Yellow fever toll rises as nurses rally in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville yellow fever scene reports 44 new cases and four deaths by 6 p.m. on Thursday amid dire strain on doctors and relief workers. Nurses arrive from New Orleans. Drs. Miller Daniels Summers and Supt. Dillon fight illness while calls for funds and aid intensify. A Florida Senate joint resolution funds relief efforts with $200,000 as reports from Camp Perry note few cases.
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Cincinnati
Fie
New Orleans
Bryan
Memphis
B. F. Dillon
Pablo
Great North
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North
Washmerton
Hamilton
Camp Perry
Duval
Valda Grand Lecture Course Opens November Twenty One
W H C A notes announce the Valda grand concert company starts the lecture course with an entertainment on November 21. D E Walrath will discuss Faith Triumphant at the Young Men's meeting Sunday afternoon. Leading ladies in city churches are asked to meet J Grafton Parker to discuss the Carnival of Nations planned for October. Weather notes Indiana warmer and fair then light rain Saturday. T J McAvoy will lead chorus at a Christian Church concert tonight.
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de. Walrath
J. Grafton Parker
Mayor Acquits Trust Company in Gas Ditch Case
The City prosecutor finds the Consumers gas trust company not willfully guilty for leaving a trench open on North Street. The mayor discharges the case after noting delays by contractors and urges stronger gas ditch ordinances to compel timely work.
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Smith
Consumers Gas Trust Company
North-st
Trist
Shearer
Taylor
Morrison Estate Settled and Balance Turned Over to Indiana Bank
Albert Baker, assignee of Mary Morrison's estate, reported final trust items to Judge Sullivan. Assets totaled 119,854.98 with 87,092.50 to satisfy Mrs. Morrison's secured debts. The remaining 82,762.98 goes to Frederick Rand, receiver for the Indiana Banking Company, aiding distribution to bank creditors. Rand seeks to transfer disbursement authority to the county clerk. a hearing is set for next week. Rand notes 400,000 in debts remain unsatisfied with 10,000 cash on hand, and a first rate dividend may be declared from Morrison estate proceeds.
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Indiana Banking Company
Albert Baker
Mary Morrison
William H. Morrison
Sullivan
Morrison
Frederick Rand
Five Dead in Mansfield Ohio Freight Engine Blast
Five persons were reported killed when a B and O freight engine near Ankennytown exploded as a passenger train passed. The incident occurred Friday morning in Ohio.
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Ohio
Mansfield
Ankennytown
Longest Congress Session Records Beating History
Washington reports the current session as the longest in U S history with over 13 009 bills introduced and only about a hundred of general interest passed. In Philadelphia a boating accident on the Schuylkill River swallowed Frank Carly and Annie Tapley after a Friday morning trip.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Frank Carly
Annie Tapley
Secretary Whitney Denies Resignation Rumor
Secretary Whitney denies reports he will resign over a disagreement with the president's tariff policy. Washington dispatch notes no basis for the rumor and asserts policy differences remain unresolved.
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Washington
Lonnox Man Sent to Prison Under Coercion Act
Lonnox says William Redmond, a member for Férmagh, has been sent to prison for three months under the coercion act in a Sept 14 special report from Spl.1.
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Wm. Redmond
Férmagh
Afghanistan conflict tale from Sept 14 report
An item notes the arrest of Afghanistan forces and a push against Ichak Rabin with capture of Kannard stronghold. Details are fragmentary and unclear, but imply a military engagement and a territorial advance.
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Bompay
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Afghanistan
Ichak Rabin
Kannard
Two Prisoners Escape During Deputy Chase Across Vermont Street
Deputy Sheriffs Canard Hoffman Arnold and Clark returned eight prisoners to court, but two detainees Charles Mahaffy and Andy Van Meter broke loose. Van Meter fled toward Vermont Street while Mahaffy headed to the police station, cuffs dangling. Both are at large. officers show little effort to recapture them.
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Clark
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Andy
van Meter
Vermont
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Apple & Hamilton
Castleton
New York
Wild Man Seen Near Cincinnati Terrifies Green Township
Reports from Green township in this county describe a wild man roaming near Cincinnati on Sept 14. He is said to be a hideous, scantily clad figure with long hair and beard, alarming women and children. A posse surrounded a farm barn where he was tracked, but he escaped. Some call him a spirit, others a lunatic escaped from an asylum.
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Green Township
J. C. Sparks
Jewett
New Albany
Marsh
Central Committee
Mr. Marsh
Wan Trishman
Platt Seeks Copper Trust Probe in Senate Debate
In Washington on Friday, Platt moved to investigate the copper trust while West assailed the Republican party for fostering trusts and using political banter to mask tariff plans. Sherman fired back, noting Democrat control of the House for L1 years and accusing inaction on reform until now.
