Whitewash of the Beef Inquiry Clears Packers
A military court report concludes canned beef for U.S. troops was fit and that packers were not at fault. Gen Miles and Gen Eagan receive mild censure for not promptly reporting concerns, while the President seeks to drop further action. The findings defend beef quality but criticize Miles for delay and relatedoversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Methird John
Mallitary Court
Mites
Spain
Miles
Ragen
Col
Maus
Etiet Promocnees
Commmissary General
Bere
Cuba
Porto Rive
Swift & Co
Santiago
General Shafter
Thie Mae
Tropics
Pola
Tee
Tue Department
United States
United States Navy
Europe
War Department
Porto Huo
War Investigating Commission
New York
Associated Press
Tren
Gen. Miles
New York Herald
Eigstions
Chie Pela
Court report on canned beef quality and army rations
A military inquiry assesses canned fresh beef and meat preservatives used for subsistence in the Santiago campaign. The court notes no widespread chemical treatment or preservatives beyond limited cotimong acid additions, finds most cans sound, and discusses refrigeration, testing, and implications for troop health.
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Subsistence Department
Milve
Eno
Attettler
Saint Chemical
Oras
Nhawine Nouneiteran
Tibertose
Steadbraneen
Ang
Sudenemuig
Winston
Palys
Panama
Siac
Gammnes
Cwe Mauga
Dovsors
Faidiumt Tom
Board of Survey
Powell
Daly
Cohtais Boric
Bang
Calidarm
Santiago
Hague
Cuba
Maine
Mpalar
Offral Justance
Court-Martish
Court of Inquiry
J. F. Wade
Manama
Premeedi
Heine
Cours Ars
William Mkindey
James F. Nites
Hats For Children In Pink Dominance In Fashion
From the New York Press a survey of children’s hats notes pink dominates. Designs range from frilled taffeta brims to straw hats with pink chiffon layers and large rose silk bows. Styles feature tam shapes, satin ribbons, and delicate pins, with red and navy blue school hats also described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Corean Doctors and Demonic Healing Practices
A historical critique describes Corean medical practices attributing illness to demons. Exorcist performers distract the sufferer with singing, dancing, and noise while tables of food and odors are offered to entice the spirit. Doctors rely on piercing and unclean procedures, which cause severe harm and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Home
Commutation Tickets Offered At Hotel Oxford And Restaurant
In Butte Montana commuters can purchase commutation tickets at lunch counters in Hotel Oxford and local restaurants. Prices show a $2.00 rate, with a $2.50 value noted for travel via the Santa Fe Route and a quoted fare of $23.85 for Butte to a referenced destination.
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Butte
Mont
Oxford
State House To Be Finished With New Library Rooms
Work on the state capitol will finish with the new library rooms, aims to be completed by year end. A one fourth mill levy will raise about $175,000, with J G Holland estimating completion around $100,000. Rotunda displays likely shift from busts to Kansas agricultural exhibits in glass cases.
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Kangus
Executive Council
Mili
J. G. Holland
FD. Coburn
Kansas
Ancient Egyptian carpenter tools reveal early saw use
Fragmentary notes describe brass blades, sawlike and bow-saw forms from tomb finds in Egypt. Artists copied tool shapes, including a bow-saw shown in a Heraeum relief, suggesting ancients used two-man, tensioned blades akin to modern saws.
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London
Rosch
Baran Antiquities
Roselink
Wileinson
Hera
Tuneum
Capitoling
Rome
Chinese Court Historians Reveal Dynastic Truths
The article explains how Chinese court historians must wait for a new dynasty to publish their truthful histories. Appointed by the imperial house, they safeguard records in vaults until the old regime ends, then produce an honest account of the preceding dynasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
China
House of Han
Tenaine
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co Opens Job Department
The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co has opened a job department on their second floor to store all sold, stained or damaged goods. Advertisements for this class of goods appear under the very heading Job Department. Frank Long, manager, promotes 21 meals for 3.25 at Hotel Oxford and Restaurant.
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Hotel
Oxford
Frank Long
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
A Picnic in Japan at Yokohama Consulate
A narrative from St Nicholas describes American consul general’s children enjoying a Japanese picnic with roaming acrobats and dressed monkeys. The troupe’s antics, including bone‑flexible tumblers and a fencing monkey act, draw laughter and spectators as music, drums, fans, and a lively crowd create a festive noisy scene.
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St. Nicholas
Japan
Yokoohama
India
Julie
Production of Asbestos Described in Historic Review
The Boston Transcript notes asbestos as a paradoxical mineral, fibrous yet crystalline, elastic yet brittle. Quebec mines dominate world output, with 85 percent. Italy is the only competing producer. The piece traces asbestos history from Charlemagne to the 1890s and details uses in theater drop cloths, fireman clothing, lamp wicks, stoker gloves, insulation, and packing for steam jackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Germany
Quebec
Italy
Charlemange
African Rivers and South Africa Travel Hazards
From the Gentleman's Magazine accounts African rivers lacking water most of the year. Rivers appear as sand belts between steep banks, causing deadly drifts for coaches. Describes slips, mules, and drivers earning fees despite frequent crashes. Also notes low Baptist ticket rates from Santa Fe to San Francisco with rail comfort options for 1899 travel.
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Gentleman's Magazine
Brighton
Virginia Water
South Africa
Sants Fe
San Francisco
California
Thor. L. King
Topeka
The Dogra Sepoys of the Indian Army
An overview praising Dogra soldiers as loyal, disciplined fighters in the British Indian Army. The piece compares Dogras to Sikhs and Pathans, notes their homeland in the lower Himalayas, discusses caste and regional recruitment, highlights successful class regiments in Bengal, and cites their effective service in campaigns like Chitral and Maiakand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Little Fork
Pathan
Sikne
Dogra
Dogras
Bills
Himalayas
Suttej
Chenab
Bengal Cavalry
Sth
23Th
Bengal Infantry
Sith
21Th Degas
Chitral
38Th Dogras
Maiakand
Linen left with American Steam Laundry in Seattle
A notation from Seattle Washington lists a linen drop off at American Steam Laundry located on West Seventh via the Santa Fe Route. The entry records a charge of 28 dollars and 85 cents and provides telephone contact 361 for pickup or inquiries.
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Seattle
Wash
UZ West
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Eagan
Packers
Samme
Wir
Cn. Maus
Chickaewauca
Major Daly
Tell
Mes
Uties
Commandine
John F. Weston
Commissary Department
Liverpool
Bextish
Dagan
Corean
Simone Or
Laclede
State Capitol
Pyemington Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Broadway, N. Y
Standard Typewriter
Wyckoff
Seamans & Benedict
Kansas City
J. F. Myers
THE
Dogra Sepo
Chicago
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