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Foreign News July 31, 1899

The Record Union

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California

What is this article about?

In Trieste on July 30, Admiral Dewey refused to confirm or deny a reported statement predicting the next US war would be against Germany. He lunched aboard the Olympia with Captain Lamberton and met Consul Hossfeld.

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Admiral Dewey.

TRIESTE, July 30.—Admiral Dewey, when seen by a representative of the Associated Press to-day regarding the report of an interview published in a New York paper in the course of which the Admiral is reported as saying: "Our next war will be with Germany," said: "I long ago gave up denying or affirming newspaper reports." Admiral Dewey remained on board the Olympia to-day, taking luncheon with Captain Lamberton, the commander of the cruiser, but afterward received United States Consul Hossfeld.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Admiral Dewey Trieste War With Germany Olympia Cruiser Newspaper Report

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Dewey Captain Lamberton United States Consul Hossfeld

Where did it happen?

Trieste

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Trieste

Event Date

July 30

Key Persons

Admiral Dewey Captain Lamberton United States Consul Hossfeld

Event Details

Admiral Dewey, when questioned by an Associated Press representative about a New York paper's report of his statement 'Our next war will be with Germany,' responded that he long ago gave up denying or affirming newspaper reports. He remained on board the Olympia, taking luncheon with Captain Lamberton, and afterward received United States Consul Hossfeld.

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