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38963 MCRD San Diego: 100 Years of History A Celebration of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Centennial

1907

“More Marines for Pacific,” LA Times, 1 September 1907
- BGen Elliott on inspection tour of west coast
- Elliott advocates for building new barracks and training schools, as well as improving already existing facilities
- Believed in a need for location change, either San Pedro or San Diego
- “Goat Island one of the most dismal places on the Pacific Coast” and will have a negative effect on the young Marine learning the ways of the service
- This article is likely a reference to the Great White Fleet setting sail in two months from Hampton Roads, headed south and then west around South America and stopped on West Coast. This could be the “horn” the article refers to
San Diego Union, 4 December 1907.
- Author advocates for an increased presence of Navy on Pacific Coast, says it is equally as important as the Atlantic

1908

“Withdrawal of Marines Pleases,” San Diego Union, 29 December 1908
- President Roosevelt issued an order removing Marines from ships
- Argument is that sailors used to be rough and shady, and Marines were there to protect them from themselves. Now, the quality of the enlisted sailors has increased significantly to the point where Marines are no longer needed
- Marines also seen to cause logistical complications, as they require extra room and supplies aboard the ship, and their ways of doing things don’t always work well with the Navy’s way of doing things

1909

“Would Restore Marines to Ships,” San Diego Union, 17 February 1909.
- Senate considers bill to reverse President Roosevelt’s decision and return Marines to ships
- Not yet passed at this point
“Orders Marines Back to Ships,” SDU, 27 March 1909.
- President Taft issues order restoring Marines back to all duties prior to Roosevelt’s order, reversing the policy change
- This was done after Congress passed intermediary legislation that ordered some Marines back to ships and placing them under the orders of the captains of the ships

1911

“Marines Establish Camp at Coronado,” SDU, 7 February 1911.
- 150 Marines, led by Maj. Hill, from the USS South Dakota, California, and Pennsylvania
- Camped near polo grounds
- Inland maneuvers for two weeks
“Sailors and Marines Begin Camp Routine,” SDU, 8 February 1911.
- Led by Maj. C.F. Hill, 350 sailors and Marines
- 10 days of land drills
- Dress parade in late afternoon
- 150 tents in camp
“’Best Stunt of the Cruise’ Say Men in Coronado Camp,” SDU, 9 February 1911.
- Described as a “well drained, healthful location near the polo grounds”
- Water lines were laid in streets after setting up the tents
- Will be doing field duties, shore drills, infantry tactics, close and extended order formations, physical drills with and without arms, signaling (by heliograph, “wig-wag” and acetylene lights), and guard duty
- 8 posts, guard of 27 enlisted men by 0915 each morning
- Some night training
- Target practice using three-inch field guns and Colt’s automatic guns, set up on “sand spit” running from North Island to Coronado, fired at targets anchored in ocean
- “Easy to maintain discipline,” offenders sent back to ship
“500 Marines May be Sent to Magdalena,” SDU, 13 March 1911.
- Anticipating troops in San Diego may be deploying soon
- About 1400 “soldiers” in San Diego
- Awaiting orders
- 500 Marines may be landed on the shores of Magdalena
- USS Buffalo carrying 500 Marines, led by Colonel Doyen
“Throngs of Civilians See Camp San Diego,” SDU, 13 March 1911.
- Civilians go check out the temporary camp for the Eights and Thirteenth Infantry
“North Island Selected for Maneuver Site for Marines,” SDU, 18 March 1911.
- Marines from the Pennsylvania landed yesterday
- Marines on standby
“1000 Marines are to Land on North Island,” SDU, 20 March 1911.
- Marines landing on Coronado today in “what promises to be the most extensive as well as practical maneuver ever engaged in by the Pacific fleet”
- Summarizes expectation of camps being set up
- Marines aboard the USS Pennsylvania to be issued newest model Springfields to replace the Krag-Jorgensen rifles they’re using, last to receive new rifles
“Marines Enjoy Camp Life on North Island,” SDU, 27 March 1911.
- Praises conditions and sanitation at Camp Thomas
- Routine:
  - Wake up at 0615 (slept for 8 hours)
  - 0630 – breakfast
  - 0820 – camp inspected
  - Afterwards (no specific time) exercise, then drill by company, battalion, then regiment
  - 1200 – lunch – “mess ‘gear’”
  - 1245-1315 – clean up camp
  - 1530 – clean up camp
  - 1700 – supper
  - Afterwards, parade, then retreat
  - When not working, playing baseball in camp or visiting San Diego
- Two companies going on a hike today
“Arrangements Complete for Battle in Clouds,” SDU, 1 April 1911.
- “Colonel Doyen, in command of the marine corps encamped on North Island, yesterday promised the Aero club fifty of his force to be in attendance at the meeting to act as guards of the course and to take part in the spectacular fight.”
- Both entertainment and an experiment
- “Fortifications” made of canvas, “bombs” do be dropped
- First test of its kind in both the area and the country
“Cruisers to Leave for the North Next Saturday Morning,” SDU, 23 June 1911.
- Ships anchored by the Hotel del Coronado
- All Marines (except 200) will bead back north
- 200 will take part in the exposition celebration 19-22 July
“Cruiser Colorado Ordered to Convey Marines to Seattle,” SDU, 7 July 1911.
- 200 Marines camped at Coronado to go to Seattle
“Cruiser Expected to Leave Monday,” SDU, 8 July 1911.
- Camp will be packed up and brought aboard the ship on Sunday

1913

“The Value of Marines,” SDU, 8 March 1913.
- From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
- Current strength: 345 officers, 9,921 enlisted
- Summarizes service’s duties and responsibilities

