Fever Claims Victims in Mobile and New Orleans
The Surgeon General bulletin lists yellow fever cases dated Sept 22 across New Orleans Mobile Edwards Miss Beaumont Tex with reports from Ocean Springs Biloxi Scranton Miss delayed. New Orleans records show 9 new cases and 3 deaths in 24 hours. four in critical condition. Mobile reports 38 cases, 3 dead, 16 discharged, 19 under care, with four severe localities. A $25,000 health relief fund was authorized. mail fumigation extended to Mobile.
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Wahington
Wyman
Boards of Health
New Orleans
Mobile
Edwards
Miss
Beaumont
Tex
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
Scranton
St. Louis
Smith
Haralson
Bilox
Yellow fever case in Atlanta reported by Board of Health
The Board of Health issued a statement on a yellow fever case in Atlanta drawn from Mobile. Carrie Menning, from Mobile, arrived with her parents, fell ill on the 20th, was examined, and a positive diagnosis made on the 22d by Drs Longino and Olmstead. The family and others present were placed under silver quarantine. The board notes no spread risk among Atlanta residents and expects sporadic cases may occur.
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Auburn Avere
Board of Health
Atlanta
Mobile
Carrie Menning
T. D. Longino
J. C. Olm- Stead
Longing
Athintlan
Virginia court upholds power in habeas case on electoral board duties
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia rules Norfolk circuit court did not exceed power in mandamus directing Cromwell to perform duties as Norfolk County Electoral Board member including appointing election judges for West Bersley and Churchland precincts and electing a secretary. Contempt proceedings not reviewable. Cromwell remanded to Norfolk County Sheriff.
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Staunton
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia
E. FP. Cromwell
Harrison
Circuit Court
Norfolk County
Electoral Board
Amely
West Bersley
Churchland
Saldboard
Warren
Chcnutt Court
Petersburg Democrats nominate Hobbs for the house
In Prince George and Surry counties a Democratic convention at Hannonsville nominated Capt AL TR Hobbs of Prince George by unanimous vote to represent the counties in the next House of Delegates. A suit by J T Wardy against W E Jones over timber damage was decided for the defendant. Petersburg Republicans plan a mass meeting at the Courthouse to elect delegates for a Lynchburg convention. The Petersburg Greys prepare a competitive drill for the infantry competition at the Norfolk fair grounds.
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Petersburg
Prine George
Surry
Hannonsville
Prince George
AL TR. Hobbs
Jin
J. T. Wardy
W. Ie. Jones
Wm. Lamb
Lynchbure
Petersburg Greys
Greys
Falr
Norfolk
Kentucky Diversion Amid Mountain Disorder Reported
Reports from Wentucwy to Hunna Mureh describe cross mountain groups sparking violence with shootings aimed at ground near riders and threats to horses. clashes with officers occurred as they tried to restrain the crowds.
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Dwale
Dickinson County
Cunderland Mountain
Wentucwy
New Wien
Lreul Loos
Whitney gives $1000 for Tucker Memorial at university
Richimeed Virginia September 23 Iton W J Wilson president of the Washington Lew University today received a check for 1000 dollars from Ton W C Whitney of New York to be applied to the fund for the Tucker Memorial hall at the University.
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Richimeed
Iton
W. J. Wilson
Washington- Lew University
Ton
W. C. Whitney
New York
Tucker Memorial
Bombing pirates trapped near Havana famine report
A Cuban dispatch states that a filibustering expedition was captured at sea, with nineteen men aboard the vessel secured by Spaniards. Havana is said to be enduring a severe beef famine following the incident.
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Tacksonville
Fina
Cuba
Havana
Surgeon Ames Ordered to Navy Yard
Washington D C September 23 Surgeon HM E Ames has been ordered to the Nuffolk navy yard. Also appears a garbled ad for One Minute Avdath Cure with nonsensical phrases and stray names.
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Thy Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
HM. E. Ames
Nuffolk Navy Yard
Alive or Dead Wife in Luetgert Case Sparks Testimony
A Chicago court hears witnesses asserting they saw Mrs. Louise Luetgert alive on May 3 and 4, amid sensational circumstantial evidence of her death at the Luetgert sausage factory. Witnesses describe a blonde woman resembling Luetgert, with details from a hotel and railway sightings, while cross examination challenges the weight of the claimed sightings.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Louise Luetrert
Sholey
Ma- Me
Jett
Luet- Bert
William J. Grumsten
Grant Hotel
Kenosha
Wong
Emma Schimpke
Ross Gleich
Fhalen
Rosa Gleich
Sfarry Piedtor
Em Schimpke
Schimpke
Tracy For Mayor in New York City Republican Bid
In New York County the Republican leaders met secretly this afternoon. Chairman Lemuel E. Quigg announced a unanimous resolution to support former Secretary of the Navy Franklin B. Tracy as the party's candidate for mayor of Grenier New York in the forthcoming city convention. The action will be conveyed to General Tracy.
