How Capt Steinhauser Received His Wounds
Letters from Winona reveal First Lieut Allen Blaker recounts the May 28 ambush near Labo in the Philippines. Capt Steinhauser wounded in both legs and left arm, Lieut Miller killed, Corporal Johnson also killed, nine others wounded as 21-men patrol fights insurgents before Miller dies. Blaker leads relief with 30 men, ferries wounded across the river to safety and gets back to Duc. He folds into duty as commander of the province and notes heavy strain on forces and hospital care for the wounded.
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Winona
Allen Blaker
Clarence Miller
Philippines
Blaker
Daet
Steinhauser
Lieut
Miller
Labo
Corporal Johnson
Hospital Corps
Miller and Johnson
Duc
Lubo
Jos. A.nolen
Dad
Wheatley
Internal Revenue
Nueva Caceras
Death of Clarence Braklin in Labo Ambush Details
Auton G Braklin writes from Daet Luzon June 1900 describing Captain Steinhauser’s 21 man detachment ambushed near Labo about 14 miles from Daet. Clarence Braklin dies after being wounded in chest and legs while inspiring his men. Captain Steinhauser himself survives with possible leg savings. Braklin praises Clarence as brother and friend to all in Co B 45th Infantry U.S. AL.
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Daet
Luzon
P. L
A- Miller
Winona
Minn
U-8
Clarence
Steinhauer
Labo
Auton G. Braklin
45Th
Inf. U.S. AL
G Co. B
Winthrop Triumphs In First Season Game
Winthrop defeated Hauenstein's in a first game of the season before about 500 fans at the driving park. Haas and Mayes pitched for the home team, while F Kemp led Winthrop with solid fielding as the Colts and New Ulm players battled to a scoreless start. The crowd and train arrivals highlighted a spirited opening day.
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Hauenstein’s
Winthrop Costa
Winthrop
Haas
Mayes
Blasing
Henderson
Venture
Ulm
F. Kemp
Mayer
A. Kempt
F. Baasen
Pettijohn
Short
Mather
Peither
Tsema
Brewers Beat Winthrop In Fast Baseball Clash
Morgan Messenger reports a high tempo game with Winthrop versus Brewer Brewers winning two scores to none. Key moments include John Baasen driving in a run and a long two bagger by Cordes, while Fielding by Maves, Cordes, and Pettijohn kept the visitors scoreless until the eighth inning.
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Mayes
Cordes
John Baasen
Frank Basen
Hagberg
Colts
Diamond
F. Kempf
Mayer
Kemp
A. Kempf
Shier
Maves
Mather
Dillon
Pettijohn
Behrend
Haas
Winthrop
John Bausen
Mankato
New Ulm
F. Baasen
John
Brewers
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G. A. Ottomeyer
Angelina
Gold & Silver
Stag Brand
Monarch
Pereale
Madras
Neglisee
Crone Bros
Lieut. Blaker
Lieut. Miller
St Mantanes
Nueva Caceres
Nolen
Columbia
A. R. Olson & Co
General Merchandise
N. Johnson
Prop
Gibbon, Minn
Water
Palm Leaf
Gong
Haaa
Morgan Messenger
Chas
Schultz
Minnesota
Deeased
Nora Dittbeaner
Dittbeaner
Lad
Albrecht
MWA
Winthrop R. BH. P.O. A. BE
Kempf F
Ayer If
Kempt A. Ier
Friedel Claesson
Innibages
B. Aas
True
Jasen J
J. Baasen
Ure
Bire
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