1914

“Cruiser in Harbor with Joyful Jackies,” SDU, 4 July 1914.
- USS South Dakota first to arrive from Mexican waters night before
- 400 Marines aboard
- Marines have been on the ship since 20 April
- Will set up camp at either North Island or Coronado Heights
- USS West Virginia due today
- “Lieutenant Commander F.N. Freeman, executive officer of the big fighting ship [WV], expressed displeasure last night when informed that the marines would be encamped at Coronado Heights instead of at North Island. ‘The men came up to see San Diego and not to be buried in a place far from the city limits,” said Freeman. “North Island will make an ideal camp site, the marines used it before and I see no reason why arrangements cannot be made to use the island again.’”
“Big Marine Corps Camp with 1400 Men to Make Home on North Island,” SDU, 7 July 1914.
- “Change of Base From mare Island Unofficially Announced.”
- “North Island, to all intents and purposes, has been designated as the advance base for the marine corps on the west coast, and from this time on, it is believed.”
- Anticipating 1400 men on the base and “subsequent emoluments of $30,000 per month in pay, and not including the expenditures for subsistence.”
- Announcement made yesterday, as contracts were “let” for electrical lighting for tents and installation of water pipes
- Marines having civilian clothes and families sent to area, will rent houses in San Diego and Coronado
- San Diego selected because of proximity to Mexico and is the nearest point in the US to the Panama Canal
- Anticipated that Marine strength in the area will increase and that it will be home to a naval training school
“Sea Soldiers Glad to get Shore Liberty,” SDU, 7 July 1914.
- USS West Virginia carried 300 Marines
- 250* of those Marines will stay at North Island, while 55 will remain with USS West Virginia and head back up to Mare Island (*”250” hard to read from print, but 55 can be confirmed because it was spelled out as “fifty-five”)
“Elusive marine Mystifies Police,” SDU, 8 July 1914.
- Marine private arrested aboard the USS South Dakota for intoxication, disappeared through a small window in police headquarters after being locked up in a cell
- Found and turned in by two Marines who he asked to acquire civilian clothes
“Exhibit of Marine Corps at Fair Considered,” SDU, 9 July 1914.
- Arranged/requested by Lt. J.W. McClaskey of San Francisco, formerly in charge of the aviation camp at North Island
- McClaskey coordinating with Director General H. O. Davis, exposition director
- “People seem to know but comparatively little of the beginning of the marine corps and its function.” “It is our purpose to show by means of photographs, motion pictures and exhibits the beginning of the corps in 1746* and its development up to the present day.” – McClaskey (*Date unclear)
- General Barnett to make final decision
- McClaskey currently head of the district of California recruiting service
- McClaskey also announced that the current recruiting office will be moved from current location at Plaza building to the American National Bank building at Fifth and Broadway
“Ghost Will Walk for Uncle Sam’s Marines,” SDU, 11 July 1914.
- Marines haven’t been paid in three months
- Eight companies of Marines stationed at North Island
- Estimated $75,000 to be disbursed to Marines at North Island
- Announcing they are about to go on liberty in San Diego and expected to spend much money in the local economy
“Marine Ball Tossers Promise to Challenge Prides of San Diego,” SDU, 11 July 1914.
- The camp at North Island has been established and squared away and the Marines have already gone out in town in San Diego to “get it out of their system,” and now they are turning their attention to baseball and boxing
- Space at camp set aside for creation of a baseball diamond
- Marine baseball team expected to challenge local baseball teams
“’Malt’ Placed on List of Forbidden Liquors at North Island Camp,” SDU, 9 July 1914.
- Banned for sale on base by Colonel Pendleton
- Was previously in the category of “soft drinks” aboard post but now considered a “hard drink”
- Has a lower ABV than beer but consumed because it was the closest thing to beer that was available
“U.S. Army People Arriving for Calico Ball,” SDU, 13 July 1914.
- Dance to be held at Hotel del Coronado on 1 August
- Ball in aid of the Army Relief Society
- Marines and soldiers among the guests
- 2000 invitations total
- President Woodrow Wilson among the guests, many high-profile names
“Marines Await 3 Months’ Pay,” SDU, 13 July 1914
- Payment deferred until 14 July
- Payment deferred because not everyone could be paid at the same time
- “The camp of the marines on North Island has been put into condition to receive company today. Practically every canvas structure is in position, some of them having been changed in location, within the last twenty-four hours.”
- “The streets of the camp are kept in excellent condition and the boys expect today that their new place of abode will be overrun by visitors.”
- “A prettier camp has never been established on the Pacific coast.”
- Ferries will be run “at all hours of the night as well as by day” by the Star Boat Company
- 10 cents for a round trip for Marines, obtained at North Island post exchange
- Marines not allowed to travel on any other boat except Star Boat Company
“Forty—five Piece Band Will Dispense Melody at Marine Camp on North Island Soon,” SDU, 14 July 1914.
- Pendleton announced instruments to arrive from Mare Island tomorrow, band to be attached to Fourth Regiment
- Mondays and Thursdays have been designated as regimental drill days, which band will play in
- Anticipated hundreds of visitors will come to North Island to watch drills
- Pendleton said that be believed Marines would only be in the area as long as they could be needed in Mexico
- “We may stay here six week (sic) or six months.”
- Pendleton received from the Navy upon request a steam launch, sailing launch, cutter and dinghy for the use of the Marines at North Island
“North Island is Christened Camp Howard in Honor of Pacific Fleet Commander,” SDU, 14 July 1914.
- Issue ordered by Pendleton yesterday renaming “Camp North Island” to “Camp Howard”
- Four companies of Marines at Camp Howard to be paid today, then given 48 hours of liberty in San Diego. Once they return, the other four companies will be paid
“Howard Sends Thanks from U.S.S. San Diego,” SDU, 14 July 1914.
- Read Admiral Howard received congratulatory telegram from San Diego Chamber of Commerce President Rufus Choate regarding the name change of the USS California to the USS San Diego
”Marines Receive Three Months’ Back Pay,” SDU, 15 July 1914.
- Four companies at Camp Howard paid yesterday, each receiving approximately $50
- Granted shore leave from 1600 yesterday to 0700 tomorrow
- Marines descending upon San Diego collectively have $2,500 in their possession
- Businesses hoping Camp Howard becomes permanent
- Report yesterday saying two more companies from Mare Island to come to Camp Howard, making 10 companies total, but it’s not official
- “San Diego will find that our men are unusually well behaved,” said Col. J.H. Pendleton. “A great many of them have seen much active service, and conduct themselves splendidly. We have recruits, of course, and they are learning rapidly.” … “This climate is delightful.”
- Another four companies to be paid tomorrow afternoon and given liberty
“Thousands Spent in San Diego by Marines,” SDU, 15 July 1914.
- Marines say they weren’t paid for three months because they were aboard a ship most of the time and had nowhere to spend it
- Even when they were briefly ashore in Mexico, there was nowhere to spend it
- Most things supplied by Mare Island, but some things cannot be, and the camp purchases directly from San Diegans “several thousands of dollars each day” for “fresh goods for immediate consumption”
- Local companies supplying the base include Hardy, Julian Produce Company, Mason & Company, Swift & Company, Snowflake Baking Company
“Instruments For Band Fail to Reach Camp,” SDU, 16 July 1914.
- Instruments shipped from Mare Island have not arrived yet, postponing the concert scheduled for Monday (20 July)
- Mare Island shipped their band’s instruments to San Diego even though they just stood up their band at Mare Island, which Colonel L. Karmany (CO of Mare Island Marines) said was because of the “high esteem in which he held his brother officer” (newspaper’s quote)
- Possibly indicates a service-wide prioritization of San Diego over Mare Island. Mare Island already established, San Diego up-and-coming and needing to win over the locals as much as they can.
“Target Range Sought by Marine Commander,” SDU, 17 July 1914.
- Pendleton and Major Jack Myers left North Island looking for a possible site of small arms range
- Pendleton “declares is an important item in the establishment here of a permanent Marine base”
- “A location just to the southeastward of Fort Pio Pico and the range located on the Point Loma boulevard are being favorably considered”
“Marine Lightweight Issues a Challenge,” SDU, 17 July 1914.
- “Wildest” Walter Leckie, a boxer in the Fourth Regiment, issued a challenge to box any 130-pound man somewhere on North Island on or about 5 August
- Leckie was among the best lightweights when “in the Orient” in 1911-1912, won many matches at Mare Island and San Francisco
“Aviators Charmed by San Diego and North Island,” SDU, 18 July 1914.
- Mentions a pilot flying a plane around North Island and he “volplaned” 50 feet above Pendleton’s headquarters at the eastern end of officers’ row at Camp Howard
- Includes photos of tents and Marine at Camp Howard
“New San Diego Expected to Return in August,” SDU, 19 July 1914.
- Soon-to-be USS San Diego, currently USS California, to return to San Diego from Mexican waters
- Will return to a celebration once back in San Diego
“Melody Will Inspire Uncle Sam’s Marines at North Island Camp,” SDU, 19 July 1914.
- Instruments from Mare Island arrived on the 18^th
- The Fourth Regiment band will be organized as soon as possible
- There will possibly be music at the drill tomorrow as planned
“Bluff Old Seadog Kidnaps First of Marine Bands,” SDU, 19 July 1914.
- Provides brief history of the Marine Corps
- States that there are 10,357 officers and enlisted men in the Marine Corps at present time
- States their current role as guarding public property in navy yards, naval stations, and arsenals
- “Today a part of this gallant corps are encamped on North Island, awaiting the outcome of the situation in Mexico.”
- Marines at least 8% of the crew aboard all battleships and first-class armored and protected cruisers
- First to land on foreign soil in time of war
- “Equipped with the latest invented implements of war”
- “Trained to transport and operate the wireless telegraph and telephone, portable searchlight, submarine mines and torpedoes, as well as rapid fire guns and light artillery”
- Marine Corps’ band is stationed in Washington
- Article’s title comes from the legend of how the original band was a band that Captain McNeil of the Boston heard playing while he was offshore in Italy. He supposedly invited them on board and then set sail, “kidnapping” the band. No records exist to support this story.
“Marines in Readiness for Haitian Troubles,” SDU, 20 July 1914.
- 300 Marines arrived at Guantanamo, Cuba in preparation to land in Haiti and Dominican Republic if necessary
- USS Hancock will pick up more Marines from Philadelphia if intervention is necessary
“Two Hundred Marines Invited to Empress Theatre Through Generosity of Manager Loos,” SDU, 20 July 1914.
- 200 Marines sitting in orchestra seats by invitation of management to see “The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary”
- Invitation reprinted in article
  - “The San Diego Morning Union is the originator of a plan to provide various kinds of entertainment for the officers and men stationed at Camp Howard to show the appreciation of the city in having been favored with their presence.”
  - Show will be the evening of Monday, 20 July
“Marines Will Drill Today at new Camp,” SDU, 20 July 1914.
- First regimental drill since the establishment of Camp Howard will be held
- Regular drills taking place every Monday and Thursday
“Marine Dress Parade Postponed; No Music,” SDU, 21 July 1914.
- The parade was postponed because of a delay in organizing the musicians
- Pendleton announced they should be ready to play by Thursday at 1600
“Insects Unknown at Marine Camp,” SDU, 22 July 1914.
- Wind conditions due to North Island’s geographic location result in an absence of flies, mosquitos, and other similar insects
- The band’s instruments arrived the previous day
- 36 members in the band
- Mentions that there will be concerts, reviews, inspections, and guard mount for the public to come and see
- Star ferry leaves San Diego from the end of Market Street “at all hours of the day”
- Marines encouraging public to come see them at Camp Howard, proud of their camp and its clean conditions
- Discussion between Pendleton and boxing promoters of Marines fighting locals
- Pendleton in favor of Marines going out in town to fight in accordance with local rules and laws, but he would only allow Marine vs. Marine matches on North Island
