Nebraska Troops Arrive at Fort Omaha in War Effort
The Second Nebraska regiment arrived at Fort Omaha this forenoon amid a warm welcome from residents. Thirty-five invalids were sent to Fort Crook while the remainder were distributed to Omaha hospitals. local ladies prepared flowers for the soldiers. Senator Allen visited the War Department to discuss Nebraska interests as orders go out to adjutants general to care for the sick and wounded.
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Oman
Fort Omaha
Fort Crook
Omaha
Second Nebraska Regiment Routs Through Kansas City to Omaha
Five trains carried Nebraska volunteers from Chickamauga to Fort Omaha, totaling 1,022 officers and men. The convey arrived in stages, with meals, coffee, and bread provided at depots. Sick soldiers numbered around 83, with nurses onboard and plans to muster out in Omaha. The unit blamed northern men’s stay in the southern climate for health issues, and they left Kansas City for Omaha in the early evening.
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Nebraska
Missouri City
Kansas City
Nebraska Volunteers
Chickamauga
Fort Omaha
Kansans City
Posaen Rconshes
Eleepsra
Cyprose Yeria
Armstrong
Billa
Oleon
Pleasant Hill
Kansas
Missouri , Pacific
Union
Quartermaster’ S Department
Paullman
Bunka
Lieutenant Maron
Hospital Corps and Hospital
Steward Fairman
Omaha
Ohickamanga
Allen Sees War Officials In LInterests Of Nebraska Troops
Senator Allen of Nebraska visited the War Department to aid sick Second Nebraska troops. A telegram from Omaha reported arrivals without care. Secretary Alger arranged for U S hospital care at government expense. A general order followed directing state adjutants to supervise convalescents, especially on furlough. Instructions urged cautious travel, proper diet, and solo travel only if able.
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War Department
Nebreska Goldiorsa
Malis
Linterest
Nebraska
Wasmaeron
Senator Allen
Omaha
Alger
United States
Bonita
Death at Camp McKinley introduces furlough plan
From Algona Sept 3 a death at Camp McKinley marked the Fifty second Iowa losses as Private Clarence Lane of Company F Algona died of heart failure after a morning breakfast. The Fifty second and Fifty first units plan 80 day furloughs with regular pay and ration allowance extended to 60 days. some men may return home within a week. The Fifth and Sixth batteries will start mustering out and be paid Monday.
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Algona
Des
Humphreys
Camp McKinley
Clarence Lane
Lane
Red Cross Hospital
Iowa
Omaha
Long
Burlington
Fifty-first
National Guard
Miss Barton Sails for Home At President McKinley's Request
In Havana, Clara Barton sails on the Clinton to Tampa after President McKinley directs her return to the United States. She pays a $500 customs fine for lack of a manifest, protesting the charge as instructed. Spanish forces move supplies and troops as sugar stocks dwindle and shipping to the United States increases.
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United States
Havana
Clinton
Red Cross Society
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Miss Barton
Tampa
Legaspi
Nuevitas
Gibara
General Lagne
Colon
Spain
President Woodruff Dies After Kidney Illness
A telegraph from George C. Cannon in San Francisco reports the death of Wilford Woodruff, president of the Mormon church. Born in Farmington Connecticut in 1807, he helped pioneer Salt Lake Valley and led the church for ten years before passing away after a kidney ailment.
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Salt Lane
George C. Cannon
San Francisco
Wilford Woodruff
Woodruff
Pacific Coast
Mr. Woodruff
Farmington
Conn
Salt Lake Valley
Mustering Out Begins For Volunteer Armys 88 Units
War department data show 88 organizations from the volunteer army have orders to muster out, including 53 regiments and various minor units such as artillery batteries and cavalry companies, likely about one third of the roughly 220,000 men called by the president in two proclamations. At a banquet in New York, Fred W Peck, Paris exposition commissioner general, and staff were guests of honor aboard the Latouraine. President McKinley reviewed naval reserves from the Yankee on Fifth Avenue, receiving cheers and bows from the sailors despite the hot day.
