Yellow fever cases ease as New Orleans health officials plan private Archbishop Chapelle funeral
New Orleans reports 60 new cases yesterday bringing total to 739 with 126 deaths to date. Officials say transmission by a corpse is unlikely, yet the funeral of Archbishop Chapelle will be private to avoid crowds near the cathedral. Doctors note a virulent but improving fever, credit mosquito control, and hope the city can avert a major epidemic in the coming weeks.
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Curzon Retirement Rumors Stir London
The Daily Telegraph, seen as semi official, says Curzon’s resignation is premature but credible with reasons to believe retirement not unlikely. Reports claim strained ties with Kitchener, Curzon’s illness and Indian affairs worries may push the viceroy to step down, possibly before the Prince of Wales visit to India.
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Daily Telegraph
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Lord Kitchener
Prince of Wales
India
European Flood Passenger Immigation Report from New York Ports
Acting Secretary Murray of the department of commerce and labor received a report from Collector Stranahan revealing that in the last three fiscal years ending June 30, from European ports 1,932,934 steerage passengers embarked for New York.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Stranahan
New York
Europe
Washington Typhoid Case Surge Marks Outbreak Peak
Twenty five new typhoid fever cases were reported to the health office yesterday in Washington. It stands as the highest single day count to date during the current outbreak in the city.
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Washington
Farmer Edward Smith Ends Life After Crop Loss
Washington August 11 Despondent by a hail storm that ruined crops valued at $8,000 farmer Edward Smith killed himself by jumping into a well.
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Washington
Edward Smith
Clementina Gonzales Restored To Health In Central America
Miss Clementina Gonzales of Central America reports recovery after using Perana in Chicago. She says a worn-out condition improved after a half bottle and continued for three weeks, allowing her to resume studies at Hotel Provincia Guatemala C A.
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Central America
Perana the Reredy
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Irving Arrested for Criminal Libel in New York
New Yorker publisher Robert A. Irving was arrested in New York and charged with criminal libel. He appeared before Magistrate Breen, posted no bail, and was sent to The Tombs. The case stems from a controversial article about Representative Rhinock, Miss Alice Roosevelt, and the Latonia race visit to Cincinnati.
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Robert A. Irving
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Breen
Drowning Near Seymour Claims B&O Switchman
Drowning reported at Seymour Indiana on August 11 details William Burk a 25 year old unmarried B and O 8 W switchman. Burk was found in the river at Seymour confirming the tragedy in this river town.
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Burk
W. Switchman
A Boy and a Gun Fatal Shooting in Indiana
In Goshen Indiana on August 11 Mrs Alfred Troyer of Nappanee was fatally wounded by her nine year old son Jesse Troyer when a cartridge failed to explode and the boy fired outside the house. The shot struck Mrs Trever in the head as she passed in range. she is said to be dying.
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Goshen
Ind
Alfred Troyer
Nappanee
Jesse Troyer
Peace terms shift to reimbursement for war costs
Portsmouth news reports Baron Komura’s terms to Mr. Witte allow no indemnity, demanding reimbursement for war expenses and sakhalin cession. Key conditions include Port Arthur Dalny leases, Manchuria evacuation, open door principle, Korea protectorate, fishing rights, and naval limitations. Russia finds terms harsh though Japan calls them moderate. ciphered proposals sent to the czar as negotiators await a reply.
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Korea
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M. Witte
Series of Ovations as Roosevelt Is Welcomed in Wilkes-Barre
President Roosevelt drew a massive reception in Wilkes-Barre Pa as he spoke to Catholic Total Abstinence Union delegates and United Mine Workers. He toured the Wyoming Valley with crowds estimated around 200000, visiting landmarks and monuments before departing for Chautauqua. Cardinal Gibbons John Mitchell and Mayor Weaver joined the event with enthusiastic greetings.
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John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
J. J. Curran
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Philadelphia
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Here
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Short Measures Confiscated In Kansas City Test
City inspector of weights and measures tested measures used by Standard Oil drivers delivering in Kansas City. Fifteen of twenty one measures were short by a half pint on a five gallon capacity. The seized equipment will be used as evidence against the oil company.
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Kansas City
Ofl
Desperate Seville Farmers Riot Over Bread Shortage
In Seville on Aug 11 the farming province faces severe hunger as thousands of laborers starve and eat wild plants. Bread riots erupt where bakeries were looted while local officials plead for central government aid.
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Seville
Spain
Fierce Kentucky Street Duel Ends in Killing
Harrodsburg Aug 11 Sam Black a state legislator policeman William Britton and saloon keeper Walter Stolts fought on Main street Black was shot through the head and killed instantly Britton wounded in the jaw Stolts injured in the abdomen all three in a dying condition an old grudge said to have sparked the encounter
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Sam Black
William Britton
Walter Stolts
Main Street
Black
Britton
Stolts
Indiana deputy auditor for post office resigns
Washington reports Noel I. Chew of Indiana deputy auditor for the post office department has resigned and will leave Office September 1. Charles A. McGonigal of Muncie Indiana is appointed to succeed him.
