Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1899 — DEIGNAN DECIDES TO RETIRE. [ARTICLE]

DEIGNAN DECIDES TO RETIRE.

Sailor of Merrimac Fame Not to Enter the Military Academy. Oscar W. Deignan of Merrimgc fame has given up the idea of becoming a naval cadet. A bill was introduced in Congress authorizing the President to make him' a naval cadet, but it was amended, requiring him to pass an examination the same as any other cadet. He has not the means to go through a preparatory course and has rejected offers of support made by friends.