Alarm grows as yellow fever spreads in New Orleans
Six deaths reported at the emergency hospital as heat and rain raise risk. Authorities trace new cases to Milnburg and Kentwood while measures push oiling gutters and removing standing water. Texas imposes border quarantine as Barney Tracy, a Chicago trader, is detained with yellow fever near Shreveport.
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Memphis
Souchon
State Board of Health
Louisiana
Marine Hospital
New Orleans
Texas
Dr. Tabor
Souchen
Tabor
Shreveport
Barney Tracy
Chicago
Tracy
Governor Vardaman Heads to Gulf Coast Inquiry
Jackson Mississippi August 2 Governor Vardaman departed for the gulf coast to probe reports that his soldiers invaded Louisiana.
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Jackson, Miss
Vardaman
Gulf Coast
Quarantine Clash Looms Between Mississippi and Louisiana
Reported confrontation nears as Mississippi guards invade Louisiana with arms to enforce quarantine. Governor Blanchard wires Washington for intervention and to deploy naval support to border protection amid rising fever deaths in New Orleans.
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Souchen
Louisiana Board of Health
Blanchard
Washington
Blanchard Ha
Naval Brigade
United States Revenue
W!nona
Missouri May Quarantine Quelled in Hannibal
Hannibal Missouri on August 2 reports Robert H a local official said a quarantine imposed earlier in May has been lifted after inspection confirmed containment and no further cases.
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Missouri
Hannibal, Mo
Robert H
Board of Health to Discuss South Quarantine in St Louis
Boocher president of the state board of health calls a Thursday morning meeting in St. Louis to consider establishing quarantine against infected areas in the South.
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Boocher
State Board of Health
St. Louis
South
Montgomery Confirms Single Yellow Fever Case
Montgomery authorities announced one yellow fever case in the city and urged calm. State Health Officer Dr. W H Sanders said scientific steps are adequate and no quarantine is needed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Board of Wealth
W. H. Sanders
Wireless interview with M. Witte sailing to port
An interview conducted by the wireless reveals M. Witte who will arrive in port this afternoon. The talk covers diminishing resources and the waste of waters in a broad maritime context.
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M. Witte
Russian Peace Envoy Predicts Talks Likely to Fail
M. Witte the Russian peace envoy said negotiations would likely end within a week as Japanese terms are intolerable. He spoke via wireless from Swanseconsett, Mass, declaring his visit aims only at peace talks and he hopes to meet the President to convey his emperor’s greetings.
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M. Witte
America
Missouri State Fair Board Sets Police, Rings Chiefs
The Missouri State Fair board met in the secretary's offices to appoint officers for fair grounds security led by Howard Wood. Emmett Boulain heads the speed and cattle rings with Ralph Dow as assistant. A mounted patrol squad and other guards were named, and all members were asked to report for briefing. The board toured the fair grounds noting preparations for a record fair week.
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Howard Wood
Emmett Boulain
Ralph Dow
Edward Hughes
C. D. Warren
R. P. Finley
KR. S. Hatton
Charles Culp
J. W. Harding
T. R. Melton
Peter Mueller
W. J. Kemp
H. M. Gresham
W. M. Runyas
W. B. Higgins
H. E. Bouldin
BE. W. Adams
W. J. Shacklett
John Sewell
Robert Dillard
Clinton Upton
Mr. Wood
The
Fair Board
First Baptist Church to Choose New Pastor Tonight
The First Baptist church will hold a meeting tonight to select a pastor to succeed Rev. J. B. Sviler D D. The church has been without a pastor for several months and hopes to appoint someone. All members are urged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
J. B. Sviler
Strike and Bloodshed in Porto Rico Riots
Two people were killed and forty injured in San Juan during rioting sparked by a strike of longshoremen against the Porto Rico Steamship Company. Police with carbines patrolled the streets.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assoviation
San Juan
Lonnshore
Porto Rico Steamship Company
Attorney Generalmoody Recommends New Legislation
Oyster Bay August 2 Attorney General Moody left for Washington after recommending new legislation to punish rich offenses revealed by cotton crop and other agricultural department scandals.
Federation of Labor Meeting Tonight
The Federation of Labor will hold its regular meeting tonight to disposed of the routine business.
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Federation OF Labor Meeting
The
Federation of Labor
Telegraphers Strike Paralyzes Northern Roads
In a nationwide walkout, telegraphers on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific report orders universally observed. The Dakota and Minnesota divisions show widespread absence while Montana’s lines face disruption with trains delayed or re-routed by handcar signals.
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Great Northern
Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Taunted Blacklists Target Opponents In Chicago Strike
A distorted report claims enemies are tortured and that Chicago strikers maintain a chamber of punishment for their opponents, alleging violent retaliation tied to labor disputes.
