New York Prepares for Bubonic Plague Invasion
New York port health officials act after reports of bubonic plague in Glasgow. Dr A H Doty orders 12 day quarantine for ships from Glasgow, with strict passenger inspections on Anchor Line City of Rome and Allan Line State of Nebraska. Disinfection to focus on embarking passengers.
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New York
Glasgow
Dr. Doty
Marine Hospital
Washington
Anchor Line
Henderson Brothers
Allan Line
Austin Baldwin & Co
City of Rome
State of Nebraska
Rome
Greenock
Clyde
A. H. Doty
de Doty
Scotland Steamer Plague Report from Glasgow
The board of health received a telegram from Surgeon General Wyman stating Glasgow declares bubonic plague infected with 11 cases and one suspect. The steamer from Glasgow arrived today after inspection found no evidence of disease. Boston will inspect all arriving ships from Scotland and remains cautious.
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Boston
Board of
Scotland
Plague Investigation to Be Conducted by U S Service Officer
Glasgow August 31 Past Assistant Surgeon A R Thomas of the United States marine hospital service, now in the city, will study the bubonic plague outbreak and arrange outward vessel precautions. He has not received Washington guidance on quarantine for Glasgow ships bound for American ports. No rise in cases or undue alarm reported, and authorities act swiftly to confine the outbreak.
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Glasgow
Scotland
A. R. Thomas
United States Marine Hospital Service
Washington
Allce
Glasgow Declares Plague Infected With Eleven Cases
Washington report from the marine hospital service notes Glasgow is infected with plague as of Aug 31. Local board of health declares infection with eleven cases under observation and one suspected case in hospital. Signed Thomas.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Glasgow
Board of Health
Aday
Scotch steel makers face iron ore delays from Clyde port quarantine
London reports port authorities in Southampton and Liverpool began special inspections of Clyde vessels. Prices of iron jumped as Spain may enforce a quarantine against Glasgow, risking serious delays in iron ore receipts for Scotch steel makers.
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London
Southampton
Liverpool
Clyde
Spain
Glasgow
Scotch Steel
Unwritten Law Stands in Knights of Pythias Election
Ogden H. Fethers of Janesville Wisconsin elected supreme chancellor over incumbent Thomas G. Sample of Allegheny Pennsylvania by 88 to 59. Other officers elected include Tracy Bangs and Charles Shiveley for supreme vice chancellor with 74 to 73, and Thomas D. Mears chosen supreme master of the exchequer.
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Detroit
Ogden H. Fethers
Janesville
Wis
Knights of Pythias
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
Penn
Supreme Lodge
Fethers
Tracy R. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. D
Charles E. Shiveley
Richmond
Ind
Eee
R. L. C. White
Nashville
Supreme Keeper of
W. D. Clizke
Birmingham
Mid
Reme
James Moulson
St. John
N. B
C. F
Santa Fe
N. M
Supreme Master of the Exchequer
Thomas D. Mears
Wilmington
N. C
Supreme Master-At-Arms
W. Simmons
Del
Inner Guard
J. Fred Bean
Port
K of P Encampment Drills At Detroit And Belle Isle
Land Me outer guard John Thompson Washington DC re elected San Francisco chosen for next biennial gathering by near unanimous vote Ideal weather for Pythian prize military contests drills began simultaneously at Detroit Athletic club grounds and Belle Isle park Class A prizes total six with first 1500 second 1000 and 700 500 300 100 Class B prizes 600 400 200 and 100 Contenders limited to companies never winning a prize and under two years old No prize announcements to Saturday closing day of encampment
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K. P
Bryan Takes Charge of Democratic Campaign In Westward Push
Chicago August 31 Bryan practically takes control of the Democratic drive. Chairman Jones slows the pace and Bryan forces a two week earlier start. Towne joins as Bryan’s agent, sends him to Idaho, while Bryan outlines bold plans from Lincoln. Jones and Johnson learn of the plan only after newspapers expose it. Bryan opens in South Bend with Indiana seen as winnable.
