Federal and State Authorities Move to Quell Revolt
Federal and state authorities coordinate to quell the revolt as hard work and mapped plans proceed. Local leaders urge decisive action to restore order and protect citizens amid growing unrest.
11 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1898
Page
1
Federal and state authorities coordinate to quell the revolt as hard work and mapped plans proceed. Local leaders urge decisive action to restore order and protect citizens amid growing unrest.
Washington and Minnesota officials report coordination to quell an Indian uprising with troops ready at Fosston and other points. An Indian council at Walker signaled acceptance of terms offered by Gen. Bacon while chiefs at Bear Island signaled willingness to cooperate. A White Earth grand council denounced the mischief and pledged loyalty to the government.
In Chicago on October 11, John B. Jessen, a...
A gripman on the South State street cable line suddenly became insane and drove a loaded train from Twenty second to Madison streets, a distance exceeding two miles, without any accident occurring.
Oct 11 Pekin reports an edict demanding suppression of the native press and punishment for editors. Officials who signed memorials in favor of reform are dismissed from office.
St Louis Oct 11 Charles Kemm a private in company E second Missouri volunteers stationed at Lexington Ky shot and killed Leslie Wesley a Negro with whom he found his wife living Kemm was on fur lough nowhere on parade merits unclear but he shot Wesley at Lexington Kentucky after discovering his wife lodging with him.
The annual convention of Kansas Baptists opened in Newton with the State Ministerial association session. Rev. W. A. Cain of Medicine Lodge preached the annual sermon. Rev. and Mrs. S. G. Neil oversee chapel car No. 5, part of a five-car Baptist operation nationwide.
A homicide at Camp Hamilton near Lexington, Kentucky involves the death of a private. Authorities report disturbances tied to the incident and ongoing military investigations. The case impacts troop morale and security measures at the base.
A mob of 300 to 400 men from the Twelfth New York regiment seized a train at Camp Hamilton with the intent to raid the county jail in Lexington Kentucky and lynch Pro vost Guard Kitchen after a private in the regiment was killed. Rioting followed drunken carousals since pay day as the incident escalated.
The record notes eight fatalities involving men who were in the undergraduate department during the previous year. Further details and context are not provided in the readable text.
In Jacksonville on October 11 John Corbett of the First North Carolina was shot and fatally wounded by Clint Robinson of the Fourth Illinois after Corbett assaulted Robinson with an ax. Robinson fired initially into the air but was forced to shoot to save his life. Corbett is not expected to survive the night.
Wild rumors of depredations in the western part of the island circulate but show little foundation. Inquiries indicate the tales, of Spanish origin, are greatly exaggerated and only a disorderly element pursues vengeance.
Madrid reports Gen Weyler, recently arrived from the Balearic Islands, is believed to have chosen among Spain's factions and is now allied with the Republicans. The correspondent notes unease in monarchist circles over the development.
President McKinley traveled by private rail to Chicago and will join the peace jubilee, with a large party including Bliss Wilson Meiklejohn and Porter. officials and governors plan to attend on President's Day. Riots, casualties, and mob actions unfold around Camp Hamilton and jail in Indiana and New York troops handle the unrest. Colorado forest fires resurge with Gothic threatened as snow proves brief.
Bart Hunsley, a farmer near Larned Kansas, is charged with criminally assaulting his two stepdaughters aged 1 and 9. Officers arresting him found he was a fugitive.
The Harvard Crimson reports a wartime roster of 144 Harvard men serving in U S military or naval forces, including 82 in the Army and 62 in the Navy. The record highlights students and alumni from Cambridge Massachusetts and surrounding towns.
Madrid reports the Porto Rico evacuation to finish next week and Cuba by end of November. Government uses 21 ships to repatriate troops who have June pay. upon landing in Spain they receive two months pay civilian clothes and mustering out of service.
Albert Stanley and George H Ritter were arrested in Springfield charged with robbing wealthy farmer Frederick Leka of 14000. Stanley confessed. Leka hid his wealth in the Stanley home area and barn. his wife alerted police after discovering the robbery.
The First Missouri Volunteer Infantry, on furlough for a month, is encamped at Jefferson Barracks to be mustered out. Each member will undergo another medical examination, delaying final discharge.
A wartime inquiry convened yesterday to examine Capt. Culver Dr. Hysell and Maj. Gallagher, as officers and doctors respond to questions raised by the commission.
The war investigation commission heard Capt. Culver of the Rough Riders and Dr. Hysell cite typhoid tied to uncovered sinks at Camp Thomas. Maj. Gallagher described Siboney rations, noting two sparse days for coffee and sugar but overall adequate supplies despite a brief shortage due to high surf and a later move to El Paso.
The fever outbreak in Teelson Mississippi spreads to North Jackson as infection reaches all city districts. Officials report rising cases and warn residents to take precautions amid worsening conditions.
Dr. Purnell, state health officer, issued a proclamation urging all parties who can leave at once for northern or other points where refugees will be received.
Commodore Albert Kautz, newly appointed commander of the Pacific squadron, said in Chicago that battleships Oregon and Iowa ordered to sail from New York to Honolulu are not bound to reinforce Dewey's fleet and will remain with the Pacific squadron on the way to the coast.
Washington observers say the Paris peace negotiations will likely end with Spain losing sovereignty over the entire Philippine group. The US would retain Luzon, while conditions for restoring sovereignty over the rest are deemed unacceptable to Spain. Negotiations are expected to close with the United States in possession of the whole archipelago.
In Pittsburgh crowds of about 50 000 attend the Knights Templar conclave as electric lights glisten. Street traffic halts and pedestrians crowd the streets while a fire at the Richelieu hotel on Liberty street endangers the block but injuries are avoided.
The American commission in Havana visited Guaranjay and nearby areas in Pinar del Rio to select camp sites for troops. They plan a camp on the hills around Guaranjay and report the first troops may arrive by November 10.
Havana dispatch reports General Blanco ordering officers who served over five years to be ready to sail by October 20 to avoid surrendering the Spanish flag. Last week Havana recorded 555 deaths, the highest toll to date. Meanwhile Fifth Missouri Populists nominated George Wilson of Lexington for congress.
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