Yellow Jack Appears After Ocean Springs Fever Scare
Reports from Ocean Springs and Gulf coast states describe a yellow fever scare with authorities ordering quarantines. Doctors from Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama concluded the illness is yellow jack or dengue but caution remains amid autopsy findings and a statewide effort to isolate Biloxi Ocean Springs and nearby rail routes.
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New Orleans
Oliphant
Louisiana Board of Health
Ocean Springs
Bow of Health
Louisiana
State Board of Wealth
Biloxi
Gulf Coast
Orphant
Louisville
Nashville
Raoul Gelpl
Tr. Valestes
Board of Health
Getnl
Tard of Health
Waisley
Deaths linked to fever sweep in Mississippi
A telegram from Edwards Miss says Tony Champion longtime state legislator died there from a fever. Seven of the Anderson family near Manards fell sick after their Ocean Springs visit. Mrs Champion checked on them then Champion himself fell ill and died. Officials in Washington investigating Ocean Springs fever case, uncertain whether yellow fever.
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Jackson
Miss
Edwards
Here
Ton. S
Champion
Eian
Anderson
Manards
Ocean Springs
Mr. Champion
Yellow fever reported at Ocean Springs Miss and response
Dr Bullbache acting surgeon general reports from Ocean Springs Miss indicate yellow fever. Assistant Surgeon Wahadin and Mississippi Health Board members concur a second autopsy confirms yellow fever. Officials await Dr Guiteras from the University of Pennsylvania before taking further precau tions, with measures to depend on his findings and potential decontamination plans.
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Wylun
British Medical Association
Montreal
Vineyard Haven
Maubache
Ocean Springs
Ballbache
Wasdin
Mublie
Board of Health
Wasilin
Oliphant
Marrason
Saunders
Bailboehe
Wasidin
Lathnebe
State Board of Health of
Mississippi
Washington
Bullbache
Marine Hospital Service
Miss
Wahadin
Mt Mobile
Ocean
Messrs
Harralson
Thanter
Mississippi State Board of Health
John Guiteras
University of Pennsylvania
Cimiteras vi
Hartship
Mike Eye
de Guiter
Owen Springs
Hana
Rallbache
Lynched by Daylight at Mount Airy to Sewland Glbseawe
A Raleigh Virginia murder tale recounts Henry Wall assaulting Sadie Cook a white girl then killing her with a rock and knife near Friend's Mission. He was lynched by unknown parties near the scene as news spread. An unrelated steamship ad offers trips on the Northumberland line to Mabjack Bay with round trip fare listed.
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Raleigh
NS. C
Mount Airy
Sewland Glbseawe
Sadie Cook
Henry Wall
Wall
Roe
Northampton
Hoy Line
Mabjack Bay
Luetgert Murder Trial Hearings On Corpus Delicti
Chicago, Sept 6 1897 A key conference between the State's attorney and Luetgert murder case experts focused on corpus delicti proof. The strength of the prosecution rests on identifying bones near the out house and ashes from the furnace. The defense plans to impeach Inspector Schack and call about 20 witnesses to challenge testimony.
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Chicago
Ill
Luelgert
Prium
Frank Chlorofosky
Tivanle
Déeenen
Mebwen
Luetgert
Sehoack
Lotpls L. Luetgert
Sehanek
Anal Hin Atiur Beys
L Efferts
Gottleib AL Sehimek
Vincent Isaid
Acadust Inspecteur
Vinewat Laute
Tragic railroad death near Crystal Tea plant area
Savannah Wells, a young man from Gandford Street, was found dead beside the Norfolk and Western line near the Crystal Tea company factory in Petersburg. An inquest is planned after dawn as authorities investigate the fatality and page details, with Wells employed at So wards Gra k fiarboay. The early service at St John's Episcopal Church will be held Friday at 4, followed by a Masonic service at Powhatan Lodge.
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Savannah Wells
Petersburg
Gspedan
Savanah Wells
Norfolk and Western Mailroad
Crystal Tee Company
Wbaener
Wil Tuomorrow
Wells
Ciandford
Sowards
Robert A. Hoowlwich
John's Mypiscopal Church
Sunk in the fathoms near Py bee Sunday morn
A schooner named Agnes sank twenty miles off Py bee after a sudden capsize. Live guns on deck loosened and tumbled overboard, smashing the vessel as water rushed in within twenty minutes. Wreck lies in shipping lanes and may be salvageable, but is a hazard to navigation.