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New York
Regulae Pu Lican
New York County
Lemuel E. Quigg
Ques
Secretary of the Navy
Jjamn
Wf.trucy
Che Canlidate
Grenier
Trepublican Party
Conwvwentin
Quiior
Fran
Tracy
Mary F P Confrey Sails Amid Hurricane Off Mayport
The schooner Mary F P Confrey bound for Philadelphia with yellow pine lumber encountered a severe gale after September 17. A hurricane from the north struck Tuesday night, water leaking and crew pumping as the vessel, waterlogged, arrived Charleston at 6 PM with gear lost and hull strained.
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Charleston
S. C
Mary FP
Confrey
Mayport
Philadelphia
Bie
Officials Appoint New Alaska Customs Inspectors
Washington September 22 The Secretary of the Treasury named Thomas B Luke Mirgunau Manuel Herman and Charles Huth customs inspectors at Sitka Alaska at five dollars per day due to the Klondike exodus The Secretary also appointed Ira W Porter assistant surgeon of the Marine Hospital Service at Mobile Alabama to be assigned to yellow fever cases Newest Discovery Ext Teeth no pain Ennis 162 Main
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Thomas
Luke
Mirgunau
Manuel Herman Firt
Charles Huth
Sitka
Alwaka
Klondike
Ahoo
Ira W. Porter
Marine Hospital Service
Mobile
Ada
Usc
Fire devastates Bainbridge square destroys church and drug store
A major fire in Bainbridge Oklahoma? Cincinnati news reports a furnace blaze, starting in a barn behind Perry Brown's store, spreading through the square destroying Beardster drug store, the Methodist church, and Armstrong’s livery. Two men died, Thomas Hoggins and Beardster, others injured, despite early alarms and railroad aid. The loss is estimated around 40,000 dollars. several private homes survive. Emergency funds sought for the stricken town.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Bainbridge
W. B
Perry Browns
Beard
Mm Mr. Beardster
Inlaw
Thomas Hoggins
Whs
Avay
Waverly
Dorald
Baltimore
Ohio
Southwestern
Olle
Percy Wahy
Methodist Piscopal Church
Amstrong
J. J. Hoowel
Oggle
Brichman
Br. Mckee
Seyamur Morris
W. DP. Bedroister
Houser
McDi
Andrew Alderman
Perris Moore
Beardster
Higgins
John Walley
Homer Huling
Janek Studer
Alert Frey
George Schnrader
Win Pewell
Harry Rose
Reler
Ciry
London Bankers Protest Over Silver Reserve Policy
London bankers protested the Bank of England policy to hold one fifth of its silver bullion as a reserve against circulation. The Clearing House Association endorsed the resolution condemning the move and urged other bodies to join in the protest. Officials noted potential government pressure to abandon the bimetallic policy as public debate continues.
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London
Yesterdday
Bank of Rogland
Isa
Tedas
Clearing House Association
Bank of Pnighind
Bank of Paghon Motes
Bank of Maglonid
United States
Michael Pulekis Posen
Aricultural Commission
Bingland
Address to Cubans The Flour of Emancipation Near at Hand
President Plhan Alien of the Cuban League in New York delivers an address to league members. He notes a year of patriotic work ending with grand results and that last spring he met nearly every governor of the republic.
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Cuba
Yulee
Mion
Elay
Fane
de Inquincy
Qur
Spada
Teta
Guba
New York
Plhan Alien
Cuban League of the
United States
League
Republic
Resolutions on Sheriff Martin by the AFL Council
The American Federation of Labor executive council in Washington passed resolutions condemning Sheriff Martin for alleged brutality at Lattimer and calling for support of workers' rights. They condemned the use of force and militia, urged aid through unions, and supported fundraising for the forthcoming convention and legal actions against Martin.
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Executive Couneil American Federation of Labor
Washington, D
Mt Toa
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Sherl
Martin
Lattimer
Brukal
Jetth
Uwe
Arawil
Amerion
Sherkit Matin
Clintons
Gold from Paris drives gold imports via Paris and New York
A Paris New York report notes La Touraine of the French Steam Line shipped 290000 in gold to the port for Boston or New York from Paris. The Hanover National Bank had been a staple purchaser of bills, with wording about exchange conditions and imports from Paris versus London, reflecting foreign banking adjustments and concerns of the era.
