Nurse Witnesses Highlight Camp Hospital Conditions
Jacksonville October reports to the full commission describe camp site minimal jungle evidence and good preparation. Nurses Copeland Robbins Hubbard Wardker Waters praised care, scarce but improving staff, and stronger supplies under government and Red Cross aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
J. Wilson
Tmowell
Fernandina
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Jess
Florida
Alger
Miss Copeland
Third Division
Miss Robins
First Division
Miss Hubbard
Second Division
Wradker
Waters
Miurses
Bryan Asked to Be Excused as Colonel Testifies in Wis
The investigation heard Colonel Taylor of the Fourth Virginia deny personal government faults. Lieutenant Morrow of the Third Nebraska noted occasional poor bacon and minor complaints. Colonel Bryan requested his lieutenant colonel testify in his stead, which Governor Beamer allowed. Other officers reported mostly minor issues with hospital care and supply shortages including blankets and tents at various division hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Kent
Hospital Corps
Taylor
Wirginia
Morrow
Third Nebraska
Bryan
Colonl W. J. Bryan
Beaver
W. T. Durbin
One Hundred and Sixty-first
Indiana
Letcher Hardin
Missouri
Third Division
Alexander Kent
Jacksonville
Witnesses defend hospital care amid ration and camp complaints
The hospital steward Kirksey of Texas testified that Charles Berand Jr. received all possible care and that the father's thanks supported this. Lt Col Visquain criticized tentage, clothing, and tainted pork and beef but noted exchanges. Commissaries and privates reported abundant rations and generally good food, though occasional tainted fresh meat due to heat. The commission adjourned for Atlanta as Maj Gen Brooke dismissed Surgeon Seaman’s ration charges, stating no hospital received the 60 per man authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Pilcher
Regular Army
Seventh Army Corps
Conner
Pilcher
Red Cross
John W. Swatek
Gen. Dodge
Swatek
A. F. Lorenzon
Wiow. Kirksey
Texas
Charles Berand, Jr
Louisiana
Visquain
Military School of
Brussels
Nebraska
S. Co. Thompson
Freeman
Indiana
Morse
James R. Pourie
Missouri
Jas. T. James
Atlanta
Washington
War Department
Brooke
Pence
Seaman
War Investigating Committee
Nullifying the Law on Civil Service and Ripley Case
Springfield Oct 21 The Supreme Court refused to hold Chicago police chief Ripley in contempt for civil service law violations. It ruled the civil service commission bears responsibility, and Ripley appears to have complied in form. The petition for a rule against the superintendent was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Supreme Court
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
Ripley
Civil Service Commission
Des Moines
J. M. Stiteler
Iowa
Stiteler
Virden Bond Filed As Officials Face Warrants
Lukins, the Virden superintendent, filed a bond and was released from arrest, leaving for Streator with a heavy troop guard. Warrants were issued for Chicago Virden Coal company officers T. C. Loucks and W. S. Yonk, with Deputy Webster heading to Chicago to serve them. Morning shots at the Shaft stockade sparked strong excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Lukins
Streator
T. C. Loucks
W. S. Yonk
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Webster
Chicago
Episcopal bishop chosen for North Dakota from Chicago
News from Washington reports that Rev. S. C. Edsall of Chicago has been selected as missionary bishop of North Dakota. He leads St. Peter's Parish Belmont avenue and was surprised to learn of the appointment. Edsall, born March 4 1860 in Dixon Illinois, was a candidate for bishop of the Town diocese in the recent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Episcopal House of Bishops
S. C. Edsall
North Dakota
M. Edsall
St. Peter’s
Belmont Avenue
Mr. Edsall
Dixon, Ills
J. K. Edsall
Notable Cincinnati Guests At Golf Club Event
Cincinnati society opens with Mrs Daley Steven son and four prominent wives among guests for a George Washington Memorial association event. National Wholesale Druggists in St Louis elected Cyrus P Walbridge as president and A P Merriam as secretary in sessions held nearby. In Kentucky a family tragedy reports a man and child burned to death at Miles Cross Roads, Tompkinsville, with others escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dlai Stevenson
Calvin S. Brice
Benjamin Harrison
Ww. A. Douglas Pierce
Ladies of
Golf Club
George Washington Memorial Association
National Wholesale Druggists
St. Louis
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Cyrus P. Walbridge
A. P. Merriam
Minneapolis
Tompkingville
Shives
Miles Cross Roads
McKinley Leaves Chicago After Peace Jubilee
President McKinley bid farewell to Chicago amid a rain soaked peace jubilee crowd. He met railway workers, received a memorial urging arbitration, and expressed support for a prospective peace congress while noting plans for a Washington return. Inclement weather canceled a planned bicycle parade and illuminated demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliams
No Faith Cure and Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