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Sawanth
Gan
Agnes
Sip Hess
Fatts Company resumes after repairs pressure relief
The Fatts Company began operation again today at Taltine after a long shutdown for annual repairs on August Mth, with many hands returning to work. In Milwaukee the Amos-Kea Mills also reopened after a one month shutdown, projecting thousands of workers back as the city resumes activity. A letter from Skaguay notes agitation for enforcing alien labor law and deporting workers who left to join the British Yukon Company.
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ARTEL
Fatts Company
Milnehester Ntl
Amos- Kea
Cot TV
Skagtitay
Victoria
Skaguay
British Yukon Company
Labor Day Celebration at Virginia Beach Emerges as Major Union Event
A large crowd from Norfolk Portsmouth and nearby gathered at Virginia Beach for a Labor Day event organized by the American Federation of Labor unions. Railroad excursions ferried thousands, while Lee Rifles and Portsmouth units marched to the pavilion. James R. Casey chaired ceremonies with Frank Morrison presiding as secretary. Morrison delivered a lengthy address urging union organization and outlining labor's goals, challenges, and historical context. The speech emphasized solidarity, fair wages, and the need to unite workers across crafts to improve conditions and counter monopoly power.
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Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Sons of Toll
Hichmand
Chesapeake and
Obbo
Norfolk and Western Raiiwigs
Richmund
Lee Rifles
Portsmouth Rifles
Commercial Place
Lories
Wstral
Pfesent
Geran mMenis
Messrs
Tibwird Keefe
J. Montins
D Miner
Edward Canolos
James Carimbehaed
M. A. Williams
James TR. Casey
Central Labor Union
Gad
Committee
Gant
Frank Morrison
Lalas
Re.marks
Willian Tt. Mutlen
Biate
Chen
Jesus Christ
Manehwater
Min Bit
Erlila
Richmond Labor Day Festivities and Political Nominations
Labor Day crowds fill Richmond with Exposition Grounds amusements and two baseball games while lawmakers and candidates challenge for the House seats in nearby counties. Notables include new nominations in Prince William, Northampton, and Chesterfield districts, with Populists weighing joint bids. Deaths noted include Dr. Pulliam and Dr. Miller, and Rob Fitzsimmons to umpire next Friday’s game.
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Virginian
Redmond
Richmond
Exposition Grounds
Arthur Keep
Washington
Godfrey
Denver
Hurtnie
Nor- Tolle
House of Delegates
Newberne
Nortulle
G. C. Gallagher
Prince Wilwink County
Thymus
Clarke
A. Maupin
Menpiesa
Charles Smith
North
Mpi
OW. Mathews
Accomac
R. S. Powell
Drunswick
George c
Win
Wing
Ques
Hewoanen
Nest House
Fewonen
Mr. Saunders
Hichmond
Messrs
Reddy
Minpin
CLM
Sncw
James Lewis Anderson
Ye Hon
Isaac
Air Diges
Digg
Hanover
B. L. Winston
Wood
Chesterfield
Fe Willavin
J. Owen
J. AM. Hubertson
Manchester
Thomas Davis
Chesterfiel
Tulle
Mr. Jordan
Powhatan
J. Theskins Wobson
James M. Gregory
Ghesterfield
Mersis
Hobson
Gregory
Department
Gilles A A. Miller
Polk Miller
Bow Wir
Virginia
Mary Vincent
Monte Maria Convent
Mary Ryan
Rob Fitzsimmons
Atheart
Lewis Ginter
Westbrook
Internal Revenue Service
Civil Service Commission
John Enfers Jy
Edward Fpf
Higelow
Roanoke
George Stevens, Jr
James EB
Merriweather
Oliver * Fippen
Cumberland
John Re McComb
Lewisa
Albert T. Wright
Petrick HH. Larkin
Portsmouth
Brady
Petersburg
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McLaurin
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J. FP. Halter
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Health Department
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Inline
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Basebili Gauime Priday
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