- Water pipes have been laid at Camp Howard, and one of its many intended uses is to keep the dust down
- Marines spent part of previous day clearing land for parade grounds
- Next day at 1600 will be a review and inspection followed by a concert
- Tentative schedule: Mondays and Thursdays at 1600: review and inspection; Tuesdays and Fridays at 1600: Guard Mount
“200 Marines and Band will Invade La Jolla for Baseball Contest,” SDU, 24 July 1914.
- 200+ Marines, as well as their band, will be in La Jolla on Sunday (26 July) to watch their baseball team play the La Jolly Cavemen
- Believe that a special train will be chartered to transport Marines to La Jolly
“Cavemen Win but Marines Never Falter,” SDU, 27 July 1914.
- 400+ Marines, as well as the band, attended the game
- (Cannot make out score)
- Article seems to be most sympathetic towards and focused on the Marine team, despite their loss
“Marines to Hold Target Practice at Camp,” SDU, 29 July 1914.
- Marines looking to build a rifle range for their eight companies at the south end of North Island on the seaward side
- Camp Howard is located on the south end of the island
- *Mistakenly refers to Camp Howard as Fort Howard, even after calling it Camp Howard the paragraph before
- Floating targets to be used
- 1,047 Marines at the camp
- Lumber received to create a base for the tents
- Government has improved the pier near the camp
- Camp received hundreds of visitors daily, reportedly treated excellent by both officers and enlisted
“San Diegans Inspect Drill at Marine Camp,” SDU, 31 July 1914.
- 200 San Diegans watched the third regimental drill held at Camp Howard day before
- Brush is currently being cleared away for the range to be built
“Marines to Clash with Savage Tires,” SDU, 2 August 1914.
- Game at North Island that day between Marines and Savage Tires team
- Lists players
“VISIT MARINE CAMP AND AVIATION SCHOOL AT NORTH ISLAND,” SDU, 3 August 1914.
- Thin, page-length advertisement with a photo of Fourth Regiment in front of tents at Camp Howard
- Ships leave from the Star Boat House at the end of Market Street every hour
- Round trip $0.20 (approximately $5.31 USD in 2021)
- Advertises regimental drills, airplane flights, and 45-piece band
“Marine Twirle Pitches No-Hit Game,” SDU, 3 August 1914.
- Savage Tires team shut out in game at North Island
“Marines to Instruct Mountain Battery,” SDU, 5 August 1914.
- Discussion between Marine and Army officers focused on the concept of a mountain battery and its successful techniques in Cuba, China, South Africa, and Mexico
- Possibly being developed within the army, but this battery would be formed and receive some instruction from Marines at Camp Howard
“Marines Invited to Wonderland,” SDU, 5 August 1914.
- Marines to visit Wonderland in Ocean Beach on Saturday (8 August)
- Invited by Wonderland general manager
- Special arrangement with ferry and street car companies to transport Marines
- Fourth Regiment band to play concerts there in afternoon and evening
- Bugle corps to play as well
- Casino, banquet, ballroom dancing
- First major public event while Marines in San Diego
- Marines will have a reception party to meet and greet San Diegans at the Wonderland gates
- Marines encouraging civilians to come out and meet the Marines
“Marines Will Invade Wonderland Park,” SDU, 7 August 1914.
- Two battalions of the Twelfth regiment at North Island to be at Wonderland
- A wall was built for 24 Marines to have a wall-climbing competition at Wonderland, racing to get over the 15-20 foot wall
- Another competition will be a hill climbing event, simulating a combat medical evacuation over a steep hill, climbing up the “steep chutes of the Panama canal at the park”
- Tug of war also planned, 20 on each side
“Sea Soldiers Plan Big Frolic at Wonderland,” SDU, 8 August 1914.
- 600 Marines from the “Twelfth United States Marine Corps” to be at Wonderland
- In addition to wall scaling, hill climbing contest, and tug of war, a centipede race and hundred yard dash will be part of the event
- Cash prizes available
- 400 Marines expected to attend banquet
- First time “Twelfth Company Band” will play in San Diego
“Marines to Meet Independent Nine,” SDU, 8 August 1914.
- Independent Electrics team to play Marines at North Island on 9 August
“Marines Salute Union After Day at Beach Resort,” SDU, 9 August 1914.
- 500 Marines from Twelfth Regiment went to Wonderland previous day
- Says that there were many people, both civilians and Marines, in attendance – shows Marines making friends with the community
- Some sailors from the Denver also present
“Marines Defeated in Battle with Electrics,” SDU, 10 August 1914.
- Hundreds of civilians came to North Island to watch the game
- Article uses lots of military strategy terms and jargon
“Marines to Parade at Camp Howard,” SDU, 10 August 1914.
- Pendleton ordered a wooden boardwalk to be constructed between where ferry boats land and Camp Howard in order to make the commute more convenient for civilians
- Parades are becoming more popular each week with large crowds visiting the camp
- Ferry runs between North island and the wharf at the end of H Street (Note: no H Street on current San Diego maps, although one in Chula Vista. From north to south: G Street, Market Street, Island Avenue, J Street)
“U.S. Marines Land to Pacify Rebels,” SDU, 15 August 1914.
- 57 Marines landed in Nicaragua from the Tacoma
- Already garrison of 100 Marines in Managua
“Marines and Cavemen Play at La Jolla Sunday,” SDU, 15 August 1914.
- Previous game was only a practice game, this one is a real game
- Anticipated that Marines will do better since they have been playing more, working out cramps from being on ship
- Focuses on and sympathetic of Marines more so than La Jolla team
“Death Claims Marine Shot by Chauffer,” SDU, 24 August 1914.
- Fred Collier, USMC, shot by Police Chauffer Ed Mallicoate on 22 August at Third & F
- Police officer claims that he shot in self-defense, Marines attacked him after he said he was a police officer
- Conflicting stories – fellow Marines said there was no confrontation prior to the shot, other witnesses say there was an argument, others say it was a man who looked completely different who shot Collier
“Marine’s Slayer Held for Hearing,” SDU, 25 August 1914.
- Private Fred Collier, Twenty-fourth company, shot by Ed Mallicoate
- Woman witness claims that Mallicoate shot without warning
“Fall of Marines in Baseball Battle,” SDU, 31 August 1914.
- Comparisons of Marines’ loss to Waterloo and Little Big Horn
“Defenders of Starry Banner Honored,” SDU, 5 September 1914.
- The Spreckels’ had a garden tea party at the Hotel del Coronado and the Pendletons were the guests of honor
- Service members from various branches and bases in the area were in attendance
- Lists every single person in attendance
- Prominent and large photo of Pendletons
“Work on Harbor Lagging, Says Engineer,” SDU, 6 September 1914.
- Focuses on dredging work being done in harbor at the end of Broadway
“Baseball War in Behalf of Charity,” SDU, 6 September 1914.
- Features large cartoon of Marine and Cuyamaca baseball players with mix of baseball and battle imagery
- Cuyamaca Giants challenged Marines to a charity game on 19 September, proceeds going to local San Diego charities
- Article is written in a way that uses and quotes others using military jargon and themes
“San Diego Harbor Finest in State Says Captain,” SDU, 7 September 1914.
- Based on the work that has already been done, the captain in charge of the dredging operation says that aside from Puget Sound, San Diego has the best harbor approach on the West Coast
“Cruiser San Diego Expected,” SDU, 7 September 1914.
- San Diego, officially named by Navy on 1 September, is on its way up north and will stop in San Diego around 15 September to dry dock at Puget Sound
“Crisis in Coming Baseball Battle for Charity,” SDU, 7 September 1914.
- Article filled humorous war-themed baseball metaphors
- If taken seriously, Marines considering practicing in La Jolla until the game
“Marines All Eager for Re-Enlistment,” SDU, 8 September 1914.
- Marine recruiting station located in Bank of Commerce Building at Fifth & E Streets
- Since Camp Howard opened, most applicants for enlistment and re-enlistment in the time that the recruiting station has been there
- Most Marines re-enlisting, despite having the opportunity to get transferred anywhere elsewhere, want to stay at Camp Howard
“Marines Lose to La Jolla Cavemen,” SDU, 8 September 1914.
- Between 500-800 people attended the game (number difficult to read, at least in hundreds)
“Marine Attacked, Robbed, Dragged Beneath Train,” SDU, 8 September 1914.
- Private A.B. Clarke of the Thirty-first Company was attacked by two men and then placed on the railroad tracks near Arctic & Cedar, where a train mangled one of his legs and caused it to need amputation
- (Note: Arctic Street was renamed Kettner Boulevard in 1930)
“Cuyamaca Giants Fully Mobilized,” SDU, 9 September 1914.
- Cartoon drawing of Cuyamaca and Marine team captains appearing to help build excitement around game to be played in 10 days
“Cruiser San Diego Due September 15,” SDU, 10 September 1914.
- Ship to be christened 12 September
“Marines Proud of Apollos,” SDU, 10 September 1914.
- Cartoon appears to be poking fun at Marines, describing the depicted three as their “handsomest” while one’s speech is written with a lisp
“Cruiser San Diego Steams Up Coast for Sun Harbor,” SDU, 11 September 1914.
- USS San Diego on its way to San Diego for its rechristening ceremony on 13 September
- Note: USS San Diego was the first ship to sail into the naval base Pearl Harbor on 14 December 1911
“Marines Missing and Cuyamacas Absent,” SDU, 11 September 1914.
- Further buildup to the Marines vs Cuyamaca Giants baseball game on the 19^th
- Narrative of both teams unable to be reached, as if they are plotting a military operation prior to the big game
- Metaphors for battle
“New Radio Plants Being Built in Canal Zone,” SDU, 12 September 1914.
- Two new radio plants being built in the Panama Canal Zone, capable of reaching 1000 miles in communication
- Radio plants will communicate directly with the ones planned to be built in Chollas Heights
- Increased sense of urgency as Panama Canal traffic increased
“San Diego Reaches Home Port for Unveiling of Magic Name,” SDU, 14 September 1914.
- Multiple large photos of ship and personnel
- Next Saturday (19^th) designated as “Children’s Day” aboard the ship, appealing to local community
“Mayor’s Daughter Will Be Sponsor at Rechristening,” SDU, 14 September 1914.
- Marine band on quarterdeck playing “I Love You, California” as it pulled into the harbor
- Article notes importance and uniqueness of the ship bearing the city’s name and bringing it all over the world, as well as how much of an honor it is
- Barbeque in Balboa Park, sightseeing tour, and banquet for officers in U.S. Grant Hotel a part of the day’s festivities
- Fourth Regiment band played “Semper Fidelis” as it passed the camp at North Island
- Provides history of the ship over its seven year existence, as well as names of personnel on board
“Cruiser First Capital Ship to Drop Anchor in Man-O’-War Row,” SDU, 14 September 1914.
- Article talks about San Diego and North Dakota sailing past and turning near Ballast Point, maneuvers that were previously thought to be not possible due to the shallowness around the point
“Crew of Armored San Diego,” SDU, 14 September 1914.
- Full list of crew aboard the San Diego
“Cruiser Brings News of Uncle Sam’s Ships,” SDU, 14 September 1914.
- Brief summary of where ships’ current locations off the Mexican coast
“Marines Victors in Hard Fought Contest,” 14 September 1914.
- Marine baseball team won in game against Savage Tires
“Regimental Parade on Island Postponed,” SDU, 15 September 1914.
- Pendleton announced drill scheduled for Thursday will occur at 1600 on Friday
“US Cruiser San Diego,” SDU, 15 September 1914.
- Advertisement for San Diego
- Open to visitors every day from 1300-1700
- Ferry ride cost $0.25 round trip
“Chaplain of Cruiser Entertains at Lecture,” SDU, 15 September 1914.
- Chaplain from USS San Diego gave a lecture to 2,000 people about experiences aboard the ship with more than 200 slides
“Get Your Tickets for Charity Ball Game,” SDU, 15 September 1914.
- Marine band will play prior to the game
- Proceeds from ticket sales to go to charity
- Game to be played at Athletic Park in Sai Diego
- Band to give a parade first before playing at the park
- With the exception of a bare minimum duty section, all Marines from North Island to attend the game
- Discussion of players and anticipated performance
“Cruiser San Diego Has Fine Ball Team,” SDU, 15 September 1914.
- Possibility of San Diego’s baseball team playing a local game
“Strategic Value of Peerless Port Pointed Out by Marine Commander During Army and Navy Banquet,” SDU, 17 September 1914.
- Article optimistic about San Diego’s future based on speeches given by officers during a banquet held the previous night at the U.S. Grant Hotel
