Cholera Strains Grave Shortage of Diggers in St Petersburg
Cholera toll rises in St Petersburg as 417 cases and 176 deaths in 24 hours strain hospitals. Sewers drain into the Neva, water drawn from the same river though Lake Ladoga offers fresh supply. A commission, with central government support, surveys urgent water and sewer reforms amid fears of further outbreaks.
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Ladoga
Stolypin
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The
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France Tightens Cholera Precautions At Ports And Rail Terminals
Paris on September 22 reports France expanding safeguards against cholera from Russia. Emergency ambulance stations and disinfecting plants were set up at northern and eastern rail terminals. Rigid baggage inspections are in place and Baltic vessels bound for French ports must Dock at Brest for inspection and disinfection.
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Paris
Russia
France
Brest
Cholera Suspects in Berlin as Health Officials Prepare
Four cholera suspects, two Russians newly arrived from Russia, were moved to Virchow Hospital in Berlin. A joint conference of Health, Interior, Army, and Marine officials reviewed the situation and outlined preparations. The account recalls past outbreaks in Hamburg and broader European history with hundreds of deaths, noting Germany’s vigilance against further incursions.
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Russia
Virchow
Health
Interior
Army
Marine
Germany
Hamburg
Europe
Manila Cholera Campaign Aims to End Outbreak Before Fleet
Manila officials report about fifty new cholera cases daily with signs of decline possible before the arrival of the American battleship fleet. Governor General Smith expresses guarded optimism that the city may be clean by the fleet’s arrival as inspectors work house to house while disinfecting tainted areas.
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Smith
Pio
Harry Cristins
Oth
Navy chief says cholera in Manila won’t stop fleet
Secretary Metcalf said reports of cholera in Manila will not alter the fleet itinerary. The ships must coal at Cavite and will touch Apia briefly to visit at Germany’s invitation. If the illness persists, sailors will be confined to ships and Manila residents barred from boarding. The force includes the cruiser Tennessee and destroyers Washington Whippie and Hopkins under Admiral Sebree.
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New York Times
Washington
Metcalf
Manila
Cavite
Swinburne
Apia
Germany
Sebree
Tennessee
Whippie
Hopkins
No Fear of Cholera Says Port Health Officer
Dr. Alvah H. Doty, Port Health Officer, reports no current cholera concern for America despite reports of outbreaks abroad. He credits constant vigilance and a five day pre embarkation observation rule for immigrants, noting detection on ships or at the Quarantine Station on arrival. He adds New York would meet any outbreak with a highly trained disease control system.
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Russia
West Indies
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America
Doty
New York
Okuma Urges Maritime Might For Japan To Rival Pacific
Count Okuma writes in Hochi that Japan’s economic future hinges on its sea power. He argues the Pacific will be a key international issue and that Japan is prepared to seize it if needed. He notes Japan’s 10 000 mile coastline and large fleet of small craft despite weaker warships.
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Okuma
Hochi
Roosevelt
United States
Pacific Ocean
Great Republic
Pacific
Japan
Formosa
Saghalien
Chinese Pirates Escape Aboard Paul Beau Incident
In Canton on September 22 Chinese authorities attempted to arrest alleged pirates aboard the Paul Beau of Messageries Maritimes. The Captain and French Consul opposed arrest, leading to the escape of the suspects. The guard captain was removed for being too friendly with foreigners and local papers call for a boycott of the French while criticizing the Consul.
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China
Paul Beau
Messageries Maritimes Company
Prince Eulenberg Freed Without Bail in Perjury Case
Prince Philip zu Eulenberg, once German ambassador to Vienna, is released today from custody without bail or surveillance. He faced perjury charges linked to the round table scandals of 1907 after delays due to his declining health. A commission of physicians deemed further hearings impractical.
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Prince Philip Zu Eulenberg
Vienna
Round Table
Despoiled Sacred Picture At Smolensk Cathedral
Thief entered Smolensk Cathedral through a chimney and vandalized the Smolensk Mother of God ikon encrusted with jewels. He was captured next morning, the sacred image dating to 1101 and linked to Moscow and Borodino era legends.
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Russia
Ikon
St. Luke
Borodino
Napoleon
Pope Bids Farewell to Archbishop Farley in Rome
In Rome on September 22 the Pope received Archbishop Farley of New York in a farewell audience. The Holy Father praised Farley's work in America and thanked him for the magnificent gift he brought from New York. Also present were Mer. Sbaretti, the Apostolic Delegate to Canada, and Mer. Cerruti, the Washington auditor, who were received by the Pontiff.
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Farley
New York
Holy Father
America
Mgr. Farley
Mer. Sbaretti
Canada
Mer. Cerruti
Washington
Plague Alert Sent From Azores to U S Warships
The American Consul at St Michael s Azores E A Creevey telegraphs American Consul Casper Crowninshield warning commanders of the battleships Alabama and Maine that St Michael s is infected with the plague.
