Sick Soldiers to Return Home by Hospital Train
The First Vermont regiment prepares to depart Chickamauga Park for Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. A hospital train from Philadelphia will evacuate Pennsylvania troops, about 225 men, in first class comfort to home in the morning with pullman cars and removal of seats roaches replaced by beds. Major Frederick Ht. Bostwick arrives to aid in paying off discharged personnel while Ad Welch coordinates mail facilities to be sent to Lexington Kentucky for encamped soldiers. No orders yet for Pirat or Second divisions to move.
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Chickamages Park
Ave
Vermont
Chickamauga
Ft. Ethan Alien
Temerniw
Mimins
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Dewn
Welch
Lexington
Killed at Manila names surfaced in Manila fighting
A Manila report lists killed and wounded among American forces during early fighting before the city’s occupation. Names include John Dunsmore First California Edward ONeill First California Avensius Tohlen Twenty third Minnesota Archie Patterson Thirteenth Minnesota Willan Lewis Nebraska regiment Robert McCann Fourteenth regulars Sarquel Howell Fourteenth regulars and several other officers and men. Wounded are Captains O Seetich and T Bjorn of the Thirteenth Minnesota and several privates. The dispatch details trench fighting, a heavy artillery duel, and casualties from shells and gunfire.
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San Francisco
Manila
John Dunsmore
California
Edward O'Neill
Avensius Tohlen
Archie Patterson
Minnesota
Willan Lewis
Nebraska
Robert McCann
Sarquel Howell
Urs
O. Seetich
T Bjorn- 4
Richarter
Californi
Winfield
Isvias
George Perkine
Wiliam Robinses
Hospital Corps
New York
Fhe Henna
Dewey
Hime Kong
Reculans
Hehtanit & Company
Feilton
Howsli
Fourteenth Regular Infantry
McCann
Fatintry
Law
Twenty-third Regular Infantry
Head
Claude F
Sebmska
Ocunmarch
Fourteenth Infantry
Ghot
Lamber
Clinton
Chestow
Luchis
Jes
Arlene
Lee for Senator in Virginia Race Announcement
General Lee announces intent to run for United States senator in Virginia. The statement, approved by General Lee himself, notes no further qualifications and is conveyed through a Pont representative, with Lee citing future candidacy and public interest across Virginia.
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Virginia
Washington
Ave
Post
Fitehneh Lee
Tts
Lee Kimeet
Pont
Lee
United States Pension
Lee and Wheeler Reunite After War Began
Washington August 13 An affecting meeting in Secretary Alger's office linked Major Generals Wheeler and Lee two old war friends who had not met since hostilities began They greeted with firm handshakes then Lee drew Wheeler to his heart and kissed him in front of onlookers The secretary was visibly moved
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Washington
Alger
Wheeler
Lee
Dispatches from Manila Reach Washington War Dept
Washington August 14 Dispatches of importance were received and considered at the war department today. Secretary Mayer held a consultative conference with General Corbin and General Nimeelf to visiters. The conferences were protracted. They were considering dispatches from Gen Merritt and Gen San Hugo. Merritt's reports were not of a disquieting nature though the Philippines conditions give the department concern.
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Washington
War Department
Mayer
Department
Corbin
Pease Family Feud Linked to Disappearance and Poison Fear
History of H Pease and his wife in Parkdale reveals two years of recurring quarrels over suspected poisoning. Pease, a Santa Fe carpenter, accused his wife of poisoning him and being unfaithful, prompting neighbor watchers and spreading distrust. Doctors suggest brain illness or electric exposure may have fueled suspicions. Family tensions split the household with children siding with the mother as the man’s condition worsened.
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H. Pease
Santa Fe
Parkdale
Pease
Kansas
Fbelly
California
Topeka
Perse
A. O. 1 W. Lodge
Arkansas City
Topeka Carpenier
Frank Newland
Mose
Thin City
Rolland Pease
Famiy
Welling
Eleventh and
Lawrence Streets
Pennsylvania
Fill
A. B. Ningstrom
Ingstrom
Engetrom
Renesas City
Kansas City
Calla Turnia
Topska
Tne
Tie
Here
Pesse
Pushto
Cale
Nujarriea Pease
Cn Pannayiventa
Vigilancia Held At Quarantine On Arrival
The U S transport Vigilancia arrived in New York and was quarantined for disinfection. She carried long standing supplies and a large ration shipment intended for the Second Massachusetts, believed near the New England coast, which now remains unused as the unit went south by rail. The ship was ordered to Tampa for hay and other unloadings.
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New York
United States
Vigilancia
Massachusetts
New England
Tampa
Spanish Peace Commissioners Speak English for Talks
A Madrid dispatch notes the Philippine colony petitions for expulsion of religious communities from the Philippines as sie que non. It reports Spain orders the peace commission members to speak English. The note mentions bombardiers for the Cuba and Porto Rico efforts and wider European complications if peace is signed.
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New York
Herald
Madrid
Philippines
Peace Commission
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spain
August starts home from Hong Kong after Manila dispatches
A Hong Kong dated August 18 dispatch says the cruiser Kaiverin Augusta will return to Manila with dispatches from Admiral von Diederichs after the fall of the city. Gen Augusti and his family arrived aboard the cruiser. Von Diederichs arranged passage for them at the request of the American commander-in-chief. Gen Augusti leaves Hong Kong for Spain.