- San Diego identified as being of strategic importance due to its position on the Pacific coast (“one, if not the foremost, point of activity, on the Pacific coast.”)
- Of all the more than a dozen speeches given, Pendleton’s “San Diego as an Advance Army Base” speech highlighted and heavily quoted, most of the speech published
- “It was in short a plea to make San Diego one of the advance marine bases of the republic.”
- Secretary of the Navy Daniels said that he intended to make San Diego home after he retires
- Pendleton explained the advance base concept, why the Marines should man it, and why San Diego is the ideal location for an advance base
- Lists all guests in attendance
“San Diego Natural Marine Base, Says Colonel Pendleton,” SDU, 17 September 1914.
- Rest of articles on page talk about ceremonies surrounding USS San Diego, no follow up with headline
“Slayer of Marine Held to Answer,” SDU, 17 September 1914.
- Ed Mallicoate, police officer who killed Collier, released on bail
- Marines at Camp Howard disappointed and are seeking justice
- Mallicoate’s defense is that he thought he saw Marines robbing a drunk civilian, he shouted for them to get away and then Collier ran out from a saloon to their aid
“Drill and Parade at North Island Attractive,” SDU, 17 September 1914.
- Drill and parade usually held on Thursdays rescheduled for next day
- “…rare entertainment for the hundreds of people from San Diego and Coronado…”
- “A trip through the big marine camp is highly instructive to any person…”
- Off-duty Marines provide information to visitors
- “High-class music”
“Veterans Give Banner to Cruiser San Diego,” SDU, 18 September 1914.
- Veterans groups visited the San Diego and presented them with a flag
- Ceremony with a speech by the ship’s captain, followed by a tour
“Military Ball Given in Honor of U.S.S. San Diego’s Officers,” SDU, 19 September 1914.
- Description of the ball, mostly in the way the U.S. Grant was decorated
- Army, Navy, and Marine Corps guests, includes list of everyone from Camp Howard who attended, including Pendletons
“Marine Bankers Yield to Cycles,” SDU, 21 September 1914.
- Marines lost in baseball game
“Marines Lose in Eleven Inning Go,” SDU, 21 September 1914.
- Marines lost in a baseball game
“Marines Expect to Quit City Soon,” SDU, 22 September 1914.
- Pendleton believes that the Marines will be breaking camp soon and be returning to Puget Sound and Mare Island
- No official order, but guess based off of president’s order for Marines to leave Vera Cruz
- 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, and 28^th Companies would return to Bremerton (Puget Sound), 31^st, 32^nd, 34^th, and 36^th Companies would return to Mare Island
- Article says that with all of the weekly drills, the Fourth Regiment “is now rated as the most proficient in the corps”
“San Diego Catches Eyes of Shippers Throughout U.S.,” SDU, 22 September 1914.
- A noticeable increase in the volume of letters coming in regarding San Diego as a port as well as local industries
- Guesses as to why that is include outbreak of war in Europe (looking for alternative, safer sources), geographic location, proximity to Panama Canal and Philippines
“Colonel Protests Reinstatement of Mallicoate,” SDU, 25 September 1914.
- Pendleton protesting Mallicoate’s employment with the police while awaiting a trial
- Mallicoate employed only because his mother is sick and the police job is his only source of employment – not given badge and revolver though
- Pendleton argues that his employment is a de facto ruling of innocence
- Mayor will look into the issue
“U.S. Marines to Take Part in Sacred Peace Day Parade,” SDU, 25 September 1914.
- Sacred Peace Day, 28 September, marching for a peaceful resolution in Europe
- Participants besides the Fourth Regiment include Army, Normal School students, and public school students
“Star Boat House Company Plans Improvements,” SDU, 26 September 1914.
- Star Boat House is making improvements to facilities and fleet in preparation for the upcoming exposition
“Manney Supports Employment of Mallicoate,” SDU, 26 September 1914.
- Superintendent of police wants Mallicoate to continue to work as long as he is drawing pay, despite public opinion wanting otherwise
“U.S. Marines to Remain at Vera Cruz,” SDU, 27 September 1914.
- Situation in Mexico has been determined to not be stable enough to send the Marines home
“Big Towers Ready for Radio Station,” SDU, 2 October 1914.
- Real estate deal in Chollas Heights has been concluded
- Awaiting delivery of the towers
“Plans for La Playa Oil Station Finished,” SDU, 2 October 1914.
- $50,000 oil station to be built in Point Loma
- Rush to complete the job in order to accommodate ships coming from Atlantic fleet in March, especially those that run on [diesel?] instead of coal
“Uncle Sam’s Marines to Welcome Children,” SDU, 10 October 1914.
- Camp Howard to host Children’s Day on 12 October
- Star Boathouse only charging $0.10 to make the trip
- Boy Scouts, YMCA’s boy’s department, and boys and girls throughout the region were invited to visit
“Marines Defeated by La Jolla Cavemen,” SDU, 19 October 1914.
- Marines lost to La Jolla
- Another nickname for the Cavemen is the “Submarines” – not explained, not sure if it is a direct reference or comparison to the Marine team
- Marine band played during game
“Marines Confident of Beating La Jolla,” SDU, 23 October 1914.
- Anticipating Marine win in second of three game series
- Marine band will be playing again at the game
“Cruiser San Diego Rumored Flagship,” SDU, 24 October 1914.
- Major upgrade to the ship, both in cost and power output improvement, to occur on the San Diego
- Anticipated that this means that the San Diego will become flag ship
“Marines Tune Up for La Jollans,” SDU, 25 October 1914.
- Discussion of a game that will take place later that day
- Marine band will be on hand to play concert
“Needham Deserves Credit for Funds for Harbor Work,” SDU, 3 November 1914.
- Political advertisement countering the claim that Kettner was responsible for much of the popular development in San Diego as of late and that Needham was really the one who did the real work
“Vote Kettner for Congress,” SDU, 3 November 1914.
- Kettner political advertisement
- Lists “Now in work on permanent advance Marine base” as one of his accomplishments
- Advertises connections and communications with military officials, including SecNav Daniels
“Channel Widened to 400 Feet at Municipal Pier,” SDU, 5 November 1914.
- Summarizes work being done in the channel
“U.S.S. San Diego Leaves Drydock,” SDU, 7 November 1914.
- San Diego leaving dry dock after upgrades
- Anticipates it will likely become the flag ship
“Marine Trumpeter Honors Golden State,” SDU, 8 November 1914.
- Marines enlisted when they were 16 or younger
- Wrote “Hail, Sunny California” in appreciation of local hospitality
“Marine Buglers to Play New March,” SDU, 11 November 1914.
- Playing “Hail, Sunny California”
- Camps immerse visitors in the Marine experience
- Parades and concerts on Mondays and Thursdays big attractions
“Kettner Pledges Improvements on Harbor,” SDU, 13 November 1914.
- Kettner pushing for dredging work to be done in San Diego Harbor to make it more accessible to larger vessels
- Also wants parts cleaned up in preparation for possibly members of the Wilson administration visiting after sailing through the Panama Canal, stopping in San Diego afterwards
“Marines Triumph Over San Diego at Soccer,” SDU, 16 November 1914.
- San Diego played Marines at North Island in soccer game
“Gate Recorders Count Crowds at Fair,” SDU, 16 November 1914.
- Exhibits are starting to be built for the exposition
- Progress is being made on Marines’ camp
“Marine’s Slayer Charged with Murder,” SDU, 18 November 1914.
- Officers at North Island are hoping to prosecute Mallicoate to the fullest extent, in this case, the death penalty
“Police Chauffer Faces Charge of Murder,” SDU, 20 November 1914.
- Leslie R. Brinton (unsure of spelling, poor quality) was with Collier at the time he was shot, took place at Federal Bar on Third & F
- Testified that there was an encounter between Collier and Mallicoate earlier that day when Mallicoate, in civilian clothing, accused Collier of picking the pockets of a drunken civilian that he was helping. Later in the evening and after a few drinks, Collier and his fellow Marines encountered Mallicoate again, and Mallicoate pulled out a gun and shot Collier in the stomach
“Woman Tells Jury How U.S. Marine was Slain,” SDU, 23 November 1914.
- Additional witnesses corroborate story of how Collier was shot
- Lists all Marines present with Collier at the time of shooting
“Soccer Lid to be Lifted Today,” SDU, 22 November 1914.
- A British team is playing in San Diego, one reason being a result of the war in Europe
- Marines will be among the teams playing against the British team
“Marines to Hold Field Meet Thursday,” SDU, 25 November 1914.
- Marines holding a field meet on Thanksgiving Day in the morning
- Cash prizes
- Complete list of events and their respective cash prizes
“Marines Victors Over Wanderers in Tenth, 7-3,” SDU, 30 November 1914.
- Summary of baseball game
“U.S. Marines Welcomed Home from Vera Cruz,” SDU, 30 November 1914.
- Marines arrive back to US, go to Philadelphia
- General Barnett greeted them, reading a message from SecNav Daniels
“Lakesides Downed by Marine Nationals,” SDU, 7 December 1914.
- Marines won a game against Lakeside
“Marines Defeated by San Diego Soccer Team,” SDU, 7 December 1914.
- San Diego soccer team defeated Marines in game at North Island
“Marines Wallop Cycle and Arms,” SDU, 7 December 1914.
- Marines won against Cycle and Arms in baseball game on North Island
“Stores Delivered for Marine Camp at Exposition,” SDU, 9 December 1914.
- Supplies for Marine camp at Exposition delivered previous day at a site south of the state group of buildings
- No set date to break camp at North Island and head to Balboa Park, but expecting at the end of the month
- Camp will be “one of the distinctive attractions at the fair”
- Marines will not do police duty while they are at the camp
“Marines and Birdmen to Entertain Visitors,” SDU, 10 December 1914.
- Expected that there will be many visitors at the camp due to the move to the Exposition grounds
- Mentions “entire seven companies”
“Marines Prepare for Fair Duty,” SDU, 10 December 1914.
- Orders received by Pendleton stating 31^st, 32^nd, and 34^th Companies to go to San Francisco aboard the West Virginia for their exposition
- 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, and 28^th Companies partially broke camp yesterday
- 59 of 61 Marines of 25^th Company qualified as marksmen during time practicing at North Island’s range
  - 200-300 yards for rapid fire
  - 500-600 yards for slow fire
  - 200-300 yards (unsure, poor quality) for skirmish formations
- Fourth Regiment will have more “medal men” than any other unit in the Marine Corps as a result of the practice they were able to get at North Island
“Marines to End Seasons’ Program,” SDU, 13 December 1914.
- Large crowds expected for 13^th and 14^th, as they will be the last events at Camp Howard
- Will feature soccer, baseball, band performance, and drill
- “…the boys have made a decided hit with the people of the town by their manly behavior. That much regret will be felt at the departure of the men goes without saying.”
“U.S. Marines Lead League, Beating Spreckels 5-3,” SDU, 14 December 1914.
- Marines the leading team in the City Winter Baseball Association
“Marines to leave for Mare Island on Cruiser,” SDU, 16 December 1914.
- Marines to sail on West Virginia to Mare Island
“Cruiser San Diego to Attend Opening,” SDU, 23 December 1914.
- USS San Diego will be spared from Mexican waters for a week in order to be in San Diego during the Exposition’s opening
“Daniels Names Military Aides to President of San Diego Fair; Army and Navy Represented,” SDU, 23 December 1914.
- Commander Cleland Davis appointed by SecDef Daniels as Navy’s aide to the Exposition’s president
- Davis a popular officer, inventor of the Davis aerial gun and gun torpedo, earning him international fame
“Admiral Howard Turns Prow of ‘San Diego’ Toward Silver Gate for Exposition Opening,” SDU, 27 December 1914.
- Read Admiral Thomas B. Howard ordered the USS San Diego to be present in San Diego for the opening of the Exposition
“San Diego Due in Home Port Wednesday Morning,” SDU, 28 December 1914.
- San Diego to drop anchor on 31 December
“San Diego Greets Naval Namesake,” SDU, 30 December 1914.
- Missing first part of article
- Ship’s band played “I Love You, California” as they steamed into the bay
- Railroad representatives reportedly on hand trying to sell tickets to Los Angeles, and one sailor said “there’s nothing big enough in Los Angeles to pull us away from San Diego”
“Admiral Howard Lauds Exposition,” SDU, 31 December 1914.
- Read Admiral Howard met with Col. Pendleton and Maj. McKelvey (among others) before tour of Exposition grounds
“Flagship’s Lights Will Play on Magic City,” SDU, 31 December 1914.
- At midnight the eight searchlights from the USS San Diego will shine their lights on the California Tower
- Lights will go on as President Wilson presses a button in Washington, D.C.