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Chicago
Captive Package Express Agent Tortured by Labor Sluggers
William N Wilder a former army officer and Chicago package express claim agent vanished July 6, held for six weeks in a brutal torture case. He was found near Union Station in Chicago. beaten, bound, half starved, and in a dazed condition with over $100 missing. Doctors fear he may never recover.
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William N. Wilder
Wilder
Ers
Chicago
Liberty
Union Station
Cena
Adams Streets
Downer
Adventists Begin Tent Pitching for State Camp Meeting
The Adventists set up tents at Liberty Park in this city under W. T. Millman of Gallatin Missouri supervising. The large tent for services will lie east of the park pavilion as they prepare for a big state encampment with expected delegations from across the state.
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Liberty Park
W. T. Millman
Gallatin
Park
Sweden forms new cabinet with Lundstrom as state minister
Stockholm Aug. 2 A new Swedish ministry is formed with Lundstrom as minister of state and Count Waeh Meister as minister of foreign affairs. The cabinet’s personnel signals a peaceful solution to Norway’s secession issue.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Stockholm
Lundstrom
Count Waeh Meister
Norway
Rev Johnson Resigns From Sedalia Cumberland Church
Rev A D Johnson tendered his resignation at a church board meeting with effect on or before December 1. He came to Sedalia from Frankfort Kentucky about a year and a half ago after four years as pastor there. His wife and he have made many friends who regret their departure.
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The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
A. D. Johnson
Rev Johnson
Joanson
Sedalia
Frankfort
Presbyterian Church
Carter May Get Well After Quarry Blast Injury
Rolla Carter, an aged Black man, was badly injured by a premature blasting powder explosion at a rock quarry near Smithton Monday afternoon. He remains alive and may recover.
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Rolla Carter
Smithton
New wagon seen for Lodge Sterley furniture delivery
Lodge Sterley furniture dealers unveiled a fine new wagon shown on the streets this morning. The livery wagon will be used to deliver purchases from the establishment and is praised as among the city’s finest.
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Lodge
Sterley
Tha
Gehrs Luetjen Tie the Knot in Versailles Ceremony
Mr. J. H. Gehrs of Versailles weds Miss Amelia Luetjen of Sedalia at Dr. C. Bohling home on South Kentucky street Tuesday evening August 1. Rev. Samuel Buechner officiates German M E church pastor. Couple will reside in Versailles after visiting Warrensburg. groom teaches in Versailles schools.
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J. H. Gehrs
Versailles
Amelia Luetjen
Sedalia
C. Bohling
South
Kentucky Street
Samuel Buechner
M. E. Church
Warrensburg
Brandt's New Wagon Debuts On City Streets
The P. Brandt Grocery company introduced a new wagon on the streets yesterday with driver Will Six taking pride in the fresh conveyance.
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P. Brandt Grocery Company
Driver Will Six
Ex lieutenant governor Lee on the stand in Farris trial
Jefferson City reports ex Lieutenant Governor Lee testified as the star witness in the Frank Farris bribery trial over a $1900 alum baking powder bill. He described meetings with Farris, the alleged payoff, and a $8500 check from lobbyist Kelly, with court adjournment set for Wednesday.
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Lee
Farris
Committee On Jurisprudence
Dowell
Daniel Kelly
The
Baking Powder Trust
Natural Health Society
William J. Stone
Kelly
Haines
Tris
Belch
Hadley
John A. Lee
Rnce
Haynes
Mr. Hadley
Jourdan
Smith
Constable Chaney’s Sunday closing threat Provokes Sedalia debate
Prosecuting attorney Kelly says Chaney targeted only clothing and boot stores and warns closures only for nonessentials. Reeves of the cigar stand argues the move could close his business next Sunday, while Kelly calls Chaney’s claim a joke and favors limited enforcement to nonessential shops.
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Sedalia
Credt
Keiy
J. H. Reeves
Metropolitan
Keily
Merning
Constable Chaney
Will Logan Chosen Captain of Company D N G M
Members of Company D N G M held an armory meeting to elect Lt William F Logan as captain replacing Maj Sam W James who was recently promoted Tod F Mardin was chosen as second lieutenant Logan is an efficient officer who served in the Swedish American war and is trusted to look after the company interests
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Tod F. Mardin
Logan
Red Men Meeting Held by Apache Tribe No. 65
Members of Apache tribe No. 65, Improved Order of Red Men, met at their wigwam last night and disposed of routine business.
Weather forecast for fair and cooler conditions
The outlook calls for fair weather Tuesday and Thursday with cooler readings in the northwest portion tonight.
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Gov. Lee
Jefferson City
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Jack Chaney
Will Logan
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