The Foul Links of Camp Thomas and the 158th
The 158th Indiana soldiers at Camp Thomas faced harsh conditions and illness due to sinks and filth behind company tents. Malaria and typhoid spread as improvised latrines and overflowing slops created a deadly environment. The move to Camp Poland near Knoxville offered relief and some bitterness toward camp leadership lessened. Private Dean Zimmerman describes the sanitary failures and the dire hospital conditions, while civilians in Knoxville provided aid.
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159Th
Camp Thomas
Leiter Hospital
Dean Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Bowen-Merrill Company
Zimmerman
158Th
Poland
Knokville
Thomas
Knoxville
Camp
Indiana
Welcome Home 158th Ind Vol Parade in Indianapolis
A large homecoming parade for the 158th Indiana Volunteer regiment winds through Indianapolis with Col. Smith in front. Senator Fairbanks, Judge Woods, Admiral Brown and many others greet the troops as civilians line the streets, rockets and crackers flash from upper stories, and marching units from Indianapolis and Franklin receive cheers.
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Harry
W. N. Harding
Col. Smith
158Th
Indianapolis
Grandma
Union Station
S. Meridian Sr
158Th Ind
Fairbanks
Judge Woods
Denny
Admiral Brown
Feridian St
Washington
N. Capitol Ave
Market
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Meridian
Tarleton
Rich
Mahan
Little
Upper
McCray
The Result is Foreshadowed McCrecoe and Washington
The State Department released a dispatch noting a near universal Japanese press backing U S control of the Philippine Islands as essential for peace, commerce, and good government. Editorials claim U S stewardship will gain moral support from Japan and Great Britain, hinting at future peace commission instructions.
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McCrecoe
Washington
State Department
Japan
United States
Philippine Islands
Great Britain
Spain
Do Leeches Grow in Driven Wells
H G Mann of 623 Ogden st with two Fifth cavalry veterans Finley Pritchard of Winchester and David B Iennedy of Hobbs visit. While testing Indianapolis water works faucets a leech crawled from a basin into a medicine glass, typed for THE SUN. Vice-president Davis was in Chicago.
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H. G. Mann
Ogden St
Fifth Cavalry
Finley Pritchard
Winchester
David B. Iennedy
Hobbs
Tipton County
Indianapolis Water Works Company
Mann
SUN Office
Davis
Chicago
Not an Inch Hore and Conquerors of the Spaniards
Washington reports indicate Admiral Dewey and General Otis are ordered to tighten control over Philippine insurgents. They must honor the Manila Armistice and protect civilians once under Spanish protection or risk U.S. military action to subdue any violations. Diplomatic options may be tried first.
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Washington
Dewey
Gen. Otis
Spain
Manila
Aguinaldo Withdraws Forces From Manila Suburbs
Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo has come to his senses and is slowly pulling back his troops from Manila’s suburbs after Gen. Otis ordered a withdrawal window. The ultimatum appears to have had effect as American command seeks to reduce insurgent activity. The Manila Archbishop denies claims that the Spanish clerical party is inciting insurgents.
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Manila
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Otis
Spain Must Rule the Other Islands Fairly
A Washington dispatch from September 14 reports calls for Spain to govern the remaining islands with fair treatment. The message stresses lawful administration and equal rights for residents amid tensions over colonial control.
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Spain
Washington
Decision Aims to Hold Luzon and Manila Under Liberty
The report states that two cabinet meetings decided to hold Luzon and Manila, press Spain to grant liberty to the Philippines, with definitive instructions to American peace commissioners to be issued by Friday. The stance emphasizes securing liberty across the archipelago and maintaining control over key territories.
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Luzon
Manila
Spain
Philippines
Lynching of Lee Puckett in Patrick County
News reaches Richmond of a white man named Lee Puckett killed by a mob in Patrick County after attempting to assault Miss Phoebe Gates. Puckett was seized from the sheriff during a justice of the peace examination, taken away in broad daylight, and shot to death. No arrests have been made.
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Richmond
Patrick County
Lee Puckett
Phoebe Gates
Puckett
Funeral services for A. E. Parker held at residence
The funeral of A E Parker was conducted at 24 W Twenty first st with the same last rites as his wife four months earlier. Flanner Buchanan oversaw the service with the body resting on a sofa among flowers before burial at Crown Hill.
