02 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1898
Page
1
Gen Bates says medical supplies were woefully short in Cuba. The officer’s statement discusses wartime shortages and the shortages affecting troops.
In Lexington on November 2 the war commission heard Dr. Mearns condemn Camp Thomas water as typhoid breeding and cite diseased site conditions. Gen Bates described Cuba supply failures and ambulance shortages, while Maj Glennan and Lieut Col Parer testified to hospital crowding and dirty, poorly organized camps.
A speaker faults generals and the government for lacking sanitary inspections at the camp. He claims no effort was made to buy lime, noting it could have been secured or burned by troops. The quartermaster's department is blamed for inaction during the war.
Adam Hammer of Beaver Dam Wisconsin suddenly went insane and, seizing a gun, wounded nine men before shooting himself to stop further harm. Hammer worked in the machine shops of J S Rowell Manufacturing Company and was a capable worker though subject to spells.
Workers insist they will stay at their posts and refuse relocation until Congress grants funding or legislative provisions. The stand keeps volunteers in place as lawmakers debate duties and allowances.
The war department rejects the Colorado infantry’s request to return from Manila. A postal wagon will operate near Westminster Maryland offering mail collection and money orders. President McKinley plans to travel to Canton to vote, with cabinet members expected to follow.
C A Carlson, a Colby Kansas businessman, and his wife were found dead in their Vendome hotel room in Omaha during the exposition. Carlson, drunk on Monday night, is believed to have turned on the gas and forgotten to light it, suffocating both occupants.
Mexico City reports government plans to sanitize ports and curb yellow fever after Havana bay work. The death of Col. Waring is mourned by sanitarians who praise his sanitation efforts.
Officials discuss reforms to build an adequate force for Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. The president and secretary of war weigh increased regular army strength possibly to 75,000 or 100,000, with native battalions for garrison duties abroad and long overseas service for regulars.
The November 2 government financial bulletin reports October receipts of 39,630,051 with disbursements 753,682,276. Customs brought in 15,555,234. internal revenue 22,356,511. miscellaneous 1,718,305. Over four months, receipts exceed 1897 by over 60,000,000. Debt, net cash, and new three percent bonds account for October’s rise to 1,110,966,922 in debt.
Chancellor Snow reports November weather in Lawrence noting a cool rainy and windy month with the earliest described snowfall on record. The 17th brought five inches of snow, 26 days before the usual date and larger than the total snowfall of all prior Octobers combined.
Spain must reimburse the costs of the war as calls for further concessions intensify. diplomatic pressure grows with demands that concessions cover Britain and allied efforts.
Washington reports cabinet discussions focus on Cuba and Puerto Rico administration while reaffirming plans to keep the entire Philippine archipelago. It notes potential costs to Spain, possible brief delays from the Paris conference, and readiness to assume military control of the Philippines if talks fail.
The war department cites two main justifications for employing Cuban soldiers: profitable local employment to prevent drift into crime and a ready police force due to their local knowledge of places, habits, and language.
Quebec Nov 1 The prohibition plebiscite results are nearly complete with 15 of 26 official. The Dominion shows an absolute majority in favor of prohibition by about 10 900 to 13 000 votes overall.
Springfield aware of the semi annual conference where bishops approved a twentieth century offering of 20 million dollars from Methodist church members. Funds to fund educational and charitable institutions, no new establishments, collected gradually before January 1, 1901. The offering honors 20 centuries of Christianity and aims to be the largest of its kind by a religious body.
Surgeon General Sternberg stated that after Spanish troops leave Cuba the U.S. will invest island revenues to improve port sanitation. He warned no Cuban port is free of yellow fever and said funds must be spent to make the island habitable year round, criticizing Spain for exploiting revenues without natives’ benefit. He added Cuba could be called the gem of the Antilles once cleaned and habitable.
Richmond Ind November 2 The Richmond Ministerial association launches a campaign against state schools urging legislators not to enact measures favoring state schools and harming denominational ones. A prepared petition for the legislature and letters to ministerial groups seek broad cooperation.
The transport Newport with Gen. Miller and the First battalion of the Twentieth Kansas regiment will likely depart for Manila on Saturday. Mrs. Funston, bride of the Kansas colonel, expects to sail aboard the Newport.
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