Dying of neglect as crowds starve on ship to Montauk
Washington dispatch details sick soldiers arriving from Cuba on the Yucatan with harsh shortages of food and medical care. Seventeen soldiers reportedly died or starved aboard the vessel before landing, while others dwindled in camps from fever and malnutrition amid strained Red Cross aid and bootless relief efforts.
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Alger Defends Montauk Camp Conditions Amid Criticism
Secretary Alger denounces reports of deplorable conditions at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point and rejects claims of widespread army illness. He argues Sherman misrepresented facts, notes recoveries fast once sent home, and claims Santiago sickness drove most cases, not camp health.
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Washington
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Santiago
War Department Chiefs Defend Against Mismanagement Charges
War Department bureau chiefs deny incompetence claims and accuse newspapers of wholesale lying about army conditions. Quartermaster Ludington says soldiers had clothing and blankets. Commissary General Egan says food was ample and accountability lies with soldiers. Surgeon General Sternberg claims medicines were sufficient. Secretary Alger says no official complaints were filed and he learned of issues only from papers.
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Admiral Shelly Seely Bombarded by Dashing At Long Branch
The scene at the Navy Department sees Admiral Sehley Seely under a feminine barrage as women clerks kiss him amid cheers. Lieut. Pearson Ulclson endures a five minute kiss storm before retreating to Captain Crowninshield's office where many officials gather to greet him.
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Shotinge
Who Starved the Troops Congress Seeks Accountability
Members of Congress express outrage over starving and neglected soldiers at camps nationwide. They call for a committee to identify who caused the crises and to fix the blame, criticizing army contractors for delays and mismanagement as troops suffer.
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Congress
Thousands Are Sick at Guantanamo Amid Appalling Distress
Col Ray reports a coalition of Spanish prisoners and Guantanamo isolates facing severe illness. About 2002 Spanish troops suffer from yellow fever malaria and dysentery. Unsanitary conditions and ration issues fuel the crisis. deaths rise and nearby towns report similar squalor.
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Col. Ray
Ingatanane
Santiago
Americas
Cuban Army Disbands as Gen Casta Talks Outcome
Gen Casta of the Cuban army, invited by Gren Lawten, discussed disbanding Cuban forces in Santiago province with an American commander. Castilla stated disbandment could proceed without trouble, while noting Cuban hostility and resistance to a joint military occupation near the palace with the American flag present.
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Investigators Warn of Mistreatment at Camp Alger Hospital
Dr Shakspeare Dr Reed and Joe Vaughn visiting Camp Alger report startling disclosures about the Pirot division hospital. They claim weeks of gross mismanagement and improper washing of typhoid linens with other beds, and patients forced to sleep on the ground.
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Czar Seeks International Conference for Gradual Disarmament
The note from Emperor Nicholas's foreign minister Muravieff urges a world peace movement and an international conference to reduce armaments. It warns the burden of vast armies oppresses nations and expects Russia to lead, with Germany France and others likely to follow. Armies and navies of Europe are tallied to show potential savings from peace.
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Death of Claude Matthews Former Indiana Governor
Claude Matthews former Indiana Governor died Sunday morning after a paralysis episode following an old settlers meeting in Lippecanoe County. Born in Kentucky in 1846 he studied at Center College and moved to Indiana where he married the daughter of James Whitcomb. Matthews rose in politics, serving as Secretary of State and as a tax official before winning the governorship in 1802, noted for energetic administration and hard work.
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Lippecanoe County
Mr. Matthews
Kentucky
State Board of Tax Commissioners
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