War department blamed for neglect of care during campaign
In Washington an interview with Hon. John Sherman denounces monstrous mis management in the war department over care for sick and wounded in Santo campaign. He calls for immediate investigation, impeachment if needed, and argues bureaucracy hindered relief. Volunteers to be furloughed as emergency steps.
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Washington
John Sherman
War Department
Secretary of War
Congress
Letter from Army Surgeon on Shortage of Medicines
Dr Kennedy, former Army surgeon now in the 5th Army Corps, reports dire medicine shortages at a Santiago hospital. He cites diarrhoea, dysentery, fever, lack of iron and tonics, and alleges misused supplies and a drunken superior blocking treatment for dying patients. He accuses the hospital chief of drunken conduct and insulting nurses.
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Chambersburg
James S. Kennedy
Chambersburg Council
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago
Olivette
Guo
Red Cross
McKinley Considers Court of Inquiry on War Administration
Washington notes President McKinley weighing a court of inquiry to probe the war administration focusing on medical and commissary failures. Secretary Alger supports an internal war department review. Critics say past probes gave whitewashed results amid reports of mismanagement at camps like Montauk Point and Chickamauga.
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Washington
McKinley
War Administration
Alger
War Department
Santiago
Montauk Point
Chickamauga
250 Ill or Homesick Men in Highth Obtain Hospitals
At Camp Wikoff on August 27, about 250 men from the Highth Obtain hospitals are in tents with acute malaria fever or weakness and homesickness. One yellow fever scare proved to be malaria. Crabaugh of Akron died from homesickness after leaving Camp Aleer. The Seventy-first New York will not leave until Monday, with 40 men boarding for New York. Two hundred men and seven officers remain in the hospital.
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Wikopff
N. Y
del Phare
Woo
Jaaine
Crabaugh
Akron
Camp Aleer
New York
Camp Wikoff
Downs
Battery Park
Broadway
Seventy-first
Second
Massachusetts Volunteers
Block Island
New London
Springfield
Wheeler's Camp Food Dispute Reveals Supply Confusion
Maj Gen Wheeler reports camp health figures and a clash over General Orders 11 and 116. He notes perishable food delays and misalignment with sick in camp versus hospital needs. The memo lists 14 204 total effective strength with 2 923 enlisted in detention, and cites orders affecting rations. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats. The Kershner at 140 EH Marketst.
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New York
Wheeler
Journal
Magan
Washington
Eagan
U. S. Forces
Camp Wikoff
Joseph Wheeler
Regiments Ordered to State Camps for Muster Out
The 159th Indiana infantry at Middletown and several Missouri and New York regiments at Chickamauga are ordered to state camps for muster out. Units include 159th Indiana with 1,276 enlisted, 49 officers. First Missouri 1,267 enlisted, 44 officers. Third Missouri 1,265. Fifth Missouri 3,276. New York regiment with 1,280 enlisted. Col Barnett commands this regiment formerly with DePauw and Vincennes student volunteers. Regiments moved to Jefferson Barracks Hempstead and other posts under orders from Washington.
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Indiana Infantry
Middletown
Indianapolis
First
Missouri Infantry
Chickamauga
Jefferson Barracks
Third
Fifth
New York Infantry
Hempstead
I. J
Where is the Solace hospital ship report from Aug 27
The hospital ship Solace carrying about 140 sailors from Santiago was due in port Tuesday but no word has come since it left Santiago. A recent wreckage sighting near the island fuels anxiety about a possible storm, disaster, or illness aboard including fears of yellow fever.
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Bos'un
Solace
Santiago
Ex-Gov Matthews Shows Signs of Recovery
Ex governor Matthews of Latayetoe Indiana is slightly improved after a stroke like event. He raised his right foot and mumbled his wife s name. Doctors report consciousness returning and some movement in the paralyzed leg. Delegates of the Improved Order of Red Men will attend a night at the state fair with special tickets. They plan to see the Battle of Manila and daily star events from September 12 opening.
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Supreme Lodge
Indianapolis
Manila
Claypool
Merritt’s Letter to Governor Details Jail Plea Over Poker Loss
Decatur man John Merritt appeals to the governor from Sullivan County claiming a poker debt led to his and his wife’s ruin. He says hotel and saloonkeepers failed to help, the state’s attorney intervened, and he was jailed for $14, asking for funds to return home.
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Sullivan
John Merritt
Decatur
Sullivan County
Merritt
Sinots
Sailor John Wells Returns Home From War
Holmburg sailor John Wells, a two year veteran of the battleship Indiana, passed through Trndianapolis on furlough. He describes the Santiago de Cuba battle as "hells" in the turrets and engine rooms, recalls Spanish prisoners weeping when given clothes and food, and notes his weight loss from 196 pounds to his current state after seven days home.
