Fever's Swift Spread Through New Orleans Fever Press
New Orleans reports a surge in yellow fever cases with 69 new cases and 14 new disease centers. Officials warn concealment and relocations fuel spread while authorities conduct house-to-house canvasses and fumigation. Illegal quarantines broken disrupt logging areas and supply lines, as Dr White seeks rapid containment and experiment requests emerge.
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Obituary notices from August 1905 regional deaths
Death notices for William T. Darrow Josephine Helen Fant Alice Virginia Kane Eleanor Maise John Lee Marsden Robert Montgomery and Martha M. Smith with details of ages dates and burial plans across Washington DC Philadelphia Altoona and related areas reflecting early 20th century obituary notices and private funerals
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William T. Darrow
Louisville
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Josephine Helen
Hamilton Grant
Washington
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Kane
Alice Virginia
Frank Kane
D. W. Callan
le Grande
Fourth Street
St. Patrick S
Philadelphia
Caiease
Robert BE
George F
Anna Montgomery
Riverdale
Yellow fever campaign duties shifted to New Orleans
Passed Assistant Surgeon R. H. von Exdorf of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service is ordered to proceed from Colon to New Orleans for duty in the yellow fever campaign. Von Exdorf is an expert in yellow fever and has served with the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Colon
New Orleans
von Ee
Isthmian Canal Commission
Baby in Mother's Arms Shot by Husband in Saloon
Chicago, Aug. 13. Mrs. James E. B. Daley was found dead in a saloon at 338 West Van Buren, shot by her husband in the presence of their 18 month old daughter. Daley, arrested nearby, claimed self defense as enraged neighbors demanded action.
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Chicago
James EB. Daley
West van Buren Street
Daley
Datey
Drowned in Wife's Grasp in Connecticut River Tragedy
South Glastonbury Conn Aug 13 A man named Colombo Serrias died while trying to save his wife from drowning in the Connecticut River and the couple sank to the bottom before any chance of rescue. Their bodies were not recovered a child witnessed the drowning from the bank.
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Connecticut
Columbo Serrias
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Landslide Buries Indian Village in Thompson River
Ashcroft dispatch reports a disastrous landslide on Thompson River this afternoon. An Indian village named Ashcroft, with a population of 600, was embedded as the river bed was blocked, disrupting the northern Yale district in British Columbia.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ashcroft
Thompson River
Yale District
British Columbia
Taft Party Sails for Iloilo from Manila
Secretary of War Taft Miss Alice Roosevelt and party sail at 1 PM aboard the Logan for Iloilo. Gov. Gen. Wright Maj Gen. Corbin and insular commissioners accompany them except Commissioner Ide. Mrs Dubois wife of Senator Dubois injured in a runaway remains nervous but not seriously hurt.
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Hope in St. Petersburg as talks continue
In St. Petersburg on August 1 officials report a cautious hope from M. Witte's messages. No rupture has occurred and terms remain under discussion with a chance of understanding. Officials say Witte's answer was not entirely unacceptable to the Japanese, suggesting the conference could continue.
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M. Witte
Octogenarian Mercy Marvin Ends Life in Meriden
An eighty year old woman, Mrs Mercy Marvin of Meriden Connecticut, died by suicide today. She hanged herself with a shawl from a staircase banister and strangled in the sitting position. Cause appearing health related.
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Death of D F Wilberforce Educated African Missionary
Private letters from Treetown West Africa report the death of Daniel Fiekinger Wilberforce an educated African and longtime missionary who had recently returned to his native beliefs. Wilberforce a Wilberforce University alumnus left two sons at Otterbein University Ohio.
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Wilberforce University
Otterbein University
Westerville
Ohio
Negro Woman Strikes Man in Nallora Alley Fight
In Nallora alley, James Miller and Mamie Grant, both colored, quarrelled yesterday morning. Grant struck Miller on the left side, causing a deep wound near the heart. Neighbours called the police. Grant was arrested and Miller taken to Homeopathic Hospital for treatment. Movements of Ocean Steamers listed with arrivals and sailings across several ports, noting ships and dates.
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Mamie Grant
Nallora Alley
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Miller
Homeopathie
Brute Kills Clergy Couple in Mechanicaville
The Rev Bernard Schulte and his wife are attacked at a rectory in Mechanicsville and critically injured by a man identified as William Curtis. Curtis flees to Saratoga, is tracked by police, and is killed by a Saratoga officer. The victims are hospitalized in precarious condition. The incident unfolds as Curtis was later shot after attempting escape. The Schultes had recently moved to the parish. Dr Schulte previously led St Peter's in Philadelphia.