1915

“Review Marine Corps: Former Officials…” LA Times, 2 March 1915.
- Fourth Regiment reviewed by former vice president and a former ambassador to Turkey at the exposition
“U.S. to Rush Exposition Marines South,” SDU, 27 November 1915.
- Colonel Pendleton commanding landing force in Sinaloa against “pillaging Indians and bandits”
- Mayo Indians
- U.S. taking action against destruction of property near United States Sugar Company refineries and loss of American lives
- 25^th and 28^th companies to go to Sinaloa on the cruiser USS San Diego
- Bringing with them:
  - 4 three-inch guns
  - 12 Colt automatics
  - 2 motor lorries
  - 9 Holt motor caterpillar tractors (to be used for towing field pieces and equipment)
- Maj. W.N. McHenry will remain at exposition with 26^th and 27^th companies

1916

“Marines and Cavalry Help Make Exposition Successful,” SDU, 1 January 1916.
- “San Diego owes a debt of gratitude to the Unites States marines and cavalry companies who so helped make the Panama-California Exposition a success”
- “The past history of the city shows that San Diego is further indebted to them for the many courtesies in the past which they have shown and for pronounced assistance in gaining recognition at the national capital”
- “The commissioned and enlisted personnel of these troops is of the highest order, their conduct and bearing has added greatly to the pleasures of meeting and knowing them, and the performance of their duty here has been such as calls for the highest admiration of every San Diegan.’
“Work Rushed on Installation of Exhibits at Fair,” SDU, 19 January 1916.
- Marines drill each day
- Marine section titled “May Postpone Isthmus Opening”
- Drills by Marines held at 0930 daily
- 1330 concert daily be either Fourth Regiment band or coast artillery corps band
“Fourth Regiment of Marines to be Stationed Here,” SDU, 23 January 1916.
- Men will be kept in San Diego after returning from West Mexico
- Mentions letters between Kettner, Barnett, and Daniels about intent to increase presence in San Diego
“Another Dam breaks.” LA Times, 31 January 1916.
- Floods in San Diego valleys cause much harm and damage to people and property
- Military steps in to provide aid and support
- Marines sent in to protect against armed Mexican marauders
- Marines came from “warships in San Diego Bay,” battleship Oregon and cruisers Milwaukee and South Dakota
- Marines led by Capt. Charles T. Westcott Jr.
“$500,000 Appropriation Is Asked for Marine Regiment Base Here,” SDU, 4 February 1916.
- Kettner introduced bill asking for $500,000
- Barnett and Pendleton said San Diego selected as permanent base for Fourth Regiment
- Location near Point Loma Golf Club
- $250,000 for land, $250,000 for construction
- Fourth Regiment will have seven full companies, 750 people total (both officers and enlisted)
- Second largest Marine base on west coast
- “Most important in point of efficiency”
- Mare Island for recruit training, San Diego for seasoned troops
- Anticipating additional naval supply depots in area to accompany Marines’ presence
- Pendleton, with regimental staff as well as Twenty-fifth and Twenty-eighth companies, disembarked from Buffalo on 3 February and went back to exposition grounds
- Thirty-first, Thirty-second, and Thirty-fourth companies going back up to Mare Island on the Buffalo, picking up supplies left at Panama-Pacific International Exposition and return back to expo grounds in San Diego in what will be a ten day trip
- Dutch Flats location mentioned
“Three Companies of U.S. Marines Arrive at Fair,” SDU 18 February 1916.
- USS Buffalo arrived on 17 February with Thirty-first, Thirty-Second, and Thirty-fourth companies from Mare Island
SDU, 21 February 1916.
- NSTR
“Kettner to Urge Army Purchase,” SDU, 26 February 1916.
- Site in San Diego wanted by Spanish War veterans
- Local Spanish War veterans publically supporting creation of base
- Congressman L.C. Dyer, commander in chief of Spanish War Veterans, supports
- Marks rare entry of the organization into political matters
“City Pays Tribute to Heroic Bluejackets,” SDU, 27 February 1916.
- Image includes a photo of Pendleton featured among prominent military leaders, representing those who provided assistance during the Otay floods as a result of Lower Otay dam breaking
- Formal memorial written and passed by the city council thanking military for their assistance, and copies were sent to Pendleton and Capt. Charles P. Westcott (commanded detachments from 25^th and 26^th companies)
“Leap Year Dance Today Aboard Cruiser Buffalo,” SDU, 29 February 1916.
- Dance aboard the USS Buffalo open to locals
“Marine Corps Ball Proves Great Success,” SDU, 7 March 1916.
- 1200 attendees to Fourth Regiment enlisted ball at the US Grant
- Mentioned Pendleton leading a march
“Throng Watches Cavalry Entertain,” SDU, 14 March 1916.
- Marines from Fourth Regiment assigned to guard under construction radio towers at Chollas Heights
- Five Marines assisting army in guarding Point Loma radio plant
“Latest Revised Program of Dedication Day at Fair,” SDU, 15 March 1916.
- 1200 – President Wilson pressed key that rings gong to symbolize opening of expo
- Marines on expo grounds salute
- “Star Spangled Banner” played by Marine band, among other songs
“Secretary Lane to Speak; Sent by the President,” SDU, 15 March 1916.
- Marine band played music at outdoor ball
“Army and Navy to take Part in Big Parade,” SDU, 18 March 1916.
- Pendleton grand marshal of dedication parade
- Fourth Regiment Marines part of police escort
- Formed up on South India Street
“Military, Naval Parade Inspires Street Throngs,” SDU, 19 March 1916.
- Positive reception to parades yesterday in which Marines participated
“$250,000 For Marine Corps Base Here Believed Assured,” SDU, 22 March 1916.
- Kettner appeared before the naval affairs committee today requesting $250,000 for Marine base in San Diego
- Barnett endorsed the project
- FDR endorsed the project
- SD Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations endorsed the plan
- Kettner argued for the strategic importance of San Diego
- Mentioned city’s offer of 500 acres conditional to the 232 acres purchased
- Secretary of the Navy Daniels endorsed project, according to Kettner
- Reportedly all members in favor
- Two potential locations:
  - Dutch Flats
  - 200 acres near Point Loma golf club house
“Band Concerts Today,” SDU, 28 March 1916.
- Fourth Regiment Band played a concert at Plaza de Panama at 1030
- Songs played:
  - “Charge of the Light Brigade,” descriptive march (E. T. Paull)
  - “Basket of Roses,” caprice intermezzo, (F.G. Abbers)
  - “Mignonette,” overture facile (J. Baumann)
  - “Light Cavalry,” overture (F.V. Suppe)
  - “Home, Sweet Home, the World Over”
“Resolution Fails to Pass Council,” SDU, 4 April 1916.
- San Diego gift of 500 acres didn’t pass because the resolution didn’t explicitly tie it to the purchase of 232 acres first
“Band Concerts Today,” SDU, 4 April 1916.
- 1030 concert, playing:
  - “American Patrol” (F.W. Meacham)
  - “Traumeral” (R. Schumann)
  - “Prince of Pilsen,” selection (G. Luders)
  - “Norma,” overture (V. Bellini)
  - “Good Old Pals,” march (E.M. Lake), intro, “We Won’t Go Home Till Morning”
“Gen. Bell Refuses Request for Men to Patrol Border,” SDU, 6 April 1916.
- Citizens along border requested military conducting patrols along border
- Bell turned it down, believing Marines up at Balboa Park sufficient
“San Diego Fair Will be Well Guarded,” LA Times, 13 April 1916.
- 1,000 Marines of Fourth Regiment at Balboa Park
Rush Local Marines to Duty in Haiti,” SDU, 5 June 1916.
- 718 officers and men
- To New Orleans by train, then Port au Prince and Santo Domingo via the Hancock
- Fourth Regiment comprised of:
  - 25^th Company
  - 26^th “
  - 27^th “
  - 28^th “
  - 29^th “
  - 31^st “
  - 34^th “
  - Regimental band
- Men will return to San Diego afterwards, according to Pendleton
- “The Fourth regiment is a permanent San Diego institution, made so by departmental orders” – Pendleton
- “The detachment of the regiment created regret not only among the families of the officers and men, but among San Diegans in general. The esprit de corps of the regiment combined with their smartness in all their drills at the Exposition has won the admiration and respect of all”
- Also includes leadership names
Departure of Marines is Delayed Day; Regiment will Leave this Afternoon,” SDU, 6 June 1916.
- Santa Fe couldn’t get the cars in time, causing a delay
“Pendleton Leads Marines Against Dominican Rebels,” SDU, 29 June 1916.
- Describes combat action where one Marine from the 27^th Company was lost and another from the 27^th wounded
- Caption for photo of Pendleton identifies him as “Pendleton of Coronado,” demonstrating a connection to the San Diego area
“Davidson Seeks to Have Marines Return to Fair,” SDU, 11 August 1916.
- President of the expo petitioned Senator Phelan to get Marines back to San Diego
- When the Marines return, according to Davidson, they would be met at the station by Tommasino’s band and “that the day set aside by the Exposition authorities will be one no member of the band can ever forget”
“Fourth Regiment to be Returned,” SDU, 7 November 1916.
- Letter from MGen Barnett to John S. Akerman, president of the chamber of commerce, saying Marines will be back in town as soon as they are no longer needed abroad
- Akerman asked Barnett initially if the Marines would be back before the close of the expo
- Barnett acknowledged and appreciated the “cordial relations” between locals and Marines
Special Election Issue Urged at Ad Club Meeting,” SDU, 9 November 1916.
- Kettner campaigning for “yes” vote for city election regarding 500 acres of Dutch Flats
- Mentioned the appropriation of 220,000 for dredging and $250,000 for establishment of the Marine base conditional on this vote
“Col. Pendleton Selected for Brigadier General,” SDU, 10 November 1916.
- Pendleton selected for promotion while he’s away in Santo Domingo
“Benefits of Proposed Tidelands Cession to US Shown,” SDU, 15 November 1916.
- Shows map of where proposed Naval Base (MCRD) will be placed on Dutch Flats)
- San Diegans voting on proposed donation “next Friday” (15^th was a Wednesday)
- Good graphic to include in an exhibit
- Friday, 17 November the vote is to take place
- City and private corporations are required to do dredging
- Voters being asked to sacrifice some degree of ocean commerce in favor of the base
- Author argues it makes total sense to have a navy port here, and it is only through the circumstances of influential politicians overlooking it that they hadn’t taken advantage
- Mentions Marine barracks are planned for the base, will be requesting in upcoming session
- Housing for 1500 Marines
“’San Diego’s Own’ Receives Praise,” SDU, 20 November 1916.
- General Barnett wrote a letter to Pendleton praising the Fourth Regiment’s actions in Santo Domingo
“Engineer Begins Tidelands Survey,” SDU, 25 November 1916.
- 24 November – survey begins for dredging near Dutch Flats
“Rocky Hillsides are Turned into Battle Trenches,” SDU, 6 December 1916.
- “Next Saturday” mock battle exercise staged, army vs. Marines, aviators, and sailors
- Army to defend against attacks
- Field opens with artillery guns placed on the other side of Cabrillo Bridge vs. the Twenty-first infantry regiment
- Trenches, barbed wire, machine guns
- Night attack: aerial bombardment, anti-aircraft guns
“Fourth Marines to Remain South,” SDU, 27 November 1916.
- Supplies going to Port au Prince indicates that Fourth Marines (under Pendleton) will be in Haiti for several more months
“Mimic Battle to be Held at Fair December 9,” SDU, 30 November 1916.
- Draws comparisons to warfare going on in Europe, indicating Americans can get a taste of that type of warfare
- Summarizes scheduled movements and attacks
Troops to Defend Exposition Camp in Mimic Attack,” SDU, 5 December 1916.
- “Enemy” troops scouted exposition grounds Wednesday
- Anticipated to draw the largest crowd of the season
War Map Prepared for Night Fight,” SDU, 9 December 1916.
- Includes a great illustration, supposedly the same one used in planning by the fighting forces
“Barnett Favors Marine Base Near San Diego,” SDU, 9 December 1916.
- Barnett wrote annual report to the Secretary of the Navy
- Post-Spanish American War era has seen an expansion in Marine duties and responsibilities
- Mentions need for both east coast and west coast bases but specifically mentions “near San Diego” for west coast base”
“4 Military Aeroplanes to Take Part in Mimic Raid on Fair,” SDU, 9 December 1916.
- Maneuvers today at 1500 and 1930
- Will involve more than 1,000 men
- Will include barbed wire, search lights, land mines, hidden machine guns, and anti-aircraft guns
- Four military planes with four flour bombs each
- Marines and sailors from USS San Diego and Frederick
- 21^st on defensive, trenches on slopes of Cabrillo Canyon
- Aircraft from North Island
- Aircraft not taking part in 1930 exercise
“Modern Equipment Shown in Fight Between Marines, Sailors, and Troops,” SDU, 10 December 1916
- Army successfully defended positions
“San Diego Urged for Marine Base,” SDU, 13 December 1916.
- Letter from Pendleton to LtCol Herbert R. Fay
- Pendleton says he hopes to spend the rest of his active duty time in San Diego and building the base

