Yellow fever toll climbs as new cases surge in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 2, six more deaths brought the Yellow Fever toll to seventy four, with a rise in new cases. Trains south carry armed guards and inspections reach as far as Cairo, while quarantines and oiling efforts continue. Governor Blanchard orders naval reserves to Lake Borgne canal to protect fishermen and boatmen, protesting Mississippi actions. Governor Vardaman heads to the gulf coast to probe Louisiana complaints of Mississippi troops crossing borders.
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New Orleans
Caire
Blanchard
Bostwick
Louisiana Naval
Lake Borgne Canal
Louisiana
Mississippi
Secretary of the Treasury
Winona
Jackson, Miss
Vardaman
Gulf Coast
Semi-Centennial in Session at St Marys Ship Canal
In Sault Ste Marie Michigan on August 2 crowds gathered for the semi centennial celebration of the opening of St Marys ship canal. Government ships saluted at sunrise as bunting flew on both sides of the St Marys river. A two day event included a naval and military parade with Canada taking part. Business is suspended and Vice President Fairbanks is the chief speaker with many distinguished guests present.
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St. Mary's Ship Canal
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
St. Mary’s River
Canada
Fairbanks
Court Finds Bennington Boiler Explosion Not Censured
San Francisco dispatch explains official source says the inquiry will finding the Bennington disaster stemmed from a dead metal crown sheet and bolts losing tensile strength from use. The court will not censure Bennington officers but will assign responsibility higher up.
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San Francisco
Aug
Lepactals
San Diego
Calt
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Telegraphers Strike Halts No Trains In Twin Systems
In St Paul Minnesota on August 2 the Great Northern and Northern Pacific managers say trains run as telephones dispatch. President Perham forecasts noon to nine five percent of operators out, leading to a total disruption of both systems.
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St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Perham
Railway Telegraphers
Port Rico Strike Riots Leave San Juan in Turmoil
In San Juan on August 2, amid the longshoremen strike a mob took control from seven to nine. The rioters used paving stones against police. One person was killed and forty injured, with three in danger of death.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Justice Wylie Dead in Washington Former Supreme Court Justice
Washington August 2 Special Ander Wylie former justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia who presided at the Star route conspirators trial is dead. Home bakery at Solt's Chovo late Shop LOL Stephenson St 728d1lw.
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Washington
Ander Wylie
Supreme Court of the District of
Solt
Stephenson
Veterans Parade in Winslow Honors General Smith Address
Citizens of Winslow welcomed veterans from Freeport and Stephenson county with a morning parade to the depot and a Woodmen Park reunion. General John C. Smith spoke about General Logan and the Civil War, praising Logan’s service and detailing his Illinois roots and wartime career.
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Winslow
Freeport
City Hall
Illinois Central
John C. Smith
Department of Wiinels
Fred C. Held
Toyal John
Stephenson County Association
Preeport
Lena
Warren
Orangeville
Monroe
Munich
Woodmen Park
Gordon
County Association
Globe Band
Wickman
Crescent Quartette
C. A. Gage
L. A. Burrell
General Logan and the Corinth Defense Revered
A historical recount of Ulysses S. Grant and John A. Logan during the Corinth campaign. It details Halleck’s contenders and Logan’s persistent reports on enemy evacuation, leading to promotions and key actions from Corinth to Vicksburg, including the Chattanooga period.
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Thern Aenadenice
Halleck
Grant
Logut
Mobile and
Ohio
Raikway
General Logan
Swogan
Beauregard
Wickshire
Haudle
Raymond
Havey
McClernand
Champion Hills
Vicksburg
Tsun
Pemberton
Lagan
Forty Fifth Oliners
Lovan
Ccourt
Jobo
Smith
Hroach River
Vfame
Chattanooga
Alemphis
Thateliy
Cuyumberland
Tennessee
Alory
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Alexander Hamilton
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Gerreral la Fayette
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George H. Thomas
Chicamauga
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John Uv. Loran
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