Montauk hospital overflows as 500 sick men sleep on floor
Aug 29 dispatch describes dire conditions at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point where 1608 patients fill the general hospital and 500 lie on the floor due to lack of cots. Arriving troops from Camp Thomas report typhoid dysentery, deaths occur, and hospital capacity is set to expand to 70 more beds. News notes transfers, nurse counts, and a Jersey City transport bringing 40 ill soldiers.
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New York
Camp Wibett
District of Columbia
United States Engineers
Fifth Army Corps
Second Cavalry
Santiago
Michigan
Dminno Walske
Santiago de Cuba
Ruhlman
Camp Wikoff
William Sobie
Second Artillery
Timothy Donovan
Frederick Miller
Meld Hospitat
Wikoff
Montauk Point
K S Smith Infirmary
New Brighton
Secretary of War Defends War Effort and Camp Conditions
The secretary of war defends leadership, accusing press attacks of being unfair while asserting orders were issued to fix abuses. He says complaints were investigated and found unfounded, faults lie with field commanding officers for distribution and sanitation failures. He notes camps at Miami Tampa Camp and Chickamauga were unhealthy and orders were given to move troops to better camps. He defends Gen Lee, Shafter, and Montauk Point conditions, and mentions transport ships, medicines, and crowded hospitals, with some delays inevitable in a massive operation.
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Seemenerele
Lee
West Point
Wun
Tampa
Sinke
Miami
Chick~ Arnange
Jacksonville
Alger
Camp Alger
Thoronehfare Gap
Seneca
Cuba
Shafter
Montauk Point
Santiego
Miles Readies to Leave for Home in Puerto Rico
A New York dispatch reports General Miles and his staff with eight companies of the Second Wisconsin volunteers will depart Tuesday night, followed by the Fourth Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Pennsylvania artillery units will sail Thursday, with other batteries and troops moving to different points through Friday and Saturday. About 50 percent of the detachment is to land in Brooklyn for a parade route to Wall Street, Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park. Navy and army units prepare for further maneuvers near San Juan and Ponce, amid sporadic disorder that authorities expect to subside soon. A military commission will try 12 civilians for alleged arson in Cotto tomorrow, with Major Waiton assisting. Weather in Chicago foretells fair skies and variable winds through Tuesday.
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New York
Herald
Popeesaga
Miles
Wsconsin
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Concho
Alamo
Battery Horse
Ute
Sixth Winds
Brooklyn
Bridge
Wall Street
Broadway
Bifth Avenue
Central
Cotto
Grin
Wilson Haa
Waiton
Repuy Corps
Topeka Carnival Queen Bid Seeks Honolulu Support
Honolulu press promotes a Topeka carnival queen project with John Waters and Dan H. Case handling travel costs from Hawaii to Frisco and Topeka. A committee of gentlemen would meet the winner in San Francisco, with travel by Oceanic or Pacific Mail routes and possible extra island expenses. A tentative selection is expected within ten days, and telegraph payment to Frisco may speed arrival.
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Sagnees
Honolulu
Prisco
Pacific Mail
Topeka
Frisco
Hawaii
Kansas
D. H. Case
John C. Waters
Haweali
Spain
San Francisco
Bondain
Crest
Middle West
John Waters
Case
Karsax
Takes His Stand as Foreign Affairs Chair for Peace Terms
Senator Cushman K. Davis outlines policy for the commission to arrange final terms of peace after the war with Spain. He departs New York for Paris as one of five commissioners to implement America’s role on the world stage. He says events have made the United States a great power and insists we must accept responsibilities.
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New York
Aus
United States
Cushman K. Davis
Paris
Spain
Secretary Alger Probes War Department Scandal
A Chicago Tribune note reports Secretary John Alger begins inquiry into a War Department scandal. The letter details Honolulu and Topeka carnival queen arrangements and Hawaiian involvement, with references to press clippings and maritime and military cautions amid calls for a stronger U S army and navy.
