War ship Tartar tale claims sick Kansas troops mistreated
Kansas soldiers aboard the transport Tartar faced overcrowding and inadequate care says Major Rafter and other officers. Survivors recount dysentery and illness aboard. hospital space was insufficient and some men slept on deck while doctors and surgeons faced blame amid official inquiries.
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Kansas
San Francisco
Suv
Aalor
Syeerest
Attloues
Philipines
Newport
Millelem
Gininl
Amont
Ceneral
Presidenol
Girard
de- Pierwhie
Gmentinker
Diypsebiery
Arrieal
Dann Babinak
A. Laguts
Enyveire
W. Mills
Teertietth
Ketter
Topeka Fralay
Aeeneten
Aera
Troy Rafter
Maesee Y . Swartz
San
Smith
Hoffman
Hatter
Milla
Sierburn
Wottran
Merk Wight
Aseior Ratter
Sring Abe
Mt. Little Wastet
Tittle
Hearse
Ariur Killsen
Beard
Passenjie
George Eitieos
Norman A Ramses
Topeka
Geo
Nepital
Huffman
Metin
Montana Samant Wwe
Forts
Ted Tim
Colon
Kutter
Little
Thimka
Rome
Allene
Ottawa
Hscala
Getting Together Hoxton Now
A group of Democratic leaders and supporters named include Robert Trent Pains Jr. and Thomas Wentworth Hix, who back Tar governor Thr. They oppose parts of the Denn VERshe platform while urging clear policy opposition to criminal aggression in the Philippines to the president and Congress.
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Hoxton
Kaert Codmer
Thomas Wentworth Hixsinhon
Mooreford Storey
Harvey Nstiepard
Winslow Swarren
Charlie Pleshier
Gamaliel Bradford
Andrest
Alling
Robert Trent Pains, Jr
Datmocruthe
Ares
Congress
Philippines
Sunflower dominates rotunda decoration at state capitol
Thousands filled the state house rotunda Thursday to admire a 156 foot sunflower hanging from the dome. Crafted by OV Walter of Kansas City, the wooden sculpture weighed about 600 pounds and wore a white beard and yellow petals for the beaker. Decorations included 360 flag drapes.
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State House Rotunda
Kieht
Walter
Kansas City
British Algeria Disaster Criticism Grows In England
A British commander at Ladysmith Sir George Stewart White faces criticism for the Natal disaster. Editorials and government officials debate mobilization, troop reinforcements, and the empire’s war strategy while defense and policy lines are dissected amid public interest.
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Associated Presa
London
England
George Stewart White
Ladysmith
Inc
South Aferica
Tellet
Fleurge
Stete For
Ie Marnuls
Tyrsilewne
Ibis
Seine
Lanadewis Nands
Qorobergen
Associated Press
Whitenox
Natal
Natalias
William MarConpsek
Frederick Treves
South Africa
Mintivum
Imperial Light
Lord Lamedate
Lod Harris
Ofcom
Garnet Wolveley
Lansdowne
Two Ribs Broken After Sharkey Jeffries Bout
New York report notes the Sharkey Jeffries match left both Pupiliots with injuries requiring separate Turkish baths uptown. The injured party’s arm wound and facial abrasions prompted medical care as they traveled from Coney Island to Manhattan and then toward Philadelphia.
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New York
Sharkey- Jeffries
Jeffries
Coney Island
Heffries
Oty Tie Ocean Toulevard
Smanhal
Philadelphia
Catholic and Arch Bishop Ireland clash on Philippines church desecration
Thomas Campbell of the Thirteenth says the controversy over church desecration in the Philippines stems from misunderstanding. He notes Catholics in the American column had relics like Protestants, accusing Filipinos of desecrating churches before U.S. troops arrived. Buildings were loopholed for arms and used as stores and hospitals, forcing loss of church property.
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Thomas Campell
Funstin
Ireland
United States
Welcome Home Banquets for Fifty Soldier Company H
Lawrence nov The welcome home for Kanais soldiers at the Bredtext fortification drew 3000 school children 1000 university students 600 Indians from Fas Kell institute and many groups. Mayor Gould Senator Harris and Congressman Bowersock spoke as General Funston and Col Metcalf addressed the crowd praising the Twentieth Kansas and Company H for its conduct in the Philippine campaign.
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Lawrence
Faskell Institute
Hestliliers
Santa Fe
Massachuectts Street
GATL
Gould
Harris
Bower~ Sock
Winston
Metrall
Ark
Krause
Trou
Fusston
Metcai
Olivern
Fanston
Ottawa
Twentieth
Kansas
Great Day at Ottawa for Twentieth Kansas Welcome
Franklin county witnesses its largest event as Company K of the Twentieth Kansas arrives in Ottawa. A long parade, speeches by Lt Colonel Collins H Keall General Funston and Colonel Metcalf, a memorial gateway dedication at Forest Park, and a final flower parade followed by a concert. About 200 guests watched the over parade and festivities at the opera house and memorial.
