Home of cholera: Wishard's told accounts from the East
Dr John Wishard details three years of cholera across Basarah Baghdad and Mesopotamia, tracing origins in India and spread via the Tigris. He recalls mass burials in Baghdad, rites in Persia, and the role of pilgrimages to Mecca in spreading disease, urging vigilance for next season.
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Basarah
Persian Gulf
John Wishard
Wishard
Persia
Asia
India
Tigris
Jagdad
Tabriz
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Ife
Trene
Masul
Turkey
Bagdad
Masulisa
Gafe
Mahi
Hetes Thal
East
Syria
Constantinople
Prussia
England
Mecca
The
Ganges
Becca
Great Encampment Plans Move to House Veterans in Indianapolis
Sec Fort Fortune of the Commercial club returns from the GAR encampment in Washington with plans to host thousands in Indianapolis next year. Rail fare deals, lodging from schools to hotels, and a $125000 budget are outlined, along with the soldiers’ monument dedication and parade.
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Fortune
Commercial Club
Washington
GAR
Indianapolis
Chicago
2 Hall
Tomlinson Hall
Tndianapolis
Gray Returns Ard Sasa His Will stump Indiana for Cleveland
Gray returned from New York Sunday night on personal business. He said politics in New York are quiet with little enthusiasm. He visited Cleveland and other Democrats who feel confident about the result. He has spoken twice and will begin his Indiana canvass soon for the election.
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Indiana
Clevaland
Teaac Dusay Gray
New York
TeaSous
Cleveland
Prisoner Captured After Manhunt Near Covington
Arthur Watson, charged with murdering his sweetheart at Independence, was captured after a long march by officers. Found in a thicket twenty miles from Covington, he was escorted to Covington jail after a 100 mile detour to avoid a mob. Mob followed and hooted as he was placed behind bars.
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Hundred Mileg
Escapa Yachers
Cisepysati
Arthur Watson
Independence
Covington
Seven Die As Night Train Collision in New Hampshire
A railroad collision near a sharp curve in New Hampshire involved a construction train and a fast freight train. The freight struck the caboose, splitting it in two. Of twelve men in the caboose seven were killed, three injured, and two missing.
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Maron
New Hampton
Five Hundred Volt Shock Injury At Downtown Building
Lineman Joyce of the electric light company was badly injured Monday when his elbow struck a live telephone wire while clipping a wire over a downtown building. He received about 500 volts and was thrown onto a skylight, remaining unconscious for a time. He described the sensation as similar to a head compression.
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Lineman Joyce
Electric Light Company
City Finance Skirmish Preserves Tax Levy Amid Council Clash
The council finance committee trimmed Controller Woollen estimates despite Commercial Club pressure. A $60 cent tax levy was kept, and Garfield park funds were carved from other cuts. An ordinance on bond refinancing was delayed due to City Attorney Bailey’s bereavement. Timothy Ferreter pled guilty to assault, receiving $500 fine and six months, with promises of reform.
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Rossman
Circle St
Vonow
Fire Department
Garfield Park
Council
Commercial Club
Sullivan
Woollen
Wolf
Tain
Pink Fishback
Thomas L. Sullivan
Bailey
Marcy
Timothy Ferreter
Jude Buskirk
Fred. Myer
Ferreter
Telegraphers to Strike Over Wages on Missouri Pacific
In St. Louis on September 26 the Missouri Pacific telegraphers grievance committee will demand a wage increase from telegraph superintendent C W Hammond. If denied, operators threaten to abandon their keys. In Burraro on September 26 Edward S Dunn the former treasurer of the National Savings Bank will plead guilty at trial and seek mercy from the court.
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St. Louis
Prievance
Missouri Pacific
C. W. Hammond
Wills
Burraro
Edward S. Dunn
National Savings Bank
Trial Opens In Maywood On Father Accused Of Abusing Daughter
The Maywood case against George Puli charges him with assaulting his nine year old daughter Gertrude. Witness Warde testified he sought justice and denied being paid. The trial proceeded with the young witness delivering a tearful account as Judge Cox guided the proceedings. The jury likely to be charged Monday night.
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George Puli
Wis
Gertrude
Criminal Court
Fultz
Maywood
Warde
Rockford
Gertrude Fultz
Ralleall
Noice
Johnpee Reavel
Citizens’ Streat Railway Company
Howard Taylor
Progresa Manufacturing Company
Erm
Phillips House
Dayton
Collage Ave
Marg Harrison in Better Washington Cross, LD C
Ars Harrison's condition remains unchanged. She slept most of Sunday night and felt more comfortable Monday morning than Sunday.
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Marg. Harrison
Washncros, LD. C
Ars. Harrison
Sydney Rosenfelds new humor drama to open at Grand
The cast features Alf Mampton and Pete Baker. reviews praise its fast action and clever writing. The program spans vaudeville and burlesque, with appearances by Henry comic opera company at Haelish’s and The Night Owls at Empire. Lew Wallace reportedly delays Sen Mur until Indianapolis approves, with English’s hosting the week starting Oct 8.
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Sydney Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld
Senator Thelady
Tiger
Alf Mampton
Philadelphia Press
Empire
Lew Wallaca
Sen Mur
Indianapolis
Brave scientist questions cholera inoculation tests
A crowded Bowery scare followed Daniel Machinsky’s sudden illness as rumors of cholera spread. The scene featured hospital refusals, conflicting health officials, and clergy criticism of Tammany politics. A Herald cable report described inoculation efforts in Hamburg and a controversial water test. The piece notes ongoing cholera cases and the city health board’s latest update.
