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The first circular of the Society of American Wars of the United States provides details about the new society, including its establishment, structure, organization, and various qualifications for membership. Additionally, the letter encourages members to urge their Congressional representatives to pass a law which would make illegal any desecration of the American flag.
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1905-01-01
Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody about conditions in Panama, in particular regarding the movements of both Colombian and United States warships, and the activity of American sailors in the area.
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1904-02-16
The railroad workers’ strike has ended in Panama. The document details reports on the coaling of the U.S. Naval squadron, which was interrupted during the strike.
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1904-04-12
Henry Glass responds to the superintendent of the Panama Railroad Company’s request for U.S. protection during a railroad workers’ strike.
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1904-04-08
Henry Glass requests an opinion on whether U.S. military intervention is needed during the workers’ strike at the Panama Railroad Company. He encloses a letter from Superintendent of the Panama Railroad Company James R. Shaler requesting military protection.
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1904-04-07
Henry Glass reports that no naval interference is needed during the railroad workers’ strike in Panama.
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1904-04-07
With news of dock laborers preparing to go on strike, the superintendent of the Panama Railroad Company is requesting protection for the Company’s property. Glass reports on the military’s response to conditions in Panama.
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1904-04-04
Henry Glass reports that local authorities in Panama have “effective control” during a workers’ strike at the Panama Railroad Company. Glass does not see any need to use any U.S. military force.
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1904-04-05
Henry Glass encloses copies of correspondence with James R. Shaler, superintendent of the Panama Railroad Company, concerning Shaler’s request for U.S. military protection for personnel and equipment during the railroad workers’ strike. Glass reports that local authorities have “the situation well in hand” and sees no reason for military intervention. He pledges to take immediate action if disorders arise.
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1904-04-05
Admiral Glass received a report that the commanding officer of the gunboat Bogota attempted to sell the vessel and then left it at Puna Island, Ecuador. The officer then traveled to Peru.
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1904-02-24
Rear Admiral Glass provides a weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody. The majority of the ships take target practice in Chame Bay. Glass and his commanding officers visited the President of Panama, and he returned the visit.
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1904-02-29
Rear Admiral Henry Glass reports that there is no news to Secretary of the Navy Moody.
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1904-02-23
Rear Admiral Henry Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody on the repairs to, movements of, and training exercises of the ships under his command.
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1904-02-22
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that all is quiet.
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1904-02-18
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that all is quiet. One Colombian aramada ship has headed South.
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1904-02-15
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that all is quiet.
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1904-02-12
USS Preble left Darien and there is no news regarding the Colombian force.
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1904-02-08
Rear Admiral Glass provides a weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody. There has been no movement of Colombian forces. The rubber hunters are back at work. About a quarter of the Panamanian forces are ill with fevers and insect bites.
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1904-02-08
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody that nothing has changed.
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1904-02-03
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody there is nothing to report.
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1904-02-04