Porto Rican Rumor Investigated by Camp Alger Leaders
Camp Alger Va July 17 The Porto Rican expedition rumor drew attention as General Gobin and General Butler weighed the chances of the Pennsylvania brigade being called up. Secretary Alger denied any definite disposition while Gobin and Brooke pressed for a possible assignment, with a draft possible if needs exceed Chickamauga and Tampa. The piece notes broader plans for a Porto Rican army and the roles of multiple Pennsylvania units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Alger
Porto Rico
Penneylvania Brigade
Porta Rita
Gobln
Pennsylvania
Florida
Gobin
Butler
Creneral Gobin
Dunn Loring
Washington
Alger
Brooke
Goblin
Chickamaugaa
Tampa
McKinley
Gossip of the Camp at Camp Alger Va
Private Harris of Company B injures heel with pistol shot during Thursday celebration. Surgeons may not remove the bullet. Baking will be done on grounds using Vermont ovens issued to each brigade. A detail from each regiment assigned to baking taught by two expert bakers from the Ninth Cho colored battalion. Bread currently purchased in Washington from a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Richard McAndrew
Mainmore
Elmer E. Preeman
Walsh
West Virginia
William V. Johnson
Charles Thomas
Joshua R. Thomas
Schaefer
Harris
Gobin
Norris
Forrest L. Fraser
Milton Y. M. C. A
Scranton
Pennsylvania Y. M. C. A
Corporal Day
Warner
Horton E. Cross
Yesteray
Pital
Merriman
John Stanton
Fort Myer
Alex Major
Halpin
Pennett
Day
Bisbee
Crago
Derman
Derman, of Company A
Rivate Jessup Kirkendale
Company P
Salvation Army
T. J. Duity
Camp Alger
Vermont
Washington
Poisoned Blood cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla
William Raw of Philadelphia reports long standing seasonal itching and sleepless nights were relieved after starting Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says the medicine purifies his blood and has cured him after four bottles. All druggists sell Hood's at one dollar, or five dollars for the larger supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
William Raw
Westmont Street
Philadelphia
Echoes From the War Letters Home From Minooka Sailor
Peter Himeins of Minooka recounts a letter from his son John serving with Lieutenant Dentler in Company E of the Eleventh Infantry at Tampa. The missive describes target practice, camaraderie, church visits, recent injuries, rumors of Santiago’s surrender, and home front concerns including typhoid in camp and the need for better soldier care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Himeins
Minooka
John
Dentler
Eleventh Infantry
Tampa
Mike Joyce
Who
Breasne
Land of Breakers
Sam
Spahlard
Long Island
Cuba
Tampi
Santiago
Spain
Higgins
Joyce
Higkins
Flag Raising At Santiago Declares American Victory
In Santiago de Cuba on July 17 crowds of mainly women and non combatants witnessed the flag raised over the governors palace as General McKibbon took temporary governance. Captain Capron fired a 21 gun salute while bands played The Star Spangled Banner and The Stars and Stripes Forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Governors Palace
McKibbon
Doldting
Stara and
Minga de la Reina
Club of
Brett
General Shafter
McKittrick
Miley
Wheeler
Alonzo XVI
Evers
Major Wint Leads Charge at San Juan Hill Wounded in Action
Major Wint formerly of this city was shot in the right thigh during a fierce assault on Ban Juan hill near Santiago. Despite a splintered bone he remained in the line, rallying his Tenth cavalry as officers praised his bravery. His promotion is recommended as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Wint
Bantiagi
Tenth Cavalry
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Wint
Ban Juan Hill
Leutenant
Exhibition Hockey Summary From Fragmented Card
Readable lines show scores from opponents including Hartford 4 Paterson 2 and Louisville 3 Paterson 1. Montreal and Toronto 6 6 appear as part of a fractured exhibition schedule with unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Paterson
Newark
Lancaster
Louisville
Local ball teams invite matches amid summer schedule
The article lists multiple informal matches between worker teams and athletic clubs. Entries include the Delaware Lackawanna and Western staff team versus the Animal Athletic Association with a 2 1 score, plus challenges from the Taylor Rosebuds, Lachiwannas, Cresente, Snoosers and others to various rivals. A San Francisco arrival notes the steamer St Paul bringing fifteen Yukon passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Station
Animal Athletic Association
Central Grounds
Hutterles
Harrington
Gallagher
Employes
Crossin
Duffy
Taylor Rosebuds
Almink
Hyde Park
Taylor
Thurailay
William
Nicholas
Lachiwannas
Hyrekas
Sport Hill Eroards
Dunmore
J. Burke
Cresente
Hurekas
West Elde Browns
Moore Pou Jara
Crescent
John W. Liebig
Snoosers
James Hoya
James Boys
Crounds
John Tolan
Andrew Nealon
San Francisco
St. Paul
Michaels
Yukon
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Wark Alger
George C. Merriman
Lutler
Harrisburg
Simon B. Cameron
National Guard
Carbondale
T. J. Duffy
Huff
Michael H. Hart
McCausland
Decker
Laurel
Welles Corwin
Captain Corwin
W. EB. Dodge
Company
Division Engineer Corps
W. I. Kimball
Company II
Honesdale
Hill
White Mills
Barrett
Company F
Bender
Dalman
W. J. Davis
George T. Griffiths
Division
Benjamin
Corwin
Deckey
Hall
Parke
Keller
Hos
Hood's Pills
John J. Blankdin
Maine
Baltimore
al Blandin
Beranton Bicycleech
George Jm. Blandin
Blandin
Havana
Sigshee
Bipabes
Mre
Bow Dougherty
Wilkes. Barre
Dougherty
Ninth Regiment
Wie
Stewart
Weaver
Ile
Montreal
Toronto
Eliza Royh
4Th St
Wash
D. C
J. C. Preese
Brooklyn
W. G. Love
Wilder Gt
Phila
Ford
Raton
Swiper, Hallstead & CO
Swifl
van Buskirk
Connell Building
Connolly Ar A Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Conrad
Lacka. Ave
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avs
Court House
Morgan
Scranton, Pa
St Lackawanna Avenue
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Richardson -Moyneton’s
Furnaces
Kanyet
Ted
Lackawanna Avenue
Third National Bank OF Scranton
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes
E Rodinson S
Pilsner
Sciouid
Mahon & Densten
Board of Trade
Damon Mahon
J.C. Densten
Bucknell University
Joan Howard Harris
Academy
Hoya Adies Institute
Muale
Me de Urnes
oerHypoe Midrens
INGER
Trar
Lewisburg
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