Soldiers of Seventh Ohio Praise Camp Conditions in Wartime Letter
Washington reports General Grosvenor and ex Representative Thompson found the Seventh Ohio regiment well fed clothed and sheltered at Dunn Loring with 1300 men and only two deaths since formation about 41 nonreporting for duty. Dissatisfaction stems from not reaching the front as Nebraska Senator Allen notes delays at Chickamauga and Omaha.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
War Department
Thompson
Alger
Dunn Loring
Seventh Ohio Volunteer Regiment
Seventh Ohio Regiment
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Chickamauga
Omahe
Thomas
Governor Black Sees Mixed War Camp Conditions
In Chattanooga Chickamauga Park on Aug 31 Governor Black spoke to Associated Press about New York Regiment camps and division hospitals. He said press reports exaggerated conditions, praised Sternberg hospital, and outlined plans to move troops to northern camps or muster out as possible. He noted Ninth New York hospital conditions were poor but overstated by newspapers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Black
Associated Press
New York
Gov. Black
Chickamauga
Ninth New York Infantry
Chickamauga Park
Sternberg
Chick
Amauga
Eighth
Fourteenth New York
Naval Board Appointed to Review Officers for Meritorious Service
The acting secretary of the navy named a high ranking board to examine all meritorious service cases from the Spanish War not yet promoted. Rear Admirals Sicard Matthews Norton will serve. Ensign Smith is recorder. Colonel Heywood joins for Marine cases. The panel aims to correct perceived injustices from prior promotions.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Spain
Montgomery Sicard
Naval War of Strategy Board
Edward Oo. Matthews
Navy Examining and Retiring Boards
Chas. &. Norton
Washington Navy Yard
Norton
Sicard
Matthews
Harry F. Smith
Charles Heywood
Marine Corps
Marine Oofds
Albany cruiser to be finished in four months
Washington reports the Albany, sister ship to the New Orleans, will be completed by British builders within about four months. Passed Assistant Engineer Norton is ordered to Newcastle to supervise the machinery and return with an American crew to bring the ship across the Atlantic after completion.
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Washington
United States
Albany
New Orleans
Brazil
Allen
Norton
Newcastle on-Tyne
England
Atlantic
Commission to Present Spanish Ensign Reaches Columbus
Lieutenant Edward W. Fullington of the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry arrived in Columbus en route to Marysville. He traveled from Porto Rico as part of a commission to present a captured Spanish ensign to President McKinley. An appointment is set for next Tuesday in Washington to fulfill the mission.
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Columbus
Edward W. Fullington
Oho Volunteer Infantry
Marysville
Porto Rico
McKinley
Washington
Newport News
Waite House
Wil.ington
General Wilson
Adjutant General of the Army
Refuse to Allow Supplies to Land
Telegraphic reports from Washington say Clara Barton arrived in Havana aboard the Clinton No. 2 with Red Cross relief for starving locals but Spanish authorities refused landing and fined the shipmaster 500 dollars for missing a manifest. The U S state department will seek landing and remission, with no manifest explanation given.
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Washington
State Department
Clara Barton
National Red Cross
Havana
Clinton No. 2
Santiago
Iowa Regiment Returns to Camp McKinley Des Moines
Des Moines Aug 31. The first section of the Fifty second Iowa arrived yesterday afternoon. A transfer was made from Burlington to Rock Island tracks and the train went to Camp McKinley where a large crowd waited. The first two sections dined at Albia and Ottumwa fed the third section. The sick were taken to the Red Cross hospital at Camp McKinley and the Cottage hospital in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Fifty-second Iowa Regiment
Burlington
Rock Island
Camp McKinley
Albia
Ottumwa
Red Cross
Cottage Hospital
Lincoln Army Regt Members Reach Lincoln on Sick Leave
Twenty nine of the ninety two men of the Second Nebraska regiment arriving from Chickamauga reached Lincoln on sick leave last night while the rest went to Omaha. Most could alight unaided though Private Coons of Arcadia required a stretcher. Their fatigue and illness hindered conversation about Camp Thomas experiences.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Chickamauga
Lincoln
Omaha
Coons
Arcadia
Camp Thomas
New Orleans Arrives At Ponce Flagship Under Schley
Washington Aug 31 Captain Folger reported to the navy department the arrival of the New Orleans at Ponce Porto Rico Monday. She will serve as the flagship of Admiral Schley where he is on duty with the Porto Rican military commission. Among vessels placed out of commission yesterday were the Nantucket the Chickasaw and the Cheyenne at Port Royal and the Maple at Norfolk.
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Washington
Folger
Navy Department
New Orleans
Ponce
Porto Rico
Schley
Porto Rican Military Commission
Port Royal
Maple
Norfolk
Manufacturers Thank the President
Theodore C. Search, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, sent a letter to President McKinley thanking him for his leadership during the war. The letter expresses the association's sincere confidence in his handling of issues arising from the clash of arms.
