Kansas Notes on War Letters and Local Happenings
Curley Kirke of Wichita writes from Santiago about a week of death and danger for soldiers, detailing how death seems ubiquitous in the field. Obituaries note early Kansas settler John Y. Owens and kin linked to Lincoln history, with other Owens involved in 19th century Missouri and Jackson County events. Multiple items follow from Camp Thomas to Beloit library shortages, wage figures for Kansas women, and local curiosities such as a Dewey square in Larned and a Philippine queen inquiry for Topeka’s festival. The column blends war letters, local obits, civic notes, and social quirks across Kansas towns.
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Wichita
John Y. Owens
Kansas
Neosho County
Mary Owens
Abraham Lincoln
Summel
Owens
Independence
Jackson County
Missouri Owens
Sacramento
Chihuahua
Franklin County
Jones
Harry Scott
Chickamauga
Hutchinson
Camp Thomas
Fort Scott
Edple
Lambert
Industrial School
Beloit
Wichita Eagle
Bloomer
Topeka Karnival Knights
Ed Little
Philippines
Edna Whitney
Clifton
iy. _ Larned
Dewey
Pap Eckert
Granger
Lisa
Arkansas City
Rigoner
Cees
Abroad officers relay Spanish American War battle reports
The German, Turkish, Japanese and French attaches, with American troops at Santiago, report on the Siboney San Juan actions of July 1 2 and 4. They praise the volunteer regiments and Rough Riders for steadfast courage under heavy fire and note the absence of mounted cavalry due to terrain.
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Wachnverov
von Goetzen
Yermoleff
Mahanga Bey
Shiba
de Granprey
Arthur Tee
Royal Artillery
Santiago
Siboney
San Juan
von Gostzen
Seventy-first New York
Massachusett’s
Wood
Rough Riders
Héta Fira
Major Shiba
Japanese
Imperial Army Engineers
Buried Where They Fell Near Santiago
Dispatches from Santiago report American troops buried in mass graves after battles near San Juan and El Caney. Chaplain Vandewater held twenty five burial services in one day for the dead from the Rough Riders and others. Captain Capron and Sergeant Fish were buried locally as their bodies were sent home aboard the steamer Hudson. Ongoing disinterment is hindered by priorities like feeding the wounded and restoring order.
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New Yor
New York World
Santiago
Quasina
Rough Riders
Battle of
San Juan
Vandewater
Seventy Frat
New York
Capron
Hamilton Fish
Hudson
Nicholas Fish
San Juan Hill
el Caney
Cuba
Wood
Eil- Caney
Fever cases rise as calm about yellow fever grows
A dispatch to General Corbin says 396 new fever cases were reported in the camp before Saturday. Authorities believe yellow fever cases are mild. The piece notes soldiers should marry to prepare for war, a comment reflecting peacetime morale.
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Washington
Corbin
Weyler Opposes Early Peace Proposals in Spain
General Weyler emerges as a principal opponent of any peace cabinet and a proponent of prolonged war. He urges Spain to push Germany against the United States, press Romero Robledo and others, and keep Havana under Spanish control. He praises Blanco and predicts a long, bloody conflict with Spain winning, opposing any quick peace.
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Withuington
Weyler
Spain
Germany
England
United States
Romero’ Robledo
Gubig ‘Bay
Philippines
Dewey
Blanco
Havana
Shafter and Crawford Share Libby Prison Cell Six Weeks
A Terre Haute dispatch recounts Major Frank Crawford paymaster of the Vandalia and General Shafter serving in the same Libby prison room for six weeks after their capture during the 1862 foraging mission. Coburn’s brigade pursued Wheeler’s cavalry when surrounded. both officers were later exchanged.
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St. Louis
St. ‘Louis Globe-Democrat
Terre Haute
Ind
Frank Crawford
Shafter
Libby
Michigan
John Coburn
Congress
Coburn
Crawford
Civic Federation Calls National Conference on Foreign Policy
The Civic Federation of Chicago issued a call for a national conference at Saratoga Springs North Carolina on August 19 and 20 to discuss U S foreign policy. More than 1000 signatures from governors mayors college presidents bankers clergy labor leaders and manufacturers backed the educational aims with no debate of war genesis or political caste.
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Cxhicaco
Civic Federation of Chicago
Saratoga Springs
N. C
Henry Wade Rodgers
Ralph M. Easley
Boards
Surrender of Spanish Troops Reported at San Luis and Palma
War Department bulletin notes Lieutenant Miley brought surrender reports from San Luis and Palma Estrinao. A total of 3,005 Spanish troops and 305 guerrillas surrendered and were paroled. 3,000 arms were turned in and shipped by ox carts to the railroad. Officials anticipate about 24,000 to be shipped home with 12,000 remaining locally and others from San Luis Guantanamo Sagua and Baracoa.
