28 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
1
Citizens organize to curb fever as plague reaches Tampa and other Gulf regions. New Orleans reports 26 new cases and two deaths. quarantine measures, detention camps, and rail travel restrictions are proposed. States may take charge to control the outbreak.
Mayor McClellan will appoint a new justice of the Court of Special Sessions next Monday to fill the Hinsdale vacancy. The report also notes a move to oust William M. Fuller, chief clerk, with Charles W. Culkins viewed as likely replacement. Tammany influence and Jerome remarks spark debate as public officials discuss the court’s leadership and integrity.
In New Orleans July 27 the fever tally shows 26 new cases and 0 deaths, 206 total cases and 44 deaths. The disease now reaches 23 districts with 2 cases near Canal Street. Citizens organize wards into cleaning armies led by Dr. Warner to eradicate the stegomyia and stem spread, while health officials face hampered resources and shifting infection centers.
In New York Denithe Central Laser placed ahead of Lenturs Limited at the Pallwaye event. The race featured notable entrants as spectators watched the pace set by the leaders and timed performances.
A two day hearing at the Department of Agriculture involving Secretary Wilson Assistant Secretary Hays and Bureau of Plant Industry officials examined accusations that a scientist's wife owned stock in a nitrogen culture firm. The probe questioned steered publications toward that supplier and alleged excessive culture shipments. The case, now under investigation, may be referred to the President and the Justice Department.
Justice Warren B. Hooker resumed duties with the Appellate Division in Brooklyn after a hiatus. A full bench gathered as he weighs a major verdict involving Morris Menges versus General Louis Fing Gerald, George J. Gould, and others, potentially imposing a roughly 1.5 million dollar award.
Albany July 27 report from Superintendent Hendricks details charges that Mutual Reserve Life Insurance delayed paying policyholder claims. The analysis, by chief examiner Vanderpool, finds lower than claimed surplus, misstatements in liabilities, and possible concealment of judgments. The report condemns prolonged proof of death investigations and notes inadequate sinking fund provisions for leaseholds and past reinsurance arrangements with Northwestern Life.
Liverpool reports an electric express on the Lancashire and Yorkshire line colliding with a stationary train at Hall Road. Twenty three were killed, many injured, and a scene of flames followed the crash. A Liverpool architect urged passengers to lie on the car roof to survive. Separate City Island fire reports describe a gasoline car explosion and near-fatal escape of its occupants.
Police traced a reported kidnapping to a man identified as George Dunn after he claimed two twins were involved. Detectives observed the suspect pushing a baby carriage filled with bottles and clothes near a place called the "home camp." The investigation confirmed the tale, and authorities said nothing matched the alleged plot.
The torpedo boat Vesuvius was struck by a launched projectile that circled the deck after leaving its tubes. The explosive charge failed but the projectile dented a plate ten feet below the waterline. Lieutenant Albert Cleaves said the damage could be repaired without serious delay, with the ship to Oswego via New York Central in eight hours.
Washington reports China plans to seek a large indemnity from Russia and Japan for Manchuria damage, set at no less than 100 million dollars. Officials say the move signals Beijing's firm ownership claim and could shape post peace negotiations, though Beijing may adjust it after Portsmouth talks.
A lengthy conference involving Baron Jataco Remit and Minister Takanira with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay discussed the Manchuria peace process. Officials indicated indemnity figures would be shared after Portsmouth meetings, with no publication of details. Takahira described the talks as pleasant and satisfactory, while Komura avoided commenting on discussion specifics.
Arthur T Kerr a Columbia University graduate who died in El Paso Texas from complications after over exertion and exposure in college athletics He left El Paso to attend Columbia in 1904 as an active participant in sports His cross country run in February 1904 in light garb led to lung inflammation that developed into consumption ending his athletic career and life He held high honors in the Delta Upsilon fraternity both locally and nationally.
A New York broker, Charles Vallaire, who visited a cattle camp near Sartiondale and stayed at Eugene Grubb's camp, vanished after horseback riding. Cowboys search the mountains as friends and authorities alert for his whereabouts. belongings remain at the camp and his Denver arrival had been weeks earlier.
A yacht party on Rideau Lake refused to lower their flag at a bridge opening near Brockville. Attendant Campbell asked them to display Canadian colors per rule. The Americans, insisting their Stars and Stripes were valid, threatened and steamed away as the bridge remained open. A marine inspector later seized the vessel.
North Long Branch New Jersey July 2 A large whale was caught in the Hennessy Brothers net. Fishermen fought the creature for nearly an hour using forks before the noose secured it. The monster was towed ashore with the whale weighing about 5 50 pounds and to be examined by officials. A separate dispatch reports the Corea minister's secretary dead in Seoul. Arthur S. Dixey of Boston aged 26 died while on a mission to Korea last May after graduating from Harvard.
A fragmentary notice lauds The Pennsylvania Special train service noting its steady schedule and travel times from New York to a distant destination. The text hints at an experienced traveler and mentions dining car service and a rock ballast context, though the OCR is garbled and some terms are unclear.
Arrangements were completed in New York for Russia and Japan to convey their peace envoys to Oyster Bay for a meeting with the President, then proceed to Portsmouth. The plan involves the Chattanooga and Belphum transports, with naval units and several officers coordinating the voyage and the expected arrival off Oyster Bay.
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