Sunshine at the Camp Ends Week of Storms
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
3
Soldiers Dry Camp Life At Leedy In The Sun
Soldiers at Camp Leedy enjoy the first sunshine after a week of clouds. Paths in the camp are churned by marching feet creating unit lines as crews lay cinders for shade. Drill calls will resume daily and recruits undergo drill and marches to shape in. Forterday plans include company marches toward the camp center to acclimate men to long field movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Leedy
Aly
Topekin Street Force
Metrum
Blanket Chase Ends With Boy Surviving Mocked Capture
A chaotic scene outside Camp Ceedy unfolds as a colored boy, pursued by a large crowd of soldiers, is tackled onto a blanket slung high in the air. He is hoisted and knocked about but remains unharmed, finally standing and reclaiming his dignity amid the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceedy
Samak
Rene
Stout
Franklin
Spain
DML
Weber
Beyind
Suffering at Volunteers Camp After Six Days Rain
A historical account describes brutal conditions after six days of downpour at the Volunteers Camp. Suffering volunteers endured heavy rain, swelling limbs, and exposure. Guy Acton from Gancordia is mentioned, as is a transport to Topeka and later recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers
Mie
Lesdy
West Hiunin
Tresant Taylor
bin Tien
Artice
Crawford County Company Officers and Privates List
The Crawford county Company camped in the southern part of Camp Leidy reports commissioned officers Captain Hf A Creig and First Lieutenant place with Second Lieutenant from University at Lawrence. Hylets Practice at Pittstine and was Orst to enlist. The file lists 2 pany members and many names of privates including B. Wonly, Frank Ane germ, John Bagley, Robt. Barnes, J. Bam Bowen, Chas Buchanan, Letnand Ford, Marion Harryhill, Wen. Carroll, Raymond Clark, Harry Cullbertson, Sviboun, ALB Copen, Edward Curtton, Frank Ross, Arthur Drake, WW. E Doughty, Clark De Wit, Ea Potter, Ge Edw. Grit Sn, Jas Hershman, Walter Hugher, Krocet Hoffman, J. 8. Harris, Lacey Jones, Andrew Jepsin, weh Kelley, Ira Kiethley, Homer Cs masters, Wr. Land, John Littiet Huy Lawtuad, a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Crawford County Company
Camp Leidy
Creig
Place
University At
Lawrence
Pittstine
Orst
B. Wonly
Frank Anegerm
John Bagley
Robt. Barnes
J. Bam Bowen
Chas Buchanan
Letnand Ford
Marion Harryhill
Wen. Carroll
Raymond Clark
Harry Cullbertson
Sviboun
Alb Copen
Edward Curtton
Frank Ross
Arthur Drake
E Doughty
Clark de Wit
Ea Potter
Grit Sn
Jas Hershman
Walter Hugher
Krocet Hoffman
Kansas Volunteers Guard Spare List of Recruits and Officers
A long roster of volunteers and officers is recorded, detailing guards, captains, and the names of personnel recruited for Camp Leedy. The document notes Capt. Clark assembling a provost guard and transporting men to the guard house, with Clyde B. Parker elected captain of Norton recruits. Names span multiple counties and include numerous familiar surnames and first names.
Soldier Charles Wiley Near Death in Frankly Colony Scout Action
In the Frankly colony company under Captain Edmund Bostwood a soldier named Charles A. Wiley suffered a severe heart trouble during a deployment with Klin county volunteers. He collapsed, was revived, but remained gravely ill and received orders for honorable discharge and transportation home to Solomon City from Ottawa after stabilizing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankly Colony
Edmund Bostwood
Charles A. Wiley
Klin County
Volting
Willey
Pele
Boltwood
Solomon City
Ottawa
Gitewa
Capt Vaughns Men Drill Forces Captain Behind Runners
Capt Vaughn led his company on the camps south side for a first drill. He shouted forward double quick march and the men began a fast trot. He tired quickly and could not halt them, finally stopping after being passed by the leading soldiers. He waved his hat as the men sprinted past his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Vaughn
Man Who Burned Effigy Sparks Wichita Company Feud
A Wichita man named Beard, once a member of the old National Guard company, helped burn the governor in effigy amid ill feeling toward Gov. J W Leedy. Beard allegedly enlisted at the Kingman recruiting station and became a lieutenant, with his Wichita unit noting his rise from first sergeant. The episode reflects tensions between local recruits and state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
E. Beard
Heard
J. W. Leedy
Beard
Wichiv National Guard
Leedy
Kingman
Elbow Joints Request Sparks Military Banter
A private from a new company salutes General McCrom and requests two elbow joints for his Sibley stove. Capt Burhan refuses saying none can be spared. The general jokes that the man should make a slit in his tent and manage without.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrom
Burhan
Metrum
He Runs Them In Captains Tale From Lawrence Camp
Capt Aqna Clark of Lawrence recalls officer of the day duties with humor about mud and camp life. He notes old board members refusing to shy from guards and soldiers, while Chief Steele informs Gen McCrum of three drunk officers needing arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqna Clark
Lawrence
Capt
Clark
Steele
Gen. McCrum
Emporia's Enlistment Sparks Clash Over Guard Entry
In Emporia a confrontation arose as recruits gathered for enlistment near a national guard unit from Chase County. J. C. McGinney, later elected captain, confronted disorder and steadied the scene, earning praise for organizing a capable company ready to follow his lead.
