Health at Santiago Improves as Cleanups Advance
From Santiago Cuba dated October 11, reports claim U S troops show improved health with malarial fevers decreasing and yellow fever near eradication due to Major Barber’s street cleaning effort employing 600 men. General Wood lauds the troops and cautions investors about land purchases in Cuba due to ruined records left by Spanish authorities.
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Santiago
Cuba
United States
Barber
Lawton
General Wood
Depew urges expansion and liberty in Cuba Hawaii and isthmus
Chauncey M. Depew spoke to a large Chicago audience at the Auditorium on October 11. He argued that Cuba Hawaii and the Nicaragua isthmus require American action, urged recognizing the manhood of foreign peoples, and predicted self-sustaining colonies that would become markets and revenue sources for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
Cuba
Hawaii
Es Canal
Nicaraguan Isthmus
Pacific
Philippines
Alger Fails to Say on Camp Sites and Protests
Secretary Alger sent a letter to the war investigating commission, which critics say does not answer their questions about camp site selection and hardships in Tampa. Commissioners plan a camp tour starting next week with Jacksonville witnesses, then New York, then Santiago. A separate note says the United States may submit a diplomatic protest to Spain over the Buenos Ayres cruiser arming the Philippines, via the French government.
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Alger
Washington
War Investigating Commission
Lew
Jacksonville
Tampa
Bryan
New York
Santiago
Wade Sam
United States
Spain
Philippines
Paris
Buenos Ayres
Dewey
Navy Department
Singapore
Clash Over Colored Miners in Virden
Governor Tanner and Chicago Virden Coal Company Manager Lukens clash over sending troops and using imported labor at Virden mines. Lukens threatens to import labor, Tanner warns of National Guard disarming efforts if Winchesters are used. Other briefs note Jubilee Day at Omaha, livestock show at Transmississippi Expo, and a Denver court martial verdict in the McIntyre case.
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Springfield
Ill
Tanner
Lukens
Chicago Virden Coal Company
Virden
Winchesters
National Guard
Mcintyre
Denver
Naval
Joseph H. McIntyre
Laucheimer
Washington
Navy Department
National Capitol
Muster Out Officers Shift in Army Commands and Roles
General Wheeler expected to resume House seat after Congress meets as Breckinridge is designated inspector general and returns in November. General Graham retires as brigadier. debate if he stays in volunteer service continues. Bates and Chaffee may take Second and Fourth corps commands, Wilson to remain head of First corps. Edward Lee, walking 5000 miles for a wife and $500 in a year, arrives in Marshalltown after 410 miles. heads to Des Moines then Boston seeking a spouse with funds.
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Wheeler
Fourth Corps
Congress
Graham
Waasumeron
Joseph G. Breckinridge
Breckinridge
James N. Wilson
Washington
Second Corps
John O. Bates
A. R., Chaffee
Aroceed
Wilson
Marshalltown
Edward Lee
Minneapolis
Lee
Des Moines
Boston
Vizcaya Abandoned and Related Naval Movements
Work on the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya is abandoned as divers report 50 feet of bilge missing. Tug Chapman will tow the wrecking ship from Santiago to the Colon wreck. Infanta Maria Teresa deck work continues and both engines are hand-turned during pumping. Teresa expected to sail to New York or Norfolk by Oct 18.
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Vizcaya
Poaya del Este
Cuba
Chapman
Santiago
Colon
Hobson
Teresa
New York
Norfolk
Atlantic Enterprise Expands Greenhouse Business in Atlantic
G Anderson & Co enlarge their greenhouse operation at Ninth and Chestnut, adding three new houses dedicated to roses, carnations, and violets. The firm reports tripled stock, wide local demand, and capabilities for contracts and fast order fulfillment. A free chrysanthemum show may be offered when blooms peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Ninth and
Chestnut
G. Anderson & Co
Anderson
Knights at Pittsburg Conclave Opens in Stoke and Iron City
Knights Templar conclave in Pittsburg brings over 100 commanderies from across the region. Grand Master La Rue Thomga hails the event as one of templarism’s greatest weeks with grand entertainments, electric street illumination, and a big parade setting the tone for the work beginning tomorrow. Leaders discuss future conclaves in 1901 amidst hopeful competition from Louisville, Niagara Falls, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoke and
Iron
Prrissuse
Templar
Pittsburg
la Rue Thomga
Thomas
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Detroit
Cuban Ties and Atlantic Events Highlight Oct 1898 Page
Messages from Cubans reach Jacksonville with word of government negotiations as Major topics include Bear Island terms and potential occupation limits. Atlantic City Band brings Louise Brehany Ballad and Opera Concerts featuring a full ensemble and operatic repertoire. Also the Cass County Equal Suffrage Association schedules a convention in Atlantic with program items and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Louise Brehany
Metropolitan
America
Martha
Sousa
Chicago Marine Band
Edouard Remenyi
Bernard Listemann
Guillaume Sau
Cass County Equal Suffrage Association
Atlantic
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Kyle
Cleveland
South Dakota
Forest City
Industrial Commission
A.D. Tinsley
Ailger
San Francisco
Valencia
Indiana
Senator
Ohio
United States Infantry
Oregon
Rio de Janeiro
Newport
Lafayette
Charles G. Dawee
General Lafayette
Febinger
Easton
John Carson Febinger
James E. Boyd
Berthonng
P. W. Berthong
Customs Service
Manzanille
Depew
Omaha
Omwana
Mothers’ Congress
Onawa
List
Ganton
Cobsa
Porto Rico
Maprio
Supreme Court
Wasuixaron
Immigration Bureau
New Orleans
Pensacola
Corbett
Tom O'Rourke
Tom Sharkey
John” Kelly
Clark Lil
Laramie
Wyo
O. E. Clark
Evanston
Atlantic Enterprise
Pittssurg
Walker
Minn
Indian Council
Flatmouth
Baker
Tinker
Banner Tailoring Co., of
Atlantic Clothing Company
A, Block
Bacon
Fla
George Reno
McKinley
Atlantic Maroons
Adair
Athletic Bar
Crooks
Usic
Hill
M. E. McElroy
H. M. Boorman
Fannie Wilson
Wilcox
Stanley
W. H. Studley
Carragh
Kneedy
Bruff
Wood
DeLano
Rink
Beedle
Curtis
James Corbitt
Miss M. Campbell
Ray
Dudley
Quint
Margaret Campbell
Ladies Quartet of
Maine
Reed
Ehefree
Atlantic Infirmary OF Osteopathy
Albert T. Hunt
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