FLORENCE YESTERYEARS: 104 years ago
August 26, 1898
At 12 o'clock today, the Hawaiian flag descended from the flag staffs on all the government buildings, and exactly at five this to the same hour the stars and stripes floated on the tropical breeze from every official flag staff. The ceremony was a most impressive one as the Hawaiian ensign sank from its position and to notice the emotion of many who had been born under it. But then came the bright call for the raising of Old Glory, and the strains of "The Star Spangled Banner" broke forth as that banner was unfurled to the breeze.
For the first time in the history of the United States Military Academy, a first lieutenant will be made superintendent of the institution. The officer to be thus honored is First Lieutenant Albert Mills of the First Cavalry. He distinguished himself at Santiago and has the temporary rank of captain as a member of General Young's staff. The President made this selection personally and as a reward for gallant conduct at the storming of San Juan heights.
