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June 14, 1922
Weekly Journal Miner
Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona
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Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby visited the San Diego naval base on June 8, welcomed by military and civic groups with receptions, a large luncheon for 1,000 guests, a military review, aerial demonstration, and planned fete and banquet. He is en route to Japan.
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SECRETARY DENBY WELCOMED AT SAN DIEGO NAVAL BASE
SAN DIEGO, June 8.-One of the most notable events in the history of San Diego since this city became a naval base of importance is the visit of Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and his party today and tomorrow. The U. S. S. Henderson. on board which the navy executive and his party arrived. is en route to Japan where the Americans will be the guests of Admiral Uriu, of the imperial Japanese navy.
Mr. Denby's visit here will be his only stop on the west coast. In honor of his coming the army, navy and marine corps have joined with civic organizations to make his visit a memorable one. A reception at the municipal pier today was followed by a great outdoor luncheon at the new $500,000 marine barracks, in the arcade of which, fronting nearly 2,000 feet along the harbor, the longest table on record was spread.
Covers were laid for 1,000 guests. A review of detachments of the three branches of the military establishment, together with an aerial demonstration of several score of planes, came immediately after the luncheon.
A public lawn fete in Balboa park. and a banquet tomorrow. are other features of the secretary's visit. The city is entertaining thousands of persons from nearby states who are expected to join in the welcome of Secretary Denby.
SAN DIEGO, June 8.-One of the most notable events in the history of San Diego since this city became a naval base of importance is the visit of Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and his party today and tomorrow. The U. S. S. Henderson. on board which the navy executive and his party arrived. is en route to Japan where the Americans will be the guests of Admiral Uriu, of the imperial Japanese navy.
Mr. Denby's visit here will be his only stop on the west coast. In honor of his coming the army, navy and marine corps have joined with civic organizations to make his visit a memorable one. A reception at the municipal pier today was followed by a great outdoor luncheon at the new $500,000 marine barracks, in the arcade of which, fronting nearly 2,000 feet along the harbor, the longest table on record was spread.
Covers were laid for 1,000 guests. A review of detachments of the three branches of the military establishment, together with an aerial demonstration of several score of planes, came immediately after the luncheon.
A public lawn fete in Balboa park. and a banquet tomorrow. are other features of the secretary's visit. The city is entertaining thousands of persons from nearby states who are expected to join in the welcome of Secretary Denby.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Navy Secretary Visit
San Diego Naval Base
Military Welcome
Edwin Denby
Uss Henderson
Aerial Demonstration
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwin Denby
Admiral Uriu
Where did it happen?
San Diego Naval Base
Story Details
Key Persons
Edwin Denby
Admiral Uriu
Location
San Diego Naval Base
Event Date
June 8
Story Details
Secretary Edwin Denby arrives on USS Henderson en route to Japan; welcomed with reception, outdoor luncheon for 1,000 at marine barracks, military review, aerial demonstration, public fete in Balboa Park, and banquet.