Navy speeds up ship plans with five classes approved
Secretary Daniels announced completion of designs for five of ten ship classes and aims to call bids on all classes within six months after naval bill passage. Five classes include scout cruisers destroyers gunboats a fuel ship and a hospital ship. The hospital ship will be the first purpose built for the U S Navy with full medical and surgical facilities.
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Daniels
Cali
Navy Departments
Department
United States
United States Navy
French advance near Peronne sustains heavy losses
Casualty lists show 628 British officers killed wounded or missing as French advances north of the Somme. British and French fronts report heavy artillery duels and renewed attacks around Ovillers Trones wood and Hardecourt with several villages captured and prisoners taken.
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British War Office
Ovillers
Trones Wood
Bola Des Trones
Dixmude
Steenstraete
Somme
Hardecourt
Verdun
Chattencourt
Fleury
Damloup Battery
Berlin
War Office
Harsecourt
Mametz Wood
Tardecourt
Bois da Trones
Armentieres
Apremont Wood
Markireh
Mobilization Echoes Civil War Memories Across the Nation
The editor recalls the Civil War mobilization as a vivid memory, contrasting past enlistment for duty with today’s volunteer forces. He warns of unpreparedness, notes the long march ahead in Mexico, and honors soldiers who pledge life for God, country, and flag.
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Abraham
Bull Run
Jefferson Davis
Mexico
Hancock
Williamsburg
Link
Misunderstanding of US Mexico policy and Roosevelt critique
A reader laments misperceptions of US Mexico policy and calls for decisive action to establish a strong Mexican government. The letter argues Europe would intervene if the US does not act, cites colonial ambitions of Britain France and Germany, and warns that inaction could invite intervention by rivals. ED JOHNSTON criticizes Roosevelt for lacking military credentials and questions the value of staff college training.
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Col. Roosevelt
Military Star College
United States
Army
Marine
Naval
United States Army War College
ED Johnston
Permanent Exposition in Capital and Its Location
G W Kernodle argues for a permanent national exposition in Washington, outlining a potential site encircling several federal districts. He cites growing support from state governors and legislators, plus Chamber of Commerce backing, and suggests a triangle bounded by South Capitol, B Street, First Street, Delaware Avenue, and the Navy Yard as the ideal location for an expansive, world class exposition.
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Chamber of Commerce
Martine
New Jersey
Works of
California
South Capitol
B Streets
First Street
Delaware Avenue
War College
Anacostia River
Navy Yard
New Jersey Avenue
O Street
Capitol
G. W. Kernodle
Exhaust Peaceful Means Before Invading Mexico, Ayer Declares
R A Ayers of Big Stone Gap Va urges calm study of Mexican crisis. He argues Mexico’s bankruptcy currency collapse and famine justify peaceful measures and a national bond funded recovery effort rather than war. Warns lasting burden falls on the Mexican people and calls for diplomacy first.
Pen and politics in 19th century address by Walter C Murphy
An editorial voice urges unity across regions and parties, critiques wealth inequality, and argues that the pen wields greater influence than swords or awards. It reflects on democracy, leadership, and civic duty as the century turns, signed by Walter C Murphy at 314 EB Street Northwest.
Universal and compulsory service is best, she says
Gertrude Bright quotes Mrs. George M. Eckels of Chicago urging universal compulsory service as the solution to wartime readiness. She recalls Springfield troop chaos and hot, exhausting travel, arguing government disorganization hurts soldiers and patriotism.
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George M. Eckels
Chicago
Springfield
Reed
Gertrude Bright
Carranza and His Bandits Not Real Mexico He Says
Excerpts reveal American voices urging national defense reforms after postwar mobilization gaps. Calls for nationalizing the guard, universal military training, and stronger U S army discipline while defending Mexico’s Carranza against what a reader calls “bandits” and urging fair treatment by U S media.
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Fdler
United States
Wood
United States Army
Chamberlain
America
National
A. B. Humphrey
Carranza
Mexico
Chopawamsic Swamp Road Basis of His Suggestion
Editor Post notes a call for motorists to fund a Chopawamsic Swamp road in Virginia for traveler pleasure. The writer accuses a congressman of diverting pork funds to Aquia Creek improvement and proposes using the pork share for the Chopawamsic road. The letter recalls Civil War experiences along Aquia Creek.
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Chopawamsic Swamp
Chopawamsic
Virginia
Congress
Pork
Uncle Sam
Aquia Creek
Chop
Trying to Organize Band at U S Printing Office
Government Printing Office staff organize a band with many employees showing interest. A meeting and rehearsal are planned, with a noted leader and musician engaged to guide a promising organization. Interested employees may contact A W Paxton in the Monotype Casting Section G P O.
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U.S
Government
Patrol wagon urged to curb street scenes in Alexandria
Washington Post Bureau reports in Alexandria that a motor truck could serve as a patrol wagon to spare residents, especially women and children, from distressing scenes when prisoners are paraded through upper King Street. The police board plans to seek council support at June meeting. Also noted are Imperial Shrine sessions in Buffalo and the death of Mrs. Lucy Daingerfield Knox, with funeral plans, and upcoming canine license enforcement and the July terms of Alexandria Corporation Court.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Upper King Street
Union Station
Board of Police Commissioners
British ship Pendenis captured off Norwegian coast
The British steamship Penden nis of 2123 tons gross with a cargo of timber from Gothenburg for Hull was captured by a German warship on the Norwegian coast and brought to a German port.
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Norwegian
Waerehis
Bertin
Sayville
Pendennis
Gothenburg
Hull
Government ships and armor plant project debated
The article notes plans to build vessels in government yards with one ship to be built at the New York Navy Yard while the current vessel occupies the site, delaying the new dreadnought. It discusses an $11,000,000 Naval Appropriation Bill funding a government ownership armor plant and cites Bethlehem Steel Company's view on fair pricing.
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Senate
New York Navy Yard
New Mexico
Naval
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