Yellow Fever at New Orleans Quarantine Spreads
Alabama and neighboring cities impose strict quarantine against New Orleans travelers. Meridian and Jackson report suspicious cases. experts doubt two cases are yellow fever. Mobile, Montgomery, and other towns extend lines while through trains largely unaffected.
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New Orleans
Orlegns
Carter
Marine Honsdtal Service
Frankin
Dunn
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Mischerdppt
Dackeen
Mike
Jackson
Bear Creek
Coplah County
Meridian
Montgomery
Monteaniry
Alm
Naw Triveta
Qué Anting
Loulevila
Ue Apsociaind
Franklin
Water Valley
Mezaphis
Jn. Sey
Paew
relaAe
Chicago
Memphia
Mobile
Pounty
New Planet Found Orbit Details Reported
Boston dispatch describes a cable from the European Union of Astronomy announcing a minor planet discovery to Messrs Chandler and Ritchie Annuint. It cites a remarkable orbit with coordinates and dates in September including right ascension and declination. The observations underpin the orbital model based on data from August 14 and later in the current year.
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Boston
European Union of Astronomere
Messra Chandler
Ritchie
Derresa
Desertions Rise Amid Cuba Barrive Notice in Camp Wikot
Reports from Camp Wikot on September 6 note increasing desertions from the minke of the trewlark after a public declaration that some units would be sent to Cuba for Barrivoa Wily. Officials describe strong sentiment among Eyulara veterans toward returning to Cuba, with speculation swirling about the Satther schedule and homeward moves.
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Wikot
Trewlark
Cuba
Kansas Dairy Interests Prosperous Year Report
Kansas dairy interests show a prosperous condition with higher prices and increased value for milk products. The report notes rising prices for cheese and butter, an overall uptick in state dairy profits, and a 5.64 percent gain in value from the previous year despite market fluctuations.
MISS GOULD'S OFFER AT CAMP WILCOTT
Camp Wilcott at Montauk Point New York September 6 Surgeon General Sternberg arrived from Washington to inspect the camp and its sanitary arrangements. He praised the hospitals and the site, noting no special mission, just routine inspection. He will file a verbal report to Secretary Alger after returning. A thick fog and cold wind chilled the 1800 sick in tents. Miss Helen Gould has offered quarters at Irvington on the Hudson to shelter 20 sick soldiers. Later the paper lists several deaths in the general hospital including Joseph Giruam, Hipswe, Brawner, Grown, Dumas, Dixon, Gascell, Sampel Cerry, Eckley.
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Camp Wilcott
Montauk Point
N. Y
General Sternberg Best
Washington
Sternberg
Alger
Helen
Could
Irvington
Hudson
Frank J. Eckley
Eighth Oh
British and Egyptian Forces Parade at Khartoum Plaza
London reports General Kitchener says British and Egyptian troops were hoisted with ceremony on Khartoum palace walls. Wounded left Tar Abadia in barges, all well. Cavalry pursued Khalifa Abdullah but exhausted horses forced halt 30 miles beyond Omdurman. Abdullah fled toward Kordofan. Arab camel regiments to pursue. A memory service for General Gordon was held with sirdar participating.
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London
War Office
Omdurman Yesterdey
Herbert Kitchener
Khartoum
Tar Abadia
Khuilta
Kordofan
Omdurman
Kitchener
Gordon
Hurricane Strike Hits St Joseph With Severe Damage
A hurricane swept St Joseph Missouri yesterday afternoon tearing down barns and tents wrecking the rolling mills and several houses. Losses total about 150000 dollars with 310000 in mill damage and many families left homeless. Careys saloon and six other structures were scattered by the wind.
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St. Joseph
Katn
Heil
Carey
President McKinley Arrives at Washington from Trip
The President and Mrs McKinley reached the Pennsylvania station at 7 30 am in a carriage from the White House. They appeared pleased with their brief outing and stated the trip had beneficial effects. Chicago report notes generally fair weather and light frost in extreme north.
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Mra Mf
Washington
Chicago
Pepe of Reasue
Kansas
Arctic Whale Fleet Disaster Reported Near Point Barrow
Seattle to San Francisco report says Arctic whaling vessels are lost after ice entrapment. Captain Downing of the Wolcott informs local Pacific Steam Whaling agent Claibornia that vessels were crushed in the ice, with owners facing about $100,000 losses each. Mason, captain of the Jeanne, is described as crazy.
