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GENERAL ORDER NO. 99
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D.C., June 1, 1914
On July 1, 1914, Article 827, Naval Instructions, will be annulled and in its stead the following will be substituted:
"The use or introduction for drinking purposes of alcoholic liquors on board any naval vessel, or within any navy yard or station, is strictly prohibited, and commanding officers will be held directly responsible for the enforcement of this order."
JOSEPHUS DANIELS
Secretary of the Navy.
10 July 1998