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February 6, 1899
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In Havana on Feb. 6, Inspector General Breckenridge discovers hundreds of cases of spoiled beef from July 1898 among army rations issued to the destitute, who refuse to eat it. The beef was purchased by Captain Oskaloosa M. Smith and sent to Porto Rico.
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CUBANS REFUSE BEEF.
Some of Last Summer's Stock Still on Hand.
Havana, Feb. 6.--Inspector General Breckenridge has discovered among the army rations issued to the destitute in Havana hundreds of cases of spoiled beef and it is believed there are others, just how many only the inspection can determine.
The marks on the cases show "Chicago, July, 1898." They were bought by Captain Oskaloosa M. Smith of the subsistence department, of Armour and Libbey, McNeil & Libbey, and were sent to Porto Rico. Some of the cans were given to the destitute, who refused to use the contents.
Some of Last Summer's Stock Still on Hand.
Havana, Feb. 6.--Inspector General Breckenridge has discovered among the army rations issued to the destitute in Havana hundreds of cases of spoiled beef and it is believed there are others, just how many only the inspection can determine.
The marks on the cases show "Chicago, July, 1898." They were bought by Captain Oskaloosa M. Smith of the subsistence department, of Armour and Libbey, McNeil & Libbey, and were sent to Porto Rico. Some of the cans were given to the destitute, who refused to use the contents.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Spoiled Beef
Army Rations
Havana Destitute
1898 Rations
Inspection Discovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Inspector General Breckenridge
Captain Oskaloosa M. Smith
Where did it happen?
Havana
Story Details
Key Persons
Inspector General Breckenridge
Captain Oskaloosa M. Smith
Location
Havana
Event Date
Feb. 6
Story Details
Inspector General Breckenridge discovers spoiled beef rations marked Chicago July 1898 among those issued to destitute in Havana; the beef, bought by Captain Smith and sent to Porto Rico, is refused by recipients.