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New York
Sept. Su
Bowery
Daniel Machinsky
Oan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Reception Hospital
Jenkins
State Health Department
Hamilton
Herman
Dixon
Health Department
Tammany Hall
New Yor
The
Herald of Monday
Hamburg
Ife
Louis Backman
Ward
Algiver Lighterman
Och
Mesnil
Cherbourg
Chalers
Haffkine
Mr. Mesnil
York
Health Board
Fatal Tread of Self Medication in Store Clerk
Miss Jennie Johnson a young cashier in a dry goods store died after gargling chlorate of potash self prescribed for throat trouble. She swallowed the solution twice and grew worse, dying Sunday morning. Doctor Scherer blamed overdose from self treatment. Funeral planned for Tuesday. An Ontario war official warns the British empire potential trouble over Canadian vessel seizures.
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Ehea
Gashiar
Jennie Johnson
Dgyrosnan Brothers
Timoissi
Johnson
P. Scherer
Miss Johnson
Sun
Tie
Drusnan
Struck Tension Over Nonunit Teamsters in Kentucky Ave
Statesman Bill Leng and Frank Shover alleged to back non union labor on Kentucky avenue paving job by Warren Scharf company. Workers began Saturday, disputes over load depth and contract terms. Company plans to hire only union men. 50 men struck. Leaders defend unions, accuse Leng of scab activity while superintendent seeks quick settlement.
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Bill Leng
Frank Shover
Wentucky Ave
Warren Scharf
Slumphreys
Mien
Anui
Long
Nentuckyave
Teamsters
Luever
Philip Stoffbauer
Teamsters’ Union
Hofbanuer
Sun
Kentucky-ave
Aly. Leng
Aga
Bronday
Humphreys
Wrartan-Scuarl Company
New York Ofice
Mgr. Shover
Parlor Goods Advertised in Local Listings
Readable fragments from the page show an advertisement for parlor goods at Win, L. Eldars, int Provers, Moral Guideries, Bettermann Broa, Sy 048 Mess.ave. Tel 840. The snippet hints at a local shop listing with contact details.
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L. Eldars
Bettermann
Mess
Electric Car Collides With Horse Team Injuring Motorman
A North Indianapolis electric car struck a team of horses near a suburb Sunday afternoon. One horse was killed, the wagon pole pierced the car dashboard, injuring Motorman Skerrett. The driver was unharmed.
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Deba Kendall
Masgachugstts
Ami
Duchanan
Gachusetta
Intiananolis
Skerrett
Minnie Hughes
di Bartaave
State St
Siegelo A Whitsett
Wide Open Barber Shops Open Sundays Disobey Union
A barber union protests Sunday closing as shops ignore Sabbath rules and many open to serve customers. The Circle shavings parlor reports no work by President Bartlett yet says union shops will stay open on Sundays to recapture lost trade.
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Barbers’ Union
Letes
Denison
Grand Hotel
Aly. Bartlett
Bartlett
Prominent Louisville Major Theobald Suspended One Year
In Lovursville on September 26, Rev Hemphill announced from the Second Presbyterian pulpit that Maj G D P Theobald was suspended for a year for alleged sexual misconduct. He reportedly confessed to church officials. His wife died about a year ago and he soon married a young niece. A babe born about three weeks ago exposed the affair. Theobald was a well known figure in Louisville circles.
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Hemphill
Second Presbyterian Church
G. DP
Theobald
Maj. Theobald
Alending Spirit
Louisville
Bavarian nobleman heir in self harm case
Puinapenpura September 24 Mark Mecklen aged 24 attempted suicide Saturday by shooting through his body. He is the heir of a Bavarian nobleman and due to a love affair has squandered large sums on gambling. Engaged to a girl of high standing, a remark from a relation led to a duel in which Mecklen killed his opponent. He resigned his German army commission and came to America five months ago, wandering and rambling since.
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Puinapenpura
Mark Mecklen
Mecklen
America
Reading coal case eyed as suit nears filing
In New York on September 26 papers are expected to be filed in a new suit against the Reading coal combine. Details are unclear. Reports also say preparations are under way to annul the Lehigh and Port Reading charter. The aim appears to test if coal price changes reflect external restraint rather than natural laws.
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Reading Coal Combine
Lehigh and
Port-Dpeading
Lisangelina
Woman attempts death by window fall in Ber Hack
A very old woman, Mrs. Cox, attempted suicide Sunday by letting a window fall across her neck. Her jaw was broken, and authorities cite jealousy and perceived misdeeds of a relative as possible motives.
Death of renowned bandmaster Gilmore shocks St Louis crowd
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore the famed bandmaster died at the Lindell hotel in St Louis after a brief illness. His death followed an anxious day as the exposition audience learned of his condition and the band ceased playing. The band mourned as his body was moved to New York for burial. General James W. Husted, the Bald Eagle of Westchester, also died, ending a storied career in politics and public service.
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Cgilmore
Lindell Hotel
Gaienne
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore
Gilmore
Knights of St. Patrick
Lindell
Gile
New York
Proxixing
N. Y
James W. Husted
Westchester
Assembly
Minneapolis
Westchester County
Yale
Port of New York
Patrick S. Gilmore Jett
Toriimore
St. Francis’ Jesuit Caven
Calvary Cemetery
Isadersbin
Soret
Freudenvals
Mountain lion attack leaves two dead in Idaho pursuit
An Idaho party hunting for rich ore faced a fatal assault as a mountain lion attacked August Corlett and Geo. Corlett. Gosford battled the creature and suffered severe injuries before both men died of wounds and the camp was alerted. The party later buried the bodies near the scene amid fears for another member. Weather notes predict cooler conditions and fair spells through the 27th.
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Idaho
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Bi Eeith
Mounains
Gosford
Corlett
Coriett
Geo. Martin
Asford
Cortett
Parkness
Coriatr
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