Desertion of Camp Wikoff Sparks Immediate Move
At Camp Wikoff in September 14, about 15 000 regulars from all branches face rapid withdrawal to barracks. General Bates orders aim to move troops quickly though he lacks transport details from the quartermaster. The force areas include 17 infantry regiments 7 cavalry regiments 6 light artillery batteries 4 heavy batteries and 6 signal corps companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wixorr
Camp Wikoff
Bates
Quartermaster’s Department
Signal Corps
Sexton Chosen Commander-In-Chief of the Republic
Sexton is chosen as Commander-In-Chief in a bitter contest that spanned New York and Pennsylvania with a long day of intense opposition. Philadelphia is selected as the next encampment site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Illinois
Pennsylvania
James A. Sexton
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
A. D. Shawn
Watertown
N. Y
Quaker City
Denver
Sexton
Miles Alger split widens as camp Wikoff orders clash
A dispatch from Camp Wikoff reports General Miles ordering the immediate closure of the camp and homeward transport for troops, conflicting with Secretary Alger’s stated plan to keep 6,000 to 7,000 men through October. Officers say Miles declares, I am in command now, and Bates echoes new orders to dispatch troops as transportation allows, signaling a near end for Camp Wikoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wikoff
Miles
Shafter
Alger
Bates
Alger Denies New Camp Wikoff Breakup Plan
Detroit September 14. Secretary Alger says reports that Camp Wikoff will break up under new orders are nothing new. He states the camp was always meant as a detention camp and to move soldiers away as soon as possible. He declined to comment on General Miles remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Detroit
Wikoff
Iles
Washington
Miles
Revenue Cutter Bear Returns From Arctic Mission
Port Townsend dispatch says the revenue cutter Bear has entered the straits with about 100 men aboard the crews of the Rosario Once and Fearless, the whaling fleet vessels wrecked in the ice, after delivering relief to the Arctic fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Cutter Bear
Seattle
Wash
A_ telegram
Associated Press
Port Townsend
Bear
Arctic
Rosario
Fearless
Pierced Heart and Lung in Geneva Wound
Emperor Francis Joseph ordered a post mortem with Dr Reaves and Mayor Goliia present. Autopsy at Hotel Beauavidge concluded death from internal hemorrhage due to a triangular wound damaging the heart and lung. The assassin, an anarchist acting alone, greeted the results with cynicism and claimed solitary initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berxe
Switzerland
Francis Joseph
Reaves
Goliia
Geneva
Agitation Against Anarchists Across Europe
London reports that many principal European journals advocate renewed agitation against anarchists recalling the assassinations of President Carnot and Prime Minister Canovas, noting both assailants were Italians and urging stronger measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carnot
Canovas
Star defends interview as genuine in Porto Rico dispatch
Kansas City Star prints a three column exclusive dispatch from J. D. Whelpley, its war correspondent, denying that his Porto Rico interview with General Miles was inauthentic. The Star supports its report with telegraphic exchanges between the war department and Generals Miles and Shafter on the Miles Alger controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Star
J. D. Whelpley
Porto Rico
Miles-Alger
War Department
Miles
Shafter
Coinage Record Falls at San Francisco Mint
Daniel Cole succeeds A C Spotts as coiner at the San Francisco mint. In the four years ending Sept 1 the mint coined 153 473 183 dollars, over 125 000 000 being Pacific coast gold. Monthly coinage reached 8 160 000, a new US record, with September expected to surpass it on gold from Klondike and Australia.
