Boynton Report on Camp Thomas Hospitals Findings
Secretary Al ger received General Boyntons Aug 29 report on Camp Thomas hospitals. It details 198 deaths since April and praises Leiter Sternberg and other facilities for sanitation, staff, diets, and prompt supplies while noting crowding and equipment limits during measles outbreaks. He blames regimental officers for permitting camp conditions to worsen despite orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
H. Y. Boynton
Camp Thomas
Boynton
Chickamauga
National Cemetery
Chattanooga
Leiter
Sternberg
Crawfish Springs
Carter
Giffen
Smith
Baths In Danger As City Considers Bath Loan
Boston officials warn free public baths may close tomorrow if the City Council rejects a 13 700 loan. Mayor Quincy urged council attendance to decide keeping baths open through September amid strong support from Aldermen and residents who cite 40 000 daily visitors and the need to heat water in winter.
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Tinkham
Ward 11
Philadelphia
Boston Bath
Joseph F. Hickey
Ward 2
Wood Island
Dixon
Berwin
Watson
Donovan
Case
Cunningham Confirmed as Ballot Commissioner in Massachusetts
The Executive Council committee voted to confirm Henry V Cunningham of Boston as ballot commissioner amid Democratic opposition. The full Executive Council later approved the confirmation with the governor present.
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Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Williams
Callahan
Executive Council
Henry V. Cunningham
Boston
Cunam
Fifth to Stay Regiment Hears It Will Probably Be Retained
Framingham Aug 31 The Fifth is not yet decided to go home. Colonel Whitney telegraphed Washington for advice on issue of overcoats and received a telegram saying the regiment will probably be retained in service. Report of Havana duty circulates but unverified. muster and inspections proceed. General Bancroft visits and praises the parade. Accidents mar the cavalry camp with several injuries from horse handling.
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Camp Dalton
Framingham
Boston
Whitney
Washington
J. H. Whitney
H. C. Corbin
Havana
Bancroft
Quartermaster Barnes
Fifth
Sykes
Company I
Parsons
Loethier
Murphy
Camp George Gordon Meade
Penn
Buechner
Alfred Bickford
Lovesey
Edwin
Locke
C. D. Moulton
Perrin
Fairbanks
Quigley
Linwood Hanson
Robert Daley
McNamara
Quincy
East Armory
Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Ohio Colored Battalion
United States
Ohio
Garretson
Guanica
Chaffin
Greenleaf
Taylor
Ponce
Efficiency Board
Congress
Goodell
Ham
Charleston
S. C
Yale
Jackson
Foster
Sixth Illinois Volunteers
Miles
Charles T. Woodward
Candidates in the Ninth Regiment Face Promotions After Deaths
Vacancies in the Ninth Regiment arise from the deaths of Majors O Connor and Grady. Gov has not received recommended names. Donovan of Lawrence is favored for lieutenant colonel. Captain Murray, senior in Grady’s battalion, is also considered. In O Connor’s battalion seniority may be drawn by lot. Candidates include Captain Quinlan, Captain Dunn, Captain Sullivan, with Dunn noted for rising from private.
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O'Connor
Grady
Logan
Donovan
Lawrence
Murray
O’connor
Morris
Dunn
Quinlan
Sullivan
Woodward Defends Sixth Massachusetts Regiment in Porto Rico
Former colonel Charles T. Woodward defends the Sixth Massachusetts against alleged persecutions and misstatements during the Porto Rico campaign. He recounts marches, ill treatment and food issues, disputes with officers, and a contested efficiency board before resigning from military service.
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Porto Rico
Charles F. Woodward
Little Girl Drowned At Provincetown Wharf
Lillian Russell Atkins four year old daughter of Captain William T Atkins drowned after falling through an opening on Central wharf. Body recovered in the afternoon. Funeral planned for Friday afternoon. Wharf noted as dangerous and should have been closed to the public. Also reported Clarence Ellis three year old died after falling into a tub of boiling water Tuesday.
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Provincetown
Lillian Russell Atkins
William .T. Atkins
Central Wharf
Clarence Ellis
Queen Wilhelmina Proclaims Majority and Rule
On her birthday and reaching majority, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands issues a proclamation pledging to uphold the Constitution, strengthen national respect for the flag, observe justice, and seek welfare for all in the kingdom and colonies. Solemn church services were held nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
the Hague
Wilhelmina Helena Paulina Maria
Netherlands
Holland
Massachusetts Governor Receives War Department Letter On Woodward
Aug 25 Governor Wolcott forwards Major General Miles claim that Col Charles Woodward feigned sickness during the Santiago campaign and that the lieutenant colonel was deemed incompetent. Woodward asks public release of the original report and responds with his own letter defending his conduct.
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Woodward
Charles F. Woodward
Wakefield
Mass
Russell A. Alger
Sixth Massachusetts Infantry
Miles
Ponce
Porto Rico
Massachusetts Infantry
Santiago Harbor
Guanica
Greenleaf
Garretson
Leutenant
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
War Department
General Miles
Cern
Burke's Funeral for Private Burke in East Boston
The body of Private Michael M. Burke of Company H Ninth Regiment lay in state at the old Armory in East Boston drawing over 3000 mourners. The remains to be moved to the Church of the Holy Redeemer for a high mass and then interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
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Michael M. Burke
Ninth Regiment
Armory
Maverick and
Bremen Streets
Boston
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Maverick Street
L. P. McCarthy
Burke
Joseph H. Hickey
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Mosquito Endurance Aboard Governor Russell in Port Royal
A relative of Arthur Naugler describes life aboard the converted Boston ferry Governor Russell stationed at Port Royal South Carolina. The letter details severe mosquito bites in the marshy dock area, sleepless nights, heat around 99 degrees, limited rations, sickness from water, unpaid wages, and small trades with locals amid ongoing patrols and recent naval incidents. The writer mentions the torpedo boat Winslow incident and notes a naval constructor’s marriage to Hobson’s rejected fiancée.
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Arthur Naugler
Somerville
Boston
Russell
Port Royal
S. C
Young
Weeks
Winslow
Ensign Bagley
Bagley
Hobson
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Drake
General Boynton
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Wits
Vormerly
Wilson Brothers
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Cunningham
United States Service
Wilhelmina I
Queen OF
Colonel Woodward
A. Marix
Albany
Cvnet
Chicago
Mentecs
New York
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