City to Advance 25000 for Yellow Fever Fight
New Orleans reports two yellow fever deaths and one new case as the board of health struggles to contain an outbreak. The city council considers advancing 25000 to support the health fight while theaters face closure pressure. The Beauregard school fever hospital building burned after threats, and Epwards Mississippi records sixteen new cases with four total deaths and ongoing treatment.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Marie Dubos
St. Charles Street
Cherokee
Hillary
C. Secreto
Birch Street
Edgar Roy
Miro
Esplanade
Touatre
Card of Health
Beauregard
Canal Street
Epwards
Miss
Fire at Bainbridge destroys town buildings and 2 dead
A 12:30 Thursday barn fire at Beardsley’s drugstore spread through Bainbridge Ohio, with a gasoline tank blast killing Basricuelypared and Beardsley. Eleven structures burned including the church and drugstore. 50,000 dollar loss. Fire crews from Chillicothe and Waverly aided. no protection in town prior.
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Bainbridge
Beardsley
John Walley
Homer Huling
W. F. Pensyl
Frank Tulleys
Charles Ross
M. E
Armstrong’s
John R. Head
Waverly
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Delegate conventions of hereditary societies in Cincinnati
Cincinnati to host joint delegate convention of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Revolution on October 12 and 13. The two groups boast 10,000 and 7,000 members respectively, with eligibility by lineal descent from a defender of American independence. A five member joint committee will report on consolidation.
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Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the Revolution
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pacific Slope
New York
America
Refugees From Fever District Ordered Not to Return
North Mississippi Board of Health warns refugees from the Edwards fever area not to return home for now. Quarantine to be lifted as fever recedes from connected points. Special train with nurses sent to Edwards. white nurses sought. Louisiana and New Orleans briefings show ongoing fever cases, no fatalities Saturday. Edwards reports 130 total cases to date and four deaths.
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Mississippi Board of Health
Jackson
Miss
State Board of Health
Edwards
Vicksburg
Guiteras
Delhi
Louisiana
New Orueans
Ocean Springs
Scranton
Pascagoula
Biloxi
H. L. Howard
Swetman
Board of Health
New Orleans
Board of Health of the State of
Ella Goode
Leroy Ratcliff
Marie Lewis
A. J. Lewis, Sr
Willie Ross
R. F. Birdsong
R. W. Elliott
E. K. Hoblin
T. P. Martin
J. B. Howie
E. A. Walton
MosiLe
Ala
George A. Ketchum
Mine Explosion Kills One. Six Burned and Bruised
In Manion Illinois a gas explosion in the Williamson County coal mines fatally injured three men, killed one, burned or bruised six, and imprisoned another in the shaft. The blast occurred after gas accumulated near the main shaft mouth as 45 workers descended at 7 am. Rescuers brought the injured to the surface despite after-damp hindering the search for the missing miner.
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Manion
Williamson County
Farraro
Ex-Chief Velasquez Shoots Self in City Prison Event
In City of Mexico on Sept 25 ex-Chief of Police Eduardo Velasquez died instantly after shooting himself in the left temple. The man procured the pistol unknown. In consequence the Belem prison ward en is arrested and placed in solitary confinement. The warden is suspected of supplying the weapon or lax discipline.
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City of Mexico
Eduardo Velasquez
Velasquez
Belem
One Hundred Cases of Whisky Seized at Port Townsend
Port Townsend Wash Sept 25 Customs officers spent four hours searching the steamship Williamette before departure for Alaska. They seized 100 cases of whisky found among the cargo. The vessel carried freight and 110 passengers.
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Port. Townsend
Wash
Williamette
Alaska
Earthslip Disaster At Sulphur Mines Near Girgenta
London September 25 A private Rome dispatch reports about 40 people killed and many injured by an earthslip at the sulphur mines near Girgenta.
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London
Rome
Girgenta
Woodford in Madrid Seeks Mediation Over Cuba War
United States Minister Woodford arrives in Madrid from San Sebastian amid talk of mediation with Spain to end the Cuban war. He says the conference with the duke of Tetuan, the foreign minister, was satisfactory and hopes the conflict will end quickly. He notes possible world condemnation if mediation fails and outlines security arrangements for his stay, including guards and a villa residence.