Captain Boltwood Leads Ottawa Company For Uniform Fits
Captain R. Boltwood and his Ottawa company visited the state house to be issued uniforms. Ten men secured the last picks and several received old G A R attire. A hostile remark about pensions was avoided as Boltwood refused to accept old stock. Gov Leedy Webb McNall dined at Camp Leedy with Gen McCrum. The camp echoed with marching trumpets and readying drills as company routines and reunions were arranged for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Boltwood
Ottawa Company
State House
Ony
Captain Boltwood
Leedy
Webb McNall
Camp
Gen
McCrum
Military Shortstops Highlight Camp Changes and News
Van Way elected captain of Winfield company RL. Zellar resigns, transferring men to Infantry. Charles Neteon names enough for three regimental bands once called. Capt. J C McGinter of Emporia company foreman at Emporia Gazette. Soldiers cheer at rei beacon camp. four-foot Sags spotted near sergeants tents. Adna G Clarke of Lawrence volunteersez rear trumpet Melotosh of Company A sidelined yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Way
Winfield Compay
RL. Zellar
Infantry
Charles N. Neteon
J.C. McGinter
Emporia Company
Emporia Gazette
Adna G. Clarke
Lawrence
Amsayor EB Bas
Nlee
Epa Csy
Melotosh
Seelip Replaced by Orville Taylor as Trumpet Instructor
Seelip has stepped aside after directing a trumpet class. Orville Taylor assumed the teaching duties in the program, taking his place and continuing instruction for the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelip
Orville Taylor
$20,000,000 in Gold Expected From Dawson Season
Skagung Alaska May 2 via Victoria B C May and Omore Yukoner H B Miter ex Eskanaba Mich has crossed from Dawson to the coast predicting Dawson St Michael navigation by early June due to warm Yukon weather He expects breakup of ice mid May bell and wears will take first consignment of gold to St Michael and Fort Hamilton for provisions Victoria and St Michael will take prospecting parties to Stewart river earlier finds at Sulphur and Dominion creeks and Monte Cristo island are confirmed fully $20 000 000 in gold will likely move this summer per Miller’s statement No new strikes near Dawson but recent developments suggest rich creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Skagung
Alaska
Victoria
B.C
Oqnamore
Yukon
Miller Siys
Bella
Wears
St. Michael
Circle City
Fort Hamilton
Victoria and
Stewart River
Miller
Dominion
Monte Cristo Island
Spanish Plot Threat Against Governor Budd Alleged
A Southern Pacific brakeman reported three Spaniards arguing in a train car near Beneda about Governor Budd and his volunteer mobilization to fight Spain. One man said if he could not get away with the governor they should choose someone to do it. Budd dismissed the threat, though friends call it serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
May
Budd
Southern Pacific Railroad
Overland
Beneda
Spain
Bitter Against English in Kingston Jamaica May
Anti English sentiment grows in Cuban conflicts as American consular affairs shift to British hands. Port Royal naval officials expect West Indies fleet cruisers to deploy to Cuban ports amid demonstrations. Spanish consul Maredrel seeks police protection after concerns over Cuban supporters in Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Cuba
Port Royal
West Indies
Senor Maredrel
Hae
Washington Consuls in Spain and Cuba to Receive Pay
The State Department will grant six days leave to United States consuls in Spain and Cuba who left posts due to hostilities. If hostilities extend beyond sixty days, Congress may be asked to authorize continued pay, as law does not allow extending payroll beyond the 60 day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spain
Cuba
State Department
Thes
Congress
Consular Service
Supplies for insurgents ship ped from New York
Military supplies for Cuban insurgents from the New York arsenal were loaded on the Governor's Island wharf ready for shipment. The crates bore the mark R. Rederresuz Mobile Ala. Items included 5,000 spring field rifles, 100,000 cartridges, 200,000 revolver cartridges, 10 dozen machetes, plus saddles bridles and machinery cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Arsenal
Governor's Island
R. Rederresuz
Mobile
Aja
Immunes From Chicago Request Permission to Raissa Regiment
In Washington a Senate aide reports Duncan seeks permission regarding a marching unit. The message notes a request to the resident and mentions a rate and attendance in the context of the regiment’s movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Raissa
Washington, I
Fort Scott visit and Topeka notes fill snapshot day
Attorney General Boyle visits Fort Scott while Topeka briefs recount town happenings. Veterans, parades, and civic buzz fill streets as Topeka prepares volunteers for a May 10 parade, flags adorn Santa Fe buildings, and local offices report hits from crime to road work at Camp Leedy.
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