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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1898

Page

2

Col Girard's New Hospital Rule Sparks Camp Alger Debate

Special from Camp Alger Va June 7 A new hospital drill rule by Col Girard allows wounded soldiers to lie where they fall until fighting ceases to reduce deaths and keep ambulance corps intact. The plan aims to preserve discipline and maintain an intact second corps, with moves toward relocating the camp if needed.

Camp Alger Girard Sone Notun Second Army Elehtern Sternberg Escond Corps Miles George W. Bailey Hastings Pennsyvania Troon Hete National Relief Association Cnll Pennsylvania McDermott

Recruitment Order Details for Thirteenth Regiment War Dept Directive

The War Department issues a full text recruitment order for the Thirteenth Regiment detailing mobilization of eight companies and the required enlisted strength. It specifies quotas for states and territories, instructs recruiting parties to include one officer and four enlisted men, and assigns oversight to the Adjutant General while exceptions apply to certain regimental completions and territorial apportionments.

Ech Evnl Army Iy Department Miles H. J. Corbin T. J. Duffy Danny Alger War Department United States Service Hs. Ann Pul Serview Prevdont Delaware Idaho Mountains Nevis North Dakota South Dakota Vermont Wyoming Dietikon Coursen

Ovation for General Wiley at Erie departure

Brigadier General Jon A. Wiley left Erie to report to General Brooke at Chickamauga and may command the Third brigade formed largely of Pennsylvania troops. A large send off led by Mays post G A B and a cornet band drew two thousand spectators including many schoolchildren with flags. Just before departure the Nursery club gifted Wiley a horse costing about one thousand dollars and a cavalry outfit suitable for his rank.

Franklin Jon A. Wiley Brooke Chickamauga Pennsylvania Mays Cornet Erie Hon Elf Nursery Club Wiley

Parke Seeks Brigadier Surgeon Post Amid Army Shuffle

Staff Correspondent reports Acting Brigadier Surgeon C. R. Parke meets Surgeon General Sternberg and discusses chances for a permanent brigade surgeon position. Twenty seven brigadier surgeons were recently appointed. Parke aims to secure a unit with favorable influence from Colonel Coursey’s fate. Camp Alger condition updates note satisfactory water supply via wells and springs with improvements planned, plus health measures, inspections, and staff movements among troops and volunteers.

Girard War Department Algeria Moore Alger C. R. Parke Sternberg John Gi. Parke Parke Sternbre Coureen Ceres Coursey Midwest

Disfigured for Life by Nose and Lip Tumor Cure

A Plainville mother recalls a young girl suffering a growing facial growth that threatened disfigurement. After trying various remedies including Carmona ointment, Concona Hesepres and others, the tumor disappeared and left no scar, per Mrs. WM. Chichester.

Concona WM. Chichester Plainville

Army Nominations Include Engineers and Volunteers

President submits a list of Third Regiment Volunteer Engineers officers to the Senate. Captains David Jou B Gail lard Edward Burr William Lassie and others are named for ranks from captain to second lieutenant. Multiple officers from New York Ohio Maryland and other states are listed alongside district representatives.

Reginest Volunteer Engineers David Jou Bo Gaillard Corps of Brutinesrs United States Army Peeuvent Edward Burr Corne Engiiners Volto W. Parker Ohio Prank HH Martin Hewn United States Volunteer Engineers Wiliam Pare Vy Porstins New York Ira A. Shujer Mugine Elliott Jonnsylvania Edward J. Ives Alien DD. Raymond Penneyivinia Merrit H. Smith Pennsylvania Kenry , Wilson District of Columb M. A. Welle Leutenant Heber FR. Bishop Lawrence Loews Guesple George Perrine Walter Abbott Henry F. Walker Missachusectts

Study Philanthropy Course Attracts Notables In New York

A six week training class in practical philanthropic work begins June 2 under the New York Charity Organization Society. Lectures and visits to institutions will illustrate charitable administration, with speakers including Robert Wile Forest Mrs Charles Russell Lowell Colonel George E War ing Dr Albert Shaw Pr R L Gould Jacob Ails Nathaniel Rosenhall William Howe Tolman Mrs M Fullerton Homer Folks William P F Fowler and Mrs Glen among others.

New York Soviery Robert Wile Forest Charles Russell Lowell George E.waring Allert Shaw ER. L. Gould Jacebh A Ils Nathaniel & Rosenall United Hebrew Charities William Howe Tolman M. Fullerton The Association For Improving the Homer Folks State Charities Aid Association William PF. Fowler Glen

Charity Organization Study Course Details

Boston professor and Columbia and Penn academics outline a six week course on private philanthropy. Topics include charity offices, dependent children, public institutions, aid associations, hospitals, sanitation, and reform work with no tuition fee. Students must complete all weeks under Society supervision.

Publc Board of Charities Commitseioners State Charities Aid Association State Board of Charithe Sie Health Department New York Brooklyn

The Longest Way Round to Fort Frances

In Koochiching Minnesota on June 7 a report notes government mail service removal increases travel to reach Fort Frances Canada. A letter now travels roughly 270 miles by various routes, an extraordinary detour described as the longest way round on record for half a mile.

Koochiching Minn Mall Aegis Fort Frances Canada Vail Muloth Winnipes Wall

Police Chief Recovers After Wild House Incident

West Pitteton Chief John Richards with James Howell confronted Joseph Jones of Hyde Park who barricaded a door and fought officers. Jones fired twice, hitting himself and the wall, was subdued and a loaded gun, razor and cartridges found during a search.

John Richards West Pitteton Joseph Jones Hyde Park James Howell Jones

Naval appointment likely to replace late Annapolis commander

The navy plans to appoint a new officer to command Annapolis following the death of the late commander. Gridley and Moea Cadet are mentioned as possible names, with the decision expected to be announced by the president.

Washington Giridies Ily Annapolis

Protesters Arrive at Morgan Engineering Grounds

Volunteers from Poonasivenie join Allan Jone 7-Company at the Morgen works site to protest government construction activity. The group encamps near the site and aims to highlight grievances about the project and its oversight.

Allan Jone Fightecoth Regiment Poonasivenie Volluntieers Morgan Engineering Morgen Werka

Special Attention to Bustle and Personal Accounts

The note highlights liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibilities with a 3 percent interest allowance on interest deposits, emphasizing customer care and favorable terms for prudent account holders.

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