Otis on the Gridiron The Regular Army Band
Washington reports an inquiry into General Otis scandal and alleged naval pressure on Otis vessels. Secretary Root denies anonymous allegations, while the Army and Navy dispute charges of mistreatment and jeopardizing navigation. A long poem praising military bands closes the piece.
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Otis
Regular Army
Washington
Olympia
Dewey
Island Porte
Army
United States
Dow Schurmann
Worcester
Otte
Root
Scharmano
Schurmann
State Department
Otiv
Philippines
Philippine
Siste Department
Hill
Portraits of California Leaders in Manila Special Feature
Special feature presents portraits of California commanders and state offices taken in Manila revealing the war era presence and offices abroad. It highlights individuals, locations, and the broader institutional footprint of California during the Manila assignment.
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California
Shamrock and Columbia Sailors Duel In Race Preview
New York Sept 28 The Columbia docked at Brook Navy Yard pending Monday departure. The Shamrock and Columbia show stark contrasts in form with one bulky and canvas heavy, the other slender and sleek. Captain Philip Ellsworth, designer of the Atlantic, compares the two and leans toward Shamrock’s potential supremacy.
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New York
the Brook
Navy Yard
Philip Ellsworth
Columbia
Cadet Wood Killed in Action Near Manila
A report from Turdao states Cadet Wood, in command of a United States vessel, was killed with eight other crew members during a sortie at the Orani river near Manila bay. Four surviving sailors and captured weapons were moved to Malate after the engagement.
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Manila
Turdao
Cuet Welborn
Wood
United States
Gocbut Urdanota
Orani River
Manila Bay
Veunel
Canton
Malae
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Eugene Rogers
Pasha
Jounal
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W. F. Sauin
Evening Bulletin
Douglas Whith
the Examiner-Journal
Orient
Pierre N. Boeringer
America’s Bay
Admiral George Dewey
Oregon
Asth
San Francisco
Island
Luzon
Reprodeast
Ametigna
Eighth Army Corps
Boys In Blue
Bulletin Office
Cadet Wood
Irr Ak
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