Epitome of the Week Brings Global News Digest
Telegraphic briefs report cholera deaths in Russia and new cases. Mine disasters in Wales and a steamer wreck on the Volga are noted. Military, political, and economic updates span Europe and America including Paris, Vienna, and Washington.
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Hamburg
France
Switzerland
England
Russia
Bridgend
Wales
Marquis de Mores
Paris
Captain Meyers
Morocco
Volga
Caprivi
Vienna
Berlin
Gladstone
Hungary
Cleveland
Dahomey
Germany
William
Regulations Issued to Stop Immigration Over Cholera
President Harrison issues a proclamation and Treasury circular to supplement state quarantines with federal power to halt immigration from European districts with cholera. The aim is to back local authorities, limit steamship arrivals, and keep the Asiatic scourge from the United States while congress is not convened.
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Washington
Harrison
Europe
Tle
Gen
Treasury Department
Gen. Harrison
Loon Lake
Congress
United States
Faith in physicians reviving amid cholera fears
Hampure reports a notable drop in new cholera cases and deaths as doctors gain confidence in battling the disease. Officials caution figures may be incomplete and fear lingers that not all cases or deaths are recorded. The day yields forty five deaths and lower new case counts, with lingering public anxiety. St Louis continues a relentless push to build up capacity.
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Hamburg
Hampure
Cholera Fear Spurs Citywide Sanitation Drive
New York nurses for disinfection and thorough sanitation of cellars, sinks, tenements, yards, and gutters as authorities step up preventive measures against cholera. Kansas City officials authorize patrolmen as sanitary inspectors with house to house canvasses. Montreal authorities vow vigilance amid filthy markets and cross-border river health risks.
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New York
Health Department
Public Works
Thomas F. Gilroy
Montreal
Hamburg
St. Lawrence
New Boston Immigrant Vessels Subject to Fumigation
Precautions at Boston Sept 3. Vessels may not bring immigrants from Europe without the new cleansing and fumigating process required by the board of health. The order follows a report of cholera appearing in London.
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Boston
Board of Health
London
Lizzie Borden Held in Preliminary Hearing Conclusion
In Faun River Massachusetts the defense opened but failed to sway the court. Judge Blaisdell urged stern duty and found probable guilt for Lizzie Borden. She is ordered held at the county jail for trial at the November term with witnesses scheduled.
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Faun River
Mass
Borden
Jennings
Blaisdell
Lizzie
Missouri News Highlights From Ozark Dispatches
W G Dennis deputy sheriff and jailer of Christian County was indicted for first degree murder in the shooting of C E Ball on July 4. Ball, a Kentucky immigrant about 20, was wounded during an arrest attempt and died two days later. Missouri Press Association closes its 27th annual meeting with by law changes and a bureau of information planned. Pike County Normal Institute reports strong attendance and notable educators. A receiver is sought for the street railway system of St Joseph. Several criminal and local incidents are noted, including a morphine case in Kansas City and a mine shaft death at Carl Junction. Articles mention Southwestern Electric Railway incorporation plans to buy Joplin and Webb City lines.
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Indianapolis
Iron Hall
Charles Foster
Asbury Park
N. J
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N. Y
Bird's Point
the Devil
Thomas Adkins
Ira Hill
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Senator Mills
Dallas News
Hogg
Texas
Vandalia
John D. Fraley
Chas. Chandler
Chandler
Mississippi
Eads Company
Bridget Sullivan
Lizzie Borden
Theodore D. T. Pryor
Colorado
London
Denver
James Stark
Thomas Edwards
St Louis
Bunker Hill
Ill
Alderman Baker
Joseph Abraham
Illinois
Crispen Island
Brunswick
Frank Rooks
United States
Gilseys
Moberly
Bradstreet
St. Joseph
Trenton
Tex
W. A. Allen
Mattie Austin
Mike Monsalla
Andrew Miller
Fairbury
Chas
Mate
Williamsburg
Rachel Kase
Elliot F. Shepard
New York Mail and Express
John A. Cockerill
Andy Dana
Doril Roberts
Calvin Roberts
Dubuque (Sr
Salem Wire Mill Company
Findlay, C
Arizona
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Jo Broadhouse
Missouri
Peralta Reaves
Eagle
Arkansas
Richmond
Northwestern
Boonville
Reform School
Moharge
Kansas City
Welcotinue
Memphis
Lissie Borden
Fall River, Mam
Ozark
W. G. Dennis
Christian County
C. E. Ball
Young Ball
Dennis
Ball
Kentucky
Excelsior Springs Dispatch
Missouri Press Association
J.C. Kerby
West Plains Gazette
J. B. Shepley
Milan Standard
J. B. Merwin
American Journal of Education
H. T. Burckheart
Fayette Democrat
R. M. White
Mexico Ledger
W. 8. Thomas
Pike County Normal Institute
B. D. Nichols
R. T. Kerlin
Marshall
Johns Hopkins University
Lizzie Cullen
State Normal
Kirksville
W. H. Pritchett
Southwest College
Albany
Supt. McCartney
Hannibal
E. M. Dow
McCune College
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Black
Missouri Valley College
Oliver Cmp
J. W. Trelier
Gedalla
Wright
Southwestern Electric Railway
Joplin
Webb City
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