Examining Witnesses On Camp Thomas Sanitation
War investigation examines conditions at Camp Thomas in 1898 with testimony from Dr. Schooler and Dr. Ward. Issues include poor sanitation, scarce medicines and beds, overcrowded tents, lax passes, and substandard nursing.
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Schooler
Ward
Kansas City
Chicago
Dodge
Col. Sexton
Connor
War Investigating Commission
Auditorium Hotel
Lewis Schooler
Des Moines
Camp Thomas
Col. Lee
Milo B. Ward
Sid
Booze Boodle and the Ballot
A scandal column recounts Howell deserting his wife for Mrs. Henderson and a confrontation with her living husband. Howell later died by suicide after a confrontation at a downtown lodging, with surrounding notes of a Warrensburg revival and a New York bankruptcy filing for actress Leslie Carter.
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New York
Leslie Carter
Caroline D. Carter
Bryan Has Military Lockjaw in War Volunteers
St Louis reports Col. William J. Bryan comments on the Third Nebraska volunteers showing a tense stance as military zeal tightens in wartime recruiting and organization.
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Bryan
St Louis
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Colonel Bryan Declines Interview Citing Military Lockjaw
A Savannah arrival recounts Col. Bryan declining an interview. He cites military lockjaw, refusing to discuss political or army conditions.
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Savannah
Col
Bryan
Robbers Steal From Arago Post Office Safe
Two masked men entered the Arago post office housed with postmaster W H Schroeder and, under threat of a revolver, forced the safe to yield 1500 dollars for the Arago creamery and 200 dollars in postal funds.
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Marshfield
Ore
Arago
W. H. Schroeder
Schroeder
Death toll in Manila reports troops dead since October
Cable message from Gen. Otis at Manila reports 15 American deaths since October 25 two due to smallpox and several from typhoid fever.
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Otis
Manila
Suicide at Avenue hotel in Olathe details
Special to the Sentinel reports Rev. R. E. Howell about 40 years old killed himself at the Avenue hotel in Olathe Kansas by taking carbolic acid. He arrived from Neosho Missouri the previous morning and visited Mrs. White's boarding house where Mrs. Cora Henderson of Columbus Missouri a 25 year old boards.
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Howell
Mrs. Henderson
Mrs
Olathe
Kan
R. E. Howell
Avenue
Neosho
Capitol Fire Damage Report Absent Major Structural Harm
Washington reports a gas explosion damaged the Capitol outer veneer wall but did not compromise the 100 year old foundation wall. Architect Wood confirmed the crack was superficial, easing fears of serious injury to the building.
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Wood
Mr. Wood
Capitol
Washington
Freedmen's Aid Society reports year highlights and finances
The Freedmen's Aid and Education society met at Bromfield Street M E church with Bishop Walden presiding. Rev Dr Hamilton read the annual report showing disbursements over 500000 and increased benevolences in 1897 across white and black communities. Forty two schools opened with 491 teachers and 9090 students. Receipts for the year 1898 totaled 308161 against expenditures of 30811L, and total indebtedness stood at 202800.
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Boston
Freedmen’s Aid and Education Society
Bromfield Street
M. E
J. M. Walden
Hamilton
Cuba Faces Labor and Investment Problems in Cuba
Santiago notes in Cuba the twin crises of capital flight and labor shortage as $20,000,000 awaits a stable government and mines struggle to hire workers paid up to 75 cents daily with 25 cents board. The piece also covers Hecker board findings and Alger approval for Havana area camps for occupation troops with hygienic site planning.
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Santiago
Cuba
Florida
Spain
Washington
Col. Hecker
Gen. Lee
American Army of Occupation
Alger
Hecker
Col
Havana
Col. Bliss
Transportation routes opened and Havara works advance
Transportation routes opened up, Havara floors placed and tents pitched. Similar arrangements are progressing in Puerto Principe, set to be the first garrison point to minimize direct troop contact with town areas, following Havana’s model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havara
Puerto Principe
Havana
Medics hand Nebraska upset at Exposition Park
University Medical College football team from Kansas City beat Western champions Nebraska 24 to 0 at Exposition Park in Kansas City Missouri. Nebraska tired after two games in three days and underestimated the Medics.
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University Medical College
Kansas City
Husky
Nebraska
Exposition Park
Ate
Kansas
Tragic Farm Incident Claims Young James Wiles
In Mexico Missouri a young farmer boy James Wiles died from an accidental shotgun discharge while trying to show a friend how to handle a gun. The fatal shot came weeks after another youth, Fields, accidentally killed himself with a shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Mexico
James Wilespie
Fields
Stronger force needed as U S troops eye possible Luzon trouble
Maj. Simpson from Gen Merritt's staff returns from Manila reporting US troops fear deeper trouble with Aguinaldo forces. Luzon controls Aguinaldo 30,000 strong. Iloilo attack prompts warnings of renewed insurgent activity and possible need for more troops. Mindanao situation unclear among Mohammedans. Priests foment unrest to install new insurgent leader.
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Washington
Maj. Simpson
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Panay
Mindanao
United States
Nloilo
Manila
Blaze Devastates Emporia Canning Factory and Warehouses
Five alarms echoed through Emporia Kansas as a rapid fire sequence damaged or destroyed the canning factory, L. W. Lewis warehouse, part of Evans & Thomas lumber yard, and several homes. Losses approach $50,000 with seven freight cars and scant insurance. Authorities suspect arson.
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Emporia
Kan
L. W. Lewis
Evans & Thomas’ Lumber Yard
Eyes
Canning
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War Investigation Commission
Canea
Island of
Crete
Retimo
Noel
McKinley
Congress
Navy Department
United States Navy Yard
Colon
Police and Fire Departments
District of Columbia
John D. Wight
Pacific
West Indies
Maritime Canal Company
Morgan
Chester
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Hecker Board
Ohio Street
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