1917

“Big Marine Post Here a Certainty,” SDU, 5 January 1917.
- Bill to go before Congress in a few days
- $1,500,000 for construction costs
- Started within next two months
- Costs
  - Two barracks, $400,000 each
  - Store house for ammo
  - Advance base and expeditionary stores, $50,000
  - CO quarters, $15,000
  - Fifteen junior officers quarters, $36,000
  - Wharf, railroad tracks, walks, sewers, lighting and heating equipment, $100,000
- Discusses the purpose of the tracks and the wharf
“Chamber Sends Delegate to Assist Kettner,” SDU, 10 January 1917.
- Rufus Choate sent to Washington by request of Kettner for assistance to ensure legislation, including bill for Marine base, is passed
- Choate to help present
“Provide to House 400 Marines in Fair Buildings,” SDU, 23 January 1917.
- Conference between Chamber of Commerce and committee for the president of exposition buildings
- Additional 400 Marines, housed in Utah, Montana, and Washington State buildings (turned over by those states to the city)
- These 400 bring Marine strength up to three battalions
- Currently only 100 men in barracks
- More from Mare Island and other navy yards expected
- Meanwhile, the camp on the edge of the park is still set up
- Expected that there will be about 1,000 Marines in the park
- Estimated that while Second Battalion of Fourth Marines in town prior to shipping off to Santo Domingo, the city brought in $30,000 per month in revenue from Marines, expecting similar gains proportionally
- Use buildings only until the base is built
“Fair Buildings to be Turned Over to Marines,” SDU, 24 January 1917.
- Summarizing agreement regarding UT, MT, and WA Buildings
- Lease for $1/year
- Lease is for one year, can be extended to two years
- “The buildings are of a temporary character and will be wrecked when the marines are through with them”
“For Marine Corps Base at San Diego.” LA Times, 3 March 1917.
- Naval appropriation bill passed in Senate
- $600,000 for base construction
“San Diego Gets Big Navy Base,” SDU, 5 March 1917.
- Senate approved naval bill, includes $600,000 for base
- “Probably the most important item in the naval appropriation bill was that affecting the establishment of a marine brigade post. When completed this post will be the largest and most important of its kind of the Pacific coast, and will be manned by more than 2400 officers and men.”
- Describes buildings as being of a “mission type”
- Estimated by naval officers that more than $2,000,000 will be spent enlarging the base within the next 3 years
- Lists reasons demonstrating how San Diego is being put on the naval map, demonstrating strategic importance
- Attributes success and changes to Kettner
“Cadets to Hold Two Week Camp,” SDU, 20 March 1917.
- Twenty-eighth company, high school cadets, of San Diego High School have two week camp starting 30 March
- Marine Corps furnishing and equipping camp
- National Guard instructor
- Camp on North Island
“Naval engineers Arrive to Survey Balboa Grounds,” SDU, 8 May 1917.
- Two naval officers arrived from Washington, D.C., one for navy training barracks at Balboa, one for new Marine base
“Training of Apprentice Seamen by Thousands to begin here soon; Big Fair Buildings in Park Prepared,” SDU, 9 May 1917.
- “The Marine Corps was granted all the buildings extending southward from the Spreckels organ”
“Money for Site of Marine Post Provided by Uncle Sam,” SDU, 15 May 1917.
- $250,000 for 232 acres of Dutch Flats
- Paid to San Diego Securities Company by Lt Ernest Swanson
- Running into issues with lining up all of the details for the land transfer
SDU, 20 May 1917.
- Only mentions the navy coming to San Diego to train.
“Gen. Pendleton En Route Home,” SDU, 13 July 1917.
- Word was passed via telegram from Kettner to the Chamber of Commerce
- Recovering from a surgery in Brooklyn after leaving Santo Domingo – gall stone
- 4^th marines left Balboa Park barracks on 6 June 1916
- Summary of action in Santo Domingo
General Pendleton Honored at luncheon; Plan for Great Marine Base Here Unfolded,” SDU, 25 July 1917.
- Pendleton talked to Chamber of Commerce at luncheon in his honor at US Grant
- Pendleton said the Marines of the Fourth were identified and enamored with San Diego
- Exposition President Davidson told while in D.C. that the navy planned to spend $4-5 million on a Marine base and intended to “make it the show place of the country”
- Davidson said to group that all local improvements and bringing troops to San Diego was thanks to Pendleton (“one man and one man alone”)
- Pendleton said he only suggested it while in San Diego in 1914 but said everyone else’s teamwork made it happen
- Pendleton mentioned saying before “wherever you see a man of the Fourth regiment you will see a San Diego booster”
- Pendleton talks about the Fourth’s actions in Santo Domingo
“Company of ‘Lost’ Angeleno…” LA Times, 7 October 1917.
- “Lost” because people lost track of them
- Company 36
- Mostly from LA area, one of three “militia Marine” organizations
- Became federalized, shipped off multiple places
- Organized March 1916
- Doing guard duty at Balboa Park, for a while they were the only unit there
- Routine while at Balboa Park:
  - Lt. Hayes conducts NCO school, 76% of unit. Class to become NCOs after a test
  - Studying French (expecting to go to Europe)
  - Night classes at San Diego High School
Athletic competitions
“Marine Enlistments Will begin on Sunday; San Diego Expected to do ‘bit’ in Recruiting,” SDU, 7 June 1917.
- “Men of the Marine Corps have always been dear to the hears of the people of San Diego:
- Beginning of national enlistment week for the Marine Corps
- Marine Corps set a goal of 4,000 enlistments, anticipated San Diego would provide 30+
- 961 Fourth Street – location of recruiting station
- Includes a very poetic account of how a Marine supposedly identified himself – for whose benefit was it, and who actually wrote/said it?
“’First to Fight’ Slogan of U.S. Marine Corps Which Inaugurates National Enlistment Week Here Today,” SDU, 10 June 1917.
- Includes part of “Marines’ Hymn”
- Cannot tell if age is 18-33 or 18-35 or 18-55
- 75% of reserves at expo are from San Diego
- Includes list of names of San Diegans in the reserves on duty in San Diego
- Continued on page 7
“Marines’ Drive on Tent City Begins Today,” SDU, 10 June 1917.
- Today is marine Corps Day at Coronado Tent City
- 10 Marine recruiters
- Located in palm tent No. 1715 on the main street of Tent City
- Buglers playing as well as Twenty-first Infantry band
- 10-17 June: Marine Corps Week, goal of recruiting 4,000
“Dredging Work on Dutch Flats to Begin Soon,” SDU, 10 June 1917.
- Dredging likely to begin within 10 days
- Land will be formally turned over to government this week
“$250,000 Paid for Land for Marine Brigade Post,” SDU, 16 June 1917.
- Land turned over yesterday
  - 232 abutting Point Loma Blvd
  - 500 from Dutch Flats
  - Costs included in article
“Company of ‘Lost’ Angeleno…” LA Times, 7 October 1917.
- “Lost” because people lost track of them
- Company 36
- Mostly from LA area, one of three “militia Marine” organizations
- Became federalized, shipped off multiple places
- Organized March 1916
- Doing guard duty at Balboa Park, for a while they were the only unit there
- Routine while at Balboa Park:
  - Lt. Hayes conducts NCO school, 76% of unit. Class to become NCOs after a test
  - Studying French (expecting to go to Europe)
  - Night classes at San Diego High School
- Athletic competitions
“Congressman Grows Enthusiastic Over Military Camp, and bright Prospects for his Home City,” SDU, 13 October 1917.
- Work on Dutch Flats to begin in two months
- $2,000,000 for buildings
“Dredging Bids Called For; Work to Reclaim Tidelands,” SDU, 16 October 1917.
- Bids for project called for by army engineer Capt. Charles Leeds
- $354,000 budget
- 732 acres to reclaim for $4,000,000 Marine brigade post
- Three zones to be dredged, bidders can bid on just one or all three
- Provides descriptions of zones
- $650,000 for sewage, heating, and lighting systems for the base
“Dredging Concern Will Take Borings,” SDU, 29 October 1917.
- Three dredging companies bidding:
  - San Francisco Bridge Co.
  - American Dredging Co.
  - Standard Dredging Co.
“Council Favors Lease of Pueblo Lots to Marines,” SDU, 2 November 1917.
- Land to be used “for maneuver purposes”
- Marine Corps submitted application, city responded positively
- LtCol C. Gamborg Andersen representing Marine Corps
- 25 pueblo lots near La Jolla
- “Much of the pueblo lands are now occupied by Camp Kearny,” and then when this deal goes through, all pueblo lands will be used for government purposes except north of Rose Canyon
- Water from a ranch near Lakeside will likely supply the base
“Round-a-Bouts,” SDU, 2 December 1917.
- Comments on marines going out in uniform but without leggings or puttees, “trousers hanging full to the ankle”
- Jokingly said “After seeing so many thousands of soldiers with calves trimly encased in leggings, the new liberty uniform of gray drab impressed many observers as suggesting a likeness to boys with their first new ‘pants’ on.”
“Dredging Work Will Be Started Before Year’s End,” SDU, 14 December 1917.
- Unofficial word is that work will begin before the end of the year
- No other new significant information

1918

SDU, 1 January 1918.
- All army and Camp Kearny, no Marines
- Another article only mentions dredging in support of the Marine base
“Lease Acknowledged by U.S. Marine Corps,” SDU, 25 January 1918.
- Land “north and east of La Jolla”
“Work to begin on Reclamation of Dutch Flats,’ SDU, 1 February 1918.
- Work will be started this week
- Talks about boats to be used
- Construction starting 1 September
“Reclamation Work on Dutch Flats to Begin,” SDU, 15 February 1918.
- Base construction scheduled for 1 September
- Reclamation work to start within 48 hours
- San Francisco Bridge Co. doing the work
- Dredging and construction work to go simultaneously, dredging enough to get construction going
“Dredging Dutch Flats to Begin,” SDU, 14 March 1918.
- Working in Area A
SDU, 15 March 1918.
- NSTR
“San Diego to Get Big Appropriation,” SDU, 15 March 1918.
- $1,500,000 for Marine Station and Corps base
“Marines Begin Work on Maneuver Grounds,” SDU, 29 March 1918.
- Began development yesterday on leased lands
- Company of Marines marched on to lands
- “Ground just east of the city from buildings, near the Rose Canyon road”
- Range will be located in the canyon for safety purposes
“U.S. Dredged Channel used by Harbor Boats,” SDU, 25 May 1918.
- North Island dredging work
- Page titled “For Officers and Men of the Army and Navy, U.S Service Page of the San Diego Union”
“Plaza,” SDU, 26 May 1918.
- Marines helped promote a movie, “The Unbeliever,” that includes and features Marines
SDU, 8 July 1918.
- NSTR
“Building Work at Marine Post to Start Oct 1,” SDU, 10 August 1918.
- $2,000,000 available for construction at Dutch Flats
- First construction will be barracks “on land abutting the Point Loma Blvd”
- $1,500,000 for 14 permanent buildings
“Marine Post Site Ready for Building,” SDU, 10 September 1918.
- Dredging far enough along that construction can continue uninterrupted
- Calls for construction bids likely 1 October
SDU, 15 September 1918.
- Unrelated to centennial, but discussed Opha May Johnson joining as well as other women
“U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Range Opened,” SDU, 11 October 1918.
- “on the pueblo lands” – no more detail specified
“Marines Compete New Rifle Range,” SDU, 22 October 1918.
- “Considered by military men to be the most nearly complete and best located rifle range on the Pacific coast”
- Work started in June
- 1000 yards and all intermediate ranges
- 2 complete sets of butts, concrete lined, with steel frame targets
- 2 miles of pipe to bring water to the range
- Mentions names of those who directed and supervised work