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Philadelphia
Theodore c. Search
National Association of Manufacturers
McKinley
Merritt to Paris Manila bound for peace conference
The US transport Ching left port carrying Major General Merritt and his staff en route to Paris for the Spanish American peace conference. General Otis remains acting governor of Manila. Generals Greene and Babcock and their staffs head to Washington.
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Merritt
Paris
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Ching
Otis
Greene
Babcock
Washington
Fifth Illinois Infantry to Camp in Springfield Ten Days
A telegram from Colonel Culven says the Fifth Illinois Infantry will depart Lexington Kentucky for Springfield Illinois on Monday. They plan to camp in Springfield for ten days, and a furlough of thirty days will be granted before final mustering out.
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Springfield
Ill
Culven
Fifth Illinois Infantry
Lexington
Anarchy in the Outskirts of Manila Reported
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Manila dated August 27 describes widespread disorder in the outskirts. Insurgents hunt Spaniards while natives plunder villages rob vehicles and steal horses amid the unrest.
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Manila
London
Daily Telegraph
Officers Ordered to Accompany General Wade to Havana
Washington August 31. The officers named to accompany General Wade the Cuban military commission president are Major W E Almy Captain J B Forgkep Major C J Allison Captain L O Grip com Captain Jay Cooke and Captain Juan S Hart.
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Wade
Havana
Washington
General Wade
Cuban Military Commission
W. E. Almy
J. B. Forgkep
C. J. Allison
L. 0. Gripcom
Jay Cooke
Juan S. Hart
Fire destroys largest store in Austin section
Fire at Austin on August 31 wiped out Phillip Hatzfield’s gouty store, the largest in the region. Loss estimated at 135000 dollars with 80000 dollars insured. The blaze gutted the premises, leaving extensive damage and financial impact on the local market.
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Austin
Tex
Phillip Hatzfield
President McKinley Plans State Adjutants General
Major Webb C Hayes proposes reorganizing the National Guard under military law with a presidential appointment of an adjutant general for each state and governors nominating all militia officers. The plan would place militias under national control to avoid prior Spanish War issues. Hayes noted the plan remains embryonic.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Webb C. Hayes
Hayes
National Guard
Major Hayes
Herrick
Shaker Lakes
Wade and
Gordon Parks
New Park Commission
Euclid Heights
George Gordon
Chicago
Gordon
Colonel Herrick
Helen McKinley
Miss McKinley
Canton
Justice White
State Day
Day
Cortelyou
M. A. Hanna
Hanna
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad in Freeport
An old time advertorial asserts kidney ailments cause backaches and urges care with Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonial from W. W. Wheat of 808 Elk Street credits relief after use, noting work strain and urine changes, with Foster Milburn Co. listed as U.S. agents and urging the brand name.
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Freeport
Bright
Dean
W. W. Wheat
Elk Street
Emmert & Burrell
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Elegant 19th Century Ladies Suits Describe Styles
The piece details pink, cream, tan, blue, and terie pique suits with seven-gored or circular skirts and Norfolk waist. Accessories include belts with solid silver buckles, variations with short Eton jackets and embroidered blouses, a smart cutaway with braid-rimmed vest, and mull over tinted silk in pink.
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Norfolk
Hello old friend mocks admiral’s foretop hair joke
An admiral boards a ship and is greeted by a former classmate. The friend notices the admiral combing his hair forward to cover a bald spot and quips that it is the first time he has seen an older guard doing foretop duty, delivering a light naval humor moment.
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Ellow
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Counterfeit Warning
Advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the world’s largest selling salve and warns of counterfeit schemes. Names H. J. Moogk Emmert Burrell and Wm F Jungkunz Co as involved or related parties in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F
Jungkunz
Faris ex position fund guarantee at $15 million
The guarantee fund for the Faris ex position in 1900 totals 15 million dollars. The remaining balance will be met by etete and city.
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Etete
City
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Relief
For broken surfaces sores insect bites and burns the ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a reliable remedy. It warns shoppers not to accept counterfeits and names H. J. Moogk Emmert & Burrell and Wm F Jungkunz.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
H. J. Moogk
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F
Jungkunz
Turkish admiral disturbed by ship rudder noise in storm
An admiral of the Turkish fleet, seasick in a storm, was disturbed by a grating sound. He inquired its source and learned it was the ship’s rudder, which could be promptly removed if desired.
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London
Arabs Capture Five Dervish Scouts in Nile Action
Cairo dispatch says Arab force under Major Stuart Wortley captured five men and a brain laden boat as dervish scouts are now frequently sighted. Anglo Egyptian army has reached Omteriff and moves toward Omdurman. Gunboat Melik wrecked in a river sandstorm during recon. Elgin reports inspectors refuse work from new finishers at a watch factory, triggering a strike settlement doubt.
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Cairo
Egypt
Wad-El-Obeid
Stuart Wortley
Omduran
Khartum
Nile
Omteriff
Omdurman
Melik
Elgin
Minister credits remedy for cholera relief in Ellenwood
The Rev. W. B. Costley of Stockbridge Ga. was attacked by cholera morbus while at Ellenwood. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life saying it relieved him at once. For sale by Emmert Burrell.
