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Naval training station planned at Lake Bluff site
The article details the proposed world class naval training station at Lake Bluff near Chicago. It outlines projected costs for buildings and harbors, the planned capacity for 2000 to 3000 recruits, and the expected opening date around July 4 1910. It notes involvement from Rear Admiral Albert B. Ross and mentions related Navy expansion after the Spanish American War and the Chicago naval recruiting office’s prominence.
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United States
Navy Department
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Greatlake
Navy
Evanston
Lake Forest
Highland Fark
Wilmette
Winnetka
Lake Blut
Ancly Sam
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Dilek
Chicago
Lake Front
Anstitution
Grenblikes Naval Station
Secretary of the Navy
Lake Cluff
Lake Michigan
Lkely
Albert B. Ross
United States Navy
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Washington
Naval Institute
James Corse
Racine
Holekins
Noel Construction Company
Baltmore
Nashville
Linois
Michigan
Middle West
Chicago Naval Recruiting Office