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San Francisco
Examiner
Seattle
J. ©. Downing
Wolcott
Austin Claibornia
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Joven
Arctic
Mason
Jeanne
Ned Lennen
Plumbers in Session Set to Reform Small Shops
The ninth annual convention of the United Association of Journeymen plumbers steamfitters gas fitters and steam fitters helpers opened in Cleveland with President John S Kelley of Chicago presiding. Proceedings focused on officer and committee reports and new committee appointments as the group plans three days of work including tackling the shop question. It is claimed small shops lack investment, carry no stock and engage in ruinous pricing.
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Cleveland
United Associa Lion
John S. Kelley
Chicago
Chale
Siren rammed by British tramp steamship at Hampton Roads
The Siren, a converted yacht of the auxiliary navy, was rammed broadside by the British tramp steamship Topaz near Hampton Roads while maneuvering toward its anchorage at the Dolphin and She that evening. The accident marks the first serious incident involving the auxiliary vessels.
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Norfolk
Auxiliary Navy
Hampton Roads
Gloucester
Topaz
Otanis
G A R National Encampment Opens with Naval Day Parade
Cincinnati dispatch reports the thirty second annual G A R encampment opening with Naval Day activities at Camp Sherman. Regimental and brigade reunions feature the day as Maj Tom Anderson looms for commander. Steamboat entertainment and grand parade follow early arrivals.
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Maj
Tom Anderson
Cincinnati
Camp Sherman
Tucal Poate
Committee On Quarters
Thunday
National Naval Association
G, A,r
Steambunte
Coney Island
Gokin
Kelly
S. J. Martin
Flora M. Davey
Ladies
Arctic whaling fleet battles ice and ships in late summer
Reports from Juneau describe whaling vessels trapped or destroyed by ice near Point Barrow and surrounding areas. Vessels named include Wanderer Jeannie FH Freeman Belvidere Oren Ronardo Newport Fearless and Jeannie with Belvidere reaching Port Clarence to coal on August 4. The Siren suffered a midship hole after a collision with the steamship leading to navy yard repairs.
Mrs Botkin Trial Moves Toward Extradition Court
Chief Lees traveled to Sacramento to confer with Governor Budd on extradition. Mrs Botkin’s trial for sending poisonous matter through the mail is set to open in Police Judge Joachimsen’s court, with further steps awaiting Governor Budd’s response to Delaware Governor Tunnel’s extradition papers.
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San Francisco
Lees
Sacramento
Budd
Military units prepare to depart Island Lake
The Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Michigan units have started for Island Lake, with the Seventh Illinois, Third Missouri, and Twenty-second Kansas expected to depart within the next four hours for Middletown Camp Beate in Pennsylvania.
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Camp Beate
Middletown
Michigan
Missouri
Parade of Veterans and Contested Gubernatorial Signals
J A Sexton runs in a split field as Major Tom Anderson draws Western votes. J F Mack faces W C Johnson for senior vice commander, while Atkins and Foss duel for rear admiral. President McKinley sends regrets for encampment. A grand parade unfolds with Civil War veterans, ex prisoners, and black troops of the Eighth Regiment earning cheers as city cadets march.
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J. A. Sexton
Chicago
Tom Anderson
Topeka
Sexton
Kansas
J. F. Mack
W. C. Johnson
Cincinnati
W. FE. Atkins
National Naval Association
Commodore
F. R. Foss
McKinley
Palace of
Wany
M. J. Hawkins
George MM. Finch
Aivision
National Association of Ex
Eighth Regiment
United States
Fort Thomas
Huggins
Arsenic Purchase Ties Botkin to Poison Candy Case
In San Francisco on September 6, Mrs. Cordelia Botkin admitted buying two ounces of arsenic from Owl drug store on June 1, but claimed it was for cleaning hats. Prosecution disputes crystallized arsenic in chocolates, with detectives insisting the poison was powdered. Prevarication at Healdsburg is noted, extrication papers deemed satisfactory by Assistant District Attorney Hosmer.
