McKinley Visits Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point
President McKinley spent five hours at Camp Wikoff inspecting hospitals and cantonments, praising the care of sick soldiers and the camp’s orderly conditions. He greeted Gen Shafter and Gen Wheeler, saluted the troops, and thanked the soldiers for their service in Cuba before departing for New York.
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Paterson
N. J
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Church of the Redeemer
Hobart
Ice
Weekly War History: Moves in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila
A compact roundup spans early August to early September: Admiral Dewey reports ample supplies for his squadron while Gen Shafter notes Santiago customs receipts of 102000 dollars. Manila elites urge Salisbury to curb Spain. Cuban governor Duarte announces Havana leadership. New Orleans waits at San Juan for Puerto Rico evacuation. Merritt heads to Paris for peace talks. Otis acts as Manila governor. The Seventh Army Corps parades in Jacksonville. hospital ship Olivette sinks with all saved. Cervera to Spain. Schley and Gordon sail for San Juan. Camp Thomas reports low deaths and no famine claims. Later, transport ships reach Manila and Corunna. Miles departs Puerto Rico. 19 volunteer units to muster out. St Paul and St Louis returned. Wheeler defends administration. McKinley visits Camp Wikoff. natives in Philippines press for annexation. rising insurgent activity noted north of Luzon.
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Dewey
Navy Department
Shafter
Santiago
Allen
Manila
Lord Salisbury
Philippines
Madrid
Franciseco Dominguez Y Roldan
Havana
Garcia
Cuba
Gomez
United States
New Orleana
San Juan
New York
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
Olivette
Fernanding
Annapolis
Cervera
Spain
W. 8. Schley
William W. Gordon
Puerto Rico
Gen. Boynton
Alger
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Bt. Paul
Macnila
Gen. Shafter
Mexico
Miles
Ponce
Obdam
Corunna
Banjuago de Guba
Covandanga
Bantiago
Santander
Aéjt
Corbin
Brooke
St. Paul
St. Louis
International Navigation Company
Governmant
Philippine Islands
Wheeler
War Department
Havang
McHinley
Wildman
Hong Kong
Unitedates
Northigen Bas
Bean
Veterans Camp Sherman Dedication Cuts Heat Fears
Cincinnati on September 5 reports show rain easing heat as the national G A R encampment draws huge crowds. Railways say over 200 000 tickets sold with many more expected. Naval veterans escort Rear Admiral Kelley to the depot as opening ceremonies begin and Camp Sherman receives dedication and bustling activity in city parks.
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Cincinnati
G. A. KR
Camp Sherman
Kelley
Fleepot
National Naval Veterans’ Association
Wave Theory Argued by Learned Statesman in Washington
A Washington Star anecdote quotes a highly learned statesman as he discusses the wave theory of light with a friend. The friend, armed with a tape measure, quips about measuring the distance from the end of the nose to the retina while the host explains color as a sensation from minute waves.
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Near East
Far West
Statesman
Washington Star
Major
Heartless Reporters Methods in Washington Coverage
A clipped excerpt criticizes some Washington reporters for cruel tactics and sensationalism in political coverage, detailing perceived harsh methods used to manufacture headlines and shape public opinion. The note questions journalistic ethics and urges restraint.
Commander Gobin in Sherman parade amid vast Dayton turnout
Commander in Chief Gobin arrives for a Labor Day event with 10 600 Dayton veterans in khaki, supported by three Dayton bands and 100 plus soldiers. Staff include Gen. Stewart and Cols. Burrows Lovett and Beath. A large reception forms as trains bring GA R posts to the city, amid security and excitement.
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Marry E. Feicht
T. J. Adkins
Dayton
Old Grand Army
Gobin
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
Thomas J. Stewart
Charles Williams
Charles Burrows
J. H. Holcomb
John. F. Lovett
R. B. Beath
Pennsylvania Depot
Grand Hotel
Chillicothe Sentinel Spaniard Barkey Passes at 54
In Chillicothe Missouri on a Sunday note the town mourns Sen. Barkey who died aged 54. The article records his passing as a local obituary notice and mentions his public service. Further details include the date and place of death and references to his affiliation.
How Relief Came From Grippe Aftermath
A Jefferson, Missouri contractor recalls severe Grippe aftereffects seven years past. He suffered heart palpitation, breathlessness, and poor circulation until using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. After four boxes his health improved, enabling him to resume business. He swears by the pills and offers to answer inquiries with a stamp.
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Herman H. Eveier
W. Main Street
Jefferson, Mo
Eveler
Adam Poulstong
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Griggs
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Cleveland
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Canton
H. H. Herrick
Porter
Cartelpon
Gen Shatter
Mr. McKintey
Gen. Wheeler
Massachusetts
Ohio
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Ereal
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Bevere
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Aed
Weekly War History
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Monset
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Washington
Royal Palace OF
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Wilhelming
Amsterdam
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Wash
H. H. Hill
Copper River
Alaska
Valdez
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Col
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Flume
Austria
Noes
Chillicothe
C. Barkey
Palmer Fox
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Professional & Business Directory
Real Estaats
Haggard
G. F. Peek
R. D. Clarke & Co
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Algona, IA
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Algona, Iowa
E. V. Sweetting
Money To Loan
Algona
Iowa
O, Raymond
F. Reed
Raymond County
Atty. Raymond, Reed & Raymond Attorneys AT Law
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Algona, T
J. L, Bonar
H. H. Fellows
Bonar & Fellows
Attorneys AT Law
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Algona State Banke Bldg
Wesley
Lows
Frederick M. Curtiss
Kossuth County
West Miller
Archibald Hutchison
Prompely Posh Securities Office
Opera House
Dr.h. ©. McGey, Ptr
BE. J. Gay
E. & FR. Dewy
Margaret E. Coles
Omlee
Boston
Algona, Lowa
A. L. Rist
E. &. Glasler
Algona State Bank
H. E. Sayers
D. V- ME
Brown's
WM. Cleary
Shelley & Pettibone
Nthe Pean St
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