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Alger
WAR Department
Cheago Tribune
Debate on naval strength and pan-American defense
A speech argues for continued naval expansion to deter rivals and defend the Pacific coast. It questions Dewey era outcomes, estimates the fate of Hawaiian islands, and urges stronger ships, with views on US British relations and Cuban self-government.
Leedy Authorized to Appoint Officers in Twentieth Kansas
San Francisco August 2 The dispute over officer appointments in the Twentieth Kansas regiment is settled. Colonel Pramlon reports a telegram from Adjutant General Corbin stating that Governor Leedy has full power to appoint any officers he pleases for his regiment.
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San Francisco
Colone Prnmlon
Corbin
Leedy
White House Deserted as President Absences Grow
Washington Aug 29 The White House was nearly empty as the president remained away from duties. Prominent callers and sightseers were few, cabinets members led by Secretary Bay were briefly away, and Secretary Wilson had departed for Iowa. The absence weakened daily routines and delayed communications with the administration.
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Washington
McKinley
Secretary Bay
Ohio
Baal Y
Witkon
Towa
Pete
Troops in a Wreck in Alabama Train Accident
Birmingham August 23 The total death list from the toast night accident on the Louisville and Nashville line shows a Sixteenth New York regiment transport wreck with two dead and others injured. Private Potter Farley and Quartermaster Sergeant Frank Glennan of company M are mortally injured with a compound fracture. Sergeant J. J. Mannine of company E also injured. About 25 privates are hospitalized with bruises shocks and minor injuries. Several regiment members departed for Huntsville at 4 this morning.
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Birmingham
Ala
Louisville & Nashville
New York Regident
Potter Farley
Frank Glennan
J. J. Mannine
Huntsville
Bank cashier confesses theft of all deposits
Minneapolis report states M A Todd, cashier at a Fillmore County bank, admitted taking all deposit funds before the bank’s reorganization. He told bondman M T Grattan that a lynching threat forced disclosure. Todd allegedly looted the bank and hid funds with a partner now in Lacrosse. a forged note linked to Todd is also found. The case prompts arrest requests and widespread anger.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Preston
M. A. Todd
Fillmore County
M. T. Grattan
Grattan
Todd
Cee
Lacrosse
Solace Arrives With 74 Ill Soldiers From Santiago
Boston reports the United States hospital ship Solace has arrived from Santiago de Cuba carrying seventy four sick soldiers and marines.
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Boston
United States
Solace
Santiago de Cuba
Little’s View of War Refuge from Camp Merriam
Kansas Lieutenant Colonel Little briefly spoke at Camp Merriam in San Francisco on August 19. He expressed a stark view of the war, saying it is hell, with emphasis on the word is, revealing his strong personal sentiment after a period of discretion.
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Kansas
Camp Merriam
San Francisco
Little
jJavon Tc
Karnival Knights Meet to Decide on Yaen Question
The Karnival Knights convene tonight at the Commercial clay roomy pee to finalize the Hawasilia Yaen matter. Galen Nichole for the Topeka Dramatic Club will bid to stage a play at the Casino in Garfield Park for Knights’ benefit.
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Karnival Knights
Pee
Hawasilia Yaen
Myx
Galen Nichole
Topeka
Ctu
Garfield Park
Knights
Perplexing Military Row Over Twentieth Kansas Promotions
Lieutenant Colonel H Little faces opposition from Col Funston after Governor Leedy promoted officers on Little's recommendations. Ottawa editor Mr Deford defends Little, alleging insubordination claims are untenable and praising promotions of Green Alford Ball and King. The narrative links prior equipment shortages and discipline friction to the strain within the regiment, hinting at factional tension upon Funston's return.
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Pred Winston
H. Little
Twentieth Kansas
Funston
Little
Leedy
Green
Fort Scott
Tnd
Alford
Thois
Leutenant
Lawrence
Unie
C. H. Ball
Compane K
Eoard
Biinie
Manila
Ball
Per
King
Kansas
Col
San Franciscn
Wishoes
Pureston
Pupston
Elven
Funstox
Littie
Litte
Lite
Littlé
Paing
Panston
Suet
Audi
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