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Platt
West
Republican Party
Sherman
House
Burglary at Meridian Street Home Reported
Thieves entered the residence of Isaac Hedges at 2688 Meridian street between 10 and 12 Friday morning while Mrs. Hedges was away and stole about 200 in valuables. Police presence was noted as absent in the vicinity. Fo Start Up. PrrrsBuro September 14. Pilass manufacturers plan to restart factories October 1.
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Meridian St
PrrrsBuro
Fire at Woodshed and Legislation Notes in Jefferson County
A woodshed at 320 West Potomac Street burned Friday morning linked to four year old child and matches. The Bates house gas display to blaze Friday night. Bonds filed Saturday by August Loudermann and B Frank Joseph for Dubois County State Bank. A farmer near Lawrence arrested on capias for cruelty to animals. Public rush for Cincinnati rail tickets with both lines likely to sell out. Depot quarters ready for occupancy by next Monday morning. James Pfligger arrested in Detroit after disappearing from here and accused of stealing $200. Hadley sues Broad Ripple Natural Gas for $1,335. Grand concert at Sixth Christian Church Friday evening under Ora Pearson with T J McAvoy. John Kelly sentenced to five years for burglary. Luther and Perry jailed for theft of horse and buggy. William Jackson fined for evil association with Lizzie Deal.
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August Loudermann
B. Frank Joseph
Dubois County State Bank
W. C. West
Lawrence
Prand
Cincinnati
Big Four
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J. E. Kennedy
Detroit
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Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Ora Pearcon
T. J. McAvoy
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Ed Ducas
Irvin Friday
al Luther
Charles C. Perry
Horace T. Woods
William F. Jackson
Lizzie Deal
Liz
Rusk Visits Harrison as Wisconsin Delegation Arrives
A Wisconsin Hinots party including J M Rusk Ernest Timme H B Harston and C E Esty brook met Gen Harrison Friday at 2 50 pm after returning from Columbus. They discussed the political situation in Wisconsin and GOP gains amid Tomlinson hall disputes and upcoming election tactics.
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Gen. Harrison
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Corporal Tanner
New York
Pacific Coast
Tomlinson Hall
Jerry Rusk
Gen
Harrigan
Election Bets Harrison and Cleveland Even to New York
New York reports brisk betting on the election with officials and financiers laying odds on Harrison or Cleveland. Steve Franch offered 5000 to 4000 against Cleveland but Townsend failed to meet, causing forfeits. McClare and others hold sizable bets on Harrison as the market tightens and Democrats show less willingness to wager.
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Cleveland
New York
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Fifth-ave
J. D. Townsend
Townsend
French
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Stokes
McClare
Indiana
Billy Havrards
Barry
Terrible floods devastate Veracruz region in Mexico
Dispatches report widespread flooding across Veracruz with Medelin and neighboring towns submerged. Rail lines halted as tracks flood, crops ruined along Cataxaca and Japapa rivers, communication lost with Medellin, and towns including Zingalca Jalacingo and Tequila destroyed with many deaths. Inhabitants flee to hills and lack necessities.
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Janapa
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Zingalca
Tequila
Orizaba
Jalacingo
Washburne Fire Ravages Wisconsin Village
A special dispatch reports Washburne, Wisconsin, engulfed in flames with 40 buildings burned and the village likely razed. Early estimates set the loss at 1.5 million dollars as the fire continued to spread through the town.
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Sugar Inquiry Committee Meeting Called by Councilman
Councilman Cal Darnell calls joint sugar inquiry committee to meet at city clerk's office Friday night to perfect organization. Kerr Sowmud ver arraigned for larceny linked to a change racket with Mrs. Mary L. Davis. alibi claimed, confrontation with Officer Bresnan led to brief disturbance. mayor restored order.
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al. Kerr
Mary L. Davis
Cincinnati
Bresnan
Depew Predicts Miller Victory in New York Governorship
Chauncey Depew forecasts Warner Miller will win the New York governor race. Frosts damage the cranberry crop while the Steamer City of New York is overdue yet officials say no anxiety. Emperor William leads the German army directing actions against a skeletal foe as mock battles are planned before month’s end. Lawn Chairs at Wm. 1 Elier's.
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Warner Miller
New York
William
Forger J Colby Drew Faces Broad Forgeries Case
Boston reports the case of J Colby Drew, jailed on $20 000 bail, as more than fifty forgeries are linked to him. Women rumored engaged to Drew visited the station, while local money lenders lose substantial sums. The fraud touches many beyond lenders, including a woman who sent savings on forged notes.
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J. Colby Drew
Methusalah
Salem
Drew
Corps of Regula
Kirk
Susan A. Page
Lynn
Gallows Shadow Love Tie Tests Anarchist's Daughter
In CHicano Sept 14 a wedding follows a grim narrative as Mary Engel, daughter of condemned anarchist George Engel, marries Gustavus Rust with her mother's consent after a courtship begun near the jail. Other items note burglars in Paul Krauss store, baseball updates, and a ticket office for the Commercial Travelers’ Convention excursion.
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George Engel
Mary
Joses
Gustavus Rust
Hope
Engel
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