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St. Michael's
Azores
E. A. Creevey
Casper Crowninshield
Alabama
Maine
Missing Whitney bonds haunt A. O. Brown & Co assets hunt
Receiver Charles Littlefield and counsel Daniel Hays pursue elusive assets of the failed A. O. Brown & Co. including 1,800 Whitney Company bonds once in custody. Buchanan admits a large paper debt while a syndicate led by L. G. Young and Mrs. Young grew linked to the firm’s collapse.
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Whitney Co
Charles BE. Littlefield
Stock Exchange
Edward F. Buchanan
A. O. Brown & Co
Daniel P. Hays
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Whitney Companies
A. O. Brown
Hays
Whitney Company
Brown & Co
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Mrs. Young
Miss
Severe Discipline Seen for Aug 22 Wild Market
The Stock Exchange committee report on the Aug 22 wild market and the A. O. Brown & Co. collapse is expected to target floor members for fictitious transactions and reckless dealings. Punishment may include suspension or expulsion under constitutional provisions and related charges.
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Committee on Admissions Reinstatement Rule
A constitution provision lets the Committee on Admissions decide on reinstating members who are found guilty. The text assigns authority to refuse reinstatement in such cases.
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Committee On Admissions
Wright to Fly for Royalty at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright made a brief four minute flight at Le Mans under poor weather as Queen Dowager Margherita of Italy arrived to observe. Baron d Estournettes de Constant proposed prizes to Sarthe officials to boost the national aviation movement.
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LE Mans
Wilbur Wright
Margherita
Italy
Baron d’Estournettes de Constant
Sarthe
Hurricane Devastation Reported in Windward Islands
Nassau reports indicate hurricane damage across the Windward Islands with several lives lost. The schooner Sarah Douglas with its captain drowned, Long Island inundated, vegetation and homes destroyed, and residents taking shelter in caves. No full details from other islands yet.
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Nassau
New Providence
Bahamas
Sarah Douglas
Long Island
Complete mammoth found in Northern Siberia
The Imperial Zoological Society expedition in Northern Siberia has recovered a remarkably complete mammoth skeleton. The trunk is preserved, the head and jaws are nearly perfect, and the body still bears a well preserved hide and shaggy hair. This is the first mammoth unearthed with the trunk in good condition.
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ST. Petersburg
Imperial Zoological Society
Siberia
Drop In North German Lloyd Receipts Falls Over Seas
The North German Lloyd Steamship Company reports six months results showing a decline of about 2,750,000 marks compared with the previous year, largely due to reduced traffic from the United States.
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Lloyd
Bremen
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
United States
German Ambassador to US likely Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Berlin reports the successor to Baron Von Sternburg as German ambassador to the United States will likely be Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein the current ambassador to Tokyo per the Tageblatt.
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Baron von Sternburg
United States
Tageblatt
Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Tokio
Bishop Dontenwill named superior of Oblates
Rome reports the Right Rev. Augustin Dontenwill of New Westminster British Columbia has been chosen a superior of the Association of Oblates. In St. Petersburg Captain S L H Slocum American Military Attache goes on leave with plans to visit Germany and southeastern Europe. Berlin hosts International Press Congress with Reichstag cabinet delegation and foreign secretary Von Schoen welcoming attendees. Tokyo notes progress on Yokohama Harbor improvement with parts set to open early next year and full completion targeted for 1912.
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New Westminster
British Columbia
Association of Oblates
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S. L. H. Slocum
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Europe
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International Press Congress
Reichstag
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von Buelow
T. J. Kennan
Pittsburg
Paul Ocker
San Francisco
Tokio
Yokohama Harbor
Two Jockeys Hurt by Spill in Race
A Gravesend race ended in disaster as Shadow Glance caused a spill that killed Dial Plate and injured riders Roswell Yorke and Henry Smith. Dugan was fined 200 dollars and suspended. Yorke blamed him for the crash amid threats of attack from fellow jockeys.
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Harry Payne Whitney
Richard T. Wilson, Jr
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O d
Henry Smith
H. K. Knapp
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Shadow Hance
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Shadow Glance
Lvial Plate
Pole Shadow Glance
Miramar
Jockeys’ Room
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McCarthy
Notter
Munyon and two Princeton students arrested in prank incident
J M Munyon of PEsiselle and two Princeton students were arrested in Trenton at dawn for attempting to dismantle a wagon and other pranks. The trio rode in Munyon's $5,000 automobile traveling from Boston to Philadelphia, picking up James Robinson and E W White at Princeton.
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Electric Light Company
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Philadelphia
James Robinson
E. W. White
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