Yellow Fever Confirmed in Louisiana Child
A Louisiana state health board autopsy confirmed Raoul Gelpi a 13 year old from New Orleans died of yellow fever. Officials imposed Gulf coast quarantine and restricted entries from Ocean Springs Biloxi and nearby sound points to prevent spread. elsewhere reports noted no further cases.
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Moulin
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Louisiana
Scranton
Miss
Mobile
Mississippi Sound
Large Wheat Deficiency Alarm Across Global Crops
The Mark Lane Express reports adverse weather delaying harvests. French, Austrian Hungarian, American crops are estimated at 31 to 36 million, 17 million, and 68.5 million quarters respectively, with world supply deficit around 14 million quarters. A crisis could arise if demand stays high, unless spring 1898 yields improve.
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London
Mark Lane Express
Paris
Lnglish
Austria-Hungary
Curious rider tours world by old solid tire bicycle
A curiously dressed cyclist on a solid tire bicycle arrived in New York and plans to sail to England free of charge. He claims 90,000 miles ridden on the machine and intends to tour the world via England France Germany and Russia to San Francisco. He carries tent kitchen utensils and tools, writes a travel book to recoup costs, and weighs 80 pounds loaded.
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New York
England
Engor
France
Germany
Asiatic
Russia
Siberia
China
San Francisco
Mexico
WIT OF THE WHEEL JOKE ROUNDUP
A collage of witty quips about bicycles from various papers. A Portland man trades a library for a bicycle while others joke about bicycle shortages laws and misadventures involving wheels and riders.
Donts for Wheelwomen Use no black boots or revealing skirts
A New York Press etiquette list advises women cyclists to avoid certain conduct. It warns against borrowing equipment without return, riding close to the curb, tipping hats to acquaintances, stopping in traffic to fix tires, and overusing bells. It allows accepting a helping hand from a stranger of the opposite sex only in trouble.
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New York Press
Altgeld Addresses Laboring Men at Washington Park
Ex Governor John P Altgeld of Illinois addressed about 1000 people at Washington Park on the Delaware River on Labor Day. His topic was Municipal and Government Ownership and Government by Injunction. The event was hosted by the United Labor League with Ernest Kreft presiding.
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Altgeld
Philadelphia
John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Washington Park
Delaware River
United Labor League
Ernest Kreft Ovenpied
Mr. Altgeld
German Woman Cyclist Must Prove Skill For Permit
A German woman cyclist faces a test before riding in public streets. After passing, she receives an official document declaring her owner ship and must carry it at all times and show it to police when asked. The process is cited as a reason German girls avoid bicycling.
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New York
San
Air consumption rises with speed on bicycle
Observation notes air intake by a rider at rest and at various speeds. At rest 500 cubic inches per minute, at 9 mph 1600, at 12 mph 2300, and at 18 mph 8000 cubic inches per minute, indicating sharply higher respiration with faster cycling. Kansas City Times.
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Kansas City Times
Boston Woman Breaks Engagement Over Wheel Incident
A Boston woman ends her engagement after her fiancé wobbled on a unicycle. She argues a man who cannot ride straight on a wheel cannot ride the matrimonial path, warning she will not take chances.
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Aman
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