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Ollavs
Franklin County
Kansas
Ottawa
Santa Fe
Company K
Little
Funston
Metcalf
Topeka
Opera House
A W. Benson
Lostwood
Livo
Collin H Kall
Forest Park
Corpany
Wrelock
Tlower
Coronel Lire
Banquet for Co L Boys at Junction City Opera House
Junction City Kansas on November 4 hosted a grand welcome for Co L with a 5000 strong crowd at the depot. A 21-gun salute opened the parade led by Col Trediney with Sixth Cavalry escort. Mayors, officers, and the Sixth Cavalry Band attended the ornate banquet at the opera house.
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Junction City
Co.l
Opera House
Kan
Jonctson City
Twentieth Kansas
Agderton
Fourth Artilery
Col
Trediney
Sixth Cavalry
McKinley
Woodreft
Marshall
Heiner
Guyenor
Black T Company 1
Mayer Humphrey
W. A Callahan
eVeral Rebc
Coffeyville Welcomes Company G After Homecoming Parade
Over 12,000 residents welcomed 69 members of Company G, Twentieth Kansas, back home in Coffeyville on November 4. A massive parade along a mile and a half of streets featured old G A R veterans, a band, 309 school children, mounted Indians in blankets, and firemen, followed by speeches by Mayor Frazier and Capt. Scott. Fireworks, a banquet, and a ball capped the celebration at Mahan Hall.
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G. A. HR
Frazier
Scott
Ecompany G
Mahan Hall
Reception to Company E Garnett Troops Home
Garnett Kansas November 4 Company E of the Fighting Twentieth arrived by Santa Fe after moonlight Friday. A reception committee of Twenty-four Kansas, a parade with G A W ex-soldiers and civic groups formed. In the park brief exercises followed with welcome address and response.
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Widcome
Decapitation? Ludlow Flying Trip From Cuba May Impact Cuba Civil Rule
Washington reports General Ludlow, governor in Havana, plans to travel to Washington. Telegrams warn no interference with his landing as Cuba may be put under civil rule. Officials say trip is for family matters and brief, though its timing prompts talk of civil governance replacing military rule.
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Washington
Trixadler
Ludlow
Hasvane
Wiesmn
Coarantine
New York
Doty
Tate Central Ludlow
Ever Ludlow
Ailtant
Siu
Generit Ladlow
Cuba
Brokeag
Two Swords Given to Generals in Milwaukee Ceremony
Major General Arthur MacArthur and General King received two ceremonial swords in Milwaukee. The event, held at the chamber of commerce, included presentations by Gen. Edward Benfield and James Flanders, remarks by Gen. Thomas M. Anderton, and a reading of a presentation poem. The blades feature etched battle names and honors, with gold mounts and pearl handles.
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Milwaukee
Arthur MacArthur
Ariel Bela
Chae King
Surince
Milwaukes Journal
Cainera
Milwauke
Ptnic
Chamber of Commerc
Edward Benfield
Gen
MacArthur
F. Wiener
Macarth
King
James Flandera
Charles W. Limb
Thomas M. Anderton
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Department of the Lakes
Goldamitts
Clive
Generin
Cup for Schley saluted by Atlanta crowds
Tear Admiral Schley arrived in Atlanta amid a tepid crowd. reception committees, Governor Candler, and a public presentation of a grand cup marked the visit. A parade at Piedmont Park featured troops from Atlanta, McPherson, and local volunteers before a ceremonial address and a joint session at the auditorium.
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Atllanta
Admiral Schley
Atlanta
Newronena
St Miral
Schivy
Stra
Felix Anus
Louis Garthe
Baltimore
Cashier
General Assembly
Ies
Unk States
Eld
Cen Growmorn
Piedmant Park
Gandler
Admiral Sening
General Apgut
Atlanta Bay Revival
United States
McPherson Karrunka
Admiral Hehiey
Marae Wirodwart
Yen
Belsall
Oly
Candler
Coline
A Hemphill
Winkel Scott Schles
Cutkkems
Jade
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Great
Edward Grey
Berwick-on- Teed
Foreign Affairs
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Sir Edward
Acerbotius Trae
Rudyard Kipling
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Grafton Galleries
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Gosion
Prince of Monaco
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Sharkey
Hobart
Parrson
Uited
Spain
Alford
Joe Wahl
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Philippine Islands
Kratiee
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Liest
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Captain Clarke
Gen. Funston
Cole Metcalf
A. G. Clarke
A. L Krause
Guy Simpson
Company H
Ompany
Col. Metcalf
Ville
Company G
St Wight Cofferville
Coffeyville
Sante Fe At & Welock
E. Garnett
J. R. Burton
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Gen. Brooke
Gen. Ludlow Ong
Gen. MacArthur
Gen. King
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Chicago
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