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Spain
Duke of
Maparcp
United States
Woodford
San Sebastian
Duke of Tetuan
Ile
Southern Express
Biarritz
Royal Opera-House
Annexation Vote in Hawaiian Senate Reported
The Hawaiian Senate met on September 23 and approved the annexation treaty to cede Hawaii to the United States. The session closed quickly after a near unanimous ratification, with opponents vowing to continue the fight and planning a mass meeting on the 18th to sway public opinion and native sentiment.
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Senate Chamber
Nater G. Rhodes
Cham- Iuso
Senate of the Republic of As
Hawaii
United States
Senate
Mount
Peking
Mordress
Versailles Grand Jury Adjourns Without Indictments
Gov. Mount ordered action after Versailles Indiana grand jury adjourned with no indictments against alleged Lynchers. He telegraphed the prosecuting attorney for information and consulted with the attorney general and Judge New to convene another grand jury if needed to pursue the case. The governor pledged swift, directed investigation to bring perpetrators to justice.
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Versailles
Ind
Au Sorm
Gov. Mount
New
Veterans and Army groups hold joint national conventions
National Conventions 0. Sept 23 joint meeting in Board of Trade auditorium welcomed by Mayor Black. Gov. Bushnell absent, will speak Thursday. National Commander Don Alice of U W S spoke. local speakers noted. Resolutions favored civil service pensions and Cuban patriots. Officers to be elected. Blakely of Pittsburgh and Col. Paver of Indianapolis vie for national commander. Newspaper men barred. sessions secret.
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The
Veteran Legion
Society of the Army of the Iberland
Board of Trade
Black
Bushnell
Don Alice
J. Lentz
Blakely
Pittsburgh
Col
Paver
Indianapolis
The Yellow Plague Spreads in Edwards Miss
Edwards Mississippi reports eight new yellow fever cases including C K Knox J D Boxter Miss Downing R M Perry W L Smith Miss Rosalie Howell Harris Howell and Mrs Rossman total cases now eighty with three deaths Mrs Anna Henry among the dead Nathan deteriorating doctors warn life may end soon Mrs Graves in danger and frigid weather feared to worsen the outbreak despite over a hundred undeclared families and about five hundred souls inside the lines indicating frost as the only potential relief
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Edwards
Miss
Epwards
C. K. Knox
J. D. Boxter
Miss Downing
R. M. Perry
W. L. Smith
Rosalie Howell
Harris Howell
Rossman
Anna Henry
Nathan
Mrs Langtry Plans California Wedding To Prince Esterhazy
San Francisco reports attorney Henry C. McPike confirms Mrs Lily Langtry will wed Prince Esterhazy, head of a noble house, after her May divorce. They intend to marry in Lake County upon their November California return, with London solicitors deeming the Lakeport decree legally freeing her for marriage anywhere.
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California
Prince Esterhazy
Noble House
San Francisco
Lily Lantry
Henry C. McPike
Langtry
Mr. MecPike
Lake County
London
Lakeport
Edward Langtry
Gold From England Brings Large Wheat支付 Funds
The S S Moana, arriving from Sidney, will deliver about 4 million dollars in gold to San Francisco to settle payment for wheat shipped to England. This marks the second payment this season from the same source. Last month the Mariposa brought 2,000,000 in sovereigns, and the season’s total from that source is estimated at 25,000,000.
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England
San Francisco
S. S. Moana
Sidney
Northern Pacific Train Held Up Near Moorhead
Moorhead Minn Sept 27 The westbound Northern Pacific passenger train was held three miles north of town in the early hours Sunday. Report says the express car carried a large sum of money but robbers failed to secure it due to a blunder in cutting the cars.
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Moornead
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Here
Fourteen Alaskan Gold Claims Sold for 200000
Fourteen gold claims in the Sumdam and Berner Bay districts of Southeastern Alaska were sold to New York and Denver investors for 200000. The transfer involves buyers from two major eastern and midwestern firms. The deal marks a significant investment in Alaskan mining prospects this autumn.
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Seattle
Wash
Sumdam
Berner’ Bay
Alaska
New York
Denver
Duke William Drowned After Torpedo Sinking Near Cuxhaven
A torpedoed vessel, Torpedo No. 26, was sunk near the First Port off Cuxhaven. Eight men aboard including Duke Frederick William of Mecklenburg Schwerin were drowned. The steamer sighted the disaster and the duke had held a naval rank in the German navy.