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Best
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Ballston
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New York City
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Schulte
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Oliver Shaw Newell
Europe
Wiliam Curtis
James Sullivan
Curtis
Searings Alley
Sullivan
New York
Dr. Schulte
Philadelphia
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W. B. Johnson
Church of the Redeemer
Susan Nelson
New Windsor
Central Park West
Germany
Norway Votes to SeceDe in Referendum
Norway backed dissolution of the union with Sweden in a nationwide referendum. Of 460000 voters 320000 cast ballots with 95,935 for and 37 against dissolution reported at midnight from 178 places. Women without franchise signed petitions in support as scenes of enthusiasm marked polling in Christiania and other cities. The Storthing to meet August 21 will hear results and pursue negotiations to dissolve the union.
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Chris Hania
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Riksakt
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Anti American Boycott Growth Fears In Shanghai
Foreigners threatened as a large anti American boycott in Shanghai takes on political overtones. Northern Chinese authorities repress the movement while the viceroy of Nanking wavers. The Daily Telegraph notes Newchwang governor warns boycotters of death penalty. Boochow population 1.9 million sits 125 miles southeast of Nanking.
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Chow
Nanking
London
Daily Telegraph
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Boo-chow
China
French Visitors Honored at Portsmouth Visit Close
The final ashore day of French naval visitors featured unprecedented enthusiasm from crowds in Portsmouth England. A reception by Vice Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas at admiralty house followed by crew preparations to depart. Vice Admiral Gaillard sent an autograph message thanking England for the reception.
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England
Navy Yard
Archibald Douglas
Admiralty House
France
Gaillard
Yaquis Seeking Peace Among Sonora Indians
A fragmentary report notes Yaqui Indians in Sonora seeking peace after prolonged conflict. The wording is unclear but references pacific aims and a call for settlement among Mexican authorities.
Russia's Peace Mission and Finance Ties Explored
The article analyzes the Russian peace mission led by Murovief and the contrasting Witte faction. It notes personality shifts affecting Portsmouth talks, hints at a heavy loan from American and European bankers, and predicts outcomes as bankers Behit Seligman and Strauss arrive. The piece suggests hope for peace while recognizing unresolved terms with Japan.
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M. Muravief
M. Witte
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Witte
M. Murovieff
Japan
Peace Party
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Tokyo
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Seligman
Strauss
Russia Blues on Cession and Indemnity Bluff
The Nippon reports from abroad call Russia’s claims bluffing as peace talks unfold. It notes Sakhalin’s occupation by Japan and Kamchatka’s vulnerable position, arguing Russia must accept some cession and indemnity while warning that Manchuria should concern Japan more than Portsmouth.
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M. Witte
Sakhalin
Kamchatka Ia
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Ike M. Witte
Manchuria
Portsmouth
Russians Cross the Tumen River in Retreat
Tokyo reports Russians retiring across the Tumen to avoid northern Korea engagement. Daily Telegraph cites Gen Linevitch shifting dispositions to mislead Oyama, seeking reinforcements. Prisoners fear surrender and new troops arrive with reluctance. Kamchatka patrols and Okhotsk security noted as Japanese press hints at Siberian flag influence on peace talks.
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Oyama
Vladivostok
Kamchatka
Okhotsk
Siberia
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Jap fleet to Baltic rumor revived in Paris interview
Special dispatch reports in Echo de Paris that Japan may send a fleet to the Baltic if peace talks fail. A diplomat insists Japan would bombard Russian ports, a factor the Kaiser hoped would yield Russia’s consent to his plan for closing the ice.
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Envoys Attend Church as Peace Conference Adds to Pageantry
In Portsmouth on August 18, Russian delegates and Japanese envoys attend separate services at Christ Episcopal Church in Kittery Point and the Christian Church in Kittery. A hymn sung to the Russian anthem music draws attention, while Baron Rosen and M. Witte tour nearby in autos. A Japanese minister joins a later service in Kittery under discreet arrangements.
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Portsmouth Hotel Responds to Criticisms on Delegates’ Care
The Portsmouth hotel management replies to published criticisms of foreign guests by stating it has fully carried out every arrangement made by the American government for the peace conference. Special services have been arranged to provide envoys with good service and aid, and the hotel notes it is running smoothly.
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Russians Treated with Special Provisions at American Plan Hotel
The hotel provides an extra chef and assistants for Russian guests and keeps the Palm Room open until 2 am. Russians are allotted parlor, bed, and bath rooms though not prebooked, with late accommodations and courteous treatment reported by management. The Russian mission members are said to be satisfied with the accommodations and service.
Mutineers Sentenced at Pruth Trial
Sebastopol reports the mutineers from the training ship Pruth undergo trial. Of fifty three accused, fifteen are acquitted while four are condemned to death by shooting. The proceedings reflect stern discipline aboard the naval vessel and military court oversight.
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