Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1906 — GEN. “JOE" WHEELER DEAD [ARTICLE]

GEN. “JOE" WHEELER DEAD

Pneumonia Conquers the Soldier Who Came Unscathed Through Two Wars. New York, Jan. 20.—General Joseph Wheeler, the famous Confederate cavalry leader, and a brigadier general of the United States army since the war with Spain, died at 5:35 p. m. yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sterling Smith, in Brooklyn. The veteran of two wars was 09 years old, but in spite of his age there was hope until Wednesday of his recovery from the attack of pneumonia which caused his death. It has not yet l>een decided where the body will be interred, but probably it will be Ln Arlington National cemetery, near Washington. Announcement of the jilans for the funeral will be made today. General Wheeler was taken ill six days ago at his sister’s home, where he has boon living recently. He contracted a severe cold, which developed into pleurisy and pneumonia. From the first his age told against him. General Wheeler's career is indissolutely connected with the history of the United States since 18(51.