City fights smallpox scare with strict quarantine plan
In Topeka the Board of Health declares no smallpox present yet suspects a new disease. Mayor Drew backs decisive action with guards to enforce quarantine on infected houses. Officials report about 70 quarantined sites, two deaths linked to complications, and widespread patient reporting challenges as they push for strict isolation to stamp out the illness.
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Ve City Board of Health
Eny
Beatty
Finn
Wity Council
Gail Maser
Peoply
Agnes McKee Wal- Jack
City Board of Health
Drew Calla
Hughes
Klliott
Bens
Burgess
Warner
City Board of
Haale
Allace
W. W. Shirie
State Board of
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Mayur Drew
Pepr
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Clarence Scott
Emalinos Tiler
Diamis
Enunds
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Board of
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North Topeka
Grant- Vile
Wallace
Hogeboom
Bradshaw
Fourth Avenue
Ashmore
Faub
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Board of Health
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J Baye
Sean Laseres
Reform School
Disney
Esau
Tatilar
Neurie Etary
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Topeka
Texas
Senultpox
Adriana
Pers
Beyont & Daute
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Dir
Peers
Hughew
Guyren
Tumutios
Smallpox scare and sanitar y measures debate in city council
The mayor and board of health weigh actions after a smallpox outbreak linked to Santa Fe garden and reform school cases. Dr. Kester, Dr. Peers, and General Hughes discuss containment, quarantine, and potential spread via passing individuals as city officials push for strict intercity quarantine and health inspections.
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Board of Health
Coanell
Santa Fe
de Peers
Santa Pe
Reform School
Clarence Scott
Pou
Maine
Sanka Pe Hospital
Kastee
Charnape
Br. Kester
Kester
Veery
Ponek
Tate
General Hughes Wu
Dr. Peers
Gener Hughes
Dr. Peer
General Hughes
Wallace
Women Strikers Hear Labor Headquarters Rally
A chaotic OCR fragment describes women strikers and labor actions at a city in turmoil. It mentions a rally organized by a union and a meeting at Labor headquarters with unclear dates and details. Supporters promised dues and a series of sessions led by an executive committee amid a tense labor atmosphere.
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Hiarisas
Rane
Swalerd Bios
Ici
Stamps Charity Sale Highlights Orphan Aid
A noisy appeal describes a charity sale of old postage stamps to aid orphaned girls and poor children. It notes stamps from Switzerland and Europe, with expected proceeds around £120 yearly and prizes totaling about £90 to £100. The event runs from November 12, with daily steeper service between St Lewis and San Antonio, offering travel perks along the Southwest route.
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Tae Toco
Switzerland
Abe
Europe
Busvire
Stumnp Colivators
Lewis
San Antonio
Through Sleeper to San Antonia via Santa Fe Route
Through sleeper service to San Antonia via Santa Fe Route and intermediate points with all through sleeping car reservations made in City of Mexico sleeper.
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San Antonia
Santa Fe
City of Mexico
Not an Easy Matter A Caucus to Plan Roberts Oust
A Washington dispatch reports a Republican leaders conference in the House to consider ousting Roberts of Utah. Key figures include Hepburn Payne and Dilzell with Smith Carlisle and others studying precedents, arguing seating requires a two thirds vote to expel.
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New York
Herald
Washington, D.C
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Tiah
Bela Fridas
Committee of Interstate and Toreten Commerce
Hepburn
Iowa
Payne
Dilzell
Pennsylvania
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Obie
Taylor
Roberte
Henderson
Uis Siage
Fortier
Carlisle
Harry H. Smith
Tee
Ite
Priday
Smith
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Oace
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Strong
Tolman
League For Social Service
Thut Hay Hacaeed
Helen Gould Hus
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Carime
Edmands
Turner
Harrison
Teed
Galacha A. Grow
House
Bally
Texas
Senate
Edmunds
Brigham H. Hoberts
Utah
House of Representatives
New Use For Corn Stalks Unveiled By Department
Washington reports a new use for corn stalks from last year as the agriculture department records several value producing applications. The stalks are said to yield cattle feed and a potential smoke powder for industry plus other uses, with costs projected between 1 to 5 dollars per cake, and feasibility notes noting ease of shipping and processing.
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Washington
al Carney
Tropics
Viking
Valli
Oslo
State Electric Plant Shutdown Amid Light Shortage
The state plant operates at reduced capacity as daylight fades. Officials, including Coburn and Jamie, face closures and limited staff, with only essential desks staffed while offices run on reduced power.
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Coburn
Dora Considerabie
Jamie
Wreck Victims Sue Over Parkville Line Crash
Three federal suits filed from Leavenworth district court arise from a Kansas City St. Joseph Council Bluff Railroad wreck near Parkville Missouri last March. A track spread hurled a car and a postal clerk C E Hendree was badly injured claiming 315000 in damages. The train was moving from Leavening er north to Kansas City at about six miles per hour when the wreck occurred.
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St Joseph
Council Bluffs
Fedral Court
District Court of
Hendree Asia
Er Aa
Fran Leuvenger
Iils
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