Death tolls from Spain war haunt Tribune report
The Chicago Tribune publishes figures on Spanish war fatalities showing 350 officers killed or dying of wounds, and 1,200 to 2,000 enlisted men dying in camps. It lists 1,284 deaths unaccounted for on transports or after illness at camps, noting many names may remain uncaptured due to lack of records. Montauk Point land disputes with the U.S. government surface as troops camp there under Maj. Gen. B. M. Young.
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Spain
Tribune
Montauk Point
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Montauk
Long Island City
B. M. Young
Cuba
North Atlantic
Cuban
Shafter Arrives at Montauk as Santiago Hero
Gen. Shafter, hailed as the Santiago campaign’s hero, returns aboard the City of Mexico and lands at Montauk with a salute from Hotchkiss guns. At the same time Adjutant General Corbin orders nineteen volunteer outfits out, totaling over 50,000 to depart, signaling a push to expand the regular army for overseas duties.
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Santiago
Montauk
Shafter
Camp Wikoff
Mexico
Wheeler
Hotchkiss
Wartime Hospital Deaths Logged by State Counts
A historical report compiles hospital ship and private hospital deaths, noting totals by state. Massachusetts leads with 130 fatalities, followed by Illinois 91, Michigan 89, New York 85, and others in the tally.
Regulars to Forts and Plattsburg after Montauk rest
The War Department plans move regular troops from Montauk to East garrisons. Thirteenth Infantry to Fort Niagara and Fort Porter New York. Twenty first Infantry to Plattsburg barracks. Ninth Infantry to Fort Madison New York. Fourth Infantry likely to return to Fort Sheridan.
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Sheridan
United States
East
Montauk
Thirteenth Infantry
Forts
Niagara
Porter
New York
Twenty-First Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Ninth Infantry
Fort Madison
Fort Sheridan
Air Chicago
War Bulletins From The Vesuvius Arrival To A Soldier’s Return
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius arrives in New York from Cuban waters. An order bans visitors from boarding warships at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Gen Blanco works to ease Cuban hostility to Americans. Lieut Tobson is promoted to naval constructor without exam. Insurgents in Pinar del Rio greet peace news, while lacking clothing and food. Gen Polavieja faces condemnation as potential dictator. Manila army officers who distinguished themselves are promoted. American soldiers' graves at Santiago are being located for repatriation. For the first time a woman joins the U S Army in some capacity.
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Vesuvius
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Blanco
Cuba
Lieut
Tobson
Pinar del Rio Prowinge
Polavieja
Spain
Manila
Santiago
United States
United States Army
Army Expenditures and Fire Aboard Transport Catania
Army outlays for August reach 33 million dollars and September will be similar. Officials expect no significant relief until well into winter as 100000 volunteers are mustered out after October, reducing costs by about six million per month. A fire in the coal bunkers of the transport Catania endangers hundreds of sick soldiers en route from Santiago to Montauk Point but is contained by engineers.
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War Department
Catania
Montauk
Santiago
Montauk Point
Cuba
Congress
War Office
War
Navy
MONTAUK PIER REPORTS AND OCEANIC MOVEMENTS
Dispatches describe Dr. Anita McGee sworn in as acting assistant surgeon at Montauk. Spanish prisoners cheer marines from Santiamo as the Resolute arrives. The Covadonga transports 2,846 passengers to Santander. Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point to be investigated by Gen. Ames with broad authority.
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Anita McGee
Portsmouth
Santanamo
Cuba
Charles N. Nelson
San Francisco
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Garcia
Gibara
Cervera
Terror
Puritan
Amphitrite
Montgomery
Porto Rico
Newport
Rhode Island
Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point
S. L
Wheeler
Adelbert Ames
Gen. Kent
Complete Iowa GOP slate nominated at Dubuque convention
Iowa Republicans opened their state convention in Dubuque with music and endless roll calls. Officers were elected, Merriam won a tight Auditor contest, Remley captured Attorney General, Mowrey led the contested Railroad Commissioner race, and resolutions backed the gold standard, protective tariff, Nicaragua Canal, and robust navy while praising Gov. Shaw and veterans.
