Suffering of Volunteers in Camps Due to Red Tape and Poor Rations
Washington dispatch reports widespread illness and death among U S Army volunteers in Cuba and southern camps. It cites crowded hospitals, scarce food, and mismanagement at camps including Camp Thomas and Montauk. The piece contrasts volunteers with seasoned regulars, noting severe food shortages and long workloads for nurses and Red Cross workers.
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Montauk Iron
Cuba
Camp Thomas
Washington
Variouy
Santiago
Philippines
Boston
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York City
Roepilaly
Caan Ailes
Lesington
Cape Slwer
Holer
Cainn
Thomas
Taturt
Milos Sry
Red Cross
Harrat
Santlac
Camp Wickeff
Santince
Aly
Bor
Fyderth
Silay
Alxer
Ranlage
Negra
Cink
Controversy Over Army Camps and Health Reports
Secretary Alger defends camp conditions at Montauk Point Camp Wikoff and asserts hospital reports are biased. Correspon dents attack Army leadership alleging misrepresentation and impeachment talk while noting transport and quarantine measures.
War Dept Chiefs Deny Charge of Mismanagement
War Department chiefs deny allegations of neglect in supplying troops with clothing food and medical care. Ludington claims ample clothing, Egan says soldiers had more food than they could use, and Sterhbere insists medicines were sufficient. Secretary Alger and bureau chiefs deny complaints and say reports came from newspapers.
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War
War Department
Ene Engerdt
Wholeanle Lyfe
Ludington
Egan
Sterhbere
Alger
Admiral Schley Faces Fan Mail in Humorous Retrenchment
A vivid account portrays Admiral Schley at the Navy department as sailors and clerks overwhelm him with affectionate kisses after the Santiago victory. He endures a playful banner of praise, then retreats briefly from the crowd into Captain Crowninshield’s office while officers and veterans offer their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrey
Veminine
Aduiral Apes
Ane Denes
Who Starved the Troops Critics Demand Blame
Congressman Warts seeks inquiry into the starving of soldiers at scattered camps across the country. Indignation runs high as critics accuse army contractors of profiting while troops suffer and die. A call for a committee to fix the blame grows amid the national outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congresa
Cubran Officers Seek Disbandment of Cuban Forces
Castile, chief of the Cuban army, met Gen Lawton in Santiago to oppose disbanding Cuban troops. He stated the hostility would fade if Americans permit peaceful occupation and remove the armed push for rights, noting a shift in Cuban sentiment after military leadership guidance.
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Dring
Tien C
Coml
Appalling Sickness Rages At Guantanamo Bay Camp
Col Ray reports thousands sick among Spanish prisoners and guards at Guantanamo.1,062 Spanish troops ill with yellow fever malaria and dysentery. Unsanitary conditions and starvation threaten collapse of the town as death rates soar. Similar outbreaks reported in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guantanamo Aml
Ray
Guardannamo
Crandanamna
Santiago Provennes
Carelessness At Camp Alger Exposed By Army Doctors
Army physician Dr. Shakspears Dr Heed and Dr Vaughn visiting Camp Alger report startling disclosures about the First Division Hospital alleging weeks of gross mismanagement. They claim bed linen from fever patients was washed with others and many sick men were forced to sleep on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakspears
Heed
de. Vaughn
Hespitel
Camp Alger
Wheat Yield Surpasses All Earlier Records in Nation
The report proclaims this year’s wheat harvest will be the largest in U S history with an estimated 150000000 bushels total. Winter and spring crops total 400000 and 830000000 bushels respectively, signaling a $500 million value and a shift toward farming becoming big business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Texas
Canadian
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Ile
Northwest
PENSION ROLLS INCREASED IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
The annual report of the Commissioner of Pensions shows 65,048 original pension claims filed in the last fiscal year. About 4,000 pending cases were dropped and later restored to the roll. On June 30, 28, named individuals were entitled to pensions. The year saw 39,693 names dropped from the roll by death or other causes, increasing the net pension roll by 17,700. Total pensions paid reached 114,652,887 dollars with bureau expenses of 4,015,561 dollars. A Spanish American War division will handle war claims and further legislation may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferthcomitz
Commissioner of Pensions
Ehowi
Rentoea
Gamar Tage
War Department
Enormous Gold Output Foreseen From Black Hills Mines
The Black Hills region is projected to yield about 35 million dollars in gold this year as producing mines earn high returns. Homestake dominates earnings, reporting 2,404,274.03 dollars from June 1897 to June this year, mined from 548,990 tons of ore. The Manuel brothers discovered the mine, boosting its value. a former California senator saw the bonanza and paid a premium price. The mine remains in its infancy with 100 feet of ore-width on the Aa foot level, and stock in the controlling company is not available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Manuel Brothers
Istg
George Sharst
California
Lipton Donates 30000 for Relief of Sick Soldiers
Sir Thomas Lipton, famed yachtsman and philanthropist, contributes 310,000 for relief of sick and wounded American soldiers. He praised U S troops in Cuba during a New York visit and stated willingness to assist in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas
New York
Cuba
Scandia Leaves San Francisco for Manila and Efuno
Scandia sailed Saturday morning carrying troops supplies and 1,000,000 dollars for Gen. Merritt's army and the balance of the New York regiment for the Hawaiian Islands. Newport News dispatch reports urgent work on battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky at shipyards, with trials expected before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Manila
San Francisco
Merritt
New York Regiment
Iawaiian Islands
Newport New Years
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Minor Nota News and Local Drownings and Fires
Reports a drowning near Richmond by farmer B W Hoensley and several heat deaths in Germany with wildfires. Mentions Casimir Lerner of Prance cycling through English midlands and a mystery death of Mrs Caroline Taylor near Callao Alo and Bevier. Waxahachie city police dispensed due to higher court ruling.
