Archbishop Chappelle Dies as Yellow Fever Victim
New Orleans mourns Archbishop Placide Louis Chappelle as a leading yellow fever casualty. The celebrated clergyman, battling frail health, was reportedly bitten by a mosquito after a taxing country trip. Born in 1842 in Mende France, he came to the United States in 1859 and rose to archbishop of New Orleans in 1904.
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Secretary Shaw Stands Pat at Roanoke Speech
In Roanoke Virginia on August 10 secretary of the treasury Leslie M Shaw attacked free trade at the Republican state convention. He warned opponents promise high priced labor and cheap products but said such policies reduce farm demand and depress wages leading to lower prices for farm goods. He argued free trade has harmful outcomes despite rhetoric.
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Sickness Surges as Federal Action Intensifies Quarantine
The report shows 63 new cases and 7 deaths today, with 679 cases and 119 deaths overall. Authorities pledge house-to-house inspections and affidavits against noncompliant property owners and tenants. Mississippi rural districts grow restless over quarantines despite a broader push for stricter controls.
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Disaster at John G Myers store kills thirteen in Albany
Albany August 10 a collapse at the John G Myers company department store killed thirteen and wounded two. City officials appoint three non residents two builders and a civil engineer to examine the disaster and report blame. Names of the dead include Anna Whitbeck Minnie Bullman Alice Sharp Mary McAver Anna Cushman Theresa Spannbauer Etta Sprinks Grace B Erner Helen Malone John Powers Frank Leonard Michael Fitzgerald Winifred Kelley.
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Frank Leonard
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Waukesha festival marks Bethesda spring discovery anniversary
Waukesha Wis Aug 10 opening festival events celebrate the thirty seventh anniversary of Bethesda spring discovery. An orchestra of twenty performed in concerts this morning and afternoon with fireworks and electrical display planned after the evening concert. The Terrace hosts the midsummer ball this evening and Ben Woodland players present Shakespeare outdoors Friday and Saturday at Fountain House gardens.
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SAILORS NEARLY STARVED AFTER FEVER SHIP VOYAGE
Thirteen Scottish sailors from the fever stricken British steamship Barnton in Chester hospital recount severe deprivation at sea. They claim stores were unattainable in foreign ports and meat spoiled, forcing desperate choices to avoid starvation. Captain MacGregor is not blamed for the food condition.
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Time and Money as Value in Hiring Wisdom
The passage argues that time and money should be equal in value when seeking a good servant, clerk, or house. It suggests offering money freely to secure needed help and asks how much time one would sacrifice, perhaps only enough to skim want ads and respond.
Hobson Aims 1906 Run On Navy Policy In Alabama
Richmond Pearson Hobson announces candidacy for Congress in Alabama's Sixth District. He advocates a vast navy to overshadow other navies and promote world peace, arguing it would cost millions but save human life and boost U S commerce. He has spoken in twenty two states since January 1.
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Special Excursion to Colorado Utah and Black Hills
Beginning June 1 excursion tickets sold to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer S D good to return until October 31. A splendid opportunity for an enjoyable vacation trip. Several fine trains via the Northwestern Line daily. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern railway.
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Northwestern Line Excursion to Devil's Lake
Northwestern Line promotes a solo popular excursion to Devil's Lake Wisconsin on Wednesday August ninth. Depart La Crosse by special train at seven fifty five a m arrive at the lake eleven thirty a m depart for return at six thirty p m. Round trip fare one dollar twenty five cents.
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Very Low Rates to Pittsburg via North-Western Line
Excursion tickets sold August 12 and 13 with favorable return limits on account Knights of Pythias Encampment. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
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Notice of Foreclosure on School Land Certificates
La Crosse Wisconsin August 8 1905 notice states that under a September 9 1904 contract the undersigned is owed 1710 dollars for principal interest and expenses. If not paid by October 9 1905, all rights to fifteen school land certificates numbers 11974 to 11985 inclusive and 12480 12490 12504 transferred as security will be forfeited to the undersigned.
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Green Bay & Western R R Schedule Effective June 21 1993
Train times link La Crosse to Green Bay with connections at Marshland Am herst Junction and Stevens Point for north south Omaha road. Westbound services depart Green Bay 7 00 a m with stops Amherst Junction Stevens Point Merrittan and Marshland arriving La Crosse 4 40 p m. A Merrittan to Winona daily service at 7 40 a m arrives Winona 11 20 a m and return from Winona 5 00 p m to Merrillan 8 30 p m.
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