When was it published?

October 18, 1902 in Waterbury Democrat

Domestic News October 18, 1902

Waterbury Democrat

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Admiral Dewey, Navy Department, Ship Building, Winter Maneuvers, Caribbean Sea, Naval Force

Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

Admiral Dewey visited the Navy Department in Washington to urge expediting the construction of new ships for winter maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea, expressing keen interest in having a large naval force ready. Naval officials are perplexed due to concerns over overtime work leading to worker dismissals and winter idleness, though Dewey argues navy yards serve the navy, not the men.

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Admiral Dewey recently called at the navy department in Washington and urged that the building of the new ships which are to take part in the winter maneuvers in the Caribbean sea be expedited in every way possible. The admiral takes the keenest interest in these maneuvers and is most anxious that a large naval force shall be available. On the other hand, the naval officials are perplexed at the request, for the reason that if the men at the navy yards are worked overtime to complete the new vessels now it will mean that their work done, they will subsequently have to be dismissed and will have to remain idle a good part of the winter. The admiral answers this statement by saying that the navy yards were established for the use of the navy and not for the men. Nevertheless, the officials find the situation perplexing.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Admiral Dewey Navy Department Ship Building Winter Maneuvers Caribbean Sea Naval Force

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Dewey Naval Officials

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Recently

Key Persons

Admiral Dewey Naval Officials

Outcome

naval officials find the situation perplexing due to potential worker dismissals after overtime.

Event Details

Admiral Dewey called at the navy department in Washington and urged expediting the building of new ships for winter maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea. He takes keen interest and is anxious for a large naval force. Officials are perplexed because overtime would lead to dismissing workers who would then be idle in winter. Dewey counters that navy yards are for the navy, not the men.