Death Toll Rises in Thirteenth Regiment at Camp Meade
Camp Meade soldiers report the eleventh death in the Thirteenth as Private Henry Roth of Company C dies at Pottsville hospital from typhoid fever after falling ill on September 12. The death follows earlier losses as the unit prepares for possible deployment and adjusts drill schedules and camp operations.
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Pecal
Scranton Tribune
Camp Meade
Middletown
Mattes
Girard
Pottsville City Hospital
Henry Roth
Company C
Roth
Division Hospital
Pottsville
Archbald
Mount Gretna
William Connell
Harrisburg
Scranton
Covursen
Coursen
Governor Lowndes Tours Camp Meade and Harrisburg
Governor Lowndes visited the camp today inspecting regimental camps including the First Maryland. He praised location and care for the men, accompanied by Mrs. Lowndes, Adjutant General Wilmer, and guests. Major General Graham and officials were hosted at the executive department with plans for a review and October tent provisions. Major Weaver steps in as chief surgeon of the Second division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Meade
Middletown
Lowndes
Maryland
Wilmer
Harrisburg
Hastings
Stewart
Beitler
Graham
Executive Department
Somerdale
the Commonwealth
Martin
Meade
Alger
Howard
War Department
Joseph Weaver
Norristown
Jackson
City Tax Appeals Hear Motion To Dismiss
The full bench debated whether city tax appeals were filed within sixty days after the board of revision refused them. Counsel for applicants argued no meeting records set a clear denial date, while City Solicitor McGinley pressed that the board must finish by March 1. A decision was promised within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinley
Board of Revision and Appeal
Burns
Montrose Soldier W E Roach Funeral Services
Montrose will observe a 3 10 pm funeral for Private W E Roach of company G at St Pauls church with Montrose firemen closing businesses during services. Roach, 25, died Saturday in Lancaster hospital. he was the second company G member to die, following Private Archie Stockholm.
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Montrose
W. E. Roach
Company G
Lancaster Hospital
Borough Fire Department
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Reach
Archie Stockholm
Franklin Forks
Roach
William Roach
National Guard
Camp
Alger
G Company
Danger in soda and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An article warns against using soda to relieve sour stomach noting dangers from mechanical irritation and possible death from inflammation. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestant and lists claims from Dr. Marlandson and Dr. Wuerth, with price and mail-order offer from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Marlandson
Stuart
Pr. Wuerth
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Death in Camp Meade Veteran Sergeant Dies in Lancaster
The article notes a veteran sergeant who fell ill after reaching Camp Meade. He requested relief from duties, fell seriously ill three weeks prior, and was moved to St. Joseph's hospital in Lancaster where he died.
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Camp Meade
Leain
St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster
Forgery Charges Involving Randall And Lawler
F. L. Randall and John J. Lawler are at the central police station awaiting a hearing on forgery and accomplice charges. The $8.75 forged Moody & Gould Co. check was passed at Rosenberg Brothers, 225 Lackawanna Avenue, with Randall obtaining $4.90 in change. Lawler, from North Dakota, says he aided only by lending his valise for the transaction. Alderman Millar will hear the case this morning.
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F. L. Randall
John J. Lawler
Central
Randall
Mt. Pocono
Rosenberg Brothers
Lackawanna Avenue
Merchants and Mechanics’ Bank
Moody & Gould Co
Lim
West Side
American House
Central Police Station
Millar
Anxious to Return Home From Honolulu Camp
A letter from Charlies W. Fetheroll written September 12 from Camp McKinley Honolulu describes First New York Volunteers in distress. Food shortages, high prices, poor water, and uncomfortable living conditions fuel calls to muster out as war ends.
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Binghamton Herald
Charlies W. Fetheroll
The
Tribune
Camp McKinley
Honolulu
New York Volunteers
Pacific
Fetherofl
Death of Michael Trainor in Wilkes-Barre hospital
Michael Trainor of Company F Ninth Regiment died at Mercy hospital Wilkes-Barre at 2 o clock yesterday morning after appendicitis surgery. He had served at Camp Thomas before falling ill and being sent home. He resided on North Franklin Street and is survived by his mother and two brothers Philip and Thomas.
