Troops Move to Camp Meade and Typhoid Commission
Camp Alger to Camp Meade transfers resume as Third Virginia troops leave, water supply improves for the Thirteenth, and a three member typhoid causes commission arrives to investigate causes and remedies. Philadelphia hospital moves for convalescents, while regimental reviews and leadership changes are announced at Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Alger
Dunn Loring
Camp Meade
Middletown
Third Virginia
Corps of Well Ainkere
Nipes
Thirteenth Regiment
Shakespeare
Reed
Vaughn
United States
Pennsylvania
Division Hospital
Philadelphia
War Echoes: Tennessee Battalions Depart for Middletown Pa
The First Battalion, Second Tennessee, leaves for Middletown Pennsylvania today. The Second and Third battalions are expected to depart Wednesday. Camp sanitary conditions remain a focus as regiments relocate to better sites. General Gobin reviews Pennsylvania brigade at Camp Alger. typhoid deaths reported for Privates Morgan and Roma Duvall. The vanguard of the Second Division arrives in command of the Third Missouri and Rhode Island units. General Graham orders electric measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobin
New Jersey
Ohio
New York
Strong
Wright
Cooke
Page
Brooks
Calhoun
Barnes
McKinley
Gubin
National Guard
Volunteer Army
Rufus K. Polk
Edward H. Hutchins
Tampa
Fla
James J. Corbett
Division
Pennsylvania
Smith
Richards
Porto Tmico
Camp Meade
Middletown
Norman M. Smith
Pittsburg
Eighteenth Pennsylvania
Fort Delaware
Wiley
Alliance, O
Kay
Fourth Missouri
Harrisburg
Washington
Second Tennessee
Camp Alger
Morgan
Missouri
Roma Duvall
Rhode Island
Graham
Eelectric
Poisoned Blood and Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement
William Ran of Philadelphia reports a long struggle with a summer blood poison. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla he experiences relief from itching, improved sleep, and continuous improvement. The ad promotes Hood's as the best blood purifier sold by all druggists at $1, six for $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
William Ran
Westmont Street
Philadelphia
War Correspondent Describes Santiago Campaign Hauls
The article recounts how reporters faced chaotic logistics in Cuba, proposes standardized military press briefings with blueprints and uniform details, and recalls rough travel conditions, gear choices, and early assignments around Tampa and Siboney. It notes Major Brodie lending a horse and Shafter’s headquarters camp near the San Juan, with vivid scenes of field hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Brodie
Rough Riders
Siboney
Malcolm McDowell
Rosina
The American Way in the Spanish War
A London Chronicle summary lauds the U S war effort in 1898 noting quick victory over Spain. It credits improvised American troops, bold leadership, and a system powered by spirit and intellect, turning untrained workers into a fighting force with minimal supply backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Southampton
Spain
Santiags
Tampa
Knight's convention attendee and local notices in brief
Court street residents Mr and Mrs Widan and son Ken neth attend the Knight's convention in Indianapolis. Rev G C Lyman returns from Wyoming. Garfield Davies buys a Crescent bicycle. Miss Myrtle Stewart visits New York. Miss Stella Gesner visits relatives in Park Place. Private Thomas Gillis on sick leave. Huckster Bailey touts Tobyhanna blackberries as the real thing. Adam Spitzer begins erecting a large double house. North Endites and Park Placettes discuss paving in North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Lyman
Wyoming
Garfield Davies
Myrtle Stewart
New York
Stella Gesner
la Plume
Park Place
Thomas Gillis
Company H
Huckster Bailey
Adam Spitzer
Connell Mine Fund Picnic Attendees to Receive Social
The ladies who assisted the Connell Mine Fund at their picnic will be tendered a complimentary social at Father Mathew hall this evening. G. T. Davis of Greenwood attended the Third legislative convention at Dalton yesterday. From all appearances the aggregate shows strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Mine Fund
Father Mathew Hall
G. T. Davis
Greenwood
Dalton
Bar Tenders Seek Fame in Local Amateur Baseball Scene
A discussion notes the bar tenders craving prominence in amateur baseball and suggests issuing a challenge to local teams. The text mentions M. J. Kane of Carbondale visiting on North Main Street and Miss B. Melvin of Forest City as a guest of Miss Marla Nallin on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kane
Carbondale
North Main Street
B. Melvin
Forest City
Marla Nallin
Main Street
Baseball Scores From National and Eastern Leagues
National League game shows Cleveland 6 over Pittsburg with no other games scheduled. Eastern League results list Syracuse 4 defeating Springfield 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Syracuse
Springfield
Amateur Baseball Controversy and Match Proposals
Letter to the editor correcting a prior report on a Luckiwatina Crescents game. Allegations include an allegedly drunk umpire and disputed outs leading to a 9 to 0 Crescents victory. Also notes upcoming games: St Thomas college vs Jessup on August 2 and Crescent club road trip to Honesdale plus Eurekas vs West Side Browns on August 5 at Carson City grounds at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Luckiwatina
Crescents
Mulligan
Burke
Kelleher
Ketrick
Dunmore
Sald
Ketrick Caid
Feld
Griffin Nara
Gaughan
Carr
Columbia Hotel
Lackawanne Sivcceseernssceeet
Chencotue O
Cccsensensens Cooner
John F. Liebix
Crescent
St. Thomas’ College
Jessup
James Cooney
Frank Shipman
Thomas Byron
Jamen Tighe
Joseph Weir
Wiliam Cummings
Martin Ruane
Thomas Pmayton
John Burke
John J. Coleman
Honesdale
John F. Liebig
Eurekas
West Side Browns
Carson City
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Howley
Martin Howley
Lona Day
M. Jones
Harry Ben
Clarence Lathrope
Kate Burt
Tenth Street
Lewis Carter
Fairfax Court House
Virginia
Kentucky
Reineke
James Williams
Blanchard
Frutchey
Ganes
Roche
David Jones
Uty
Eade
Wheeler and Long
Patrick Whalen
Frank Williams
Jenkins
Huff
Martin Gannon
Martin Dugenn
Joseph Cleary
Mallet and Zeidler Opera Company
Corporal Gaines
Mallet
Zeidler
Charles Hamfton
B. Wis
National Capital
Vandermark
Vienna
Round Hill
Pie Company
Myers
Mike
Walter Gunster
Richard J. Bourke
Santiago
Kennett F
Secretary of War
San Juan
Gen. Shafter
Mrs. Widan
Kenneth
Court Street
Indianapolis
Obert
A. Latham
West Side Square
Ill
Arig
Connolly & Wallace’s
Barnsley
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Chas
du P. Swift
Geo
M. Hallstead
Edw
Swift, Co
M. van Buskirk
Swipt, Hallstead &Co
Connell Building
Scranton
Richmond
Lancaster
Allentown
Norfolk
Hartford
Buffalo
Boston
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William II, Peck
Holmes
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Moosic and
Rushdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Spruce St
Ciy
Pilsner
NII SL
Seraain
Dickson M'F'g
Seranton and
Wilkes-Barren
General Omice
Scranton, Ma
Bollera
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Court House Square
Lackawanna Ava
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