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Chicago
Ill
William Jennings Bryan
Jones
Nebraska
Bryan
National Committee
Charles A. Towne
Arkansas
Towne
Mr. Jones
Idaho
West
Lincoln
Neb
Johnson
Executive Committee
Mr. Bryan
South Bend
Ind
Taggart
Indianapolis
Indiana
President McKinley Receives Greeting From Grand Army Encampment
The 34th national encampment sends greeting to President William McKinley from Chicago. They laud his leadership, honor the Grand Army of the Republic comrades, and honor the flag followed in the Civil War. Comrades MacArthur and Chaffee are noted for roles in the Philippines and China. Albert D. Shaw and Thomas J. Stewart sign as Commander-in-Chief and Adjutant-General.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Ill
William McKinley
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Chaffee
China
The
Albert D. Shaw
Thomas J. Stewart
The Political Heavyweights at National GOP Headquarters
Gov Roosevelt led a busy day at New York national Republican headquarters. He outlined his Albany hearing in the Gardiner case and Chicago trip plans while noting no reply from Mayor Van Wyck on the ice matter. He conferred with Gen Francis V Greene in county offices. Sen Scott leads HQ in Hanna's absence.
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New York
Roosevelt
National Republican
Albany
Chicago
van Wyck
Francis V. Greene
Scott
Hanna
Perry
Heath
Manley
Maine
New York Broker Carley Reported Missing
Francis D. Carley, longtime Wall Street figure and promoter, is reported missing. The Kentucky-born former Methodist preacher helped found the Standard Oil trust and once ran its southern business. his latest venture was a $75,000 automobile trust, which failed, and he came to New York six years ago after years of fortune making and loss.
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New York
Francis D. Carley
Wall Street
Palo Palino Arrested in Mass Murder Case
Providence report says Palo Palino an Italian murdered Loretto Di Maszia in Boylston Mass. He was arrested by Officer Cosira at 3 45 pm. Francesco Malzone also implicated in the Marlboro murder on Aug 18. Both men stabbed Di Maszia with the neck wound cited as the fatal injury. Officer Costra escorted the criminal to Worcester that night.
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Providence
R. L
Palo Paolino
Loretto di Maszia
Boylston
Mass
Cosira
Francesco Malzone
Marlboro
di Maszia
Paolino
Costra
Worcester
Hay Fever Treated With Peruna, Endemic Catarrh Claim
A Philadelphia man reports Peruna cured his endemic catarrh or hay fever after years of spring and summer suffering. He describes rapid onset and seasonal attacks, noting four bottles taken in February to April brought marked relief and, for several years, nearly complete remission except for occasional autumn symptoms. He advises beginning before expected exposure and offers a free book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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J. Naschold
West
Mt.Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Case for Stain to be reopened in Dexter bank murder
Rochester official Charles Barker claims new facts about the 1877 Dexter bank tragedy may warrant petition for pardon or new hearing for David L. Stain, a life prisoner. Barker says witnesses Harvey and Stain motive involved revenge and alleges ties to a mock marriage and a detective’s disclosures. He asserts sworn affidavits could prove Stain’s lack of involvement.
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Rochester
N. H
David L. Stain
Maine
Barron
Dexter, Ms
Charles S. Barker
Stain
Needham
Mass
Barker
Crosby & Crosby
Dexter
Augusta
John F. Harvey
Charles Stain
David Stain
Mr. Barker
Framingham
William Bell
Charles River
Harvey
Bell
Bean
Josiah Bean
Charles
Stain-Cromwell
Silas Fields
Matick
Edward S Washburn Dead Kansas City Road Leader Dies
Edward S Washburn president and general manager of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad dies at his Rye Beach New Hampshire summer home after a two month brain tumor illness. Born Boston April 1844 he guided rapid railroad expansion and served as president from 1895. Survived by a widow and one son funeral at St Andrews Chapel Rye Beach then burial at Forest Hills Boston.