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Washington
Noel I. Chew
Indiana
Post Office Department
Charles A. McGonigal
Muncie
Ind
Mr. Chew
Socialists Surrounded by Troops in Polish Forest Meet
In Lodz district a thousand socialists gathered in a forest near the city when soldiers surrounded the gathering. Most were arrested and several wounded during attempted escape as authorities moved to break up the meeting.
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Lodz
Russian
Poland
Here
Drainage Project for Valparaiso Presented to Congress
Santiago Chile August 11 a drainage scheme for Valparaiso with an expected cost of four million dollars has been presented before congress indicating planned public works and funding.
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Chili
Valparaiso
Congress
May Change the Day Proclamation Delayed Issuance
St. Petersburg reports the proclamation to convene the national assembly faces unexpected delay. The project may not be ready for issue on Saturday, delaying planned actions and meetings.
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St. Petersburg
National Assembly
City council orders daily meetings for board of public works
Logansport Indiana August 11 The city council has decided to create daily meetings for the board of public works which has superseded them. The ordinance mandates a meeting of the board every day of the week.
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Logansport
Ind
Board of Public Worke
Shiel Sues Over Lease Termination and Rate Discrimination
R R Shiel & Co files in federal court against Indiana Illinois & Iowa Railroad alleging breach of lease and harassment to hinder regular business. The complaint cites the Three I lease termination clause and claims the railroad harassed the hog shipping business from Kankakee stockyards to Eastern markets. It parallels Shiel’s earlier rate discrimination charges with the Central Freight association members.
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Roger R. Shiel
Shie
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Kankakee
Bank deposits to be fully repaid after Vigo National collapse
Terre Haute business leaders plan to organize to force repayment of deposits in the suspended Vigo National Bank at the first settlement, which was set for 40 cents on the dollar. They assert bank assets can cover all claims and may pursue criminal proceedings if depositors are not paid in full. A businessmen meeting will set definite action.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo National Bank
Fatal Assault Prominent Bedford Farmer Fading
Bedford Indiana August 11 Frank Ames a leading local farmer is dying from injuries after an assault by three Johnson brothers Charles Ike and Andy They say he was beaten with rocks and boulders knocked to the road and kicked breaking ribs and lacerating the body Charles and Ike Johnson have been arrested with Andy at large according to Ames antemortem statement
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Bedford
Ind
Frank Ames
Mr. Ames
Charles
Ike
Andy Johnson
Ike Johnson
Andy
Appeal in Cigarette Cane in Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis August 11 The appellant John M. Lewis of Anderson appeals his Madison County conviction for owning and smoking cigarettes. His brief argues the anti cigarette law is unconstitutional claiming it overextends state police powers and infringes personal liberty.
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Indianapolis
John M. Lewis
Anderson
Supreme Court
Madison County
Father and Two Sons Drowned in Hickory Creek Ford
Pittsburg Kansas reports John Walters and his two sons drowned when attempting to ford Hickory creek near McCune with a hay load after recent heavy rains raised the stream. The accident underscores dangerous crossings in recent wet weather.
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John Walters
Hickory Creek
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Kas
No Graft Here Monestly States Meore Denial
Prof Wills L Moore of the United States Weather Bureau denies graft accusations in the Blue Ridge weather station administration near Bluemont Virginia. He rejects secret service involvement and calls for investigation of specific charges while noting several incompetent or dishonorable employees have been dismissed.
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Woobington
Wills L. Meore
United States Weather Bureau
Blue Ridge Mountains
Bluemont
Moore
Secret Service
Score Summary From Yesterday's Big League Games
National League results include St Louis 5 Brooklyn 4 and Pittsburg 4 Boston 1. Chicago 0 New York 1. Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1. American League Boston 1 Detroit 2. record game Boston 5 Detroit 3. New York 8 Chicago 1. American Association Toledo 6 Kansas City 2. Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 10. Columbus 3 Milwaukee 0. Louisville Saint Paul rain.
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Liberals Prepare Manifesto Against Palma in Cuba
In Havana on August 11 Liberals plan a manifesto accusing President Palma of unconstitutional acts. Liberal congressmen are directed to present charges to the senate, but lack votes to impeach. The Havana mayoralty crisis remains unresolved and muddled.
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Beaten Indiana widower found dead in woods
In Darlington Indiana on August 11 Pawel Beckner a sixty three year old widower living six and one half miles east of town was found dead with pockets turned inside out and bills missing. John James twenty five a local man is jailed charged with causing the death in connection with the incident.
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Pawel Beckner
Here
John James
Market Report Indpls Grain and Livestock Prices
Indianapolis market shows Wheat No 2 red around 82 to 83 cents, Corn No 2 about 56 cents, Oats mixed 26 cents, Hay prices for Clover and Timothy around 6 to 8 dollars, Cattle 3.00 to 5.59, Hogs 4.50 to 6.30, Sheep 2.50 to 4.25, Lambs 4.25 to 4.75. Cincinnati and Chicago entries list similar grains and livestock with varied ranges. New York East Buffalo and Toledo quotes add regional values including wheat 83 to 84 cents and cash grain around 83 to 84 cents.
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