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New York
la Touraine
Jigtere
Port
Pold
Con
Wyalls, Jr
Denk
Vianee
London
Paris
Hanover
Brewing plant fire in La Crosse causes heavy losses
The Jon Gund Brewing plant in La Crosse Wisconsin burned causing the malt house and some barley to burn, the end store holding 12,000 barrels of beer also destroyed. Total loss estimated at 300000 with about half covered by insurance. The brewery has produced about 2000 barrels weekly and employs around 10 men. the firm, founded in 1858, is a long-time local institution. In Winchester Pennsylvania a grand jury found true bills for assault and battery against Commonwealth's attorney R I Nyrd after he allegedly attacked attorney J Whitacre with an ink stand during a trial. Whitacre sustained injuries but later improved. Gaille was fined $50 for contempt of court and released on $2,000 bail for trial.
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DOO
Lea Reise Ak
Sand
Thwan
Winchester
Nyrd
Commonwealth
Myrd
Whitacre
Gauille
Mer
Diyat Wis
Jodo Kilgore Dead Ardmore IT
United States Judge Kilgore ex Congress member from Texas died at 110 this afternoon after a fall illness. Funeral planned for tomorrow with remains taken to Wills Point Texas for burial. Thacker appointed postmaster at Locust Creek and Lyndhurst VA offices noted. No further details on other items.
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Ardmore
United States
Kilgore
Texas
Moon
Wills Point
Washington, D. C
Thacker
Locust Creek
Tad
Lyndhurst
Hoth
New Woolens at Rudolph Wallace and Hodgman Stores
New arrivals in woolens include fine worsted suiting. Rudolph Wallace at 033 Main Street invites inspection while C F P Hodgman at 85 Commerce Street offers Dintond Spring Water and cooler samples at 5023 1m.
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C. FP. Hodgman
Commerce Street
Wuddersfield
Rudolph & Wallace
Main Street
Virginia Democrats Open Campaign in Unfavorable Weather
Richmond, Sept. 2 1897 The Democratic campaign of Virginia formally opened with all nominees on the State ticket present Despite heavy rain the audience filled the auditorium at the Boxposition grounds The speaking lineup included Major Tyler and Governor Hoge Tyler with Montague and Nichols among the speakers The crowd remained large and the mood was optimistic despite retrenchment talk and Republican opposition
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Speedal
Richmond
Van
Virginia
Abner
Chadsman Myson Cual
Jefferson Wallace
Powhacin
Flo Jyson
Kehols
Im Montague
Richoond
Hoge Tyler
Pioski
Lin Aed
Dion
A. di. Montague
Dowie
Werther
J. Taylor Ellyson
Chirman
State Democratic Committee
Moniague
Stag Convention Prep and Young People's Endeavor Rally
Preparations for the Stag Convention of Christmas Pindeaod proceed with a reception committee led by Dr Wy HH Walker meeting at Lieacples Church to arrange delegates lodging and meals. The Executive Committee invites Baptist and local organizations to attend while praising the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor and noting efficient rehearsals for the convention chorus despite bad weather.
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Christhin Pindeavod
Wy HH
Walker
Lieacples
Keemasan
Bout
Freemason Street
Baptist Younes People’s Union
Pworth League
Weatminter League
Norfolk
Yielnfis
Misa Ilawed
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Virginia
Portarmouth
Berkley
Edireh
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Carrollton
Ulon
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Ttalian
St. Claude
Rocari
Dortle
Ala
Julia Jarvis
Elmira Street
Tienry P. Lulling
George Street
Christchurch
Washington Square
Marine Hospital
City Hospital
Amd
John T. Bourne
Loulaville
Nashville
Limba Street
Glennanta
Gir
Board of Health of
Court OF Appeals
Norfolk County Electoral Guard
Prom Petersburg
Prince George and
Kentucky
Bpilibusters
Trotter
Truitt & Smith
J. L. Whson
Mrs. Luetgert
Barkeeper
Trogica
Mun
Alabila
N.E. D
Ennis
Main
Rerchant
London Bankers
Bank of England
Tis Reserve
Cubbans
HG Brewery
Jodo Kilgore
de Wirtt
Oman
Quickls
J. M. J. Trotter
Tulth & Smith
Ro. Wilson
Richmond Auditorium
Tyler Arcood
Gels
Viehting
J. M. Teetter
Trulte & Smith
R. L. Wilson
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