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Dubuque
Iowa
I. C. McMillan
McMillan
John S. Lacey
Major Lacey
Committee On Permanent Organization
W. B. Allison
A. M. Snouffer
Sac County
Reading
James Bowen
York County
George N. Dobson
John Henriott
Frank I. Merriam
Delaware County
W. S. Allen
Deemer
Supreme Bench
C. T. Jones
Washington County
B. L. Salinger
Supreme Court
Milton Remley
Sims
Pottawattamie
Temple of
Clarke
Welcome Mowrey
A. J. Coleman
W. B. Parkin
J. M. Sammis
Mowrey
Sammis
Parkin
Coleman
David J. Palmer
Committee On Resolutions
McKinley
Spain
Republican Party
Congress
Nicaragua
United States
Republic
Gov. Shaw
Boxer
Pary
Circular Saw System Used in Butcher Shops
A description details circular saws mounted on a frame over a meat block with a spring arm and crank driven gear. The setup allows the blade to be rapidly revolved while holding the saw in position for efficient butchery tasks.
Charity in China Through Two Millennia of Relief
The text notes a long standing, regularly organized system of poverty relief in China spanning over two thousand years, describing a sustained historical pattern of charitable practice and social support. It highlights enduring cultural emphasis on mutual aid and communal welfare within Chinese society.
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China
Armed Mine Strike Eases After Union Mediation at Pana
About 700 to 800 miners halted an armed crowd at Springside shaft in Pana Illinois. David J Overholt and Lewis J Overholt were captured and later released after union leaders including John Mitchell urged peace. Rev Dr A Millard was injured while attempting rescue. Deputies and negro workers held positions behind barricades until calm returned.
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John Mitchell
William Topham
Coal Miners’ Union
Springside
Pana
Ill
David J. Overholt
Lewis J. Overholt
A. Millard
Overholts
Coburn
Mitchell
Hhe
William Wright
Carterville
William Oppham
Danville
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Miners’ Union
Schuyler’s Bank
Dresident
Only Filipino in America Ramon Lala Roots Away From Manila
Ramon Reyes Lala a native of the Philippines and resident of New York is described as the only native of the Philippines in the United States. He comes from a wealthy Manila family and was prominent in business and social life there. He studied at St Johns College London and shifted allegiance to the United States to escape Spanish oppression.
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Mewiitt
Paria
United States
China
Manila
Maj. Meu
Merzite
Paris
Maj
Ramon Reyes Lala
Philippines
New York
Mr. Lala
St. John's College
London
Treasury reports August national debt and cash balances
The Treasury statement notes August shows public debt excluding cash in the treasury up by 34.79 million, with interest-bearing debt rising 74.85 million and non-interest debt falling 411 thousand. Cash in the treasury increases 39.64 million to 927.145 million, gold 258.378 million, silver 518.401 million, paper 93.084 million, other 67.282 million. Outstanding liabilities total 294.487 million after gold reserve deduction. Bank note circulation stands at 230.509 million, up 481 thousand for the month. Government receipts for August rise with customs 16.25 million, internal revenue 24.02 million, misc 1.52 million, totaling 41.78 million.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
National Bank
Wires Sparks Free Trade Zollverein Favored in North America
At Bellefontaine Ohio Mrs Mary Wolf who was bitten by a rat weeks ago died of blood poisoning Willie Pettus 18 died after being shot by James Burns at a church festival near Fairview Kentucky Burns escaped and is at large
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Free Trade Zollverein
Canada
United States
Mexico
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Mary ©. Wolf
Willie Pettus
James Burns
Fairview
Hopkinsville
Burns
Mortality and bureaucracy in the wartime era
The piece contrasts Civil War mortality from disease with Cuba era losses, cites Union army death stats, hospital caseloads, and disability discharges, and critiques Congress and the War Department for red tape. It notes plans for a War Department inquiry and recalls Admiral Schley’s memory, plus White House vacation notes and Camp Wikoff inspections.
War era reflections and scattered headlines across papers
The clippings note postwar calls for the youngest soldier to step forward and praise for Dewey and the Olympia returning home. Other items include a love feast at Quebec, praise for Sampson, Schley as ambassador, Boston schoolhouse plans, and a sharp remark on cremation of Spaniards at Santiago with kerosene.
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Pittsburg
Dewey
Olympia
Joint High Commission
Quebec
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sampson
St. Paul Dispatch
Schley
Constantinople
America
Salt Lake Herald
Boston
Boston Globe
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