Clark of the Oregon Hero of the Spanish War
Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark, famed as Captain Clark of the Oregon, retires after a storied career highlighted by the Oregon rapid voyage from San Francisco to Florida and its decisive role in the destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet. Born in Bradford, raised in Montpelier, he entered the Naval Academy in 1890 and served from the Civil War era through the Spanish American War, earning enduring fame for leadership in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Clark
Clark
Oregon
United States Navy
San Francisco
Florida
Cervera
Admiral Clark
Bradford
Montpelier
Senator Mogrill
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Newport
Oyaipea
West Gulf
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Fort Morgan
Navy
Eneiyn Clark
Vanderbilt
John Rodgers
Valparaiso
Shadwell Passage
Vancouver Island
Portamouth
Dutaton
Meabepac
Naval Academy Constructor
Crdmeéace
Hartford
Kearsarge
Asiatic
Asis
Boston Yard
New Hampshire
Ranger
Central America
Mexico
Maile Island Navy Yard
Bering Sea
Alaska
Navy Department
Independence
Monterey
Brg
Atlantic
Cube
Callao
Straits of Magellan
Rio Janeiro
Cabre
West Indies
Bahia
Department
Barbados
South America
Jupiter Inter
Fla
Key West
Hampton Roads
Santiago
Admiral Clark Retires Amid Praise After War Service
Admiral Clark, long associated with the Oregon unit, is retiring after a career marked by modesty and respect from subordinates. Friends argue his promotion pace and rewards during the war era were understated, noting he rose six numbers yet remained a notch behind peers who advanced earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Oregon
Admiral Clark
New Army Rifle Records Set at Fort Sheridan Shoot
Fort Sheridan saw new army records in the international shoot with First Sergeant George Sayer of Company A scoring 83 out of 1000 and Lieutenant Frank C. Baker totaling 890. The prior best was 375. Lieut Ned Green and Corporal J Grady followed with 862. Gold medals go to the top four scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
George Sayer
Company A
Fhteenth Infantry
Fort Monterey
Cal
Hirst
Frank C. Baker
Medical Department
Ned Green
Fifteenth Infantry
Port Monterey
J Grandy
Fort Snelling
Minn
Capt Harry G Trout Dead In Philippines From Peritonitis
The War Department reports Capt Harry G Trout Second Cavalry died at Camp Stotsonburg in the Philippine Islands at noon on August 8 195. He entered West Point from Pennsylvania September 1 1882 and rose to captain in the Second Cavalry. he was well known in Washington after duty at Fort Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
War Department
Harry G. Trout
Camp Stotsonburg
Philippine Islands
Trout
Military Academy
Pennsylvania
Ninth Cavalry
Second Cavalry
Agme
Oit
Washington
Fort Myer
Orders to Army Officers Extend Several Leave Ranks
The War Department issues orders extending leave of absence for multiple officers including Cant William T Lattsbrant Twelfth Cavalry by ten days and First Lieut Joseph H H Grimitha Twenty Seventh Infantry by ten days. Additional second lieutenants receive rank adjustments and assignments across regiments and posts including Whistler, Hacker, and Daly, with retirements and medical postings noted along with naval officer promotions and vessel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Lattsbrant
Twelfth Cavalry
Absene
Joseph HH. GriMitha
Herbert G. Miller
Artillery Corps
Joseph Ro Osvis
Eighth Cavalry
Sherman Miles
Eleventh Cavalry
War Department
Garland N Whistler
Eit A Helmick
Tenth Infantry
Ydent
James A. Irons
Iatantry
Asw
Army Petiring Board
Vancouver Barracks
Warhington
Hagar
Seaver
Fourth Cavalry
Theodore B Hacker
Omaha
Nebr
Schuyler
Withsistence
Garland N. Whistler
ArtiHory Gorps
Fort Monae
Fort Wadsworth
Fort H
Wright
New York
District of
New London
Thomas F Maginnis
Sixteenth Infantry
Army
Frank Eugar
Philippine Jalande
Fort Manafield RI
Frederick W Minley
Thirteenth Infantry
Isthmian Canal Commission
Wis
Charles J Crane
Eighth Infantry
Cal Grane
Gol
Hobart
K Batley
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Bill
St Louis