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A. E. Parker
Indiana
Ohio River
Charleston
Rich Mountain
Winchester
Coal Harbor
Louis Daniels
Frankfort
Petersburg
Ben Clifton
James Hagerty
Danville
Hagerty
Clifton
Indianapolis
Jaw dislocation from gaping shocks local resident
Mrs J A Smith of 619 West Market Street awoke about 1 a m Wednesday and gaped causing her jaw bone to be thrown out of place. Dr Eisenbeiss reset the jaw. He notes he has not seen such a case before and Mrs Smith could not move or speak clearly while waiting for care.
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J. A. Smith
W. Market St
Eisenbeiss
A Siege as It Were Divorce Request Filed
Mary A. Mitchell seeks a divorce from Jesse Mitchell alleging cruelty and that he boasted of intending to starve her out. The filing highlights alleged coercive behavior and threats as grounds for the dissolution of their marriage.
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Mary A. Mitchell
Jesse
Gen Miles Memoir Letter On Cuban Campaign Ends
Washington dispatch reports publication of a letter from Gen Emilio Nunez dated Aug 1 from Ponce Puerto Rico. Nunez praises Gomez and Garcia, notes hostilities ceased, and expresses condolence for a brother’s death while detailing troop movements and transport redeployments to Puerto Rico. The letter ends with hopes to meet General Miles again.
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Washington
Ponce P. R
Emilio Nunez
Gomez
Garcia
Porto Rico A
Veterans reunions honor Persimmon Brigade and Indiana regiments
Veterans retell the Civil War memories as reunions gather about 200 Persimmon Brigade members, including members from the 114th to 118th Indiana, who marched 600 miles with no clothing or rations. Also noted are the Fifty fourth Indiana and the Thirteenth Indiana reunions with captains, battles, and veterans’ updates.
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Persimmon Brigade
Court House
Fifty-fourth
Indiana
Longstreet
Richmond
Tennessee Woods
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Sept 11
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at p m Sept 11 calls for clear skies tonight and Thursday. Temperature readings show 62 at 7 a m, 69 at noon, and 71 at 2 p m.
Heavy Punishment for Eagles Nest Liquor Case
Judge Cox criticized authorities for permitting Eagles nest resort and vowed to break it up by punishing the bartender George Bergman. Bergman, charged with selling liquor without licenses, claimed no proprietorship but was hired by a social club. He received a $100 fine and 90 days in the workhouse on the state charge and a $25 city fine. both convictions were appealed.
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Cox
Bergman
Dudley Seeks Another Yob Over Hay Market Loss
Dudley the weigh master faces job loss as council finance committee concludes the hay market is a poor investment. The market costs twice as much to run as it earns, and George J. Dudley earns 1200 dollars annually in his weigh master role.
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Dudley
Council
George J. Dudley
Pro Bono Cigar at Seaton's Hat Store
In a lighthearted promotion, Seaton's hat store offers a free Pro Bono Cigar with the purchase of a New Style Hat, inviting customers to try the new line at Seaton's location.
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Seaton’s
Peace Commission Independence Affirmed in Philippines Puzzle
Boston dispatch reports Frye of Maine questioned in Washington about the peace commission. He and fellow commissioners insist the panel acts by its own judgment, its decisions final and not dictated by the president as to terms of peace with the Philippines. The group claims absolute independence in shaping policy.
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Boston
Mass
Frye
Maine
Washington
Tuesda
Cuban political rift and evacuee aid in post flood Havana
Flooded Havana reports Ambassadors urging relief steps as Brigadier general and Gen. Gomez press for suspension of duties and prisoner releases. Proclamation by Masso signals a move toward a Cuban government under the constitution, while annexation supporters push for a new regime with four candidates for October Cubitas elections.
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Havana
Amb
G Drade
Wade
Gomez
Caib
Cub
the Masso
Senor Masso
Ni National Party
la Lucha
Maximo
dewey—Masso
Capote
Jose Mimez
Calixto Garcia
Cubitas
Wills of Tue and Montagu filed leave shares and land
Two wills were filed detailing bequests. William H Tue leaves a forest to his daughter Wilmetta with conditions on purchase by Mrs Ka Dorsey or six annual payments to Union Trust Company for her benefit and occupancy. Lemuel Montagu bequeaths 300 acres and personal property to widow Nancy Montague.
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William H. Tue
Wilmetta
Ka Dorsey
Tucker & Dorsey
Union Trust Company
Lemuel Montagu
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