Thirteenth Brigade Relocated to Camp Alger for Sanitation
Camp Alger Va July 1 The Thirteenth Brigade ordered to move to the Chittenden farm two miles west of Dunn Loring road to relieve crowding at the main camp. Eighth moves tomorrow Thirteenth follows. The new 900 acre site offers shade grass and ample water. Colonel Coursen granted ten days leave to Cottage City. The regiment also provided music for a Salvation Army meeting.
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Alger
Coursen
Potomar
Chittenden Farm
Dunn Loring Road
Spector Stuart
Pridag
Anther Wrheade
Butlers
Chaham
Cottage City
Thirteenth Regiment
Salvation Army
Booth Tucker
T. J. Dulty
Gossip of the Camp at Camp Alger Va
Special from Camp Alger Virginia notes visits by educators and locals to the Thirteenth regiment. Howell named national adviser for Pennsylvania Educators Association. multiple soldiers and families visit, transfer talks, and reading program plans.
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Camp Alger
Joly
George Howell
Howell
Pennsylvania
The
Educators Association
Deemer
Company Teix
Honesdale
Edward Conley
Parke
Kolb
New York
Frank Whitney
James Pike
Washington
Scranton
Rogers
Whitney
Mgr
Pike
Criticism Silent War Dept Exposed by General Butler
General Butler condemns army supply issues and contractor misconduct. He calls for inspectors to review quartermaster purchases and reject low quality goods, promising shipments back to the arsenal. Major General Butter remains a strong critic of insufficient oversight and favoritism.
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Butter
War Department
Butler
Quartermasters Department
Butley
T. J. Duffy
Soldier dies of typhoid in war period at Chickamauga
William T. Thomas of Larkeville aged about twenty and a member of Company A Ninth regiment Permarivani volunteers died Monday at Chickamauga from typhoid fever. He was buried in the National cemetery at Chickamauga. Reports describe the Ninth regiment's improving condition and water supplies. A letter from Santiago recounts combat near Caney Hill with heavy casualties among both sides and praises the Rough Riders and colored troops while noting leadership actions amid the battle.
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William T. Thomas
Larkeville
Permarivani Volunteers
Chickamauga
Edward W. Thomas
Plymouth Township
National Cemetery
McKinley
Thomas
John Shoviln
Wilkes
Bore
John McGuiguti
Seventh Infantry
Wilkes-Barre
Santiago
Tampa
Cuba
Tenth Cavalry
Gir
Caney
Bantlee
Davone
Hamilitar Fie
New York
Leutenant
Nnmtalh
Real
Tampa diary from Scranton boys in Eleventh Infantry
Scranton soldiers at Tampa report July Fourth discomfort and heat but pride in service. Mentions Eleventh U.S. Infantry, General Snyder, Camp Tampa Heights, saltwater bathing, food details, Mosquitoes and insects, river fishing, and patriotism guiding their sacrifice for liberty. Victor H. Pinkney signs the letter.
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Particuwhir
Scranton
Yvbeiity
Eleventh
United States Infantry
Scrantonians
Thimps
Port Tamap
Tampa Heights
Hillsboruch
Sam
Fridus Ware
Shafter
Snyder
Florida
Mareschal Niel
America
Patriotien
Liberty
Victor H. Pinkney
Eleventh U. 8, Infantry
Child Recovers After Hood's Sarsaparilla Treatment
Alfred Harshberger of Altoona Pennsylvania reports his youngest child fell seriously ill with malaria stomach and liver troubles. After two years of decline the child began improving the day he started Hood's Sarsaparilla and completed three bottles. He is now strong and outdoors with other children without recurrence.
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Hood
Alfred Harshberger
Washington Avenue
Altoona
Kenney Trial Opens in Dover United States Circuit Court
Crowds gathered as the United States circuit court opened the trial of Senator Th Kr Kenney on charges of complicity in the writing of William N Boggs who defaulted on a payment to the First National Bank of Dover. Testimony indicates Kenney participated in Boggs stock speculation and frequently overdrew his account.
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Wilminetoh
Det
United States Circuit Court
Unite States
Th Kr. Kenney
William N. Boggs
First National Bank of
Dover
Kenney
Boggs
Small Railroads Merge Under Delaware Valley Build
At a stockholders meeting in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania the East Stroudsburg and Matamoras railroad the Delaware Valley Railway Company and the Delaware Valley Hudson and Lehigh railroad agreed to consolidate. The bond issue will total 1 200 000 dollars to fund the line from East Stroudsburg to Port Jervis New York through the Delaware valley.
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Stroudsburg
East
School Board Considers Additions and Repairs last night
The school board met in the center building with all members present except Spencer. Architect John A Duckworth submitted plans for two additional rooms and for repairs to Nos 7 and 8 buildings. Committeeman Webber was asked to proceed with repairs. The meeting adjourned with several unread letters listed and a note on post office duties. The Methodist Sunday school plans an excursion to Lake Ariel today by train from Erie and Wyoming station. Ordinance No 4 known as the cow ordinance goes into effect today. John Reese, arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, had a hearing.
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John HH
Thonas
American Book Company
John A. Duckworth
Ne. Halding
Bitte
Ot Bunker
Webber
William G. Bowes
Jefferson Avenue
Mre
Dryon
Center Street
Ios
Willie «J
Lark
Mire Cooper
Wo Adamer Avenue
Furthe
Marla C. Genovese
Thomas Wall
John Healey
Lis Grove Street
BE. E. Medglin
MI Street
Thumphreys
Cortier M Street
Adame Avenue
Danlyl Keabee
Andy Kelly
Charles Ki
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