During the Spanish-American War and the following Philippine Insurrection, activity increased on the island due to the post processing of men on their way to and from overseas duty. A Detention Camp was established on the east side of the Island, in 1899 to house returning troops who had been stricken with, or exposed to, contagious diseases (which was practically a quarantine camp). The 31st Volunteer Infantry used to camp for some of its soldiers with smallpox. In May of 1901 the Detention Camp was moved to Point Simpton and a Discharge Camp was set up by the quarry. All needed facilities were available to the returning soldiers, including a railroad ticket office and Wells Fargo Express Company office.
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