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W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Rockford Labor Day Celebration Tickets On Sale
Labor Day celebration details in Rockford Illinois on September 4 and 5 with a one and one third fare round trip from all Illinois stations within seven miles. Tickets available via the North Western Line through Sept 6. Also advertised are wholesale prices on new school books from Brown and Dollmeier.
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North-Western Line
Rockford
Illinois
Brown & Dollmeier
Annexation formalities reach U S on Hawaii act
Washington reports from United States Minister Sewall show President Dole accepting the act of Congress annexing Hawaii to the United States and the treaty of annexation ratified by Hawaii but not approved by the Senate. Outstanding claims include British subjects, with Japanese laborer fund settled at about 75000, closing a long dispute.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Sewall
Dole
United States Congress
United States Senate
Tere
Hawaii
Japan
Federal Steel Company Formed In Steel Trust Merger
A New Jersey based Federal Steel company to consolidate Minnesota Iron, Illinois Steel, and Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railway. Capital stock set at about 200 million with equal preferred and common shares. Purchases of Lorain Ohio and Johnstown Pennsylvania plants completed. Majority stockholders of the three firms have signaled willingness to sell. business anticipated to start October 1.
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New York
Minnesota Iron Company
Illinois Steel Company
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway
Roswell P. Flower
H. H. Porter
Nathanial Thayer
R. Bacon
I. R. Bacon
A. J. Forbes-Leith
E. H. Gary
Gary
Federal Steel Company
New Jersey
Lorain
Johnstown
Minnesota Tran Company
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad Company
Price fixes planned by Tron and Steel Sheet Makers
Pittsburg reports the Tron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers Association of the United States meets to set next year prices. Secre Jarrett says sheet prices will likely rise about 2 dollars a ton due to higher raw material costs. Mills are booked with orders for a year, with ship plate demand likely pushing prices higher later this year.
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Pittsburg
Tron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers’ Association of the
Baseball League Scores From Chicago Aug 31
Baseball scores from yesterday show results across leagues including Louisville 4 over Louisville 2 in a Louisville Baltimore tilt, Cincinnati 9 over Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh 9 over Boston 8, Chicago 1 over New York 0, and Western League games with Detroit 7 defeating Indianapolis 8, St Paul 11 over Kansas City 10, Minneapolis 5 over St Joseph 2, and Milwaukee 12 over Columbus 9.
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Chicago
Louisville
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Detroit
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Joseph
Milwaukee
Columbus
Death of Colonel Van Horn in Wyoming
The War department was notified of the death of Colonel J. Van Horne of the Eighth United States Infantry at Port Russell in Wyoming. The report places the incident in August and confirms the officer's death while on duty.
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van Horn
Washington
War Department
J. van Horne
Eighth United States Infantry
Port Russell
Wyo
Renominations and disasters in brief telegrams
Reflected in terse items: Walter Reeves wins Republican renomination in Eleventh Ni neis district. Dr E B Moore selected by Democrats in Sixteen Ohio. Bloomingdale Mill flour mill burns. loss 11000, insured 7000. Alameda sails from Sydney with 3 million in gold for San Francisco. Two drownings at Diamond Lake Minnesota. Graff renominated in Fourteenth Windy district without opposition. Bombay plague death toll 2300 weekly. epidemic spreading. Capt Charles Clark to receive three months leave. Judge Valliant upholds labor boycotts under limits. Mrs Sarah Smith dies by suicide at Stevensville. Insurgent Cavite order to evacuate. Major Walsh forecasts gold output 11 million this season, 20 million next year. Fire destroys saw mill and broom handle factory at Frankfort. total loss 30000.
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Walter Reeves
Nineis
EB. D. Moore
Ohio
Bloomingdale
Mich
Alameda
Sydney
San Francisco
Halvor Floren
Annie Dilmar
Diamond Lake
Grove City
Minn
Fourteenth Windy District
Joseph V. Graff
Pekin
Congress
Ttig
Bombay Presidency
India
Charles EB. Clark
Oregon
Valliant
St. Louis
Sarah Smith
Stevensville
Lake Michigan
Cavite
J. N. Walsh
Yukon District
D. B. Butler
Frankfort
Frankfort Hardwood Manufacturing Company
Excursion Tickets Offer For County Fair Belvidere
National Encampment at Omaha September 12 to 16 1898 prompts reduced round trip fare via Northwestern Line for travel September 10 11 with return valid to September 21. Also excursion tickets to Belvidere County Fair via North Western Line offered at reduced rates September 5 to 10 with agent inquiry in Chicago and North Western Bay.
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National
Sons of Veterans
Omaha
Northwestern Line
Belvidere
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
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Dunn
Naval Board
Iowa
Mkinley If
Ferkish
Rockford, Ill
Pvtooorita
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Tron and Steel
Indanis
Becyie
Samuel Pitcher Ponplan
Id -Fideden
New ‘York
Bes
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York City
Stephenson Street
PS NG
Win
Horiig
Qy- Teodl
Tor
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