Yellow fever scare in Crawfordsville and Laporte amid quarantine
Aug 16 Indianapolis reports state health officials sending Dr Brayton to diagnose a boy from Sarah Mississippi with yellow fever like symptoms in Crawfordsville. Quarantine lifted after malarial fever diagnosed. In Laporte a woman awaiting test results tied to swamp fever deaths in Morrilton prompts county quarantine around Mrs Shreve’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
A W. Brayton
Crawfordsville
Sarah
Miss
B. H. Hutchings
Bo- Jon Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Crawfordstille
Prof
Garber
Health Board
Bratton
Laporte
Frank Shreve
Waterford
Shreve
Morrilton
Morriston
Yellow fever improves in New Orleans as cases fall
New Orleans reports a better yellow fever trend with 62 new cases bringing the total to 1,080, and 6 deaths yesterday for a total death toll of 172. Officials say the downward turn since the peak last week suggests hidden cases are diminishing and vector destruction is reducing new infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Marine Hospital
White
City Board of Health
Tregomyia
Temeraire Wins Canada Cup Race in Two Wins
In Charlotte on Aug 16 the Canadian Temeraire won the Canada cup race, giving a 1 to 1 score. The Temeraire also won yesterday, while the Iroquois struggles in light wind. The series suggests the cup will favor the wind favored Temeraire over the light breeze boat Iroquois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Fireworks for Prince Louis Display in Quebec Terrace
A grand pyrotechnic show lit the Terrace in Quebec on Aug 16 after a dinner honoring Prince Louis of Battenberg. Earl Grey, Prince Louis, and officers of the Second Squadron were guests of the citadel officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Louis
Quebec
Ont
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Earl Grey
Miss Roosevelt not returning with Taft party to America
Dispatches from San Francisco dated August 16 report Miss Roosevelt will not accompany Secretary Taft and his party back to the United States aboard the Korea. Instead she plans to visit Pekin with Miss McMillan and Miss Boardman, leaving the Taft party after Japan, and later rejoining in Shanghai or Japan to board the Mongolia returning November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Mongolia
Pacific Mail Steamer Company
Miss McMillan
Miss Boardman
Pekin
Japan
Shanghai
Prefers a Strike to Eight Hours
Toronto Ont August 16 President Ellis of the United Typothetae appeared before the committee appointed by the typographical union to consider their eight hour day movement. Ellis said emphatically that the employers would not concede to an eight hour day. If there is to be a strike in January to carry that point he said let it come the bosses will be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronte
Ont
Ellis
Tuited Typothetae
Trpographical Union
Ells
King Edward Visits Francis Joseph at Ischl Meeting
King Edward, en route to Marienbad for a cure, met Emperor Franz Joseph at Gmunden and was hosted last night. The two monarchs planned to discuss twenty political significance attached to their meeting as eight covers were prepared for twenty persons at the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Francis Joseph
Ischl
Austria
Marienbad
Prancis Joseph
Gmunden
Idlewild steamer tossed on Lake Erie with 200 aboard
The Idlewild steam er carrying about 200 women and children was driven about Lake Erie for five hours in a gale. The steamer, rudderless, was brought to port by tugs after its funnel collapsed, narrowly missing fifty passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Idlewild
Lake Elie
Nine Italians killed in explosion near Durbin camp
Nine Italians were blown to shreds and their hut reduced to atoms by a dynamite explosion at the Dunlevy Bros construction camp near Durbin West Virginia on August 16. The incident is described as another chapter in a feud between Bang of desperadoes and Italians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Dunlevy Bros
Durbin
Vice President Arrives in Burlington for Memorial Tower Dedication
Vice President Charles W. Wairlanks lands in Burlington from Ellsworth, Mo. He will take part in dedicating a memorial tower to Ethan Allenson on the old Allen farm, scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Burlington, VI
Charles W. Wairlanks
Ellsworth, Mo
Ethan Allen
Old Allen Farm
Blacksmiths Open National Railroad Convention in Cleveland
The opening session of the National Railroad Blacksmiths Association annual convention in Cleveland was welcomed by Mayor Johnson. Vice President Swinton delivered the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksmiths In Convention
Cleveland
National Railroad Blacksmiths’ Association
Johnson
Swinton
Marshall Field Property Valued At 40 Million In Chicago
Chicago August 14 The board of review fixed the valuation of Marshall Field assets in Chicago at about 40 million dollars. Of this sum around 20 million is in real estate with the remainder in personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field
Chicago
Board of Review
Baseball scores from several leagues and cities
Scores from August 16 list games across leagues. Pittsburg Philadelphia 3 1 five innings, rain delays at Philadelphia St Louis 2 Philadelphia 0 five innings, rain, New York Detroit 6 4 second game postponed. Washington Cleveland 7 0, Boston Kane etc. Columbus Louisville 3 4, Columbus 6 3. Toledo Indianapolis 1 2, second game 2 eight innings darkness. Minneapolis 4 2, Des Moines 7 16. St Joseph 2 16, Sioux City Omaha 3 - Pueblo Denser 9 3.