Pataol
Morthern Diviston
Guty
Diwaldn
Charles D Daly
Artillery Corpa
Wih Vaport Fm
Pereon
Wnited States Miliary Academy
Weat Point
Wiliam G. Hower
Artillerey Corps
M. J
Gyza L.stryke
Pearth Cavalry
Robert Fo Tate
Fifteenth Cavalry
Firat Liewt. Sebring
Mogi
Walter Smith
Harry B Jordan
Tenth Cavalry
International Typographical Union to Hold Toronto Convention
Washington sends three delegates to the fifty first International Typographical Union convention in Toronto August 14 to 20. The party travels by special Pullman car from Pennsylvania Station and includes many officers and members. program features receptions, excursions, and a large social schedule with Niagara Falls and Hamilton visits. The main agenda covers eight hour day timing and newspaper telegraph defense alliances, with the Woman's Auxiliary active throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foronto
Canada
International Topographical Union
Aegsions
Monnday
Washington Party
Pennsylvania
Joe M. Johnson
Mark Barnum
Philip Steele
Government Printing Service
HCC
John Berg
Columbia Typographical Union
Berg
Steele
Barnum
William Love
Love
Seibold
Mra. Seibold
Monroe Kreltar
Woman’s International Auxiliary
William Bailey
Frank Kidd
H. Harrold
T C Parsons
James Weaver
Lyons T C. Nock
Birmingham
Ala
St Louis
United States
Porto Rico
James M Lynah
International Typographical Union
Joan W. Bramwood i
Laws Committee
Washington Union
Toronto
Teava
Rossin House
Twland Fark
No. 91
City of Hamilton
Modjeske
Burlington Pleza
Burlington Bay
Mountain View Park
Highlander
Lake Ontario
Parliament
Telegraph Dra
Philadelphia
Ed. D Donnell
Eee
Peat Ausaliary
Tacoma Takes Out Reserves For Ten Day Cruise
The United States cruiser Tacoma sailed from Philadelphia with two divisions of the Pennsylvania Naval Reserves under Capt. Co. W. Ruschenberg for a ten day practice cruise off the New England coast. Sealed orders require the cruise to proceed as determined by the captain, including drills and two periods of target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Tacoma
Pennsylvania Naval Reserves
Co. W. Ruschenberg
Etig
New England
Naval Militia of
Pennsylvania
Explosions and Deaths Shadow San Diego Boat Disaster
A San Diego report notes fatalities from a Bennington explosion near July 31 with Frederick J. Mueller dead at the barracks hospital and about 80 comrades injured or confined. The fragmentary text mentions a reading of testimony and scattered names and places, including a reference to Root sailing for Labrador and other garbled details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Bennington
San Diégo
Herbor
Frederick J. Mueller
Barracks Hospital
Mastler
Loomis in Charge Pleased With Abroad Mission
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis returned to Washington after completing his France mission surrounding Admiral John Paul Jones's remains and a probe of European consular officers. He praises European offices, calls for higher salaries and longer tenure, and notes preparation for a vacation in Ohio with his family. The president's plans for Loomis' career remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is B. Loorats
Washington
France
Admiral John Paul Jones
America
Europe
Arlington
Ohi
Sheng
Mr. Loomis
Loomis
Gald
Portsmouth
Sir Donald Wallace
London Times
Ambassador Reid
Esliq
Hay
Roosevelt
Bowen-Loomis
Indiserset
Loomia
John Paul Jones
Big Country
Hag
Loomisa
Senate
Looms
Senate confronts Loomis over Santo Domingo treaty blame
The passage notes the treaty drawn without Senate consent sparked Senate anger, blaming Acting Secretary of State Loomis while Secretary Hay was away, highlighting a clash between executive actions and Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Senate
Loomis
Hay
Typhoid At Naval Academy Hits Midshipmen
Five cases of typhoid fever have developed at the Naval Academy in Annapolis with fears of an epidemic. The affected are fourth class midshipmen, one very ill and four others less so. Officials blame filth and poor drainage or bathing exposure as the source. Surgeons are taking precautions to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Academy
