Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-17
Most Powerful Armada Ever
Assembled IN America
Viewed by Wilson
EIGHT MILES or SHIPS
SIX Thousand Sailors. Ma
riues and Militia Pass
Before Executive.


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