Fever and quarantine dominate New Orleans over yellow fever outbreak
Mississippian health officials report 19 new fever cases and 5 deaths as Ocean Springs is freed from fever. Dr. Carter endorses formaldehyde disinfection for freights across Mississippi Alabama and Arkansas to curb spread before frost raises quarantine. Four new Mobile cases bring total to 69 with 16 deaths. Baton Rouge and Alexandria prepare for controlled shipments and labor supply amid the crisis.
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PLAN FOR A PENITENTIARY Likely Get Together in Atlanta
In Atlanta on Oct 6 the opposing sides in the Sabcomm joint penitentiary committees expect a Friday meeting to craft a harmonious report for the Oct 25 session. Rep Hall, Senate Subcommittee members Dunwody Shropshire Gov Atkinson, and Judge Turner discuss objections to No 7 while aiming to shape No 8 and likely avoid major differences. The bill centers on convict labor use and plans for a central penitentiary.
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Banks May Consolidate in Savannah Merchan ts National and National Bank
Savannah Oct 6 A movement to merge Merchants National Bank with National Bank of Savannah gains steam as President Herman Meyers travels north to confer with large Merchants stockholders about the consolidation. The Merchants has 500000 dollars capital with 100000 surplus. the National bank halves that capital and matches its surplus. The plan aims to finish the deal soon.
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Six Girls Perish in Cottage Fire at State Industrial School
A midnight blaze in a girls' cottage at the State Industrial School kills six inmates and leaves twenty five others escaping in night clothes. Victims include Tillie Hooper age unknown, Nellie Johnston 18, Mabel Robert 9, Bessie Kirby 14, Warner 16, and Christiana Bergman 1. Estimated loss about 25000 dollars. lamp explosion suspected. Additionally President McKinley appoints numerous postmasters nationwide including Tuskegee Alabama James Grim, Malvern Arkansas Enoch Tingle, Clinton Indiana William Bonner, and others.
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Smelting Plant Burned in Cedar Fire at Perth New Jersey
A blaze damaged a smelting plant in Perth New Jersey described as Cedar Fire. Fire crews responded to the incident with initial reports noting one person injured. Authorities investigated the early cause while securing the site.
Fire destroys Guggenheim Perth Amboy smelting works
Fire at the Guggenheim smelting works in Perth Amboy New Jersey destroys the facility covering about 30 acres. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Officials and 100 workers escaped with no reported lives lost. Cause unknown and insurance expected to cover the damage.
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Luetgert Trial Shifts From Expert Testimony to Scandal Claims
In Chicago the Luetgert murder trial moved quickly as osteological expert dissections gave way to brisk, impeaching testimony. Witnesses attacked credibility while Luetgert appeared in court smiling, and rumors of public sentiment swirled around the defendant's alleged schemes and the fate of Mrs. Kenosha.
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