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Rye Beach
N. H
Edward S. Washburn
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Memphis
R. R
Washburn
Nathaniel Thayer
Boston
Mr. Washburn
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Road
Hoosac Tunnel
Fitchburgh Road
Chicago
Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis Road
Nettleton
Fire Insurance Agents Push Reach Of Rates Data
Milwaukee delegates at the fifth annual convention of the National association of Local Fire Insurance Agents approved a resolution calling for state presidents to compile a quarterly list of all five companies offering cut rate business. The measure aims to publish and circulate the lists to all members on October January April and July. Debates referenced public enlightenment and political involvement to curb inimical legislation as Myer Cohen urged broader public education and political action. Afternoon talks featured Sheldon of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and U C Crosby of New Hampshire.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
E. W. Wilson
Utah
National Association
Thomas G. Geer
Cleveland
Myer Cohen
Committee
Sheldon
National Board of Fire Underwriters
U. C. Crosby
New Hampshire
Enormous Apple Crop Report From Vermont Orchards
Chester Vermont August 31 reports say that the apple crop will be enormous this year with ground under trees covered by rotting fruit. Farmers say it is not worth picking for market and they cannot even give them away. No 1 winter apples expected to sell for 1 to 1.25 per barrel.
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Chester
Cape Nome Miners Threaten Winter Starvation Crisis
Washington held a cabinet meeting to address the Cape Nome distress where about 1000 miners and numerous Alaska Natives face starvation. The war department will send a transport to bring penniless miners home and deliver provisions and clothing to Indians. Authorities report driftwood theft by miners and a violent influenza outbreak among Indians, with relief expected from the marine hospital service.
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War Department
Cape Nome
Randle
Marine Hospital Service
Nome gold flows as storm toll rises with 38 dead
The steamer Senator arrived from Nome with over 320000 dollars in gold dust and 200 passengers. Storms near Nome have caused massive loss of life, 38 bodies recovered and buried, with most victims unidentified. Reports of drownings stretch up the coast, while a Siberian coast tragedy is linked to F Scott Morrison of Chicago.
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Seattle
Wash
Senator
Nome
Richardson
The
Sequois
Topkuk
Golovin Bay
Port Safety
Edith
Siberian
F. Scott Morrison
Chicago
Alabama Engine Design Praised By Melville
Washington August 31 The engines of the battleship Alabama were designed by the Navy Department steam engineering bureau under Engineer-in-Chief Admiral Melville The builder of the Alabama telegraphed Adm Melville praising engine performance saying they could have gone to Europe if coal were sufficient Edwin S Cramp telegrammed Congratulations Melville replied Well done Alabama The honors are all yours
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Washington
Alabama
Steam Engineering Bureau
Navy Department
Admiral Melville
Melville
Philadelphia
Europe
Edwin S.cramp
American Bar Association Elects Officers at 23rd Annual Meet
The American Bar Association concluded its 23d annual meeting in Saratoga with brief sessions. Reports on uniform laws and law reporting were adopted, and thanks were given to the British bar for a London banquet. Elected officers include President Edward Wetmore and Secretary John Hinkley, with an executive committee list including A. M. Rose, William A. Ketcham, Henry St. George Tucker, Rodney A. Mercur, and Charles F. Libby. The annual banquet was set for tonight at the Grand Union hotel.
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Saratoga
N. Y
American Bar Association
London
Edward Wetmore
New York
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
The
Above
A. M. Rose
Little Rock
Ark
William A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Rodney A. Mercur
Towana
Charles F. Libby
Portland
Grand Union Hotel
Boston Labor Parade Heads To City Hall Review
Boston on August 31 reports Mayor Hart will not review the Central Labor union and Building Trades council parade on Labor Day. Chief Marshal Fred J. Kneeland, at city hall, said no invitation would be sent to the mayor to review the procession.
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Boston
Hart
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
City Hall
Fred J. Kneeland
Earnest
Financial Syndicate Buys Controlling Interest in Ninth National
A New York syndicate announces the purchase of a controlling stake in the Ninth National Bank. J. K. Gilley will resign as president after selling much of his stock, and Alvah Trowbridge of the North American Trust Company is expected to succeed him.
