Thousands Flee Virginia Coast Amid Yellow Fever Alert
Thousands depart Old Point Comfort as yellow fever cases mount at Hampton Soldiers Home. Three new cases in Phoebus prompt quarantines and medical oversight to curb spread. Police officer Joseph Martin among the victims, with two elderly men found in a saloon. Authorities reassure bounds of outbreak and arrange transport for soldiers away from Battery Point. Navy marines guard coastal access while hospitals, mail, and quarantine measures tighten controls.
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Washington
Hampton
Genaral Wyman
Karlen Wasdin
Waadin
Wyman
Phoebus
Joseph Martin
White
Marina
Martin
Phoabus
Old Point Comfort
Pettus
Battery Point
Delaware
Surgeon
Army Quartermaster
Philadelphia
Cape Charles
The
Marine Hospital Service
Old Point
Richmond
van Ripen
Navy
Naval Barracks
Norfolk
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Elizabeth River
Tever
Werton Baker
Newport News
Bdoward Kolb
Bouthie
Fricks
Astane
Cote Eateton Stimpson
Bt Font
Old
Fever Not Interfering Much with Coast Commerce
Newport News reports fever scare at Soldiers' home eased though Phoebus report remains unfavorable. Coastwise waterway bans slow traffic. Chesapeake and Ohio plans moving clerks to Richmond due to light freight. Shipyard operations steady but some workers quarantined in Hampton. overall impact limited. Charleston imposes quarantine on Hampton. Norfolk and Newport News not yet restricted. Montgomery enacts strict quarantine against Hampton Old Point Comfort Newport News Norfolk and Soldiers' home.
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Newport News
Phoebus
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Richmond
Hampton
Charleston
Charleston Health Board
Norfolk
Montgomery
Ala
City Board of Health
Old Point Comfort
Soldiers’ Home
Italian Minister Aims to Probe Louisiana Lynching
Washington reports that Italian officials believe four of the five men lynched in Hallan case were Italian citizens. Marquis Romano, consul to New Orleans, is dispatched to Tallulah to conduct a full inquiry. Italian authorities also consider the Hodge assault statement relevant to the lynching.
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Louisiana
Washington
Marquis Romano
New Orleans
Tallulah
Hodge
Samoan Kingship Abolished and Tripartite Pact Formed
At a meeting in Apia Samoan commissioners agree to abolish the kingship and presidency and establish an administrator legislative council with three tripartite nominees. United States transport Badger to Auckland. Malletoa party favors annexation but name no country. United States Consul Osborne to act as chief justice. Dr. Self mentioned.
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Apia
Samoa
Auckland
Legislative Council
United States
Badger
Osborne Wil
Dr. Self
President and council clashes over chief justice role
Reports from the municipal scene describe the president claiming the right to act as chief justice under a treaty while a withholding vote from the commission yields unanimous consent. Dr. Self resigns as president after denouncing the commission’s action as an insult, then withdraws with Baron Speck von Sternberg's persuasion in favor of Mr. Osborne. Matapata is gravely ill. A.B. Comrade swears out a warrant for the president’s kin. Fitzgerald, Ga August 1 Special J N McKinley, cousin of President McKinley, arrested on peace warrant filed by neighbor J M Fickler after a dispute over threats and pension. Boston August 1 The Boston aldermen vote to fund Dewey hospitality, opposed by Alderman Brick who warns against adulation of a hero.
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Dr. Self
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Osborne
Matapata
A. B
Fitzgerald
J. N. McKinley
McKinley
Grand Army of the Republic
J. M. Fickler
Canton
Fickler
Alderman Brick
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate
Dewey
Michael Brick
Grant
Sherman
Boulanger
America
Molineaux Loses Bid to Inspect Jury Record
New York judge denies Roland B. Molineaux access to grand jury minutes in the murder case of Kate J. Adams. Poison mail plot tied to Harry Cornish, an athletic instructor. Molineaux to be arraigned before Judge Blanchard at 19 oclock tomorrow. DA Gartimer hopes to start trial late October.
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New York
Blanchardi
Supreme Court
Roland B. Molineaux
Mollineaux
Kate J. Adams
Harry Cornish
Molineaux
Blanchard
Gartimer
Four Men Die as Fast Mail Wrecks Near Boone
The fast mail train on the Chicago and Northwestern left the track at Kate Shelly curve near Boone Virginia at dawn. Engineer John Masterton, fireman Arthur Schmidt, postal clerk C. G Stone were killed. J. J. O'Brien died after reaching the city. Six others injured in the wreck.
