Brutalities Reported at Chickamauga Army Camp
Louisville dispatch details the death of Private Nannes at Chickamauga, neglected for days, body left unredressed and covered in insects until a captain intervened. Capt. O Connor files charges against Maj. Smith Maj. Raymond and Maj. Hubbard. Soldiers say officers were ignorant and careless. some men too sick to travel yet served lunch by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nanses
Third Corps
Chickamauga
O'Connor
Ninth New York
Capt. O'Connor
Coy. Black
New York
Maj. Smith
Maj. Raymond
Maj. Hubbard
Lindheim
Yellow fever rumors persist at Montauk camp
Report from Montauk New York on August 30 notes persistent rumors of yellow fever in the Catania camp. Isolated 53 men and staff are quarantined behind a guard line with meals left at a distance, hindering information flow. No deaths are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montauk Point
N. Y
Catania
Yellow Fever Quarantine Looms After Army Outbreaks
Five fever cases among the Second battalion of the Yith infantry arrived from Tampa raise yellow fever concerns. Four cases are YF and one typhoid. suspects sent to hospital and battalion ordered back to the transport. A quarantine is set against a Tampa-linked First battalion.
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Santiago
Yith Infantry
Knickerbocker
Tampa
Saratoga
Wood
Fifth Infantry
Officers Faulted at Chickamauga Buffalo NY
A fragment reports that on August 30 in Buffalo New York two hundred sixty soldiers of the Highth New York arrived in the city at two o'clock, with alleged negligence by officers.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Highth
New York
Woman Leader Appeals to McKinley Over Military Desertion
Flora Adams Darling founder-general of the Columbia daughters auxiliary league urges prompt action to save sick and wounded soldiers. She says women cry out for relief and warn governments are in danger if they desert under current army conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flora Adams Darling
Columbia Daughters’ Auxiliary League
McKinley
Societies
Trouble Ahead Washington War Notes Indicate Tense Civil-Military Sparks
Ane 20 reports anger across the nation over war camp management. Red tape is reduced and troop demobilization efforts intensify. Officials fear future trouble as Miles presses a feud with Alger and Gen. Corbin, with possible congressional probes and departmental blame defenses.
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Washington
War Department
Miles
Alger
Corbin
Congress
Board of inquiry eyed to probe war management
A Washington dispatch reports plans for a war management investigation. Before his vacation President McKinley discussed with Secretary Alger the creation of a board of inquiry. The panel will include representatives from line and staff departments and be chaired by the judge advocate general or inspector general. Any officer from Gen. Miles downward would face examination.
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New York
Washington
War Department
McKinley
Alger
Army
Judge Advocate
Miles Down
Merritt
Manila
Paris
Miles
Ohio Lieutenant Governor seeks 60 day furlough for Birth Ohio soldiers
Indignant interview in Washington as Lieut. Gov. Jones of Ohio asks the War Department to grant a sixty day furlough to Birth Ohio members before muster out. He condemns the deplorable conditions and asserts strong public anger over those responsible for soldiers in this country and in Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gov. Jones
Ohio
War Department
Santiago
Camp Wikofe Promised Pest Hole Says Dr Senn
Montauk point notes an Aug 30 report where Dr Senn predicts Camp Wikofe will be a pest hole. The brief cites local concerns about pests and the project’s impact on the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikofe
DR. Senn
Senn Warns Camp Wikoff Will Become Typhoid Pest Hole
Dr. Nicholas Senn repeats his warning that Camp Wikoff will become the worst infected camp in the United States within weeks due to poor drainage and contaminated wells. He urges evacuation as the only solution, recounting past camps and government action. Maj. Brown disputes the claim, insisting sanitary conditions can be made perfect if deficiencies are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Senn
Wikoff
Dr. Senn
United States
Cuba
Chickamauga
Porto Rico
Miles
Health Report From Montauk Camp Amid Contagion Fears
The Montauk camp reports 1342 hospital patients and 500 in detention as typhoid cases decline while transfers to New Haven continue. Deaths since Monday include Sergeant Charles F E Chapin and Fred Sneller among others. commanders and division surgeons held a conference at Wheeler’s headquarters. Malaria and dysentery circulate. typhoid not rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montauk Point
General Hospital
New Haven
Seret
Charles FE. Chapin
Massachusetts
Fred Sneller
Tves
Harris
Kilbourne
Wool
Nfen
Wheeler
Indiana Man Falls Ill During Seventy First Regiment Parade
In New York the Seventy first regiment parade on Broadway saw ten men drop out to hospitals from exhaustion and fever weakness. Notable names include Frederic Strann and Roger Wells of Madison Indiana. Private Arthur M. Messiter died in City hospital after malarial fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seventy-first Regiment
Broadway
Frederic Strann
Dubucue, Jr
Roger Wells
Madison
Ind
Arthur M. Messiter
City Hospital
Gen Cassius M. Clay Sues for Divorce from Dora Richardson Clay
Gen Cassius M. Clay sues Dora Richardson Clay for divorce in Madison circuit court alleging abandonment. The case, filed by attorney Jerry A. Sullivan, is set for the September term. Clay recently bought a farm near Pinkard Kentucky for his young wife and appears to be settling terms of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Wy
Cassius M. Chay
Dora Richardson Clay
Pinkard
Madison
Jerry A. Sullivan
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m August 31 calls for fair weather. Temperatures were 74 at 7 a m Tuesday and 85 at noon with 2 p m reading of 29.