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New York
Ninth National Bank
J. K. Gilley
Alvah Trowbridge
The
North American Trust Company
Death of Second Lieutenant Way Near Villa Vieja Luzon
Despatch from General MacArthur reports Second Lieut. Anthony F. Way of the Fourth Infantry killed near Villa Vieja Luzon on August 28. Way, born near Rutland Illinois in 1874, graduated from the Military Academy in 1899 and arrived in Manila on April 7, 1899.
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Washington
MacArthur
Anthony F. Way
Fourth Infantry
Villa Vieja
Luzon
Way
Rutland
Military Academy
Manila
Wounded officer Waldrın of Ninth Infantry sent to hospital
A dispatch from General Chaffee at Taku provides new details on Lieut. William H. Waldrdon of the Ninth Infantry, wounded by a sniping shot on patrol at Hoshiwa on August 24 and later moved to the general hospital at Tien Tin.
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Washington
Chaffee
Taku
William H. Waldron
Ninth Infantry
Hoshiwa
Tien Tin
Crenshaw denies reports of cruel treatment on transport
Washington Aug 31 T C Crenshaw of Cartersville Ga denies published reports that his son Captain Frank F Crenshaw deceased complained of cruel treatment aboard the transport from Manila where he was wounded.
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Washington
T. C. Crenshaw
Cartersville
Corbin
Frank F. Crenshaw
Manila
Crenshaw
Oregon Arrives Nagasaki After Pacific Voyage
The battleship Oregon reached Nagasaki Japan today en route to China then back to the United States for full repairs of damages from grounding. The voyage marks a step in the repair process before homeward movement.
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Washington
Oregon
Nagasaki
Japan
United States
China
Wants Active Duty Otis Seeks Assignment to Post
Washington August 31 Major General Otis requests return to active duty after being on waiting orders since his Philippines return. With Gen Wheeler’s retirement next Monday as head of the Department of the Lakes creating the first opening for a general Otis is likely to be assigned to that post.
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Washington, D. C
Otis
Philippines
Gen
Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Red Cross Auxiliary Donates 1000 for China relief
Washington August 31 Surgeon General Van Reypen received through Mrs Whitelaw Reid and Mrs W S Cowles a check for 1000 from Red Cross auxiliary number 3 to aid sick or wounded American sailors marines and soldiers in China. One half was sent to the fleet surgeon at the Asiatic station and the other half to the medical officer at the U S naval hospital at Yokohama for use as the donors wish.
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Washington
van Reypen
Whitelaw Reid
W. 8
Cowles
Red Cross Auxiliary Number
China
Asiatic Station
United States Naval Hospital
Yokokohama
Census shows Pawtucket and Manchester population gains
The Census Bureau reports Pawtucket Rhode Island population at 39,231, up from 27,683 in 1890, a 41.97 percent rise. Manchester New Hampshire reaches 56,987 residents, up from 44,126 in 1890, an increase of 29.15 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Pawtucket
R. L
Manchester
N. H
Wisconsin battleship set for official trip around Sept 25
Washington August 31 The Navy Department has word that the battleship Wisconsin currently under construction by Union Iron Works in San Francisco will be ready for her official trip about September 25.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
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Memphis Railroad
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Super Rock
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C. B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Gen. Otis
RED Cross Auxiliary
Opera House
Chas. H. Hoyt
White Horse Tavern
Minerva Dora
Frank Norcross
Labor Day
America
Mrr
Edward Harrigan
Jas. H. Allige Harrigan
Harrigan
Dave Braham
Lakeview Park
Lowell
D. L. Page Co
Hibbard
Lakeview Theatre
the Dazzler
Joseph J. Flynn
Jas.h.wallick
Mats. Wed
Sat
Sleepy Hollow
Eleanor Mee
Hicago
Shattuck & Son
Central ST
Manchester, N. H
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
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