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San Francisco
Daniel Cole
A. C. Spotts
Pacific Coast
United States
Klondike
Australia
Half Rate Excursion Tickets to State Fair at Yankton
North Western Line offers half fare round trip excursion tickets to the State Fair in Yankton for travel September 24 to 30. Tickets are valid through October 1 and available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Wanited-Agents Introduce New Window Washer Device
Cedar Rapids Iowa 20th Century House reports a new washing system for windows using water tank sporge and rubber diner components combined. The process aims to improve cleaning efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century House
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Summons Issued Against Multiple Defendants in Beadle SD
State of South Dakota sends greeting to Yp George J Hanson et al defendants. You are summoned to answer the complaint filed September 1 1898 in Beadle County Circuit Court. Serve answer to the subscriber in Huron SD within 30 days after service. failure to answer may lead to relief as requested. Dated September 1 1898 in Huron SD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J Hanson
Anna C Schrumm
John A Jackson
Fred S Douglas
J H van Saun
den- Ennis F Flynn
F W Dunton
William H Fernald
Beadle
South Dakota
Huron
County of Beadle
Third Street
F. T. Day
5Th Principal Meridian
D. P. Perley
Nettie M. Burton
Ceres
eTrre M. Burton
L. C. Kemp
South
Dakota
Francis A. Brown
Beadle County
Towit
Ermis M. Byeron
C. Kemp
IFTH
Crevit
Oun
Mis
J.J. van Wagevor
P'Sinti
Meggie McCetlen
Alexander McCu
Marion C. Brown
H. Austin Locke
Scandia Bank of Minneapolis
Latver Jeeger
Marfield Howe
J. H. Gray
Sout
J.J. Wagener
Peintiff
Read's
Haven
Byron
Saton
Joan L. Pryce
Plaintif
State OF South Dakota
Judicial Circuit
Richard Ramsel
Louis F. Paavin
Clera Louise Cavadel
Josephine P
Elia Changuon
Felicite Paquin
Beedle
Second Street
Bu- 100
Helene Baume
F. E. Grant
State of
Beadless
W H. Lannox
Fred W. Lanoix
William H. Lanoix
John
A. D. Sos
Caroline Holtman
John A. Holtman
Caroline Hellman
Mortgage foreclosure notice and court summons in Beadle County
A late 19th century mortgage foreclosure notice names Rosetta Hibbard as mortgagor and Dakota Trust Company of Watertown as mortgagee, detailing a June 21 1898 loan, specific property in Huron, and a public sale to satisfy seven hundred forty five dollars plus costs. Also includes multiple summonses from Beadle County circuit court, listing plaintiffs J J Wagener and Richard Ramsel against several defendants with dates of filing and required responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bisdon
John Jay Pomeroy
Register of Deeds
Beadle County
Territory of Dakota
Ota
C.a
Court House
Oo Huron
Southeset
W. C. Pomeroy
John J. Pomeroy
Mortagagee
Joan L. Pye
Huron
S. D
Rosetta Hibbard
Dakotaa and Trust Company
Watertown
Moreange
Soutakota
South Dakota
Beale
Dakota Losx Ano Terst Company
Morigagee
Morigazee
Caoline
Conrad Cainen
Bead
South da- Foie
Fauk Blome
Sova Dakota
Register of
Beade
Dakota
Helese Blume
Beadie County
Beadle
S. W
Presentation Academy Aberdeen Admits Moderate Terms
Presentation Academy in Aberdeen South Dakota offers a broad curriculum for young ladies. The course includes all branches of education with moderate terms. Studies will resume on September fifth, 1898. For more information contact the Sister Superior at Presentation Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presentation Academy
Aberdeen
S. D
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Omaha Exposition
Wkobraska Clotlomg Co
Crescent
Isaaraware
Waibel & Donaldson
Weaf
Dak
W. EF. van Arsdel
Jewele
J. A. Sauer’s Cigar Store
Dak. Ave
Long Island
Cials
of the Grand Army of
the Republic
Rious Entertainments
G. W. van Dusen & Co
Atlas Elevator Co
Marfield Elevator Co
Cavour, Beadle County
the Order of Cincinnati
Lincoln
Illinois Infantry Volunteers
Kansas City Star
Ammons
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Ws Hill
Plantiff
Joan L. Prue
Plaintiff
L. C
Bad Fance
Wairine
Coat de Smet
J. H. Alexander
L. C. Kee
S.D
Presentation Sisters
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