Pioneer Elnathan Munger Recovers Health With Pink Pills
Benton County pioneer farmer Elnathan Munger recalls a severe wagon accident in March 1890 that left him nearly paralyzed. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, he reports rapid recovery, renewed strength, and no doctor visits since. Palmer, Potterville, and Dr Williams Medicine Co. promote the remedy as restoring blood and nerves, with Munger endorsing its efficacy.
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Benton Po
Mich
Elnathan Munger
Munger
Mayoraggles
Potterville
Grand Ledge
Montreal Family Herald and Star
Potterville, Mich
A.D
Geo. A. Perry
Otis In Command as U S Generals Sail From Manila
The transport China left Manila with Major General Merritt and staff bound for Paris to attend the Spanish American peace conference. Major General Otis remains acting governor of Manila. Generals Greene and Babcock with their staffs head to Washington. General Rios is said to have proclaimed himself governor general of the Philippine dominions and called on Spanish supporters to rally at Doilo.
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Merritt
Greene
Babcock
Manila
Mania
United States
China
Paris
Otis
Washington
Rios
Viscayas Islands
Philippine Islands
Spain
Doilo
Anarchy in Manila as insurgents pillage villages
Dispatch from Manila reports outskirts in a state of complete anarchy. Insurgents raid Spaniards while natives sack villages rob vehicles and steal horses. Royal city dispatch notes widespread disorder and lawlessness.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Manila
Fifty-second Iowa returns from Chickamauga to Camp McKinley
Des Moines reports the Fifty-second Iowa regiment arriving at Camp McKinley after marching from a railway point opposite the camp. About 70 sick were moved to the camp with the gravest cases sent to Cottage hospital. Only two remain at Camp Thomas to return home when fit. The camp is quarantined to keep visitors away and allow rest. Malaria effects are noted among the troops.
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Des Moines
Fifty-second
Iowa
Camp McKinley
Cottage Hospital
Camp Thomas
Thomas
Derelict to Duty in Knights of Pythias Case
The committee investigating the Knights of Pythias lodge reports supreme officers were delinquent in duties but not guilty of wrongdoing. The lodge passed a resolution urging Congress to make the Uniform Bank a reserve of the army second only to the national guard of the states.
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K. P
Indianapolis
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Congress
National Guard
Minnesota Boys Pleased With Camp Poland Subsistence
Knoxville Tenn September 1 The Minnesota regiment reports improved health and says it now has the best bread and subsistence supplies since entering service. The communication to The Journal notes better provisioning at Camp Poland.
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Camp
Poland
Knoxvuix
Tenn
Minnesota
Death of King Malietoa End of Samoa Government Form
The death of King Malietoa is seen as ending the current government arrangement in Samoa. Observers note it has persisted for years but is far from satisfactory and may prompt major political change.
Uncle Sam Keeps Coaling Station Desire
The United States seeks to retain control of a strategic coaling station, insisting on possession and opposing any transfer or surrender. Officials emphasize security need and geographic advantage, framing it as essential to national defense and maritime operations.
Protectorate Members Britain and Germany Named Other
Britain and Germany are identified among the other members of the protectorate in a concise report outlining their roles and relation to the governing authority, with emphasis on status and involvement within the group.
Samoa Crisis Looms After King Malietoa Death Report
Washington reports no official confirmation of King Malietoa’s death though current mood points to upheaval in Samoa. Tripartite rule by United States Britain and Germany may dissolve into division of the islands. The aim remains a naval coaling or station base to aid Pacific routes and protect merchant ships. Secretary of State Hay will face early crisis planning.
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Washington
State Department
Malietoa
Samoa
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Australasia
San Francisco
Australia
Mr. Hay
Camp Wikoff Autocratic Powers and Bottom Line Instructed
Camp Wikoff is directed to deploy autocratic powers and get to the bottom of a pressing issue as authorities clamp down on press criticism. Black scores the press as tensions rise over reporting and control of information during the inquiry.
Camp Wikoff Inquiry Opens Over War Camp Flaws
General Wheeler orders General Ames to investigate camp conditions and accountability at Camp Wikoff. Probes include crowding in hospitals, distribution of medicines, readiness of facilities, and the delay in bringing troops and supplies. Miles sails from Porto Rico with nine companies of the Second Wisconsin aboard the Obdam amid reports of Santiago suffering.