1919

“’Devil Dog’ Base Here…” LA Times, 4 March 1919.
- Bids open for construction of base
- Base is expected to be finished within 20 months
- Cost $2.1 million
- Bid for “entire set of seven buildings”
- Dredging already underway
- Bids separate from construction of power plant, laundry and bakery, wiring and installation of water service and sewage system, but all will fall under $2.1 million budged
- Gymnasium, administration buildings and other auxiliary buildings to be added later, but priority is the construction of six barracks and a general building
“Open Bids for Post Barracks,” SDU, 4 March 1919.
- Bids for 7 permanent barracks buildings opened at 1100 yesterday
- Dawson bid $1,096,156
“Plan of San Diego’s Great Marine Brigade Post Shown in Photograph,” SDU, 5 March 1919.
- Photo
“Post Building to Start this Month,” SDU, March 1919.
- Work on 7 buildings to start this month
- Will have 45 total
- “South” end: stadium (baseball & football field, tennis, volleyball, and handball courts)
- Stadium flanked by gymnasium facing the bay?
- North end of parade deck, facing towards gymnasium, will be administration buildings
- Second group of barracks will be behind those facing the parade ground but fronting Tide Street
- 25 barracks, each accommodating 200 men
- Parade ground 3000 feet long, 650 feet wide
- First ever published perspective of base
“To Be the Country’s Finest.” LA Times, 5 March 1919.
- Shows diagram of proposed design for base but also includes numbers to show what the buildings will be
- Buildings at MCRD supposed to be the “largest and finest of its kind in the country”
- Only other Marine bases are at Parris Island and Quantico
- Total cost of project, as proposed, supposed to be $5 million
- 46 buildings when completed, housing 5,000 men
- Spanish mission style, concrete tile and plaster
- Buildings will include:
  - Commandant’s quarters
  - Warehouses
  - Dispensary
  - Administration group
  - Married officers quarters
  - Bachelor officers quarters
  - 15 barracks (which include mess halls)
  - Gymnasium
  - Stadium
- Each barracks will house two companies of 200 men and have their own mess hall and galley
- Type A buildings:
  - E-shape
  - Two stories
  - One story dormitory wings
  - One story kitchen wing
- Type C building:
  - Only one to be built
  - L-shape
- Goodhue architect, he built and designed exposition buildings and NAS North Island (in the process of being built) Exhibit idea: show other examples of his work to put MCRD buildings into context
“Growing Praise Paid Harbor and Military Camps by Congressmen,” SDU, 16 March 1919.
- Congressmen visited Marines in Balboa Park, among other places, as well as Dutch Flats
- Dredging 78% complete
- Groundbreaking ceremony for Marine base held
- Chairman Padgett of the committee had the honor of breaking ground
- President of the Chamber of Commerce Melville Klauber talked about what had been done and what needed to be done for the base
- List of people present
- Commander Norman Smith talked about what buildings would go where
- Kettner says work at Dutch Flats is where he has “the greatest interest”
- Kettner talked about how he made it happen and the work that went into it
- Kettner: “this is my ‘baby’ and I wish it to stand as a monument of my work in congress for the city of San Diego”
- Kettner received the shovel that was used to break ground
- Is there any way to track down that shovel, get it on loan, and display it in the exhibit?
“Scenes as Ground was Broken for Great Marine Base,” SDU, 16 March 1919.
- Photos from ground breaking
“Glowing Praise Paid harbor and Military Camps by Congressmen,” SDU, 16 March 1919.
- 78% of dredging complete
- Congressmen stopped there on a tour
“Congressman Kettner Given Credit for Camp Kearny by Former State Senator,” SDU, 30 March 1919.
- Article praising Kettner and his accomplishments
“Rapid Progress Being Made on marine Barracks,” SDU, 11 April 1919.
- Planned “spur track railway that will tap the Santa Fe main line just north of the old Mission Brewery buildings and extend westward across the tidelands to the edge of the marine base reservation” – 1700 feet in length
- Dawson company plans to employ 600+ men in the construction of those buildings
“Site of New Marine Brigade Post Which is Now Being Constructed,” SDU, 11 April 1919.
- Illustration only, good illustration of base concept with “parade ground” labelled
“Col. J.L. M’Gill To Take Command at Balboa Park,” SDU, 13 April 1919.
- PCS-ing from Parris Island to San Diego, summary of his career
“Spur Track Soon to be Completed,” SDU, 30 April 1919.
- Track should be completed by 3 May
  - Track used to transport cement and other supplies for base construction
  - “New roadway has been graded westward from Tide Street to the scene of construction operations”
“Marine Corps Staff Officer Here to Inspect Stations,” SDU, 11 June 1919.
- BGen Charles H. Lauchheimer stops in San Diego first on Pacific Coast trip
- Will be in San Diego 2-3 days
- Will visit Marines in Balboa Park as well as the Point Loma wireless station, La Playa coaling station, and North Island naval station
- CO of Marine forces at North Island is Colonel J.F. McGill
- Will visit Dutch Flats
- (Continued on page 6.)
“Marine Corps General Inspects Local Posts,” SDU, 12 June 1919.
- BGen Lauchheimer gives unofficial “OK” for San Diego
- In addition to previously mentioned locations, he also inspected Marines at “rifle range on the city’s pueblo lands, 14 miles from the Marine base on Dutch Flats, via Rose Canyon”
- Kettner’s nickname is “Brother Bill”
- Lauchheimer: “every commanding officer has reported most favorably on the treatment the command has received at the hands of the citizens of this city”
“Receivership Not to Stop Building,” SDU, 17 June 1919.
- There was a business acquisition of the company contracted to build the base, but that would not offset construction
“U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Plans Early San Diego Visit,” SDU, 26 June 1919.
- Commandant to visit and see construction of Dutch Flats in July
“San Diego on Verge of Real Development, Says Kettner,” SDU, 25 July 1919.
- Construction of the Marine base seen as part of the larger picture of progress and development in San Diego
“Fleet May need New Navy Yard,” SDU, 4 August 1919.
- NSTR – only mentions the Marine post, nothing substantial
“Admirals Find Much to Praise in City as Big Naval Base; Manifest Advantages Acknowledged in Speeches at Luncheon,” SDU, 7 August 1919.
- Rear Admiral C.W. Parks told those in attendance at luncheon that Marine base will be a “beauty spot of the city”
- Marine base mentioned when listing all of the factors coming together to make San Diego a great naval town
“This Port Base for Marines,” SDU, 23 September 1919.
- Announced yesterday San Diego would be headquarters for Pacific Brigade and will be commanded by Pendleton
- Will be on Dutch Flats, where work is in progress
- Recognition that it is a sign of the port’s increasing importance
- Sees this as the “culmination of a suggestion made by… Pendleton in 1914, when the cruiser California was re-christened the San Diego.”
San Diego Marine Corps to Absorb Other Units,” SDU, 26 September 1919.
- Pendleton will arrive 1 October to establish headquarters
- San Diego force will be increased from 250 to a full brigade
- “Complete equipment, including aviation and artillery material, will be kept in readiness and the marine units at Mare Island and Bremerton will be absore
“New Firm Ready to Rush Work on U.S. Marine Post,” SDU, 29 September 1919.
- Reorganization of constitution contracts, William P. Haskell bought out W.A. Raffe, who was five months behind due to financial issues
- Haskell said he intends to get construction done on time
- Said within the next three weeks concrete flooring should be down for 3+ barracks
- Navy department wants base in San Diego completed as soon as possible because it is supposed to be headquarters for all west coast Marine activities
“Rapid Progress Now Being Made on Marine Post,” SDU, 13 October 1919.
- Haskell reported 1000 of 1800 concrete piling for barracks completed, 800 poured at end of month
- Concrete for floor of C-type barracks to be poured Wednesday
- All plumbing for A- and C-type barracks in place
- Federal Construction Co. took over for Dawson
“Marine Buildings to be completed in Five Months,” SDU, 12 November 1919.
- Bids for central group of buildings opened yesterday
- Description of buildings
- Buildings are supposed to be done within 150 days of getting contract
“Well Known Sergeant, Now Captain, Returns,” SDU, 25 November 1919.
- Capt. Thomas F. Karney went to Santo Domingo from San Diego with Fourth Marines in 1916, returned
- SgtMaj of Pendleton’s headquarters in balboa Park, promoted during the war
- Retiring in San Diego
“Bids for First industrial Group Unit to be Made,” SDU, 9 December 1919.
- “Bids for construction of a one-story central building, the first unit of the industrial group of the Dutch Flats marine brigade post were called for yesterday by the naval public works office”
- Building will be 28,760 square feet with east and west L-shaped wings and house a bakery, barber, cobbler, and other shops
- Also a 25-foot radial brick chimney (will open bids 23 December at 1100)
“27 Million for San Diego Navy Dept Plan,” SDU, 9 December 1919.
- Marine base included in recommendations made by Helm Board
- Marine Brigade Post -- $5,225,000 when completed
“Navy Department Ships Equipment Here from Posts Now Abandoned,” SDU, 30 December 1919.
- Equipment from closed bases sent to San Diego for the Marine base and Balboa Navy Hospital
- Equipment for base:
  - Electric dough mixers
  - Kitchen and galley utensils
- Provides breakdown of expenditures that will also be repeated on 1 January 1920
- Planned:
  - Installation of steam and electrical distribution systems
  - Paved walks
  - Storehouses
  - Lighting fixtures for permanent buildings
  - Furniture
  - Carpets
  - Equipment for galleys and kitchens
- Unsure of how much Congress will approve for spending in upcoming year but it is believed they will approve funds for administration building and group of officers quarters