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Boone
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Kate Shelly Curve
Des Moines River Bridge
At & O
John Masterton
Arthur Schmidt
C. G Stone
J. J. O'Brien
Officer Dies Aboard Transport Senator
Colonel Hawkins of the Pennsylvania regiment dies at sea on July 18 aboard the transport Senator en route to San Francisco from Manila. An apo plexy is reported as the cause. The body was embalmed on board and sent to Pennsylvania.
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Hawkins
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Pennsylvania Regiment
Senator
Manila
Yokohama
Only Survivor of Daltons Goes on Trial in Henderson
Jim Nite, sole survivor of the Dalton gang, stands trial in Henderson for the Longview bank robbery murder. The case features the governor expected to testify, alibi claims, and about 300 witnesses as the lengthy trial unfolds. The Dalton gang’s bold bank raid ended in deaths and a citizen-involved confrontation.
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Jim Nite
Henderson
Tex
Dalton
Iran
First National Bank of
Longview
Lex
Sayers
Nite
Longview Bank
el Dalton
Anti-Goebel Conference Opens in Lexington Kentucky Today
Lexington Ky August 1 Delegates have begun arriving for the anti Goebel conference to be held here tomorrow. The leaders will meet at 9 oclock in the Phoenix hotel for a brief discussion and the conference will be called to order at 1 oclock. About a hundred and fifty delegates from thirty three counties will attend. Theodore Hallam of Covington John Young Brown and John W Hallen of Louisville McKenzie Moss Judge L Hines of Bowling Green J C Penick Todd county James G Todd Owensboro J C Flournoy Fulton Jim Williams Louisville J M Green Caldwell county reach the city tonight. All declare the mood in their counties bitter against Goebel. Whallen says Brown will get more votes than Taylor or Goebel and Louisville businessmen oppose Goebel. Hallam predicts Kenton county will give Brown a 3000 plurality. Delegates indicate a division on nominating a full state ticket with Whallen favoring governor and lieutenant governor. Conference tomorrow aims to set a convention for August 20.
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Lexington
Phoenix Hotel
Theodore Hallam
Covington
John Young Brown
John W. Hallen
Louisville
McKenzie Moss
L. Hines
Bowling Green
J. C
Jefferson County
Brown
Taylor
Goebel
Kenton County
Whallen
Alger the Martyr in Michigan Senate Race Fray
Marquette Michigan August 1 Special The resignation of Secretary of War Russell A Alger is seen as a political martyrdom at home boosting his United States Senate bid by about 25 percent. Michigan voters blame the war’s conduct on the system, not Alger, and view his sacrifice as redemptive amid Pingree’s unpopularity.
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McMillan
United States Senate
Michigan
Marquette
Mich
Russell A. Alger
Union
Hoyly
Alger
Senate
Algar
Pingree
Thea
General Alger
McKlillan
Washington
Peninsula
Michigan Politicians and the Senate Seat Clash
The text contrasts McMillan and Alger in Michigan politics, noting McMillan's cautious, slow approach to appointments and Alger's steady engagement with constituents. It suggests Alger has a strong chance to win the senatorial post, though Pingree's influence may slow him down.
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Michigan
MacMillan
McMillan
Alger
Bryan Met by Republicans in Manistes Michigan
Colonel William J Bryan arrived in Manistes on August 1 to a warm reception from Republicans and Democrats. He spoke for over an hour on finance, endorsing an income tax and opposing trusts and imperialism. Rain disrupted the planned outdoor rally, pushing speeches to two halls, followed by a banquet before Bryan departed late for Petoskey.
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Manistes
Mich
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Colonel Bryan
Pet Key
McKinley and Smith Confer at Plattsburg
President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith held a detailed morning talk after arriving at Hotel Champlain Plattsburg New York. General Henry and wife joined for a euchre session, Col Lagrange Cannon plans to loan horses for the president, and Ottawa concerns over Hampton yellow fever were discussed.
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Plattsburg
Smith
Hotel Champlain
Woods
Washington
Guy V. Henry
McKintey
Lagrange Cannon
Burlington
McKinley
Hampton
Alger
Russell A Alger, Jr
New York City
Plattaburg
Reed Sees House of Commons Visitor Rules Gallery
Former Speaker Thomas B Reed and U S ambassador Joseph Choate occupied seats in the strangers gallery of the house of commons escorted by William C Gully the speaker's son. They were shown notable places and people in the chamber.