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War Department
Volunteer Army
Joner Peck
New York
Fred W Peck
Paris
North River
Chicago
Wahington and
Alsewhare
New Yor
McKinley
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Shafter declines to discuss fever row with Dr Senn
Shafter avoids interviews amid controversy over yellow fever among Santiago soldiers. In baseball, National League scores: Pittsburg 5 New York 4 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia 12. Western League games feature St Paul 18 St Joseph 10 and Detroit 6 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 9.
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Shafter
Senn
Santiago
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Joseph
St. Joseph
Detroit
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Death on cattle ship and troop movements in 1898
New York reports 14 deaths aboard the transport Allegheny carrying the Ninth Massachusetts and remaining First Illinois men from Santiago to Montauk Point. The Panther also reports one death. Montauk hospitals strained, with 150 sick soldiers on floors. Hospital ships Shinnecock and Yucatan prepared, with doctors and marines detailed for transport. Soldiers’ frailty linked to overloaded Allegheny. many doomed by illness.
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Allegheny
Ninth
Massachusetts
Santiago
Montauk Point
Linoia
Berlin
Shinnecock
Yucatan
T. G.stewart
Twenty-fifth Regular Infantry
New Jersey
Montank Point
Magruder
Marriage of Ensign Powelson in Philadelphia Hospital
Ensign Powelson, survivor of the Maine and war hero, married Miss Oliver Millar in his hospital room at the Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia yesterday at 8 30. The ceremony was by Rev Dr David Lovejoy with a small bridal party including the groom's parents and naval associates. Powelson is convalescing from a broken leg and could not stand. Miss Millar has served as nurse to the injured groom.
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Pmlavelputa
Ensign Powelson
Maine
Oliver Millar
Wyoming
Millar
David Lovejoy
Sigsby
Clark
Montauk Point
Powelson
Naval Prisoners Released From Spanish Fleet
Acting Secretary Allen orders release of all Spanish naval prisoners captured in the July 8 battle. They are at Annapolis and Seavey's Island Portsmouth harbor with good physical condition. Prisoners to be sent back to Spain at Spain's expense. Admiral Cervera arranges transport and officers and men will sail together. Captain Eulate is thought to have traveled to New York to charter two Spanish steamers.
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Allen
Carvera
Annapolis
Seavey’s Island
Portsmouth
Academy
Spain
Cervera
Eulate
New York
Postal Service In Porto Rico Extended Soon
Porto Rico postal service will be expanded rapidly under military direction with Spanish stamps still in use in towns. American officials, aided by some Spanish clerks, will handle receipts and central offices may open where troops are absent.
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Washington
Perry Heath
Oman
Missouri River
Marcy Street
O. A. Moore
Silver Creek
M. Pitzer
Mrs Belden Attacks Camp Thomas Hospital Scenes
Mrs W. S Belden of the Sioux City Political Equality club returns from four weeks at Chickamaugas park and denounces the division hospital at Camp Thomas as she witnessed. She says she personally helped the sick from Sioux City and warns that the worst is yet to be told.
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Thomas
Sioux City
Mra. W
Belden
Special Days and Regional Celebrations Across States
A list of upcoming regional observances outlines many theme days across states and organizations including various fraternal and social groups. Separate notes highlight reduced railroad rates and festivities with about-to-be announced events and sessions.
Free bottles offered by New York chemist for lung cures
Eminent New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and related lung diseases to Telegraph readers who write with postal and express addresses. He cites thousands cured worldwide and urges sufferers to act quickly, noting letters of gratitude from American and European labs.
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DT. A. Slocum
Tue Telegraph
Science Daily
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Pine St
Tue TeLecraru
Worth Its Weight in Gold Dr Kay’s Renovator Ad
An Omaha reader 67 reports relief from constipation indigestion and insomnia after using Dr Kay's Renovator. She calls it worth its weight in gold and requests free advice a sample and Dr Kay's Home Treatment booklet along with Dr Kay's Lung Balm. The notice invites readers to send symptoms and address to Dr B R Kay Medical Co for free materials.
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D. A. McCay
Omaha
Neb
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Grippe Sickness
Sourced ad claims Electric Bitters relieve grippe symptoms by acting on the liver stomach and kidneys. It promises prompt relief and a full system tone with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold at Vic Emmert & Co's drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
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