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Berlin
Aus
Hong Kong
Manila
Vor Diederichs
Augusti
von Diederichs
August
Spain
Troop movements to Santiago amid unrest and Pease case details
Reports say conditions at Santiago cause unease with orders to move infantry from Tampa and dispatch regiments to establish an army of occupation. President McKinley and Secretary Alger approve sending the Twenty third Kansas colored regiment. the Twentieth Kansas may go to Manila if needed. The body in Arkansas City is linked to Topeka carpenter Pease, whose disappearance and family story are outlined, with questions about identity and motives.
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Santiago
Tampa
United States
Linton
Au Aident
thGey
Twenty-third
Kansas Regiment
Santiags
Cuba
Rarsans
McKinley
Brevetary
Alger
Curtis of
Karans
Kansas
Manila
Merritt
San Francisco
Troops Cheer News As Orders For Santiago Manila Go Out
A shore telegram read at Camp Leedy to colored soldiers by Col Beck drew cheers from the men. The two battalions are to be sent to Santiago with additional troops needed for Manila.
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Alk Rodgers
Topeka
Kan
Santiago
Manila
Chas. Curtis
Camp Leedy
Col. Beck
Cassini to London Transfer of Russian Ambassador
A Washington dispatch reports Russian Ambassador M. De Staal to Britain will shortly retire. Corpenin, the Russian ambassador to the United States, is slated to succeed him. The note comes from St Peters Bare, dated August 1.
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Washington
London
M. de Staal
Great Britai
St. Peters- Bare
Pros. Dennan
Corpresian
United States
Cargo of supplies remains aboard Vigilancia after 100 days at sea
The report notes a large cargo of rations and other supplies still stored on the vessel. The Vigilancia has been under steam continuously for 100 days, with none of the cargo used.
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Vigilancia Haz
A Spanish Outrage and Military News From Puerto Rico Aug 18 1898
Reports from Spanish lines describe outrages in Ponce and a massacre at Clares with many natives killed after taking refuge in a cathedral belfry. Spanish troops overpowered them as Captain McComb’s Battery N of the Seventh Regiment lost a gun and six horses on a mountain trail. The army reports improving health and reduced sickness through sanitation. A separate item notes a tobacco crop ruin from severe electrical storms in Lancaster County. The Fifth Regular Infantry sails from Tampa to Santiago tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Ponce
Porto Rico
Clares
McComb
Henry
Alger
Chickamauga
Orders to Merritt on Manila Occupation
Washington reports the War Department released the August 17 order to General Merritt directing no joint occupation with insurgents. U S forces must preserve peace in Manila, recognize U S authority, and use necessary means to enforce it. Officials hope for no trouble despite insurgent tensions and Aguinaldo’s demands.
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Washington
War Department
Merritt
Manila
Adjutant General's Ofice
D. C
United States
Manila City
Manila Bay
Frente
Corbin
Department
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Bay
Admiral Dewey
A Mighty Suit Forces Peter and Lewis Sells Damages
The court awards damages of 150000 dollars in a case involving Peter Sells and Lewis Sells. The suit seeks compensation over a dispute, with the ruling stating the defendants owe the amount to the plaintiff.
Sells Sues Uncles For Defamation Over Show Business
William Sells adopted son of Allen Sells sues his uncles Peter and Lewis Sells in Shawnee county district court for 160 to 190 dollars alleging they damaged his livelihood in show business. The complaint lists his 32 years in circuses and fame as a bareback rider with Bellis Brothers Adams Forepaugh and Barnum & Bailey. The suit seeks damages and costs filed through attorneys Hagan Safford and Willems.
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William Sells
Allen Sells
Shawnee County
Peter Sells
Lewis Selle
Eugens Hagan
Safford & Willems
Willam Sells
Olmus
Mer
Bellis Brothers’ Dream
Adams Forepaugh
Barnum & Bulley Aggregation
Wiktor Sells
Peter Sella
Lewis Sella
William Seis
Willie” Sells
Peter
Nan
Ahattan
Holton
Rock Tetand
Topeka
Wias
Lewis Sells
Rock Isiana
Sells Brothers
Acen
Manila Surrender Report From August Actions
Washington reports from August describe Admiral Dewey joining General MacArthur in pressuring Spanish defenses in Manila. After heavy shelling, American brigades captured the walled city and Malate, with about 50 Spanish defenders killed or captured. Troops secured the city, kept insurgents from entering, and maintained order with valuable navy support.
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Washington
War Department
Hong Kong
Manila
Dewey
Garth
Council of Defense
Honk Kong
Ith
Binondo
San Miguel
Roosevelt to Quit Army Post Amid Air Force Shakeup
Washington reports Col Theodore Roosevelt plans to resign his military commission in a few days. He will then resign and return to the United States, amid officials reviewing the Santiago incident and the round robin petition that led to troop transfers.
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Washington
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Winit Ae
Airminstrudon
Santiago
United States
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Young Pease
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Cassini
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