Fracas Over Flags Puts Hearst Banner in Turmoil
A large New York crowd stormed city hall after a banner showing Hearst and McClellan with a red flag and an American flag was raised. Police dispersed the unrest, arresting one man, and declare a replacement banner will be displayed. A separate London dispatch quotes George Bernard Shaw defending McAdoo and his police actions in New York.
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George Bernard Shaw
New York City Hall
New York
City Hall
Hearst
McClellan
Benjamin Franklin
Park Row
London
Nathan Admits Blame in Miss Geary Case
Pittsburg report says Morris Nathan, in a nervous state, admitted responsibility for Miss Geary's condition and sought to help her escape trouble. Stage manager Reinold and director Moore expect arrests soon as investigators chase the suitcase mystery. Attorney Siskind hopes to prove Miss Geary alive, noting body parts may be unidentifiable.
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Nathan
Miss Geary
Pittsburg
Morris Nathan
Massachusetts
Reinold
Shepherd King” Company
Harry Moore
Public Safety Department
Henry Siskand
Boston
Union Station
Susan Geary
Eleven Leave Federal Yellow Fever Fight
New Orleans reports the breakup of the federal force aiding yellow fever control as eleven members are ordered back to their stations. Dr. Wyman approved the reduction based on Dr. White's letter. Tuesday saw three new cases and two deaths, with Pensacola recording nine new cases and one death by 6 pm.
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New Orleans
Wyman
White
Aistraph Arraigned for Embezzling $100,000 in San Francisco
San Francisco authorities report the arrest of Adepth Als traph on a charge of embezzling $100,000 from the Fast Asiatic company during his tenure with the Imperial Maritime Customs service at Hankey.
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San Francisco
Adepth Alstraph
Fast Asiatic Company
Imperial Maritime Customs Service
Hankey
Sweden replaces union flag with new ensign in nationwide ceremonies
Stockholm observers report the old union flag struck across Sweden on Wednesday as the new Swedish ensign was raised with church bells, parades, and troop displays. King Oscar observed the event from the palace as thousands gathered, with Chilean and Swedish ships saluting. Similar ceremonies occurred in all cities and schools.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Oscar
Yellow fever cases drop as New Orleans nears health transfer
Twenty four cases remain as winter nears and the city prepares to transfer health duties to the city board of health. Federal surgeon withdrawals expected. quarantines ease as Arkansas and Monroe quarantine lifting opens north Louisiana. Mississippi reports few counties still embargoed. Tulane Newcomb LSU and Lafayette institutes reopen. No new cases by noon Wednesday and two deaths.
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New Orleans
City Board of Health
Arkansas
Monroe
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tulane
Newcomb
State University
Baton Rouge
Industrial Institute
Lafayette
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Batavia
Howell Bros
Bryan
Mzrading Druggist
Mayle
Postoffice
Oliver Typewriter
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Fracas
Flags
McAdoo
Daly
William M’'Adoo
BEAD
Aistraph
Miss May Stewart
Haswell’s
Stevenson Machine
Ek. J. Jenkins
B. Johnson Parker
Oriental Rye
E. Rohde Propritr
Bryan Steam Laundry
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