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Chicago
Til
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Kain
Association
Columbus
Louis
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Shinneapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Kaneag City
Western
Des Moines
Joseph
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Omahe
Pueblo
Denser
Negotiations Near Crisis in World Peace Talks
London reports progress on twelve articles with three main points resolved. The Russians approve Article 2 on open door policy and Port Arthur leases while Sakhalin remains postponed. Hope rests on postponement to avert a break and salvage a global conference amid cautious Russian and Japanese stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Danny
Blonde and
Eliott Islands
Sakhaln
Five Articles Adopted in Far East Treaty Talks
The summary lists five adopted articles on Horea and Manchuria, excluding cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad and the main Siberian line via Manchuria. Key points include Japan’s influence in Korea, mutual evacuations, sovereignty restoration, open door respect, and surrender of Port Arthur tied leases, with seven remaining articles including Sakhalin cession and naval terms. Russia objects to several provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horea
Manchuria
Chinese Eastern
Amur
Harbin
Viedivostok
Japan
Korea
Russia
Chhina
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Siberian
Vladivostok
Heringsen
Far East
Far Eastern
Scheme to Secure Peace Hearings Opened in War Talks
A close observer notes growing hope for compromise in negotiations. Russia would cede Sakhalin while Japan abandons “the cost of the war,” and China would refund Japan for the transfer of the Chinese Eastern railroad, claimed by Russia to belong to a private corporation and thus unconfiscatable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakhalin
Japan
China
Russia
Russia Opposes Cession and Remuneration at Port Arthur Talks
The discussion reveals Russia's strong resistance to ceding Sakhalin and the Chinese Western railroad, while opposing surrender of interned warships and naval power limits. Japan vows to press essential demands, signaling possible breakdown if no agreement is reached. If talks fail, Japan will shift focus to Manchuria.
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Hycipan
Port Arthur
Daleynd
Japan
Sakhalin
de Witte
Russia
China
Baron Rosen
Manchuria
Ohio fish trust firms face ouster suit amended answer
A Booth & Co of Chicago, dubbed the fish trust, filed an amended answer in Ohio circuit court. It admits incorporation under Illinois laws with 5.5 million dollars capital and ownership of twenty four fish companies. The firm denies being a restraint on trade and lists hundreds of independent fish firms and 293 Ohio corporations, including Standard Oil, as similarly organized and undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
A. Booth & Co
Chicago
Fish Trust
Attorney General
Circuit Court
Hitneis
Ohio
Standard of
Young Pullman Dead After Runaway Accident
Walnut City California August 14 Walter Sanger Pullman died last night at his Belmont home from injuries from a runaway accident last Sunday his skull was fractured in the investigation. Philadelphia August 16 sixty thousand legal votes New York Times reports there are 60083 names on the citys voting lists under the law those entitled to vote. Milan August 16 Honor for an Arbitration President Victor Emanuel proposes a monument to Count Federigo Sclopis who presided at Geneva arbitration that settled the Alabama claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Cal
Walter Sanger Pullman
Belmont
Philadelphia
Department of Public Safety
Milan
Victor Emanuel
Federigo Sclopis
Tribunal of Arbitration
Geneva
Alabama
Jap Landing Party Repulsed in Manchuria and Korea
Japanese torpedo boats bombarded Port Hazarevo off Lazareff Korea August 14. An attempt to land troops failed as Russian chasseurs repelled the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godzyadani
Manchuria
Man Charged in Six Deaths Case in Birmingham Well Poisoning
Wynnewood Oklahoma August 16 James Cooper a Black man has been arrested here charged with causing the deaths of six persons by poisoning a Birmingham Alabama well about three years ago police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynnewood
I. T
James Cooper
Birmingham
Ala
Riots reported in Hielostok amid Polish anti Semitism
The report notes anti Semitic rioting in Hielostok, Russian Poland as veterinary surgeons from across the country attend the American Veterinary Medical Association convention in Cleveland. Other items include a loving cup presentation to President Shea at the Philadelphia convention adjournment, and a fatal train collision near Fremont killing Mrs. Jininel and her 3 year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hielostok
Russian Poland
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cleveland
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Philadelphia
T. P. Shents
Isthmian ¢Anual Commission
Greenwich
Conn
Tynluth and
Iron Range
Victor Emmanuel
Tcherpayo
Qudélec
Aguelec
Fremont
William Jininel
Guiseppe Nicolao
Adelina Tutti
New York
Ballington Booth
New York City
Volunteer Prisoners’ League
Chicago
Suit Against Ya George Egan In Logan Iowa
Mrs. Daisy M. Hunt files an $8,000 suit against Hon. George W. Egan, leading attorney and politician of Logan, claiming he assaulted her in his office after a legal consultation. She says physical force compelled her to submit to his wishes. Hunt, mother of seven, seeks damages. Egan, active in politics and law, is a Cochran & Egan partner with Ivy League education. The case draws local attention amid university and civic circles.
