Rat Catchers Arrive in New Orleans for Plague Control
A trio of rat catchers from San Francisco arrived in New Orleans under federal orders to assist local teams led by Dr. John H. White of the Marine Hospital Service. Captain Edward Ross says the group has twenty years of rat catching experience in California and will work with local crews for several months to curb bubonic plague-carrying rats as authorities expand control from the riverfront into business and residential areas.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Edward Ross
California
John H. White
Marine Hospital Service
Government to Use Modern Rat Traps Across Ports
The Public Health Service under Surgeon General Blue seeks demonstrations of steel-jawed rat traps to curb bubonic plague spread. The most efficient device will be recommended for use in American seaports. A nationwide campaign on rat poisoning methods accompanies the effort.
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Washington
Hamlin
Blue
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Atlanta police identify suspect in string of murders
Lawton Brown, a confessed murderer, is believed by Atlanta police to be a black “bluebeard” linked to at least twelve of fifteen murders of black women in the city. He allegedly confessed to the Eva Florence killing last November and is thought to be the famed “Jack the Ripper.”
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Atlanta
Lawton Brown
Bluebeard
Brown
Eva Florence
Jack the Ripper
Florence
Murderer of Young Music Teacher Still At Large
Denver police hunt the killer nicknamed Jack the Ripper who attacked Miss Signa A. Carlteen on Friday and murdered her by a road, then mutilated the body with a knife. Detectives have no clues and believe the suspect may use a hatgun in the next crime. The victim clutched a broken hatpin, believed used in self defense.
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Col
Jack the Ripper
O'Neil
Miss Carlteen
Plan of HW Laird Meets Approval at Tuskegee Meeting
The thirtieth annual meeting of the District Grand Lodge No 23 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows closed at 1:30 AM after three hundred delegates from 444 lodges gathered at Tuskegee Institute. The endowment department debt concerns were eased by H W Laird whose advice won unanimous endorsement and promises of cooperation from the state insurance officials.
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Alan
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Birmingham
Peter T. Mitchell
Troy
Tuskegee Institute
J. W. Smith
Grand Lodge
Montgomery
H. W. Laird
Laird
Bo Kenan
Selma
George T. Greene
Anniston
Kenan
Greene
A. Howze
Philadelphia
W. H. Carter
A. F. Owens
C. A. Howze
O. W. Adams
Adams
Atlanta
Mitchell
C. W. Adams
B. J. Davis
George W. Hayes
Ohio
America
South
Wilson backs local option in Maine gubernatorial race
Governor Wilson declares support for local option on liquor, urging it not to be used as a party issue. He mailed a letter to Maine leaders and to Rev. Shannon outlining local self government and nonpartisan stance on the moral social question. The note warns that turning liquor into a party program disrupts political action and unity.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Maine
Thomas B. Shannon
Newark
New Jersey
Eye Specialist Promises Free Exam and Cure Claims
A doctor listing multiple degrees advertises free examinations and claims to cure a wide range of ailments from eye diseases to kidney and liver issues. He offers no pain, no cutting, no work delay and payment upon cure, inviting patients to call or write.
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J. T. Adamo
G. Ord
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Golden Cross College of Advanced Ophthalmology
Chicago
South Bend Optical College
South Bend
Ind
Medical College of One
Optometrist Offer Lets Local Businessmen Ease Eye Strain
A note from A. N. Maumenee on Main Street urges business men to obtain a thorough eye examination and proper glasses to relieve strained eyes and headaches. The message promotes optician services as a remedy for daily work in the city.
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Dbjecteci
A. N. Maumenee
Star Optician
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