Rain Cool Bedtime Camp Reduces Dust at Chickamauga Camp
Chickamauga Ga June 14 1898 showers swept camp washing dust away and easing drills. Two soldiers in Company F surprised by a drunken capture of a Spanish spy hunt ends with Harry Streams captured. Camp life notes mail routines vaccinations and meals improving as troops prepare for front. Continued on Highth Page.
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Chickamauga
Comasuy F
Morpheus
Chas. Linds
Ani Per Beard
Esak
Temple of
Peave
Lindsay
Nepp
Vanunteer Army
United States
Harry Streams
Streams
Kelly’s
Indiana County
Hughes
Mahan
Indiana
D Street
Shafter Reinforcements Ordered for Santiago Campaign
The government will dispatch heavy reinforcements to General Shafter in Santiago. An initial expedition of about 4,000 men under Brigadier General Duffield sails from Newport News tomorrow, followed by further units from Tampa and Garretson. Cavalry under General Henry to command a division of 8,000, raising total forces at Santiago to about 24,000. Officials expect rapid, consecutive arrivals as plans aim to crush Spanish forces near Santiago and prevent reinforcements from Holgate and Mantlayo.
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Tampa
Garretson
Second Army Corps
Massachusetts
Ohio
Guy V. Henry
Regar
Henry
Maade
Daffield
Galverson
Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
War Department
Santiago de Guba
Holgate
Pando
Garcia
Mantlayo
Henry Will
Zee Lansing Uy
Peace talks rumor up in Paris on U S Spain accord
Paris dispatch from The Pall Mall Gazette correspondent claims an authoritative source says negotiations on a peace settlement between the United States and Spain have been active for days. M Hanotaux leading the drive, backed by the czar, with Faure seeking to replace him in foreign affairs.
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Tlorvon
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
United States
Spain
M. Hanotauz
Meline
M. Faure
Selalts
M. Hanotaux
Ofce
Lightning Kills Cook Along Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Line
During a Saturday evening electrical storm a Black woman employed as a cook by a contractor along the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad line in the northern county was killed by lightning. Her three babies in her arms survived.
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Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
A New Postoffice Opens at Farnsworth's Store
Eastrun post office established in Grant township at Farnsworth's store with John Farnsworth named postmaster. The office to open July 1 and receive supplies from Purchase Line.
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Eastrun
Farnsworth
Grant Township
John Farnsworth
Purchase Line
Doctor Tomb Attains 45 Years in Practice at 4600 Births
Dr. R. J. Tomb of Armagh marks a 45 year medical career with presence at 4600 births, a distinction noted in the county. The West Mahoning township school board purchased a lot from H. M. Barrett at the Loop for a new school house to be ready for the upcoming term.
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R. J. Tomb
Armagh
School Board
West Mahoning Township
H. M. Barrett
Proposals Align In Manila As Dewey Aguinaldo Move Forward
Washington officials note growing harmony between Dewey and Aguinaldo as American naval operations near Manila proceed. Reports from Hong Kong indicate Zafiro's departure without supplies, but Charleston and three transports are said to have already reached the Philippine capital with needed provisions for the fleet. Meanwhile Spanish plans to torpedo the American squadron were forestalled by Dewey's reconnaissance and river actions, with Ensign Caldwell leading a launch past Pasig batteries.
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Wastington
Navy Department
Hongkong
United States
Zafira
Dewey
Charleston
Manila
Zatiro
Inis
Aguinaldo
General Merritt
Philippines
Lonxpox
Deway
Concord
Callao
Pasig
United States Transport Landings Near Santiago Cuba
The U S transport fleet carrying 16 000 men under General Shafter arrived off Santiago de Cuba after six days from Port Tampa. Heat and confinement caused hardships for horses and mules but soldiers report good health and readiness for likely staged landings near Acerraderos with further coastal detachments planned.
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Wrrathy
United States
Sups
Santiago de Ouna
St. Nicolas
Haiti
Safter
Santiago de Cuba
Port Tampa
Santiago da Cuba
Quba
Ox Boago
Danny
Satiaco DE Cusa
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de Cubs
Segurancia
General Shafter
Sampson
Acerraderos
Santiago
General Garcia
Shafter
Laud
School Days Ended At Normal As Seniors Prepare For Commencement
Examinations by the state board were completed in two days and all students recommended by the faculty passed. Seniors enjoy a holiday week at home while preparations for commencement continue with visitors arriving and trainloads of guests.
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State Board
Helpless condition of Third ward resident Johnny McLaren
Neighbors find Johnny McLaren in a weak state at his West Washington Street home after four days without nourishment. He reports paralysis on the right side from Tuesday prior, with neglect and illness. a nurse is tending him. Domestic troubles cited, with court-ordered relocation and weekly allowance to the family.
