Quarantine clash erupts between Mississippi and Louisiana
In a tense exchange Governor Blanchard of Louisiana accuses Mississippi guards of armed incursions at Pearl River and Lake Borgne as both states clash over quarantine rules. New Orleans reports 43 new cases, 6 deaths today, total 68, with 10 disease centers active and calls for stricter controls to protect state rights.
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Louisiana Quarantine Measures Expand as Yellow Fever Fear Grows
The State board of health urges free pratique for goods from New Orleans with fumigation, while several parishes tighten entry rules. New quarantines begin after a Morgan City yellow fever case. Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama extend or modify bans on Louisiana traffic. Authorities eye detention camps on the Lauiaville Nashville road as Avondale and Slidell camps fill. Ban on fruit, especially bananas, dominates proclamations. lemons largely exempt.
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Shreveport Man Detained as Yellow Fever Case Reported
Shreveport Louisiana August 1 Barney Tracy traveling man from Chicago is held in a detention camp near the city with yellow fever. Officials say the disease likely came from New Orleans where Tracy spent a short time. Texas health officer Dr Tabor orders six day detention for all entrants, increasing guards at the border as Southern Pacific cuts two New Orleans trains.
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Montgomery Quarantine Board imposes vessel rules
In Mobile Alabama on August 1 the quarantine board met and enacted strict measures for ships. Vessels arriving from Colon or via any port face five days at the quarantine station after disinfection. From Bocas del Toro Puerto Cortez Livingston Belize and Guatemala five days out before departure from the station. A Havana cable to Dr Henry Goldthwaite notes Gulf States Louisiana to Florida quarantine status pending Guiteras report.
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No Fever Declines on Detained Steamer Passengers
Health Officer Doty reported that nearly all suspected yellow fever cases among detainees from southern ports were cleared. Only two suspects remain to be released, with possible new cases to be watched. Five crew members and one passenger from the Mallory Lime steamer San Jacinto were taken to Hoffman Island for observation after quarantine.
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Lincoln Memorial and Tennessee Medical Unite
A special meeting of Lincoln Memorial University directors in New York August 1 approved forming a substantial union with Tennessee Medical College. A committee was appointed with power to carry out the details of the merger.
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Telegraphers Locked Out on Northern Pacific and Great Northern
Telegraphers on Northern Pacific and Great Northern face lockout after failed wage and rule talks. General managers Horn and Slade report 7 percent and just under 70 percent of workers signing, with substitutes used to keep traffic moving. Union officials forecast a broad walkout, as leaders arrive to direct operations from St Paul and Spokane.
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Woman Ends Life by Jumping Into St Joseph River
Mia 18 year old Fred Schneider's wife, daughter of N Oxborn of Chicago, eloped to marry in Indiana and move to St Joseph. After domestic troubles, she confronted him in the park and said she would drown herself, then jumped into the river at midnight before hundreds of resorters.
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Dynamite explodes in boat on Niagara River fatality
Johnson, 62, was blown to pieces when dynamite in his boat exploded while rowing across the Niagara River at Tonawanda. Two companions, Duffy and Sturges, were aboard. Duffy injured, Sturges unscathed. Johnson intended to ignite the stick for fish. Rescue arrived as the boat sank.
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States Clash Over Fever Quarantine in Early Issue
The morning index highlights a clash over fever quarantine measures, a railway telegraphers strike, and a missing midshipman search. Cabinet officer’s son trip noted, grand jury recess, and a call to keep a report ready for the president amid Spain's war veterans’ election.
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Bennington Inquiry Secret Amid Closed Navy Hearings
San Diego dispatch says the naval court of inquiry into the Bennington disaster resumed behind closed doors with only witnesses admitted. Reports indicate scrutiny of officer shortages cited by Commander Young, the Bennington’s crew redeployment to the Chicago, and plans to repair the hull at Mare Island with new boilers and engines for possible return to active service.
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Seized girl and fled escaped in buggy and auto
H B Nichola of New York was stunned when his divorced wife now Mrs Forest appeared at Greenwich and abducted their child Catherine. Sheriff and detectives chased by rail and road but Mrs Forest fled with the girl to Port Chester. The case follows a Spokane marriage and later divorce granting custody to the mother during school vacations.
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Divorces Testimony In New York Case Cites Kidnapping Law
Justice Wakefield ruled she may continue as she did not kidnap the child in New York State. In Connecticut, a concurrent law holds that separation with forceful taking of a child counts as kidnapping with up to five years in prison. A woman and child were last seen in a trolley bound west.
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Missing Missouri midshipman linked to Countess Olga
Washington dispatch reports Midshipman Robert Allen Jackson missing since Friday after leaving the battleship Missouri on shore leave. Investigators and 8000 policemen search for him, amid claims of a link to Olga Maxwell the Russian countess. Olga recounts trips to Boston and New York with Jackson, leaving him Monday noon with plans to go to Virginia or New Mexico.
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Bank President Accused of Forgery in Dunn
H F Young, president of the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Dunn, N C, was arrested on forgery charges after warrants by Dunn town commissioners. The case, moved to Justice J R Godwin, required 1800 bond for appearance next Monday.
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Santa Fe Answers Charges Denies Rebates Since Injunction
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad replies to a federal suit accusing rebates in violation of a court injunction. It admits past rebates but says none since the injunction. It asserts its Colorado coal traffic deal was legitimate and accuses a rival of instigating the suit. It explains a joint tariff and its share of through charges, asserting no intent to evade the order. A fall hearing is anticipated.
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Carlton Arraigned On Obscene Picture Charge
Frederick Carlton, arraigned at Adams Street police court, faces a charge under Section 317 of the penal code for uttering and circulating obscene pictures. Hearing set for August 17, same day as grand larceny hearing. Eleanor Vanderventer renews $500 bail. Dr O Connor to report on stomach analysis of the late Mia Carlton.
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Warships Leave New York for Night Target Practice
Eight battleships of the North Atlantic fleet sail from the Hudson River under Rear Admiral Hopley D Evana bound for Frenchmans Bay on the Maine coast. The ships Maine Missouri Kentucky Keercarze Illinois Iowa Alabama and Massachusetts head at twelve knots to practice with illuminated shells. The fleet plans two divisions after bay maneuvers then rendezvous off the Isle of Shoals before visiting Provincetown and Newport. Target practice in Rosea thusetts Bay will follow.
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LEFT GIRL IN SHA TO DROWN IN BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport, Aug 1 Joseph Barrett held for Superior Court in $500 bond on manslaughter charge over the July 19 drowning of 14 year old Lillian Brabner at Seaside Park. Barrett allegedly abandoned the girl in deep water while bathing.
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Boss Rule 15 Issue Hopes to Stir the Nation
Special to The Washington Post reports New York District Attorney Jerome seeks renomination as an independent candidate. He attacks political machines and bosses, urging national discussion on political freedom and the right of the people to choose, backed by pledges of support from voters. Cutting of the Citizens' Union praises his duty free from influence, while criticizing mayoral race dynamics and corporate spoils.
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Insurance Probers Meet in Albany to Begin Inquiry
Special joint legislative committee formed to probe life insurance firms in New York State and the Equitable case held its first meeting. Senator Armstrong elected chairman and Assemblyman Prentice named temporary secretary. The panel plans to meet in New York to arrange headquarters and seek capable counsel for the investigation amid likely insurer representation.
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