Camp Alger Deluged by Rain Amid Army Troubles
Camp Alger Dunn Loring is flooded after relentless rain. Jersey stragglers cause a clash at the Thirteenth and Major General Butler orders strict confinement for the Third Virginia. Health and guard duties tighten as marchers press toward Fort Meyer.
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Jersey
Thirteenth
Butler
Third Virginia
Owen Hughes
The
Virginia
Second Army Corps
Camp
Rustel A. Alger
Cap Limita
Oller
Secretary of War
United States
I. 8 Btrong
War era letter from Wilkes-Barre veteran hints at camp hardships
A Wilkes-Barre man recalls a Ninth regiment letter describing sickness from poor feed and ground conditions. He notes mules on a slope, flooded streets after rain, and tent relocations to improve health, with hopes of moving to sunlit open ground for better health. The Philadelphia Press published a complimentary feature on Jadou, Commander Ryan, and Signal Officer John J. Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkow-Barre
Ninth Regiment
Ninth
Mirai
Peonaratea
Philadelphia
Scheotoh
Jadou
Ryan
John J. Ryan
EB. A
John Sweeney
Wilkes-Barre
Little Dewey aided by Ryan in Cuban relief effort
Lieutenant Commander T W Ryan led a risky supply landing near Ivon Tunas and Palo Alto under heavy fire, earning the nickname Little Dewey for his valor. His unit, the Peoria mosquito fleet, was praised for bravery and quick action against Spanish forces, with casualties including Captain Jose Manuel Nunez and Winthrop Chidler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bweeney Boys
T. J. Ryan
Annapolie
Summit Hill
T. W. Ryan
United States
Auyiliary Cunhoat
Tage
Philadelphia
Jan Pentsylvanian
Mahanoy City
B. Rheinhald
United States Naval Academy
Richmond
VU. 8
Grant
Ehared
Ryan
Eawlf
Ivon Tunas
Palo Alto
Cuba
Farge
Jose Manuel Nunez
Ermila Nunez
Winthrop Chinler
New York
Dewey
John J. Rywin
Signal Corps
Porto Rico
Hyan
Observations On Yellow Fever In The Army
The commission era of the National Health Board notes that fever among Shafter's soldiers is not the deadly kind. Early treatment with nursing and medical care yields improvement, and the illness appears mild. If severe, military hospital accommodations would have produced a much higher death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Health Board
Shafter
Reeder Withdraws From State Senate Fight
Bellefonte August 10 Deputy Attorney General W F Reeder and ex representative P E Wemeldorf of Philipsburg, both Republicans, held a late night conference. Reeder withdrew to back Wemeldorf, aiming to consolidate Center county support against Congressman Arnold for re nomination. Arnold backers say the move won’t affect Arnold’s candidacy.
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Bellefonte
W. F. Reeder
P. E. Wemeldorf
Philipsburg
Reeder
Wemeldorf
Arnold
Center County
Womeldorf
Dacy
L A W RACES AT INDIANAPOLIS MEET
At the 1898 L A W meet Owen Kimble from Louisville won the two mile championship with a time of 4.0 Win by George H Colette of New Haven in amateur two mile and amateur half mile. Becker Martin Nat Butler Mertens and Witt led the professional multiple handicap with Taylor Raton and Bowler close behind. Burl W Peabody of Chicago won the five mile interstate pursuit. J A Walsh of Boston won the professional one mile handicap with Sam Murgarger and Major Taylor among the place getters.
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Indianapolis
Owen Kimble
America
Taylor
Bald
Cooper
Mertens
Louwisville
Kimble
George H. Colette
New Haven
Conn
Becker Martin
Nat Butler
Witt
Fornwalt
Monroe Andohnson
Raton
Bowler
Burl W. Peabody
Chicago
KE. C. Preston
J. &. Walsh
Boston
Sam Murgarger
Major Taylor
E. C. Bald
Favorites Win in Fort Wayne Grand Circuit Races
In Fort Wayne on Aug 10 the Grand Circuit produced surprises but favorites captured three events. Two-year-old trot stakes at 7500 saw Crystaline win the final two heats after Hite KE led early. Rita broke down in heat three. Gayton swept the 218 trot with Hut(t)leton winning the first two heats. Airship took the three-year-old pace in straight heats with Best time and Baker HH second. Lady of the Manor won the 2.4 pace, Split Silk second in heat two. In Pittsburg a four-day meet opened after rain with St. Edward winning the 250 trot at 100 purse and HiM-Teddy B placing in the 2.4 pace. Conette A claimed segment wins in 2214 while Marie finished third.
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Fort Wayne
Hite KE
Crystaline
Rita
Gayton
Huttleton
Straighit
Airship
Baker HH
Lady of the Manor
Ima Bleedrita
Rita BK
Pittsburg
McKees Rocks
St. Edward
Hest Timely
Smith Hontis
Billy Burne
Teddy B
Gonter
Ronny L
Hest
Conette A
Marie
Altoona Tennis Tour Continues Despite Poor Courts
In Altoona on August 10 two matches were completed as soggy courts limited action. Moorehoundl of Ritteburg defeated Pay of Altoona 6 3 4 6 2 64 while Samuel Thomson of Altoona beat Coster of Pittsburgh 7 9 6 7 6 0. The tournament will finish Saturday with Sheppard challenge bowls and the tournament ball will be held at the Logan House Friday night.
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McCausland
Montrose
Company F
Fort Meyer Hospital
Tf. S. Bailey
Company
BE. L. Vanerion
H. Fish
Trubauer
Jacob Geiger
South
August
Joseph Geiger
Division Hospital
Harry Potter
Lattimer Reese
F. Ie
Mrs. Poole
Dunn Loring
Tnse
Peter F. Saltry
Charles Wrigley
Morris
Gough
van Huskirk
Washington
Jennings
Altoona
Moorehoundl
Ritteburg
Pay
Samuel Thomson
Coster
Pittsburg
Logan House
Brothers Quick Drowned While Boating in Susquehanna
William and Joseph Quick, aged 21 and 22, brothers from Wilkes-Barre, were drowned last night in the Susquehanna River at Sugar Run after leaving their boat to bathe. Local aid arrived too late to save them.
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Wilkes-Barre, Ave
William
Joseph Quick
WNI
Susquehanna River
Sugar Run
Packer Renominated by Republican Conferees
Republican conferees of Pennsylvania's Sixteenth district renominated Horace D. Packer of Tioga County for Congress. The district includes Clinton, Tioga, Lycoming and Potter counties.
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Williamsport
Aug. I
Tonleht
Hornow DB. Packer
Tioga County
Congress
Clinton, Tioga, Lycoming
Potter Counties
Economy-One Tea Spoonful Makes Two Cups
A concise instruction notes that using one tea spoonful yields two cups with a five minute infusion period. The guidance emphasizes efficient steeping for a strong brew.
Atlantic League game results and postponement notes
Hartford defeated Norfolk 9 to 2. Reding credited with four Richmond runs. Allentown-Paterdon postponed due to rain. Newark-Lancaster no schedule released.
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Hartford
Norfolk
Reding
Richmond
Allentown-Paterdon
Newark-Lanacaster
Bouth Side Stars Challenge City Club Under Fourteen
The Bouth Side Stars issue a challenge to any city club under 14 for a ball game. Captain Sam Evans leads the Bouth Side Biars who challenge the Ballers of the same locale for a game on Burnday at the Little Mines grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouth
Stars
M. Gam Evans
Biars
Moon
Little Mines Grounds
Sam Evans
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