An advertisement promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as aiding digestion and appetite. It claims tablets provide digestive juices and eptones, improve digestion after meals, and support blood and nerve strength. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, with mail option from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
President McKinley Captivates Railway Workers at Armory
Thousands of organized railway employees gathered at the First Regiment Armory as President McKinley spoke to them during jubilee week. He praised labor unity and duty, telling 70 million citizens share in their efforts while noting railway workers bear great responsibility for the nation. Judges, engineers, conductors, firemen, and trainmen leaders added remarks, followed by a broad reception from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Organized Labor
Labor
Judge Payne
George R. Peck
P. M. Arthur
Clark
Sargent
Morrissey
Harrison
Grain O Drink GrainO Promotes Digestion and Strength
A vintage advertisement touts Grain O as a tasty nourishing coffee substitute sold by grocers. It claims digestion aid and nerve strengthening without stimulants and notes a price near four times coffee. It also promotes Allen's Foot Ease 25 cent package with 10,000 testimonials and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N, Y
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Teases Relief
An advertising blurb touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a reliable remedy for broken surfaces sores insect bites burns and skin diseases especially piles It warns buyers not to accept counterfeit products and notes distributors H J Moogh Emmert Burrell Wm F Jungkunz Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Teller Rejects Supreme Court Ruling on Party Name
Teller said he was disappointed and called the decision defensible after the state Supreme Court awarded the Silver Republican party name and emblem to the Broad anti-Teller faction, marking a party factional dispute in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller
Denver
Det
State Supreme Court
Silver Republican Party
Miller's Gloveine Advertises Odorless Glove Cleaner
Ladies are urged to clean their kid gloves with Miller's Gloveine a non liquid product that leaves no odor and can be used without removing gloves Emmert Burrell druggists promote the item in a retail fill in a period style notice dated September 20th bound to a gale advertisement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Emmert & Burrell
Wire Workers Strike Ends In Cleveland After Vote
In Cleveland on October 21 a unanimous vote by striking wire drawers ended the walkout. National secretary Walter Gillette and local union officers, with about forty strikers, informed American Steel and Wire officials that the strike was off. Superintendent Nye offered reemployment to former workers where vacancies existed, and Carr was named foreman of one shop amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alon Marah
Cleveland
National Secrtary
Walter Gillette
Wire Workers’ Union
Ofice
American Steel and Wire Company
Nye
A. Em. Chi
Carr
Episcopal General Council Agrees to Adjourn Oct 25
Washington Oct 21 The Episcopal general convention approved final adjournment on October 25 by action of bishops and deputies. A survey of three years shows total parish contributions at 31 541 178 with bishops rising from 70 to 83 and clergy from 4022 to 4380. Baptisms 192 725 confirmations 124 741 communicants 681 645 and church sittings 1 088 901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Great Britain
House of Deputies
Committee On the State of the Church
Deadly torpedo boat accident at Astoria trial ride
On an official trial trip the torpedo boat Davis suffered burst boiler tubes. Seven men died, four wounded, later increasing the death toll to seven. Names of the deceased and injured are listed, with details of the ensuing figures. Separate items report Wisconsin soldiers mustered out and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Ore
Davis
C. McNeeley
P. Luithlee
H. Wood
W. Woods
B. Ryan
A. Johnson
A. Buehl
Roanoke Arrives With 3.5 Million In Gold At Seattle
Telegrams report the steamship Roanoke arrived in Seattle from St. Michaels carrying 3.5 million dollars in gold. Other items note the Empress dowager marriage rumor, court-martial approval, and a Kansas snow period with 23 to 37 degree readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Seattle
St. Michaels
Hung Chang
McIntyre
Ohio
Supreme Court
Kansas
Dewey
Philippines
Orient
The
Building and Loan Association League of Ilinois
Springfield
Victoria
B. C
Patrick Cahill
Chicago
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Edsall
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National Capitol
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Toas
Butlerich Publishing Co
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SCA Storia Bought
Esis
Episcopal General Council
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Volunteers
United States Service
Andrus
Racine
Beloit
Janesville
Whitewater
Fort Atkinson
Monroe
Darlington
Madison
Pittsburg
American Glass Company
William Loeffler
Toledo, O
Peirce
Clover Lene Railroad
Taft
Federal Court
Cote
Worcoewe
Astor Oil
JRE
Iay Streey
Pioneer Line
Freeport
Rockford
Koning
Jefferson Junction
Waukesha
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephen
Palmer Goxx
Inter Ocean
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