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John Hartman
Company L
Sedaton
Smith
Herold Gillespie
Hospital
Carpe
Murphy
Franklin Avenue
Miss Murphy
I. G. Murphy
George Rumenig
Nesquehoning
Calvin Mauer
Lew Perry
Edward White
Harrisburg
Henry Varcos
Arthur Foote
Richard J. Wourke
Michael Trainor
Mercy Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Trainor
Camp Thomas
Wilkes-Parre
North Franklin Street
Philip
Thomas
Colonel Bryan's Mission to Discharge Enlisted Men
Washington reports Colonel Bryan of the Third Nebraska Infantry sought discharge for soldiers wishing to return home. Seventy five applications arrived at the War Department. fifteen approved after review by regimental, brigade, division, corps authorities. Sixty cases remain undecided.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Thirteenth
H. C. Corbin
War Department
Mattes
Coursen
Washington
Bryan
Third
Nebraska Infantry
Fitzhugh Lee
Eighth Army Corps
Nebraska
Department
General Graham to retire from regular army soon
Major General William M. Graham of the Second Army Corps at Middletown will retire from the regular army as brigadier general tomorrow under legal provisions. He will keep command at Camp Meade until weather forces abandonment, according to the report.
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Washington
Gener
William M. Graham
United States Gualanteers
Second Army
Middletown
Wiil
Tomormorw
Are
Lenet
Meade
Scranton Area Social News and Local Developments
Mrs Arthur Craig and two children visited relatives in Scranton at the week’s start. William P Davies plans to return to Philadelphia to resume medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. West Wyoming street work improves drainage and street alignment. The creek near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line is being redirected and filled in. Mrs P C Alpaugh and daughter Taula visit relatives in New Jersey. A school board dispute prompted a Monday hearing before Judge Woodward. decision pending likely by Saturday. Marty D Laycock returns from Bloomsburg after weeks away. Funeral services for Mrs Bridget Reidy were held. interment in Wyoming cemetery. Station Agent Newton visits Bradford County relatives. The Ladies Aid society hosts a 10 cent supper Wednesday at Mrs Harry Jones’s home. Mr and Mrs George Archibald of Scranton visit W H Patterson. Metropolitan Band of West Wyoming held a festival to aid the band. Funeral of Mrs Effie Tonney at Joel Greenfield’s home with Rev Wilson Friedle conducting. Wyoming cemetery interment. Many locals attend Dallas fair. Henry Durland returns to Harvey’s Lake after a stay at home. Thomas A Stiles, once ill with typhoid at Chickamauga, shows improvement. Richard Williams, Fast Side teacher, leaves for Forest City for a month. Firemen anticipate attending the state convention in Lebanon with special train service and reduced rates.
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Arthur Craig
Scranton
William P. Davies
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Hoffman
West Wyoming
West Eighth Street
Uyt
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Bloomsburg
Bridget Reidy
Thomas Reidy
Robert St Thompson
Wyoming Cemetery
Newton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bradford
Ladies Ald Society of the Baptist Church
Harry Jones
Seventh Street
George Archibald
W. H. Patterson
Metropolitan Band of
Effle Tonney
Gregory
Joel Greenfield
Wilson Friedle
Henry Durland
Harvey's Lake
Thomas A. Stiles
Chickamauga
Richard Williams
Forest City
Lebanon
Compare Our Garments With Others for Fit and Value
A shopper notes examining workmanship and fit across brands and concludes that our low prices are especially attractive after comparison. Strong emphasis on value and affordable pricing.
United States Peace Commission Mulls Internal Affairs
The morning and afternoon sessions of the United States peace commissioners focused on internal affairs and the systematic organization of their working orders. The day emphasized structuring procedures to improve coordination among members.
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Paris
United States
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United States Army
Black
Company H
Tam
Wilkes- Barre
Wyoming
P. C. Alpaugh
Taula
New Jersey
Woodward
County Court House
Marty D. Laycock
Ateter
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Connolly & Wallace
J. Davis
Onde Boning
Peace Commission
Lackawanna Lumber CO
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Cross Fork
Potter Co
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Potter County
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Portateneny
General Office—Board of Trade
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Rustidale Works
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Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Avs
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Wilkes-Harre Pa
Scrantem, Pa
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