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President Roosevelt congratulates Admiral Glass and the officers and enlisted men who participated in the parade for their appearance, and for reports that they are doing their duty. Roosevelt is especially pleased to hear about an improvement in marksmanship.
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1903-05-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends a letter of introduction to Captain Henry Glass of the USS Texas on behalf of Richard Henry Dana and Mr. Parker. Dana and Parker would like to look over the Texas.
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1897-05-28
William Worthington Russell does not need to see armed forces land in Panama during the Panama Railroad Company’s strike.
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1904-04-07
With news of dock laborers at La Boca preparing to go on strike, the superintendent of Panama Railroad Company requests protection for the company’s property.
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1904-04-01
Striking railroad workers in Panama refuse to let workers report to their jobs. James R. Shaler, Superintendent of the Panama Railroad Company, requests protection from the U.S. military for workers during the strike.
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1904-04-04
James R. Shaler issues another request for United States military protection of non-striking workers and Panama Railroad Company property during the railroad workers’ strike.
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1904-04-06
Assistant Manager Tisdell reports to Rear Admiral Glass that the “Mara” has taken a large consignment of explosives to Buenaventure for the Government of Colombia. He believes they may be used in Buenaventure to protect the city.
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1904-03-04
Secretary of the Navy Moody, under strict secrecy, informs Rear Admiral Glass that Chiriqui Lagoon is not part of the railroad strategy. Glass is to try to dissuade Colombian forces, through friendly means, from military actions that would harm the property interests of Americans.
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1904-02-02
Acting Secretary of the Navy Taylor orders a report from Rear Admiral Glass concerning disposition of U.S. and Panamanian forces to prevent a surprise attack on the Charges river.
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1904-01-23
Secretary of the Navy Moody requests information from Rear Admiral Glass concerning which vessels are stationed where, and possible ways Colombian troops could move about in the region.
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1904-01-27
Secretary of the Navy Moody orders Admiral Glass that defensive action against possible hostile operations in Panama should be confined to the vicinity of the railroads, to protect effective transit of the Isthmus. The message is labeled “Secret and Confidential.”
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1904-01-13
Secretary of the Navy Moody orders Rear Admiral Henry Glass to withdraw from Yaviza and avoid all hostile demonstrations. Moody also advises that Colombian scouts are moving westward through the northeast of Panama.
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1904-01-08
Secretary of the Navy Moody instructs Rear Admiral Coghlan to investigate navigation opportunities in and around Panama.
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1903-12-31