Navy Yard Workers Press Walfs Holiday Back Pay Bill
Machinists and clerks at the Washington Navy Yard back a bill for back pay for Saturday half holidays denied in July, August, and September. They seek congressional action with District labor support, arguing the yard deserves treatment equal to other government departments and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Washington Navy Yard
Congress
Executive Departments
Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Government Service
Bribery Charge in Ohio Senatorial Convention
In the Fifteenth-Sixteenth district Republican convention at Olentangy Park protests rose to charges of bribery. Secretary George H. Hamilton said a Licking County delegate offered $500 to sway the vote for Charles Cochran, aiming to defeat A. T. Atwell. The alleged offer, made near Dresden, was rejected by Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Columbus
Ohio
Olentangy Park
George H. Hamilton
Licking County
Licking
Charles Cochran
Dresden
A. T
No Pay for Suspended Policeman Hilton
Policeman George T Hilton, suspended June 2 on Maj Sylvester's recommendation after grand larceny charges, will receive no pay for services since suspension. Auditor Garrison found no services performed, the attorney's claim on removal, and the commissioner's approval by Mac Anand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T Hilton
Maj Sylvester
Garrison
Hilton
Mac‘anand
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Spain
Buckien
Dad
Charles B. Clark
NEW Army Rifle Records
H. G. Trout
Gannon
W. F. Bricker
Ee Wyeman
J D Wainwright
Mead
Ensign F
Herview
Missouri
Jackson
Guantanamo
Cubs
Amphitrite
F. E. Sellers
G. 8
Hathaway
Chattanooga
Portland
Standish
Quuapéla
Res Moines
Calmanera
Mayiower
Delphi
Gaivertom
N. H
Topeka
Celmanere
I Salled
Tewark
Atignis
Roeland
Srelees Peerids Ord
Mabrct
Galveston
Eoreanowth
Hampton Wosd
Leonidas
Tron
Heads
Denver
Monte Fabiart
Debaters Inn
Washingtonians
Niagara
Buffalo Towner
Nievara
Lewiston
Toronto Union
Rosin House
Hanlan'’s Point
Apecuak
Island Park
Point Trom
Philip Stedta
Harry
Knapp
Pennsylvania Naval Militia
Labrador
Ene
Tiem
Loomiss
Servite
petteeBa
Ose
B. Moses & Sons
F St
Cor
Rth
the Post’s Information Bureau
Post
Bureau of Educational Information
Palais Royal
Enone
Madras
Paible
Bond
Nake
A. Bom Ogee Worthibe
the Sky Pilot
Master Christian
wAlee
Old Vincennes
Wolfville
Sherlock Holmes
Columbia
Sherry
Booth Tarkington
Wington
Ishery
bavigg_ marum
A. Lisner
Lancaster Herbert B. Smith
Deada
Forto Rico
Lancaster G. Smith
G Street
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Bar General Law
Wettle Estate
Washington Schools
Immaculata Seminary
Warbhington
RD. C
Wisconsin Avenue
Tennallytown
Slatera of Providence
St Mary-of-the-Woods
Kew
Spancerian
Business College
Hiv
Spencerian
Strayer
Sith
Peper
Bpanish Language School
Antive
Tanner's
Bass College
Cor. Fana
Fred Prot
Tanner
Patee
Oficiel Court
Madame Jr. Esputa Daly
Nots
Ayatem
Norman Daly
Jod. Ave
Mule
V. Prud'homme
Gupsis
Maryland Schools
Mt. St. Agnes
Sisters of Meter
Oeuiay
Musla
Art Zocahhigh
Bagthonees
Pheakieay Waburh
Baltimore
MT. Bhington
Charlotta Ee Ear. County
Gol Sprig
Mm Thomas
Anne Arundel Academy
Monti
Mote
Coe Redta A Dees
Alo Sebo
Lee
Peiup
Virginia Schools
Maag
Fis
Fishburne Military School
Waynesburg
Univer
Tatty
Government Schoole Pure
Ntx
A . Hollins Institute
Virginia
Ladi Vega
Matty L. Cocke
Prez
Holling
Shenandoan Valley Academy
Winchester
Everty
U. & Senator
J. C Pritchard
Lovett
Randolph-Macon Academy
Rendalph-Macon
Water of
Virginnis
Scholarshiee Qur
Oy Earlane
University
Chas. L. Melton
A. M
Front Royal
Bat
Virginia Female Institute
Staunton Va
I Collere Breparahock
Marsa FoxDisitos Bay
Duval
Prin
North Carolina
Worth Carolina Military Academy
Red Springs
West Point
Naval Reag- Pr
Wuneay
Weed Wawa
Phe Seminary
Hollidaysburg
Enn
Dirle
Haste
Tory
Bend
N. W
Treasury
Rupert
Academy Tua
Kernan
the Utopians
Nationals
St. Louis
Tih
Florida Ave
14Th St Nw
New Willard Hotel
EL Toro
H Street
E Street N. W
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
Towels, Divercare Aches Diamasay
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!