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Frederick William
Haga
Cuxhaven
Duke & William
Mecklenburgim
Duke Orm
Grand Duke of
A Disastrous Cyclone Hits Lecce Province Italy
A cyclone struck Lecce province Tuesday near Brisapist Andria Oria and Latiano causing porty deaths and seven dozen injuries. About twenty houses were destroyed and communications were cut as rescue work began at the scene of the disaster.
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Briapist
Italy
E 'F Sava
Oria
Latiano
Lecce
Navy yard to commission Milser Baltimore orders issued
Sept 23 at the naval yard, orders direct Milser Baltimore to be put in commission and prepared to proceed. The move appears to position the vessel to relieve another unit.
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Cal
Navy Yard
Handkerchief fashions grow gaudier next season
The article notes bold color palettes and varied borders for ladies’ handkerchiefs, with lace trims stacked on both sides and diverse patterns from plaids to florals. Travelers favor lace-free trims in darker tones. new sheer linens feature triple borders and delicate plaited footing, while washing concerns are mitigated by narrow lace and easy ironing.
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N. Y. Sun
New Bicycle Saddle Aims to Suit Women Riders
The latest bicycle seat claims to ease irritation and motion with a body adapting design. It emphasizes hygienic qualities, comfort, and universal color and fit options, suggesting many women who disliked ordinary saddles can enjoy cycling now.
How to Remove Cinders From the Eye
A medical journal advises travelers to carry a tiny box of flaxseed for eye irritants. If a foreign substance enters the eye, tilt the head back and drop two or three seeds on the eye then pull the upper lid over them to trap them. The seed moistens and draws out the grit, prompting instant relief as the offending particle is expelled.
Curious Brittany marriage custom with color bands
In Brittany a curious betrothal ritual marks a daughter's portion. On fate days young women wear red petticoats framed by white and yellow borders. Each white band equals silver 100 francs yearly, each yellow band equals gold 1000 francs per year, indicating the dowry the father consents to provide.
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Brittany
Gertie Marie Angrily Confronts Tutter Over Suspected Flirtation
In Brooklyn Life, Gertie Marie accuses Tutter of flirting but learns he was not. Gertie believes he flirted, then discovers no flirtation occurred. The exchange shows her anger and confusion about the social misunderstanding.
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Gertie
Marie
Brooklyn
Japanese Girls as Nurses in Chicago Plan Hospital Return
Two Japanese girls named Hisa Nagano and Natsu Sankaki are currently working as trained nurses in Chicago. They intend to study medicine, then return to Japan to establish a hospital modeled after existing institutions in this country.
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Hisa Nagano
Natsu Sankaki
Chicago
Japan
Last Resort Threat as Gotrox Sizes Up Weapon
Encour. Jack Brakeleigh demands compliance from Miss Gotrox in a tense exchange about paying four or five dollars. The brief dialogue is cited from the New York World noting Brakeleigh’s ultimatum and Gotrox’s measured response.
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Jack Brakeleigh
Miss Gotrox
N. Y
Neat folding basket project from American Queen
Step by step directions describe crafting a folding octagon basket with pasteboard pieces, fabric coverings, and fitted sewing tools. Outer hinges use ribbon, inner pockets hold needles, scissors, bodkins, and a spooled ensemble. The article highlights travel usefulness, potential gift value, and low cost versus store price.
Coffee Desserts From Fresh Coffee Essence
Coffee is the best flavoring for summer desserts and should be fresh. A coffee mousse blends cream and coffee essence, frozen in a mold with ice and salt for hours, served with red sherry ice. A coffee custard uses milk, coffee essence, egg yolks, and sugar baked in custard cups in a water bath. Source: New York Tribune.
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N. Y. Tribune
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Justice Russell
Supreme Court
Sera
Ireland
Met Publishers
Oie Ae Merriam
Arthur J. Saelfield
Daily Mail
Joseph Chamberlain
Bahama
U. V
Madrid
Grand Jury
Union Veteran Legion
Army of the Cumberland
Mrs. Langtry
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