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San Francisco
Clerk Grey
Owl
Cordelia Botkin
Mr. Grey
Mme
Dublinm
Boucoin
McVey
Gibson
Fotkin
Manila or Honolulu The Twentieth Likely to Move
Washington says no definite plan for moving troops from San Francisco to Mantle. Three regiments may go to Honolulu if not needed at Mantle. General Merritt will decide based on reports about suitable camping grounds and necessity for troops.
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Washington
War Department
San Francisco
Mantle
Merritt Ae
Honolulu
Manita
Merriam
Munita
Gold Dust Cargo From Yukon Sparks Far North Feud
The Portland from St Michaels arrives with one million dollars in gold dust and nuggets for the Canadian Bank of Commerce and several boxes for new Anam Core Mercial. miners Cherien Aniersin John Bee B Neélson Willian Youtiat James McMalus among those noted. Reports describe risk of river routes, fort Hamilton and Crrele City pectors planning expeditions, and two miners killed or wounded near Lake Tagish. The Dawson trial and river hazards loom as ice tightens and most boats halt at Circle City awaiting conditions.
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San Francisco
Sky
Steemer Perthing
St. Alscimer
Bank of Commurce
Anam
Cherien Aniersin
John Bee
B Neélson
Willian Youtiat
James McMalus
Andersen
Portland
Benewaters
Iayubule
Kayikeuk
Yukon
Hamilton
Crrele
Yennes
Lake ‘Tagish
Dawson
Dames Murphy
Portlands
Bombardment and riots in Canea amid Greek war aftermath
In Crete's Canea Septembers riots erupt as mobs protest Turkish rule. British troops, previously policing the Greek conflict, clash with unarmed Mussulmans in the main square, threatening Christian property. The Turkish governor offers British help to restore order.
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Canea
Crete
Tandia
Musselmans
Tiree
Altace
Cubans to quit as forces concentrate near Cathurion
A Havana dispatch says Cuban forces mass at Hegna ear Cathurion to end fighting and lay down arms. General Hodriguez arrives Friday at Mangulty and orders disarmament and troop readiness. General Gomes is reported in frail health as news of concentration prompts tentative cessation of hostilities and field cultivation resumes with estate labor at seven cents daily.
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Hegna
Guinell
Thin
John Munger Dead in Chickamauga Park
Two soldiers reported dead near Chickamauga Park include John Munger a private of Company G Twenty-first Kangaa and Sergeant Sait Dell of Company HM Sixth United States Volunteers. The men are listed as casualties from the area with official confirmation pending.
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Chickamauga Park
Sept
Beathcot
John Munger
Cotspane
Sait Dell
United States Volugteers
Topeka Wins Atchison Modern Woodmen Honors
Topeka delegates to the Modern Woodmen of America gathering return with honors. Officers elected include President D. C. Tillsteen of Topeka, Secretary J. A. Hamlin of Lawrence, Treasurer Mira Annie Irvin of Lexy Nenworth, and executive committee members W. 3 Heats Atchison, WY, W. Trew, Leaver, and W. A. Snyder of Topeka. Next meeting set by committee in Bismarck. first and second prize teams from Shawnee county led by Chief Forester I. I Palmer and members including Ina AL Buchanan, George W. Rhodes, and others.
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Modern Woodmen
Atchison
Topeka
Kansas
Lee Rollisonsmockethon
Modern Woodmen of America
Occars
D. C. Tillsteen
J. A. Hamlin
Lawrence
Mira
Annie Irvin
Lexy Nenworth
W. Trew
Leaver
W. A. Snyder
Topeky
Bismarck Grows
Priges
Ahe
Shawpee
Carey Ie
Lowtnwe Mec
Forester
Palmer
Ina
AL Buchanan
Iaiy
Spencer, Spotter
M. Hohring
Nichols
F. Sawyer
Watnes
Henry O'Brien
George Boumus
Arkansas election page highlights Democratic plurality
In Little Rock on September, Arkusi completed elections for a full slate of offices including 16 state senators and local county posts across 75 counties. Voted on two constitutions and liquor license questions, with the Pensetae ticket led by Tian W. Jones showing an early Democratic plurality.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Arkusi
Sixten
Tian W. Jones
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New York
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