Tragic Deaths At Montauk Surf In Camp Wikoff
Tharmas H. Wheeler son of General Joseph Wheeler and Second Lieutenant Newton D. Kirkpatrick were likely drowned while surfing at Montauk Point near Camp Wikoff. Wheeler 17 and Kirkpatrick disappeared after the high surf and strong undertow, with clothing found near the general’s tent. A coastal watch of sixty First Cavalry troops was set to search for bodies.
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Republicans Sweep Vermont and Greece War News
In Vermont, L. Griffith and E. S. Fleury win Senate and large Republican gains push House control to Republicans with 174 of 217 towns reporting. Vermont results show Smith leading with 22,314 votes over Maloney by 21,336. In Candia, Crete fighting erupts with heavy casualties on both sides as British and Turkish forces clash amid a collapsing occupation.
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Fifth Regiment Ordered to Camp Meade Quest for Duty
At Camp Dalton Framingham on September 7 Colonel Whitney announced the Fifth Regiment will move to Camp Meade Middletown Pennsylvania as soon as transportation is arranged. Troops prepare packing and subsistence for a 36 hour rail journey amid eager farewell contacts with relatives. The unit departs for two years of garrison duty, not front line combat, but faithful service to the army.
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MEE ET IM AS FOLLYVER S Pure sane h Water with meals
Readable fragments describe a product named Follyver s water to be taken with meals. No clear event dates or organizations are present.
Republican Lead Seen Growing in Barre City Area
The report notes a Republican advantage widening to about 23,000 if Barre City and fifteen small towns report in, with Democrats gaining 711 in another measure and the overall ratio suggesting a strengthened GOP majority.
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Massachusetts Deaths Reported for Local Heroes
Death notices report the loss of two Massachusetts soldiers. Sergeant Fred Thomas of Haverhill in Company F Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers died at Chickamauga from typhoid fever. Private George W. Patten of Amesbury died in Amesbury while serving in Company B Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers.
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George W. Patten
Amesbury
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim by Laxative Brand
An advertisement offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. It claims genuine tablets show L. B. Q. on each pill and promises ready made garments at six prices from $2 down and $1 per week from White & Co 122 Boylston St Boston, touting a 45 year reputation for reliable clothing.
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Joyous Eve of Departure for Ninth Massachusetts Soldiers
Camp Wikoff September 1 The Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers prepare to depart detainment after a delay caused by bureaucratic disputes. Major Donovan and Congressman Fitzgerald push to break the impasse and deliver uniforms and gear. About 316 men will leave tomorrow with 181 to Boston and others to Clinton Worcester Lowell Natick and Lawrence while many remain in hospitals or on furlough.
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