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Nota
Toney
Ereek
Richmond
B. W. Hoensley
Casimir Lerner
Prance
Midland
England
Gormany
Dreath
Caroline Taylor
Callao
Alo
Bevier
Ciy Council
Waxahachie
Tex
State Coure of Criminal Appeals
Chicago
Aurich i
Chine (Cal) Sular
Dewey Faces German Night Movements Off Manila Bay
The New York Sun correspondent describes Admiral Dewey’s trials in the Philippine theater after the Spanish fleet’s sinking. German ships ignored night movement rules, prompting clashes over blockading procedures. Dewey insisted on strict observance, while Von Diedrichs offered pacific alternative remarks before escalating tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
New York Sun
Manila
von Diledtic
Japan Eyes Island Purchase After Ladrones Conflict
Japanese diplomats monitor peace talks between the United States and Spain and favor acquiring Labane Islands once peace is restored. Late Tokyo papers endorse buying the islands from either side as a strategic fisheries move amid the Ladrones dispute.
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United States
Spain
Labane Islands
Japan
Navy and War Departments Prepare for Armistice
The Navy plans dockings and repairs for Admiral Sampson’s fleet and to outfit ships with smokeless powder during the armistice. Sailors from Santiago receive generous shore leave, and the War Department readies land forces with Krag rifles, aiming to reduce troops to about 100,000 and maintain readiness for any renewed conflict. Generals in Puerto Rico cooperate with Americans as evacuation readiness proceeds.
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Xu Cass
Hitch
Spain
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Great Britain
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Philippines
Navy Yards
Santiago
War Department
Speii
Peace Commission
Europe
United States
War
Navy Departments
Porto Rico
Macias
Horrible Suffering in Havana Amid High Prices
Reports from Varana describe conditions in Havana as horrible with provisions scarce and prices high. Colonial taxes keep costs elevated while free kitchens help about 1,000 people daily, unable to ease widespread hunger among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varana
Tlavana
Jodkad
Favor for Jamaica Cession Cited by Libbock
Neville Libbock, adviser to British delegates at the Binesdlia conference, favors ceding Jamaica to the United States. He argues the transfer would benefit Jamaicans, noting most island products except rum already go to America and condemns perceived mistreatment by Britain toward the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Libbock
América
Nevilly Libbock
Jamaica
United States
Lubbock
America
British West Indies
Ecaunur
Admiral Sampson refutes claim of Cervera surrender
Admiral Sampson dismissed reports that Cervera surrendered to the Cubans and was turned over to the navy. He said there were no Cubans present except a few on shore who fired on Spaniards. He noted Carrera was saved by American sailors and taken off his flagship by the Gloucester and later aboard the Lowa.
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Beniew
Cervera
Sampson
Garcia
Save Carrera
Gloucester
Jaudenes Forgot to Sign Capitulation Dispatch
Spanish cabinet reviews Manila capitulation terms telegraphed by Gen Tejeira. Decision on the destruction of Spanish troops waits on the American Government. Gen Jaudenes, earlier noted to have superseded Uriarte, did not send a dispatch to Madrid. derniers explanation: Tejeira’s dispatch was sent but Jaudenes forgot to sign it.
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von Diedercka
Dewey
Alanila
von Diedrlota
Dewér
Manila
Tejeira
Jaudenes
Aurasti
Nat Afsanla
War Costs and Loyalty Lines in Early 20th Century Records
A Madrid dispatch reports repatriating all Spanish troops in the Antilles will cost 59 090 000 pesetas. Total war cost totals 3 000 000 000 pesetas with a plan to raise 10 000 000 dollars in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Prescott Arizona notes First Volunteer of the War Capt O Neill of the Rough Riders with a monument planned for the courthouse plaza. Montoro dismissed as captain general of the Canary Islands for condemning peace and inciting revolt.
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Madrid
Antilles
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Prescatt
Atiz
O'Neill
The
Rough Riders
Prescott
Montoro
Gen
Canary Islands
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Yucatan
Paris Peace Commission
Asyocaare
Dawls
WI Teran Reid
Algeria
Wikoff
Montauk Point
van Washington
Dadk
Secruticy
Sherman
Mr. Sheeran
Armgannett
Montagle
Aeger Eaye
Fife
Kanapuria
Montank
Sastiage
Aleer
Hasnital
Jane N&healths
Cubrans
Oyshrand
Klonohke
Lipton Aibate
Helo
Manila’ Bay
Wwra
von Diedricha
Subig
Isla de Grande
Trene
Grande Island
Raleigh
Cancord
Irene
McCulloch
Fmt
von Dindrichs
Wever
Clere
von Miedriebs
von Diedrichs
Chichester
VICE
Atmibat von Dirdatona
Ladrones
Havana
Carcta
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