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Johnny’ McLaren
Third Ward
West Washington Street
Johnny
McLaren
Hazardous bridge failure leads to serious accident
Charles Hazlett of Rayne township drove over an open bridge at Houck's mill in Cherryhill township on Saturday. His lumber wagon and team plunged into the creek below, wrecking the wagon. Hazlett and the horses escaped with slight bruises. Damages may be sought from Cherryhill road supervisors, who he says failed to provide hand rails.
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Charles Hazlett
Rayne Township
Houck’s Mill
Cherryhill Township
Hazlett
Normal and Johnstown Play Tight Baseball Classic
The Normal baseball team traveled to Johnstown and lost 5 to 3 in a strong showing. The return game is set for Normal Park on Monday as Normal concludes its season. Saturday also features a trip to Greensburg for another road game.
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Johnstown
Normal Park
Normal
Greensburg
County institute board selects three session sites
The county board of farmers institutes met at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon and chose Blacklick Jacksonville and Plumville as the locations for three two day institutes to be held next winter.
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Farmers’ Institute
County Board of Farmers’ Institutes
Court House
Blacklick
Jacksonville
Plumville
Judge Wickham Dies After Illness at Beaver Pa
Judge John J. Wickham of the state superior court died at his Beaver County home following a brief illness. He had served as Beaver county judge and was appointed to the superior court after two terms as county judge. Rev. E. E. McClure may be named chaplain of the Fifth Regiment as many companies seek his service.
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John J. Wickham
State Superior Court
Beaver
Wickham
Indiana Bar
Beaver County
E. E. McClure
First United Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Fifth Regiment
Thief Strikes Normal School During Last Week
A series of thefts hit Normal school last week. Two watches vanished from lady students rooms and $20 was taken from Miss Clarke, principal of the Model school.
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Miss Clarke
Model School
Sheep Damages Orders and Prices
Orders issued for sheep damages list T. H. Coleman of Conemaugh township at $6, Bennett Stadtmiller of Cherryhill township at $7.50, and Hugh Roberta of Green township at $5.50. Butter priced at 10 cents per pound and eggs at 12 cents per dozen.
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T. H. Coleman
Conemaugh Township
Bennett Stadtmiller
Cherryhill Township
Hugh Roberta
Green Township
Muster Day For Recruits Heading To Chickamauga
Major John P. Kennedy and Dr. J Taylor arrive to inspect Indiana recruits gathered by Sergeant James Kaufman. Thirty eight men are recruited. thirty one will be mustered after physicals, with many from Indiana and nearby towns. John Wilson wins patriotism challenge, family offered house cash to stay home. Recruits scheduled to report tonight and depart south tomorrow. Indiana residents asked to furnish provisions.
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John P. Kennedy
Blairsville
J. §.Taylor
Johnstown
Indiana
James
Kaufman
D. W. Simpson
Taylor
Kennedy
Chickamauga
John Wilson
John
Company F
South
Cecil B. Smith
Arthur J. Russell
Paul Coleman
Scottdale
W. Clark Moorhead
M. B. Stadtmiller
Onberg
F. M. Wynecop
Penn Ran
Collier
Leechburg
Hazlett
Kent
R. A. Patrick
Glen Campbell
W. ¥. Wilhelm
Harry M. Barrett
Loop
Ll. A. Cassady
Smicksburg
B. A. Brown
George F. Clawson
Armoy
D- W. Simpson
National Guards
Penny
Pittsburg
Pushing the Work Rapidly on Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Line
Large-scale railroad construction advances in western Mahoning County with over 300 men at Perrynville to Dayton. Crews build culverts grade and quarry stone for bridges at Good's mill and the Loop. Loop village thrives with three commissaries as westward progress likely to finish late fall.
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Buffalo, Rochester& Pittsburg
Perrynville
Dayton
Good’s Mill
Loop
West Mahoning Township
Big Mahoning Creek
Indiana Boy's Luce Receives Army Clerk Appointment
Elmer E. Lockard, a notable local young man, was appointed clerk to the paymaster of the United States army under Major Winfield M. Clark. He departed for Washington on Thursday and assumed duties the next day. With many applicants, Lockard has begun work and may be sent to Cuba or Manila.
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Elmer E. Lockard
United States Army
Winfield M. Clark
Lockard
D. C
Cuba
Manila
Saltsburg School Directors Reelect Archibald Principal
Saltsburg board re elected Prof. J. P. Archibald as principal at 87.50 monthly mark for sixth year. Archibald’s election was unanimous. Other teachers named include Miss Nancy Portier No 5 Miss Belle Graff No 4 and Miss Frances Johnston No 3. Room 11 and 2 teacher elections set for next Saturday.
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Saltsburg
J. P. Archibald
Archibald
Nancy Portier
Belle Graff
Frances Johnston
Flag Above Nowrytown Floats Over Village
Citizens of Nowrytown raise a flag that can be seen from miles away, signaling a strong local flag display above the village amid patriotic sentiment.
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Nowrytown
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