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John Wells
Holmburg
Trndianapolis
Jie
Indiana
Tie
Santiago
Wells
Buco
Collapse Kills Eighteen in Foggia Thunderstorm Refugees
Eighteen persons were killed and others seriously injured when a building collapsed in Foggia while a crowd of peasants sought shelter from a thunderstorm. The incident occurred about 80 miles east by north of Naples on Friday evening.
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Rome
Foggia
Naples
Indiana Troops Muster Out Plans at Camp Mount
Lieut Waterman and Gov. secretary Chas Wilson arrange for 19 tents to be shipped to Camp Mount for the 159th mustering out. Old I N G tents are turned over to the government and troops may ride by train if not marching. Indiana Soldiers Aid Society meets Tuesday at St Pauls to plan home reception.
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Lieut. Waterman
Chas. S. Wilson
India
Camp Mount
Col. Barmett
Indiana Soldiers’ Aid Society
Jones Room
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Indiana
Cuban and Puerto Rican scenes mix in late August dispatches
Gen Castillo met Gen Lawton in Santiago to discuss Cuban troop disbandment in San province with no firm decision. Lawton plans civil government under the old regime, reorganizes police, and tightens guard but opens warehouses to commerce. In Ponce, Gen Stone reports unrest from a recourtista move and a Guerrilla raid disrupted a Chicago paper pack train. A Sylvia voyage details a Spaniard’s anti American stance and a pro Maine slogan.
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San Province
Castillo
Dbmniute
Rool
Cobre
Mints
Bara
Lawton
Briduay
Weed
Tie
Wood
Fifth Infantry
Shafter
Hirror
Ponce
P. R
Stone
Utuado
Chicago
Arecibo
Fainted Twice and Feebleness Causes Anxiety for Pope
The pope fainted twice on Friday and his frail condition causes anxiety. Forecast for Indianapolis area for the next 36 hours shows fair weather into Sunday with warmer temperatures. Also notes a new church dedication in the city and details of Frank Bulger, jailed after pleading guilty to passing a raised bill.
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Rome
Indianapolis
Frank Bulger
Rensselaer
Severson
Lafayette
Merritt's Manila government praised for efficiency and order
A Times dispatch from Manila notes Gen. Merritt’s military government runs smoothly across departments. Only 17 American deaths since arrival are reported. Spain surrenders 238000 arms 10000 cartridges and large ammo stock. Ten thousand prisoners. Six hundred priests including 110 prisoners among insurgents will depart for Flong Zheng under Belgian consul guard. Merchants favor permanent American occupation of the archipelago. Restoration of Spanish sovereignty is deemed impossible.
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London
Times
Manila
Merritt
Flong Zheng
Sunday School Energy Shines in Franklin Township Parade
Gov. Mount notes Darlington K P lodge as top parade unit with largest parish participation. Franklin township, Montgomery county, home to Shannondale, hosts 11 active Sunday schools year round, more than any other Indiana township, and has held quarterly meetings for 60 years.
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Darlington
Yellow fever rises amid crowded Havana streets
Reports from Havana state yellow fever is increasing due to overcrowded Spanish troops and poor sanitation. Diario de la Marina notes the poor dying in large numbers and corpses left unburied as corpses lie for days in crowded homes. General Mario Monocal has assumed command of the troops.
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Key West
Havana
Diario de la Marina
Mario Monocal
Coms
Woman Injured After Fall On Abandoned Rail Switch
Martha Anderson of 203 Minerva Street, 55, fell Friday afternoon on an abandoned railway switch. A spike penetrated her skin and Dr Eisenheiss stopped the bleeding with difficulty.
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Martha Anderson
Minerva St
Eisenheiss
War Tax Paid Cheerfully and Anxiously
Maj. Glover of the internal revenue office says buyers of stamps pay the war tax without complaint and with noticeable willingness even though the war is practically ended. He notes the public reaction is both cheerful and anxious.
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Maj. Glover
Internal Revenue Office
Pro Bono Cigar and Household Lighting Ad Roundup
An old newspaper fragment advertises a 5c pro bono cigar offer alongside safer acetylene gas for country houses and stores. It mentions Cy H Walcott at 143 N Pennsylvania and a business increase theme from The Sun's liners. Also notes lap dusters and fly nets from Steawmyer & Nilius at 37 Monument-placa.
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Cy. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania
Steawmyer & Nilius
Monument-placa
Fusion Talks in Marion County Populists Seek Dems
A Populist committee proposes fusion with the Democratic Party in Marion County to win two county ticket spots. Harrison Og born is named for justice of the peace, and legislators sought include Chas. S. Scofield W. P. Adkinson A. Miller John Gregg and Geo. W. Burleson. Democrats await executive committee action.
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Marion County
Jos. Bell
Democrats
Dan Voorhees
Cervera Relives Santiago Destroyed Squadron Wreck
From Madrid comes a piecemeal account by Admiral Cervera of his fleet's destruction after leaving Santiago harbor. He says he foresaw heavy losses yet did not expect it to be so rapid and notes the Americans' chivalry as they aided the captured officers.
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Madrid
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Gloucester
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