tew
Comir
A. J. Brinier
Lient
H. A. Stuart
Boba Canova
Charles Ryder
Holiday Candies
Gunther's
Chicago
Palm Cafe
South Hotel
Delaware
Alio
Simian
Arkansan
Getral Electric Company
Florida
Utah
Alice Longworth
Washington
Roosevelt Longworth
Longworth
Alue
Mankind
A. H. Dondero
Merchant St
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