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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
3
A Chicago Dispatch reports alleged neglect and unsanitary conditions at Chickamauga hospitals. Soldiers faced fever, lack of ice, and delayed care amid claims of inadequate supplies and improvised autopsies without family consent.
Senators Davis of Minnesota and Frye of Maine arrived at the White House at 4 o clock Thursday and began a conference with the president on the commission’s coming labors.
Dritsworo Indiana reports William Lewison, a farmer four miles south of town, was perhaps fatally injured by an accident at his farm. Local authorities investigate the scene and condition remains critical as doctors treat the wounded man.
Washington August 27 Rt Adm Winfield S Schley arrived by Pennsylvania railroad to a sea of cheering spectators. He and Mrs Schley greeted at depots and stations as the party proceeded to the Shoreham hotel and the White House for a briefing with President McKinley. He discussed the battle of Santiago and the Porto Rican commission and planned future travel to Maryland Connecticut and Porto Rico. The admiral noted health improvement but planned further rest and a possible return to New York.
Washington report says Gov. Black announces from Friday arrival that New York must receive all state soldiers immediately. He vows to move troops from federal custody to Fire Island at the state's expense for care and housing.
Col. Roosevelt arrived at Montauk Point and met Secretary Alger at Gen. Wheeler's HQ after visiting his men. The two spoke for five minutes in cordial terms. Also, the navy ordered cruisers St. Louis and St. Paul to League Island Yard to be restored as liners for return to the American line.
The report that the men of the 8d O. V. L desire to be mustered out is false. The regiment is willing to abide with the decision of the war department.
New York August 29 Reports indicate Congress will focus on expanding the permanent military establishment. Chairman Hull of the House Military Affairs Committee in Washington says war has removed key obstacles and expects action in the next session to increase enlistments and strengthen the army.
Reports from authoritative sources claim tensions between Tsung and Sir Claude MacDonald have reached a rupture point. Britain may deem China’s failure to meet its demands as a casus belli. Officials note rising strain over railway explanations and potential British naval support near Wei-Hai-Wei.
A proposal to correct defects in current law and raise the peace footing to 100,000 enlisted men seeks passage. Opposition from national guard advocates proved strong last winter and spring, but four months of experience suggest the guard and many congressmen now see a well-equipped regular army as beneficial to state forces.
Winnie Davis, staying at Narragansett Pier, was slightly improved after a Saturday medical consultation by Dr. John A. Wilcox and Dr. Bache of New York. Doctors diagnosed gastritis and prayers were offered Sunday in local Episcopal and Catholic churches.
A Terre Haute distillery firm capitalized at 300000 has awarded contracts to erect a plant with a daily capacity of 5000 bushels of corn. The building must be completed by December 1. Leading stockholders include Fred B. Smith of Terre Haute and George E. Emmitt of Pekin Illinois, with plans to operate as an anti trust entity.
A Ponce dispatch to the Herald reports a state of anarchy in rural Puerto Rico as Spanish troops withdraw. Guerrillas roam freely terrorizing locals who seek American protection while natives and Spaniards clash. Gen. Stone has sent full details to Gen. Miles.
European papers react to Count Muravyov’s note urging an international conference to end armaments and secure lasting peace. London, Rome, Paris discuss sincerity and hurdles, with Italy’s Tribuna and Gaulois highlighting Russia’s risks and France’s possible resistance.
A Boston special reports the Red Cross hospital ship Solace, carrying sick and wounded sailors from Santiago and Sampson's fleet, is overdue in New York. Fears grow for the vessel's safety as no word has been heard since she left Cuban shores en route to Chelsea naval hospital.
Washington Aug 29 The 1st and 5th Missouri regiments at Chickamauga and the 3d Missouri at Middletown Pa are ordered to Jefferson Barracks Missouri The 159th Indians at Middletown will move to Indianapolis The 8th New York at Chickamauga will move to Hempstead L I
Washington Aug 29 The Porto Rican military commission will sail for Porto Rico on the Seneca a war department vessel likely to be transferred to the navy Admiral Schley to hoist his flag there while the Brooklyn heads to dock for repairs Favor abandonment of the Philippines Estafeta a financial weekly paper in Mapagip Aug 29 supports the party favoring withdrawal from the Philippines
Ex governor Claude Matthews died at 6 30 am at the Meharry homestead Wingate following a stroke that left him speechless and paralyzed on the right side His death occurred after a powerful community response and a simple faith statement during the illness. Matthews born December 14 1845 in Bath County Kentucky and later moved to Vermillion County Indiana where he farmed and served in the legislature before becoming Secretary of State in 1890 and Governor in 1892.
The Michigan conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in session here decided to send Bishop Turner and Rev. Mr. Atwood as missionaries to Cuba and Porto Rico. Special action may follow regarding the Philippines.
Miss Mary Collins, a highly estimable young lady, went violently insane on the street, an incident reported from AsuTaBuLa Ohio on August 29. The event notes her deteriorating condition and calls for medical intervention.
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