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Strangers' Gallery
London
Thomas B. Reed
United States
House of Representatives
Joseph Choate
House of Commons
William C. Gully
Messrs Reed
Choate
South's Biggest Cotton Mill Opens With Subscriptions
Books of subscription to the capital stock for the largest cotton factory in the south were opened this morning and by evening the entire one and a half million capital had been subscribed. All officers and directors are Columbians. W B Smith Whaley, who bought the Columbia canal, is president. The charter will be granted and ground broken tomorrow.
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Columbia
South
W. B. Smith Whaley
Columbia Canal
Ludlow Suppresses Cuban Paper El Reconcentrado
Havana reports General Ludlow, military governor of Havana province, has suppressed the scurrilous Cuban newspaper El Reconcentrado, ordered the arrest of its directors and writers, and forbidden its issue.
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Havana
Ludlow
Havan Province
el Reconcentrado
Havana Press Slams General Gomez and Cuban Politics
The text discusses censorship by the Havana department on publications deemed slanderous, cites a letter from General Gomez's secretary to La Lucha about Gomez's troubled period, his long push for independence, and remarks that he seeks no high office or dictatorship. It notes his family may return home after serving their purpose.
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el Reconcentrado
Department of Havana
Gomez
la Lucha
Gomes
Iill
Santo Domingo
Jiminez
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Inmate Offered Home in South Carolina for Mrs Ellis
Richmond Va August 1 Mrs Lizzie Bills the pretty seventeen year old wife acquitted of the murder of her infant may soon have a permanent home in South Carolina A letter from A M Pettlerew of Moffitaville Anderson County SC offers to shelter Mrs Ellis He fought under Stonewall Jackson and would care for her for life The letter awaits Mrs Ellis approval and she remains at Williamsburg insane hospital until cured her family noted as of good standing
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Virginia
South Carolina
Richmond
Lizzie Bills
Ellis
A.M Pettlerew
Moffitaville
Anderson County
The Deadlock Is Broken Trustee Mitchell Votes with Majority
Trustee Mitchell abandons stalemate by aligning with the majority faction to pass a key measure. The vote solidifies leadership direction and clears gridlock within the board. Consensus emerges as officials push forward on the policy.
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Mitchell
Library Site Move Sparks Board Vote to Sell
Carnegie library trustees consider selling the current Forsyth Church and Forsyth street lot to fund a new site. Chairman Martin introduces a sale resolution as Mitchins and Cabaniss align with the majority, while Elkin and Slaton oppose. Debate centers on securing the best price and avoiding overvaluation of the Church and Forsyth streets property.
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Carnegie Brat
Mbrary
Esterday
Mitch
Mane
Carnegie Library
Martin
Messrs Kelley Martin Cabtaniss Nutting
Paxon Jones Meyer
Dai Mitchell
Harris
Messrs Slaton and
Elkin
Martins
Cabaniss
Kelley
Messrs. Meyer
Day
Mesers Mitchell
Day Meyer
Slaton
Mitchell
Forsyth Street
Church
Forsyth Streets
Marietta
Cone Streets
Das
Pointe
Poisoned Children and Suicide by Despondent Mother
Detroit August 1 Mrs Mary Stevenson of 28 Clinton er rest poisoned her two children Emma aged three and Ella aged six with morphine then took a dose herself all three deaths. Stevenson, in straitened circumstances, was despondent over her plight and the motive presumed.
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Detroit
Mich
Mary Stevenson
Clinton
Emma
Ella
Mia Stevenson
Child Swallows a Whistle in Athens
An Athens Georgia boy, described as a Negro child, swallowed a whistle held in his mouth. The whistle became lodged in the windpipe and causes a distinct shrill whistle with each breath. Dr Conway, attending, says an operation will be required to remove the object from the throat.
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Athens
Conway
Big Increase in Internal Revenue Receipts 1899
The preliminary annual report shows internal revenue receipts for the year ending June 30 1899 totaling 273 484 582 dollars. This includes 274 856 dollars from money order tax and notes a net gain of 102 617 763 dollars over the prior year. Also reports military supplies arriving daily at Pietermaritzburg Natal.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
District of
Maryland
Natal
Johannesburg
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Boycott by Cleveland Strikers Proves Effective
In Cleveland August 1, a city boycott disrupts transit as big Consolidated vehicles fill seats while smaller lines run empty. A physician recounts hindrances to life saving aid amid widespread participation. drugstores deny medicine to a rider. Union tensions rise with a dispatch to Senator Hanna awaiting reply.
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Cleveland, O
Big Consolidated
Street Railroad Company
Nitre Consolidated
Union Bus Line
Sca
Little Consolidated Company
Mark Hanna
France
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