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Indianapolis
Pro Bono Cigar and Dustless Oats Ad Snippet
An OCR fragment advertises a “Good 10c Smoke Try a Pro Bono Cigar at 5c” and “Feed your horse Janes' Dustless Oats” with acetylene gas for country houses and stores. It claims safety versus coal oil and lighter lighting, mentioning “Walcott, 143 N, Pennsylvania est.-” as a partial location cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcott
Pennsylvania
Hay & Willits factory likely to settle debts without receiver
The Hay & Willits manufacturing company faces possible settlement without a receiver. A court hearing was postponed for a week after a creditors meeting agreed on a plan to pay 40 cents on the dollar net to creditors. Most creditors favor the plan, with a few outside creditors still to respond.
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HAY
Hay & Willits Manufacturing Company
Superior Court
Cattle Shortage in Havana Prompts Trade Pause
In Havana on Sunday no cattle were killed at the public slaughter house due to scarcity and residents faced meatless Monday. The Diario de la Marina urges authorities to suspend duties on cattle imports. Generals Pando and Salcedo plan Spain return. Havana officials deny rations distribution on steamer Comal. Miss Clara Barton invited to visit Havana free kitchens and charities.
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Havana
Diario de la Marina
Pando
Salcedo
Spain
Niskern
Niles
Comal
Ifis
McKinley
Clara Barton
Power Struggles in Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Race
Politics swirl as Indianapolis hosts the K of P grand lodge in October. The contest centers on who becomes grand vice chancellor amid a so called ring of past grand chancellors opposed by Indianapolis supporters. Candidates Frustus Peacock James K E McDonald and James Owens pledge strong resistance to the ring.
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K. of P. Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Otto Kkolh
Sim”’ Watson
Charles Shively
A. B. Hunt
John B. Cockrum
Charles Hernly
George W. Powell
Powell
Ring
Nash
Frustus Peacock
James KE. McDonald
James Owens
Three Evanses Injured In Bicycle Mishaps In Village
The Evans family in W Vermont Street endured a run of bicycle accidents. Eight or nine year old Evanse attempted a one handed ride and fell on the pavement, badly bruised. His younger brother was knocked from his wheel earlier, injuring a kneecap and forcing days in bed. The family head E H Evans, an insurance agent, also bruised after a fall, suffered days of limited mobility.
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Pearsold Evans
Vermont St
E. H. Evans
Winnie Davis Reported Dangerously Ill at Narragansett Pier
The daughter of the Confederacy Winnie Davis is described as dangerously ill and confined to Narragansett Pier in Rhode Island. The brief note notes her fragile condition and residence at the seaside resort.
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Narragansett Pier
Four colored soldiers convicted after city disturbances
Four colored soldiers who caused disturbances in several parts of the city Monday were tried and convicted in police court Tuesday. Captain Buckner, their company commander, appeared in court with them. Judge Cox denounced their actions as a disgrace to volunteer army uniforms and ordered severe punishment at Camp Mount. Prof. J. W. Nicely and wife left Monday night for Beirut Syria as a son in law of Gov Mount.