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Washineton
War Department
Miley
San Luis
Palma Estrinao
Toral
San-Luis
Guantanamo
Sagua
Baracoa
Shafter
Soldier shot by farmer near Chickamauga orchard
Frank Wagner of Company M Twenty first Kansas was shot by a farmer yesterday while picking peaches in an orchard outside the park at Chickamauga Ga. The wounds are not serious and were caused by bird shot to the face and arm. A squad of soldiers dodged the guards by wading a creek amid excitement and possible trouble.
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Bhota
Kansas
Chickamauga
Frank Wagner
Company M
Yesteray
Madrid dispatch reports armistice talks with Washington
A Madrid dispatch published in London states the Spanish government has drafted a message to the United States proposing an armistice to discuss terms for peace. The piece notes press sentiment for negotiated peace and acceptance of American annexation of Cuba, while Madrid radios warn of unrest and military precautions.
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London
Madrid
Cuba
el Imparcial
el Heraldo
Barcelona
Malaga
Cadiz
the Times
Almodovar de Rio
Ex Secretary Sherman on Cuba Spain and future policy
Ex Secretary John Sherman argues in a Washington interview that Cubans deserving self rule should share in victory in Cuba. He supports retaining Porto Rico, opposing Philippines and Cuba annexation, and favors a gradual naval buildup and an interoceanic canal for strategic reach.
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New York
New York World
Washington
John Sherman
Shafter
Gartia
Cuba
United States
Garcia
Santiago
Papper Ai
Congress
Spain
Maine
Porto Rico
Porto- Rico
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Funston Rebukes Reporter Offenders in Kansas Regiment
July 26 report notes privates acting as correspondents criticized officers in letters. Colonel Funston ordered the fl agrant offenders before him and warned of severe punishment if unsoldierly conduct continued. Also mentions treasury bond allotments for about 30 000 people and first bond shipments. Spelter Combin soon to operate independently in Joplin Missouri.
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Ban. Francisco
Kansas Regiment
Funston
Washington
Treasury
Joan
Shafter Reports Improving Troop Health at Santiago
General Shafter reports rapid improvement of troops at Santiago and plans to locate them in comfortable camps within a day or two. He details supplying 11,000 Spanish prisoners, expulsion of correspondents violating military law, and notes on newspaper criticism and battlefield conduct.
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Cuba
Washineton
Shafter
Santiago
Garcia
War Department
General Shafter
Cubans Indignant Over Shafter Attitude on Santiago
The Cubans resent General Shafter for ignoring General Garcia and barring Cuban troops from Santiago. Garcia withdraws his forces and resigns, while Cubans applaud his stance and warn McKinley that silence signals consent to annexation. Joaquin Castillo presses for an official protest to the President.
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Noring Garcia
Shafter
Garcia
Santiago
General Garcia
Gomez
United States
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Cuban petition seeks U S aid while pledging Cuban sovereignty
Correspondent from Santiago de Cuba reports a circulated document signed by Cuban residents addressing the U S President. It thanks the United States army for cooperation and expresses hope that the American government will respect Cuban sovereignty in the eastern province. The draft appears to be in circulation among locals.
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Santiago de“ Cuba
Santiago
United States
Army
Provi
Cuba
Government outlines war aims and colonial policy
A press statement from a high official details that Commodore Watson will not bombard Spain but will target Camara’s fleet. Havana will not be attacked while yellow fever persists. Porto Rico will get a military government, Guam will stay as a coaling station, and the Philippines’ fate remains unsettled amid Cuban insurgent relations.
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Watson
Camara
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Havana
Guam
Sandwich
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Garcia
Cuba
Spain
Letter fabrication in Cuban campaign dispute surfaces
Corresponder Arms on General Garcia and a disputed letter to General Shafter is linked to General Castillo's staff. Officials in Washington deny the letter's arrival at the War Department and question whether Garcia ever saw it. Shafter has yet to provide detailed campaign updates, while Duffield and Corbin’s son are reported leaving Santiago for home.
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Santiago DE ‘Casa
Garcia
Shafter
General Garcia
Arms
Castillo
Washington
War Department
Santiago
Cuba
Shatter
Duffield
Corcbin
Potatoes Ready for Shipment to Tampa and Santiago
A St Louis Commission house received a telegraph order from the assistant quartermaster general at Chickamauga for fifteen carloads of potatoes to be shipped immediately to Tampa Florida and then by transport to Santiago. The firm hired extra drays and canvassed the city, loading fifteen cars last night for shipment.
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Lewis
A.st. Louis
Chickamauga
Tampa
Fla
Santiago
Peace Negotiations with Premier Sagasta Reported
A preliminary note indicates ongoing peace talks led by Premier Sagasta, with indications that progress is being made. No final terms disclosed as negotiations continue behind closed doors.
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Sagasta
Coast Signal Service Extends From Bar Warrior to Galveston
Colonial era classified snippet advertises Allen’s Foot-Ease for feet and blisters. It promotes mail orders for soldiers and sailors and claims widespread testimonials. Also touts Cosmo Buttermilk Soap and Cascarets with price notes and refunds.
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Bar Warrior
Galveston
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