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Register and Leader
Logan
Daisy M. Hunt
George W., Egan
Egan
Hant
Tom Bennison
Red Oak
FF. A. Turner
Avoca
Beseda Club Elects New Officers For The Year
The Beseda Club announces a new officers slate. Edward P. Korab is president with Annie Kanak as first vice president and John Dvorak as second vice president. Mary Dvorak serves as secretary and Lillian Jeslinek as financial secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beseda Club
Edward P. Korab
Annie Kanak
John Dvorak
Mary Dvorak
Lillian Jeslinek
Brief Notes and City Visitors Chronicle
Judge Kyington travels to Chicago and Davenport while local residents announce births visits and work. Morphy couple welcome an eight pound girl. Baker returns from Colorado. Ham and Bor land Morgan family updates. school wing demolition begins. Bravo visits Oswego guest of Tucker. Mueller family back from Waterloo. harvest trip to Minnesota by Healy and Files. Stover resumes work in Kansas City after vacation. Highland Nobles secretary Van Meter in town. Nenzil, Fisher and Dvorsky camping at Bauer's boat house. Ashford of Aurora visits Feeney and May. Elle Tomasek returns from Williamsburg. Epworth League picnic postponed due to bad weather. Maz Gerat returns to A A Strub & Company. Clifford creditors paid except minor bills. Craig returns from Portland Oregon.
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Kyington
Chicago
Davenport
W. F. Morphy
Chas. Baker
Colorado
Norval Ham
George Borland
Eugene J. Bravo
Oswego
N. Y
Thal Coce
A. G. Tucker
J. G. Mueller
Waterloo
Wa. Healy
Ray Files
Minnesota
J. E. Stover
Kansas City
Supreme
C. W. van Meter
Will Nenzil
Albert Fisher
Paul Dvorsky
Bauer
Mrs. Ashford
Aurora, Ill
A. J. Feeney
May Achford
Maz Gerat
Riverside
A.A. Strub & Company
E. C. Clifford
John J. Craig
Portland
Oregon
Notice on ordering extra copies of issues
Readers may place orders for additional copies of current issues the day before publication as extras are printed in limited quantities.
Kelly Les in Critical Condition as Doctors Monitor
John Kelley remains unconscious and paralyzed on the left side after a prolonged illness. Family and friends fear he may not recover, with physicians closely watching him in a dim state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
Money Taken From Peter Rogers in Clear Creek Township
Peter Rogers of Clear Creek township was robbed in the city Monday of about $65. He reported the incident to the police station, but no suspect has been apprehended to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rogers
Clear Creek Township
Polce
MONTHS FIGHT AGAINST DEATH
Mrs. Eugene Jones battles for life after a July 16 shooting by Will Jones. Doctors reported little change, with attendants losing hope of recovery. At the county jail, Will Jones is buoyed by fellow inmates while awaiting news of Mrs. Jones’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellene Jones
Eugene Jones
Will Jones
W J
Willi Jones
Liquidation Planned by People's United States Bank
St Louis area directors voted to liquidate after Judge Van Deventer denied a prohibition on enforcing a postal fraud order. A receiver was appointed by Judge McElhinney, with Frederick Essen named temporarily. two motions followed to vacate the appointment and appeal the order. Prices and dates omitted. notes on subsequent legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
van Deventer
People’s United States Bank
McElhinney
Frederick Essen
St. Louis County
Essen
Sec
Melisney
Mauy
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Kamehatka
Portermouth
Trust Hunt
Booth
Fish Brust
Guster
Young Pullman
George M. Pullman
University of Pennsylvania
YA George Egan
E- P. Korab
Hs Morgan
Clarion
Second“Ward
Elle Tomasek
Williamsburg
Mary D. Jones
Mary McGuire
Epworth League
Black Springs
Kelly Les Eeees
Powers
People’s Bank At
Ikansas City
Standard Oill Company
International Association of Structura
Tron
American Bridge Company
Feu
Alberta
Butte
Mont
Butt
Gedle
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Nuremburg
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