J. E. Blackwell
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- May 22, 1894The Navy Secretary Goes Down Into the Big HoleSecretary of the Navy Herbert rides the lighthouse tender Manzanita across the Sound to inspect the giant new dry dock at Port Orchard, settles a bitter dispute over how deep to drive the pilings, and dances the night away at the Rainier.Bremerton, WA
- Aug 10, 1894The Dry Dock Deal That Promised 300 Jobs in Ten DaysA revised Navy contract at Port Orchard promised hundreds of jobs and a permanent naval station—and contractors insisted their work had been vindicated.Seattle, WA