Yellow fever cases rise and fall across New Orleans area
New Orleans reports 15 new yellow fever cases today bringing total to 1788 with 5 deaths and 18 new foci. One death is Sister Mary Elgelhesta at a convent, several recent cases in Algiers and downtown. Reports across Jefferson parish towns, Port Barrow and coastal plantations indicate scattered outbreaks and relief efforts as Dr. Devron assists Leesville.
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Convent of Perpetual Adoration
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Eighth Ward
Jefferson Parish
Shrewsbury
Kenner
Haneon City
Donaldsonville
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St. Rose
Pecan Grove
Goodhope Plantation
Waveland Plantation
Belleseia Plantation
Denizen
Gulfport
Escatawpa
Miss
Moss Point
Devron
Leesville
Stark
Excitement ends over yellow fever diagnosis in Natchez
Natchez Mississippi August 29 doctors split on the yellow fever verdict with health officers and Dr L H Lamkin disputing the diagnosis. Experts were sought but did not materialize and patients may be discharged. No new or suspicious cases reported as National health officials coordinate outside help and relay stations are set up nearby.
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Miss
L. H. Lamkin
Wyman
Washington
White
New Orleans
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Dr. Young
Jackson
Rawles
City
Four resign from state health board in Arkansas
Four members of the Arkansas state board of health resigned and Governor Jeff Davis accepted the resignations. Dr J P Runyan of Little Rock was named secretary and Dr E A Hilton of Eldorado was appointed to replace them.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Board of Health
Jeff Davis
J. P. Runyan
E. A. Hilton
Eldorado
Davis
Health Board
Louisiana
Arkansas
Christian
Peace Conference Reaches Accord on Treaty Terms
The Aug. 29 session of the peace conference yielded a full accord and moved to draft a treaty. Baron Komura held a strong card to press for a universal arbitration if needed, while Witte and Rosen faced jubilation and questions on indemnity. Witte asserted Russia would gain half Sakhalin without paying any indemnity.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Associated Press
Baron Komura
M. Witte
Witte
Hague
Sakhalin
Rosen
Russia
Maddox to Issue Statement on Dam Bond Affair
Austin Aug 29 Frank M Maddox ex alderman of Austin who testified he received 2000 from the Swain estate for negotiating sale of 135000 dam refunding bonds now found counterfeit has returned to Austin after surveying on Sullivan ranch Starr County He will issue a statement in a few days and denies papers misquoting his Mexico trip Also Texas team praised by Adjutant General and Farmers National congress delegates named by Governor Lanham for Richmond Virginia meeting September 12 to 22 Interlocking plant approval at Jefferson by Texas and Pacific Katy lines.
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Frank M. Maddox
Ww. J Swain
Sullivan's Ranch
Starr County
Maddox
Mexico
Hulen
Seagrit
N. J
Texas
Lanham
Farmers’ National Congress
Richmond
Railroad Commission
Jefferson
Texas and Pacific
Katy
Graft Allegations Hit Travel Health Certificates
Travelers in Beaumont allege quarantine rules force purchase of health certificates before leaving and again on return, with railroads allegedly refusing tickets without certificates. Also notes upcoming Texas Baptist State convention in Dallas starting November 9.
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Beaumont
Boy Killed Performing Hazardous Wheel Stunt
Arthur Heeger fifteen attempting to loop the gap on a hill bicycle was fatally injured when he lost control crossed a creek and was thrown sustaining a fractured spine and internal injuries. The incident followed inspiration from a visiting circus.
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The
Tribune
Evansville
Ind
Arthur Heeger
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