Yellow Fever Invasion Triggers New Orleans Alarm
The Louisiana board of health confirmed Raoul Gelpi, 13, died of yellow fever after an autopsy. Officials locked down Gulf coast entry points from Ocean Springs. Despite four other fever cases, experts say malaria ruled out yellow fever, and New Orleans anticipates containment efforts and possible public updates via the Associated Press.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Board of Health
South
Raoul Gelpi
Gelpi
Ocean Springs
Theard
Board of Health
Gulf Coast
Ocean Springs Biloxi
Mississippi Board of Health
Associated Press
Oliphant
Olliphant
Bemiss
Boards of Health of
Mobile
Board of Health of
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Marine Hospital Service
Saunders
Uncertain scourge claim ends with autopsy findings
A patient died last night and an autopsy conducted this morning confirmed the illness as the scourge, dispelling prior doubts about its nature. The report notes the autopsy result clarified the cause of death and related concerns.
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Pearance
Capsized schooner Agnes I Grace sinks near Tybee after gale
The three masted schooner Agnes I Grace from Bangor Maine, loaded with salt and four sixteen ton guns for Tybee fortifications, capsized twenty miles east of Tybee during a north easter. Crew of seven escaped in a boat and reached Warsaw Island, where they were cared for at the Warsaw inn. The vessel built at Waldoboro Maine in 1873 measured 126 by 31.5 by 11.9 feet with gross tonnage 376.69 and net 357.86.
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Agnes I
Grace
Savannah
Agnes
Bangor
Tybee
Warsaw Island
New York
Farrer
Tybee Inlet
Warsaw Inn
Waldoboro
Angry Father Uses His Gun Elopement Tragedy in Oklahoma
In Greer county Oklahoma a father confronted his daughter and her husband after a secret wedding. He shot at the bride then killed himself. the groom was wounded in the arm and lung and may die. The elopement followed years of parental opposition and a delay before the ceremony. The couple had been taken to a remote home where a minister performed the marriage.
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Guthrie
Altus
Greer County
Crumby Thaggard
Robert Griffin
Thaggard
Griffin
Ile
Change of Government Is Due in Spain
A dispatch reports Spain's government to fall within a fortnight heralding a liberal shift. Washington officials expect Sagasta to lead a conservative-to-liberal transition, potentially easing Cuba policy with U.S. help. Also notes valuations of London Paris and New York real estate totals.
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New York
Gerald Barceelona
Tferald
Washington
Canovas
Sagasta
Cuba
Segasto
United Sates
Woodfore
British Seemingly Regaining Control in Afghanistan Uprising
A Peshawar report notes 17 000 rebels on the Samanara Range avoiding direct attacks as British troops press along disturbed lines. Afghani followers desert Mullahs amid reduced clashes while Mullagori Levies garrison at Fort Jumdi Kotal retreat. The Ameer of Afghanistan signals loyalty, and Nepal's prime minister bans sedition in native papers.
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Peshawar
Samanara
Hadah Mullah
Shabakar
Khyber Pass
Hangu
Ataginir
Nawimela
Turi
Subadar
Fort Lundi- Kotal
Jamrund
Fort Jumdi-Kotal
London
The
Times
Simla
Ameer
Afghanistan
Cabal
Maharaja Bir Shamsher Jang Rana Bahadur
Nepaul
Government of
India
Peru to Try the Holland Plan
Lima dispatch reports Peru may adopt a silver monetary system similar to Holland with silver coin as legal tender and value fixed to the gold standard. The Holland examples show the florin or guilder unit moving between double and single standards, with fixed gold and silver prices for a 100 cent florin and related values.
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New York
Herald
Lima
Holland
Jlolland
Farmer Strangled in Johnson County Nebraska
Tecumseh Nebraska reports Joseph Mason a wealthy Johnson County farmer found dead in his door yard. Finger prints on his throat indicate strangulation. No clue to the murderer. Mason had been in good health and strong finances. He leaves a well provided family.
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Johnson County
Nebraska
Tecumseh, Neb
Joseph Mason
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Freeport
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Fratt
Sheldon
Iowa
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Sizasyy
Ened
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