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March 20, 1913
Semi Weekly Herald
Durango, La Plata County, Colorado
What is this article about?
W. Hays Ferguson, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Ferguson formerly of Durango, is among the successful candidates from Missouri for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis after mental examinations. He awaits physical exam there.
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FORMER DURANGO LAD
ADMITTED TO ANNAPOLIS
The following is taken from the St. Louis Republic of March 2, and the second successful candidate mentioned is W. Hays Ferguson, son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Ferguson formerly of this city. The young man is now awaiting his summons to Annapolis, where the physical examination will be held.
Baltimore, Md.-Out of a total of 135 candidates who took the recent mental examinations for admission to the naval academy at Annapolis as midshipmen only seventy-one, or 52 per cent were successful. The list of those who passed was announced today, the academic board having passed finally on the papers at a meeting yesterday.
The examinations, which were completed two weeks ago, were conducted under civil service regulations at the various stations throughout the country. The second and last of this year's mental tests will be held in a similar manner in April. All candidates who pass and are entitled to appointment will be examined as to their physical qualifications at the academy.
Following is the list of those who passed from Missouri: W. H. Bail, senatorial appointment; W. H. Ferguson, Fourth congressional district, and G. Howkins, First congressional district.
ADMITTED TO ANNAPOLIS
The following is taken from the St. Louis Republic of March 2, and the second successful candidate mentioned is W. Hays Ferguson, son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Ferguson formerly of this city. The young man is now awaiting his summons to Annapolis, where the physical examination will be held.
Baltimore, Md.-Out of a total of 135 candidates who took the recent mental examinations for admission to the naval academy at Annapolis as midshipmen only seventy-one, or 52 per cent were successful. The list of those who passed was announced today, the academic board having passed finally on the papers at a meeting yesterday.
The examinations, which were completed two weeks ago, were conducted under civil service regulations at the various stations throughout the country. The second and last of this year's mental tests will be held in a similar manner in April. All candidates who pass and are entitled to appointment will be examined as to their physical qualifications at the academy.
Following is the list of those who passed from Missouri: W. H. Bail, senatorial appointment; W. H. Ferguson, Fourth congressional district, and G. Howkins, First congressional district.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Academy
Admission Success
Mental Examinations
Midshipmen Candidates
Missouri Appointees
What entities or persons were involved?
W. Hays Ferguson
Rev. W. H. Ferguson
Mrs. W. H. Ferguson
W. H. Bail
G. Howkins
Where did it happen?
Annapolis, Baltimore Md., Missouri, Durango
Story Details
Key Persons
W. Hays Ferguson
Rev. W. H. Ferguson
Mrs. W. H. Ferguson
W. H. Bail
G. Howkins
Location
Annapolis, Baltimore Md., Missouri, Durango
Event Date
March 2
Story Details
W. Hays Ferguson passes mental exams for naval academy admission from Fourth congressional district of Missouri; awaits physical exam at Annapolis.