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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
8
A fragmentary report depicts grieving survivors recounting harsh hardship and scarcity. The piece centers on public hardship during disaster or conflict, naming affected individuals and communities while noting insufficient aid and dire living conditions.
Describes severe malnutrition and suffering among soldiers arriving at Montauk from Santiago and Cuba. Reports on ships like the Yucatan and Mohawk discharging troops with many starved or food‑starved, receiving inadequate rations, and the strain on hospitals, nurses, and Red Cross workers. Notes the contrast between regulars and volunteers and calls for more medical staff and resources.
Secretary Alger reacts to charges about Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point and calls Sherman’s remarks reckless. He argues losses in battle and disease were overestimated and says Montauk is a healthy, isolated detention camp for recuperation. He notes illness originates in Santiago and that recovered soldiers are discharged promptly.
Bureau chiefs defend their departments against accusations of neglect and poor medical care for soldiers. Ludington says clothing and blankets were ample, Egan claims surplus food, and Sternberg says medicines were sufficient. Alger and aides deny official complaints and say he learned of dire conditions from newspapers.
Congress lawmakers demand accountability for starving and neglecting sick and wounded soldiers across camps. They accuse army contractors of profiteering while troops suffer, calling for a committee to fix blame and expose those responsible.
The Norge ocean liner collided with the French fishing schooner La Coquette off Bayonne on the Grand Banks. Sixteen seamen perished, Captain Guiguere and eight crew survived. Norge carried seven first and thirty three second cabin passengers and 143 steerage passengers. fog reduced visibility as the other vessel loomed ahead.
The article describes a disputed railway corridor from Nieu Chwang to Shan-hai-kwan. Britain holds a Chinese concession to build this heavy line, while Russia opposes it. The route links with the Manchurian railroad at Nieu Chwang and with the Transsiberian system at Shan-hai-kwan, forming a pivotal part of China’s projected railroad network.
A map shows a new line connecting Tien-Tsin with the Yangtse valley as contracts are let and materials bought for a railroad. The disputed line is a key link in a system uniting Siberia with China’s productive valley, with Russia and England each seeking exclusive control.
Admiral Schley visited the Navy Department amid a crowd of women clerks who showered kisses and cheers. The Santiago hero endured the greeting for minutes before retreating under fire into Captain Crowninshield's office, while officers nearby shared handshakes and admiration.
Gen Castillo of Cuba, invited by Gen Lawton, reports progress toward disbanding Cuban forces in Santiago province. He says hostility arising from joint occupation disputes is fading and that armed demands have been abandoned under guidance from cocked heads.
Sir Thomas Lipton, famed America's Cup challenger and philanthropist, donates 10000 to aid sick and wounded American soldiers. He voiced concern during a June New York visit and pledged support, saying the gift shows his sympathy for the Americans.
A wind storm at the Columbus Indiana county fair caused a fatal panic. Mrs. Samuel Cooper was trampled in the crowd while Charles Haymen died from a tree strike. Ten thousand spectators fled to an open field as exhibition tents collapsed and $40,000 in damage was reported.
Col Ray reports extreme distress among 7000 Spanish troops and Guantanamo residents. Of 1062 sick, yellow fever malaria and dysentery prevail. Exposure starvation and unsanitary conditions drive a high death rate and threat to the town unless disease is contained. Similar conditions noted in nearby towns in Santiago province.
Mrs D A Botkin, held in San Francisco jail, is accused of sending poisoned candy that killed Mrs J P Dunning and Mrs J D Deane of Dover Delaware.Frank Gatrell of a Stockton candy shop identifies a woman matching Botkin’s description who bought the box and included tainted chocolates. Post office inspectors trace the box from station B San Francisco via maha to Denver.
Army physicians Dr Shakspeare Dr Reed and Dr Vaughn visiting Camp Alger report gross mismanagement in the First division hospital. They allege bed linen from typhoid patients was washed with others and sick men slept on the ground during weeks of neglect. Scandia sails for Manila with troops and $1,000,000 for Gen Merritt. Battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky under rapid construction for trial trips before January.
The summer count shows 2350 foreign students at German universities. Mexico claims the world’s largest locomotive, weighing 285000 pounds with its tender. Brain weight reportedly higher in China than most Europe except Scotland and German giants. The Riesengebirge region to be girded with electric railways. Munich establishes a Bavarian history professorship. Dr Siegmund Riezler is the incumbent. A line soldier in England costs 275 dollars yearly. many youths abroad are still underage or weak. Oxford diocese has 2300 bell ringers, the largest in any diocese. Exeter and others follow. Siberian railway faces criticism for encouraging train robbing, per Russian papers. M Fouille in Revue des Deux Mondes says modern Greeks mix Slavic and other ancestries but are not pure descendants of classical Greeks.
The Republican state convention at Mitchell on August 24 nominated Kirk G. Phillips for governor with support from Black Hills delegates and chose Gamble and Burke as congressional candidates. The platform endorsed protection, gold standard, and party unity, while criticizing fusion politics and urging loyal support for McKinley era policies.
A playful exchange between Grace and a friend mocks marriage to Dumper. The friend teases her about height and worth, joking that a man’s value can outweigh physical stature as the Detroit Free Press notes.
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