1920

“$1,637,000 Spent on Marine Brigade Post,” SDU, 1 January 1920.
- $2,100,000 originally appropriated for the base (half of what is needed to complete the project)
- Cost breakdown:
  - $278,000 – dredging
  - $15,000 – inspections, public works fees, etc.
  - $950,000 – 6 barracks
  - $185,000 – sewage and drainage system
  - $209,000 – central building group
  - $463,000 remaining for fiscal year
“Navy Plans $27,000,000 Expenditure on Harbor,” SDU, 1 January 1920.
- Shows major investment from the Navy in San Diego
- Summarizes the work that has been done and what will be done
“What the Navy Recommends for San Diego Harbor,” SDU, 1 January 1920.
- “Construction of an immense quay extending from the marine base around the northwesterly section of the harbor to the naval fuel station”
- Completion of all permanent buildings as originally planned, $5,225,000
SDU, 1 January 1920.
- “The Marine base should be completed as per plan.”
- Recommends quay wall should be built
“City is Great Military Rendezvous of West,” SDU, 1 January 1920.
- Concept images of Marine base
- Summary of construction
- Six two-company barracks to be built, cost $1,000,000
- $275,000 for dredging, completed
- $800,000 unobligated and for power house, laundry, etc.
“Big Projects Entail Outlay of $16,500,000,” SDU, 1 January 1920.
- Dredging for Marine base completed
- Entire construction cost about $7 million
- Base will be 43 buildings total
- Rest of article goes into great detail about buildings, including dimensions, found in other articles
“Work at Marine base Expected to Finish on Time,” SDU, 13 January 1920.
- Four months behind schedule
- Will work on all six barracks at once
- All buildings can be seen from waterfront
- Details of where construction is at
- Lange & Bergstrom to begin work on central building
SDU, 24 January 1920.
- NSTR
“Will Speed Work on marine base, Says Contractor,” SDU, 8 February 1920.
- Summary of financial issues and transactions
- A third of the base is completed
“$4,000,000 Marine Brigade Post in Commission Here Before Year Ends,” SDU, 10 April 1920.
- “Largest and most modern military institution of its kind o the Pacific coast”
- Pendleton expected to take command of base and 1500 troops 1 Nov
- Summary of bids fulfilled and need to be fulfilled
“Marine Head Will Visit Here to inspect Base,” SDU, 17 April 1920.
- Barnett and quartermaster of the Marine Corps BGen Charles McCawley will visit new base 8-12 May
“Head of Marine Corps to Inspect New Brigade Post,” SDU, 19 April 1920.
- MGen Barnett to be in San Diego 8-12 May
- Includes republished summary of his service
“Baltimore Firm Given Contract,” SDU, 20 April 1920.
- S.P. Sexton Hardware & Stove Co. given $32,940 contract for kitchen equipment for six barracks
  - (6) cooking ranges
  - (12) coffee urns
  - (6) electric dishwashing machines
  - (6) refrigerators
  - (6 ice cream freezers
- Laundry and bakery bids open 23 April
- All equipment will be electric
“Public to Meet Gen. Barnett at Open Air Fete,” SDU, 4 May 1920.
- Barnett will be given an open air reception, open to the public, at the botanical garden “next Monday afternoon” at 1530
- Barnett’s first visit in five years
- Will be inspecting the base at Dutch Flats
“Council to Name Tide Street After Marine Leader,” SDU, 6 May 1920.
- After it’s paved, it will be renamed after Barnett
- City Council voted to rename it
- Barnett to be given copy of the council resolution by George Burnham at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at U.S. Grant next Monday
- Named after him because it was “because of his vision” that the base was located here
- Renaming was Kettner’s idea
“San Diego Plans Big Reception for General Barnett, U.S. Marine Corps Commander, Due Tonight,” SDU, 8 May 1920.
- Public reception in his and Mrs. Barnett’s honor
- First visit to San Diego in five years
- Purpose is to inspect base and other Marine activities in the area
- Reception headed by George Burnham, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee and William Kettner
- Others on reception committee include Pendleton, other officers, and civilians
- Barnetts staying at Hotel del Coronado
- Reception taking place in the Leap Year Court at Balboa park
- Official organist playing an hour before reception
- Mrs. Uriel Sebree, wife of Admiral Sebree (ret.) will act as civic hostess
“General Barnett Says San Diego One of Two Great Training Centers,” SDU, 9 May 1920.
- Barnett says 1,700 Marines will be regularly stationed on base when it opens, “in addition to the large number of recruits passing through the hands of the drill sergeants”
- “Utilization of San Diego as a recruit training point marks a new policy in marine corps administration. Navy yards are becoming too congested to be used for this purpose, so it was decided to establish two large posts, one at San Diego and the other at Quantico, VA”
- Barnett said base is strategically located for any trouble on west coast or south
“Marines’ Commander Gets Big Welcome at Luncheon; Throng Joins in Reception,” SDU, 11 May 1920.
- “Co-operating in hospitality the leaders of San Diego civic life united in a warm welcome to the Marine commander, climaxed by a brief and informal reception in beautiful Balboa Park at which San Diegans from every walk of life extended hearty greetings to the general”
- Will have one more social event with San Diegans
- Brief overview of Barnett’s schedule
- Luncheon yesterday was by Chamber of Commerce at the U.S. Grant Hotel, attended by nearly 250 businessmen
- Guests applauded Barnett’s part in bringing base to San Diego
- Naval officers said Marine base directly resulted in other navy bases coming to San Diego
- Tide Avenue renamed Barnett Avenue in his honor
“Hundreds Attend Reception in honor of Gen. Barnett; Brilliant Scene at Leap Year Court in Balboa Park,” SDU, 11 May 1920.
- Barnett shook hands with visitors
- Other military leaders welcomed him
- Speeches by military leaders praised San Diegans as welcoming and for their beautiful city
- Pendleton said in his speech he and Barnett always agreed on San Diego
- Many speeches
“Marine Generals Spend Busy Day Inspecting Posts,” SDU, 12 May 1920.
- Visited Dutch Flats, Rose Canyon range, Balboa Park
- Saw Dutch Flats from the water
“Daniels Promises to Hurry Work Here as He Departs” (part 2), SDU, 25 June 1920
- Daniels said work would begin as soon as vote was counted
- Saw the base as it’s “nearing completion”
“Marines Offered Land on Short-term Lease,” SDU, 22 July 1920.
- Land tract #1: “extending from a short distance north of the biological station at La Jolla almost to the Torrey Pines”
- City Manager F.A. Rhodes recommended that since it is valuable as agricultural land, Marine Corps shouldn’t lease it for more than one year
- Land tract #2: “just east of the coast highway and south of the land east to Miramar” (rifle range), recommended to renew the lease because of the money spent on facilities but not to exceed ten years
- Proposals sent from council to HQMC
“Announces Plan for Navy Base,” SDU, 3 August 1920.
- Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks inspected site in San Diego and announced an anchorage site for the Pacific fleet will be built near Navy training base and Marine base
- (Continued on page 3)
- Visit by Admiral Parks to base site with Pendleton, Commander Norman Smith (public works officer for 12^th Naval District), Kettner, LtCol Charles Lyman, Alfred La Matte, Joseph W. Sefton Jr, Lane Webber, and Fred E. Lindley
- Projects going up for a vote with San Diego citizens
“To Lease Pueblo Lands to Marines,” SDU, 26 August 1920.
- City to lease pueblo lands to Marines for maneuver use
- Major Edward M. Banker made the case that the Marine Corps has always upheld its agreements, use of this land was a major reason why the Marine Corps came to San Diego, and if the Marine Corps couldn’t use that land, word would reach Washington and they might pull out of San Diego
“Marine Recruiting Campaign to Open in San Diego Soon,” SDU, 27 August 1920.
- 1500 men to be enlisted for new barracks and for new Dreadnaught California
- Major J.C. Fegan OIC of Southern California recruiting
- LtCol C.H. Lyman (Pendleton’s chief of staff)
- Goal is to have 1500 men at base, many prior enlisted (for experience) and 100 who are native Californians
- Contemplating opening base on 1 February
- Current construction will hopefully be done 1 July
“Navy Authorized to use $940,000 in Bay Dredging,” SDU, 9 September 1920.
- Dredging will be near the Marine base
“Marines Constantly Practice Shooting in Miniature and Field Rifle Ranges,” SDU, 20 October 1919.
- Indoor range is at Balboa Park in the old Red Cross House
- One of the biggest outdoor ranges west of the Mississippi, 16 miles from San Diego, in a small ravine in Rose Canyon
- Built early this year
- 600 yards long, 70 yards wide, 15 butts, two of which are used for 800 and 1000 yard work only
- Telephones used to communicate from behind butts to commander at firing line
“Government Lets Big Contract for Dredging Harbor Near Dutch Flats,” SDU, 26 October 1920.
- Approximately 2,700,000 cubic yards of soil to reclaim shoreline near Dutch Flats, costing $3,000,00
- Work to start early November, completed within 18 months
Congressmen Concede Need of Port Facilities Here,” SDU, 27 November 1920.
- Inspecting/touring congressional party impressed by Marine base
- Pendleton present

1921

“Beautiful Home for ‘Devil Dogs’ Nearly Finished,” SDU, 23 January 1921.
- Almost finished and ready for occupancy
- A-type: five of them, 319’x42’, dormitory wings 66’x41’, kitchen 43’ in length
- C-type: one of them, L-shape, 181’x153’, dormitory wing 82’x72’
- Arcade more than half a mile long
- Each arcade is fitted with a walled parapet in the center
- Southern end has a drinking fountain constructed of mosaic tile
- Each barracks can accommodate 20 men and has individual mess halls and “gallery” are steam-heated throughout, with the ceilings reminiscent of the colonial type of interior decorations
- Architectural style Spanish renaissance
- “Doors leading into the corridors from the portal are massive construction with copper and brass fittings”
- Red tile stucco roofs, cream-colored tinting of the walls
- “The barber shop, for instance, exceeds in architectural beauty the shops to be found in America’s finest hotels.”
- Most modern equipment of any base in bakery, describes electrical system
- Electrical laundry systems and sanitizing plant
- Five foot high emblem case in bronze, looks over the bay towards the Pacific, located top of the center arcade along north-south axis of barracks buildings
- Expected to have 45 buildings total, arranged in rectangular formation, the main structure extending along a front of 3000 feet facing the bay
- Buildings to take up 50 acres, remaining 682 for parade ground, baseball diamond, tennis and handball courts, flower gardens
- Seventh Regiment = six companies of infantry, headquarters, supply detail, barracks detachment
- Machinegun battalion and machinegun school organized and headquartered at Balboa Park
- Rifle instruction continuing in La Jolla
- Seventh Rgiment:
  - (1) BGen
  - (2) Aides
  - (1) Col
  - (1) LtCol
  - (4) Maj
  - (12) Capt
  - (21) 1^st Lts
  - (11) 2^nd Lts
  - (2) Marine gunners
  - (2) Quartermaster clerks
  - (1) Paymaster’s clerk
  - (1400) Enlisted
- Band being organized at Mare Island and will be one of the first nits to arrive
- Beautification – plant palm trees along front of barracks, flowers and shrubberies elsewhere
- Top soil from naval training station to cover parade ground to facilitate growth of Bermuda grass
- Automatic sprinkler system in parade ground
- “What everyone has agreed will be the most artistic governmental post in the United States”
“Flight Gives Congressman-Elect Bird’s-Eye View of Harbor and City,” SDU, 25 January 1921.
- Phil D. Swing
- Navy dirigible B-18
- Inspected government projects in San Diego
- Saw Dutch Flats
- Inspected base on the ground with Pendleton
- Base “nearing completion”
“San Diego Gets Nearly 2 Million Appropriation for Public Works,” SDU, 3 February 1921.
“Brig. Gen. Pendleton Presents San Diego Marine Corps Rifle Team Perpetual Trophy Won at Mare Island Shoot,” SDU, 1921
“Marine Band to Play for Kearny Patients,” SDU, 22 July 1921.
“To Honor General Pendleton,” SDU, 1 December 1921.
“Gen. Pendleton Raises Flag at Fine Marine Base,” SDU, 2 December 1921.

“Marine barracks Best in America,” SDU, 2 January 1922.
“John Philip Sousa is Given Ovation at Union Station,” SDU, 7 January 1922.
“Former Head of Recruiting services to Assume Command of Marine Brigade Post Here,” SDU, 1 March 1922.
“Another Marine Corps Party to be Given,” SDU, 13 March 1922.
“Corps to Give Dancing Party,” SDU, 16 March 1922.
“200 Club Members Visit Marine Base,” SDU, 24 March 1922.
SDU, 10 April 1922.
“Marines Arrive for Duty at Post Here,” SDU 25 April 1922.
“Special Number at Organ Recital Tomorrow Night,” SDU, 23 July 1922.
“Marines See That Organist Has Assistant,” SDU, 25 July 1922.
“Marine Brigade band Will Play at Balboa Park,” SDU, 8 October 1922.
“Fifth Brigade Band U.S. Marine Corps, Assisted by Dr. Giselman, Gives Concert at Park Tonight,” SDU, 14 October 1922.
“Marine Brigade Band Exhausts Concert Encores,” SDU, 15 October 1922.
“Another Concert to be Given by 5^th Brigade Band,” SDU, 22 October 1922.
“San Diego Best Town in US Says Kettner,” SDU, 2 January 1922.

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