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Washinorton
Miles
Porto Rico
United States
Ponce
Corbin
Wisconsin
Obdam
Chester
Schwan
Haines
Pennsylvania
Miles to Explain Dispatches Upon Return to Washington
Washington dispatch reports say General Miles will be questioned on interviews and dispatches not yet released by the War Department. Potential paths include a military court inquiry or private talks with the president, the secretary of war, and Miles. Secretary Alger declines further comment while Miles is away.
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Washington
Miles
War Department
Alger
Department
May Decline the Place Justice White Conferes With President
In Cleveland on September 1 a major conference at Colonel Herricks residence brought together President McKinley Secretary Day and Justice White. The session after dinner discussed the commission appointment offered to Justice White. No final decision was announced though hopes remained he might accept the post.
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Justice White
Peace Commission
Cleveland
Colonel Herrick
McKinley
Secretary Day
Laffin Rand Powder to move plant to Kenosha
Laffin Rand Powder company buys over 500 acres near Pleasant Prairie and will relocate its large explosives plant from Plattsville Iowa to Kenosha Wisconsin. The firm is billed as the United States' largest explosives manufacturer. Separately, Alberti of the Cuban legation said no confirmation of Garcia’s removal from command in Eastern Cuba.
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Kenosha
Wis
Laffin & Rand Powder Company
Pleasant Prairie
Plattville
United States
Washington
Senor Albertini
Senor Quesada
New York
Calixto Garcia
Cuba
Soldiers at Santiago Fared as Well as Expected
General Shafter arrived at Camp Wikoff aboard the transport Mexico and said the trip north was enjoyable especially since the ship was a prize. He refused to discuss the Miles Alger controversy and praised nurses yet noted the front is no place for women. He also recalled no real food shortage in Cuba but limited supply transport, with troops and the sick faring as well as possible in the climate.
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New York
General Shafter
Camp Wikoff
Mexico
Miles-Alger
Alger
Miles
Santiago
Cuba
Merritt at Hong Kong on way to peace conference
The United States transport China arrived in Hong Kong with General Merritt and General Greene. Merritt proceeds to Paris for Hispano American peace commission proceedings while Greene heads to Washington.
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London
United States
China
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
Merritt
Greene
Paris
Washington
Thirteenth Minnesota Recruits Reach Manila on St Paul
Mantua September 3 The United States transport St Paul has arrived from San Francisco with 800 recruits for the Thirteenth Minnesota aboard. All aboard reported well. The arrival marks the initial deployment of these volunteers to the theater.
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Mantua
United States
St. Paul
San Francisco
Minnesota
Dervishes Retreat After Skirmish Near Omdurman
Anglo Egyptian expedition reports first clash with dervishes near Kerrori eight miles north of Omdurman. Montmorency troop fires on dervish position while three gunboats bombard riverfront targets. Enemy losses unknown as fighters withdraw into hollows. army advances slowly.
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Islana
Kerrori
Omdurman
Montmorency
Morgan Drowns While Aiding Shipwreck Crew
Savannah September 3 Lieutenant H S Morgan United States engineer corps at Tybee Island and Henry Smith were drowned in Cabalogue Sound while attempting to rescue the crew of the Norwegian bark Noe which went ashore and was lost off Dauphin Beach.
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Morgan
Savannah
H. 8S
United States Engineer Corps
Tybee Island
Henry Smith
Cabalogue Sound
Noe
Dauphesek Beach
Navy Vessels Sail From Ponce To Newport
Cablegram from Ponce Puerto Rico reports Puritan Amphitrite Terror Hannibal and Montgomery have sailed for Newport R I. The purpose is to move crews from tropical to Northern waters for health and safety reasons.
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Newport
Wasu Hinaton
Navy Department
Ponce
Porto Rico
Puritan
Amphitrite
Terror
Hannibal
Montgomery
Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Relieved From Service
Washington Sept 2 Adjutant General Corbin announces the First volunteer cavalry will be relieved at once. Sixty day leaves of absence and furloughs will be granted to officers and men, who will then be mustered out of the service.
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Rough Riders
Washington
Corbin
Roosevelt
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Charlotte, Mich
Foley
Dunning & Lungstaff
Otis IS
Camp M’kinley
Chickamauga
Minnesota Boys
Sam
Tion
Great Britain and
Wheeler
Ries
Shafter
Wikoff
Miles Wrangle
Will
Camp Wikorr
L. 1
New York City
Garrizon
San
Tiago
Ames
Sherwin Williams
Main St
Buffalo, N
Canada
Guy’s and Westminister Hospital
England
C. B. Alford
Hur
Dunning & Longstaff
Cocentral
South Dakota
Charles ER. Bryant
Haron
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