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Buckner
Judge Cox
Camp Mount
J. W. Nicely
Beirut
Syria
Nicely
Gov. Mount
Court martial eyed over Gen Miles statements in Kansas City Star
Washington reports grow that a court martial or court of inquiry will follow Gen Miles's admission or denial of interviews published in the Kansas City Star. The war department feud involving Alger Corbin and Merritt intensifies as calls for investigation rise.
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Washington
Aus
Gen. Miles
Kansas City Star
Don. Miles
War Department
Gen. Corbin
Alger
Law Department
Corbin Mot
Miles
Adjutant-General
Corbin
Santiago
Alger and Miles clash over army interview in Washington
Aug 30 report says Secretary Alger doubts Miles voiced half his quoted statements. He signals war department will not engage in a public dispute, noting Miles aimed to draw official inquiry. Gen Corbin rejects any unauthorized orders and defers to the secretary of war or the president for explanations.
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Washington
Miles- Alger-Corbin
Alger
Miles
War Department
Army
Corbin
Secretary of War
United States
Nevada Political Crosscurrents Highlight Hofer’s Return
A. R. Hofer of Carson City, a banker and miner, plans a Republican bid for state controller as Nevada faces four-ticket politics with Democratic Silver and Populist factions. Silver mining booms fade as population under 40,000 and turnout may stay low. gold mines offer future growth. Hofer attended the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight and praised its townwide hospitality.
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Nevada
KK. of P. Council
A. R. Hofer
Carson City
Tlofer
McKinley
Hofer
Indiana
Silver Party
Representative Hater
Floser
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Two Brides Steal Baby Clothes in Police Court
Mrs. Gertrude Smith and Mrs. Maud Davis of Brightwood were found guilty of shoplifting two baby dresses and a silk hood from a New York store. Detected by Thornton and Weible, they spent a night at the police station. the court suspended judgment on promises of better behavior, amid a tearful courtroom plea from relatives.
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Gertrude Smith
Maud Davis
Brightwood
New York
Thornton and
Weible
Davis
Smith
Miss Williams
Colored Soldiers Ready to Leave Camp Mount for Fort Thomas
Lieut. Waterman has not yet received transportation for the two colored companies ordered to Fort Thomas. It is believed they will get away from Camp Mount on Thursday.
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Waterman
Fort Thomas
Camp Mount
Harness and Saddles Ad Copy by Herrington
A compact ad note shows F. L. Herrington at 139 E Market St offering harness and saddles. It mentions job hunting tips via THE SUN and lists lap dusters and fly nets with Shrawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place.
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Shrawmyer & Nilius
Monument-place
Furloughs Ordered for Volunteers as 157th Regimental Plans
Lieut Waterman reports a 30 day furlough for volunteers with 25 cents daily subsistence, to begin after muster rolls are completed. The 157th arrives Thursday and may take ten days to furlough. Camp Mount lodging and dining arrangements to be provided by the winning restaurateur bid.
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T.ieut. Waterman
Adjt
Corbin
United States
War Department
Spain
Uncle Sam
Paris
Camp Mount
157Th
Waterman
Stolen Whisky From North Indianapolis Distillery
Thieves broke a United States lock at Robert Duncan's distillery near North Indianapolis and carried off 81 gallons of whisky Sunday night. The government stores whisky in government vaults. the owner must obtain the key from the internal revenue office to touch it. Duncan, an elderly Black man who learned the trade in the South, will bear the loss despite the lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert Duncan
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue Office
Marion County
Duncan
South
Local ads mix meals bicycles and horse care
An old classified snippet lists breakfast, dinner or supper at The Kershner 140 E Market with 15c prices, Apollo Bicycles and Gus Habich on Market Street. It notes poor horse condition may stem from sharp, decayed teeth and references Dr Craig at Wood’s stables and a phone, plus a brick building covering stone facade ad.
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Kershner
E. Market-st
Apollo
Gus Habich
Market-st
Craig
Wood
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Nannes
Lieut. Hobson
Segueranca
Cervera
Gen. Lawton
Gen. Toral
M'Kinley
Washsington
Point, Ni “Y
Clay
Little Dora
P. Politics
Evanses
Winnie Davis
Capt. Buckner
F. L. Herrington
E. Marketst
Talbot’ Block
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