Fever Spreads in Patterson and New Orleans Fight
Yellow fever cases surge across New Orleans with eighty Patterson infections tied to the disease. One nurse, Moses Rodehorst, dies after contracting the fever in New Orleans, while Riverside Plantation reports sixty six ill and three deaths. Alabama eases fruit imports from New Orleans after fumigation rules. Court panic hits Second Criminal Court as a confirmed fever case triggers swift medical response and dockyard fumigation. Senator Money’s granddaughter Georgia Money linked to Mississippi case adds to spread concerns. Sugar scarcity grows in Nashville amid quarantine disruptions and stalled postal routes to Costa Rica via New Orleans.
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Patterson
Moses Rodehorst
Rodehorst
Radehorst
United States Army
Cube
Riverside Plantation
Seeger
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Recordar Falin
eAvier
Ward
Janvier
Sanvien
Phisgnera
Hangersen
Second Criminal Court
Igtiman
Marine ‘Hspital Service
Jackson
Miss
Hunter
State Bord of Health
Mississippi
Georgia Money
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Danner
Post Office Department
Costa Rica
Mobile
Yellow fever reported in Gregory Moor Keokuk area
Yellow fever invasion reported in Gregory Mo near Keokuk Iowa August 21. A Greek laborer from Natchez Mississippi, a seed of a construction gang, is diagnosed with confirmed yellow fever. Keokuk omits detailed measures but townsfolk show alarm as Gregory struggles with contagion.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Worth
Gregory Mo
Heokuk
Grego
Natches
Miss
Ofia Rathr
Hebirok
Epiece
Gregory van Stagmosed
Hebe
Alexand
Ph Yeuk
Gregory
Ana Raen
Fever in Missouri reports yellow fever in Gregory
Aug 1 Gregory Missouri reports new yellow fever cases within 24 hours all victims are males three cases total two newly discovered today one death confirmed among the three with more cases anticipated. Local workers from Raleighs area affected with fever documented in the district health note.
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Gregory
Gregory Wathin
Stallion Held Fast by Riders in Unclear Report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a stallion and riders at an unidentified event with unclear actions. Names, places, and dates do not clearly appear in the readable text.
Brightwood Avenue Street Expansion Sparks Court Battle
Property owners along Brightwood Avenue contest a city plan to widen the street from sixty six to ninety feet, adding four feet on each side and requiring removal of some buildings. Phe Sheehy, among those affected, filed a bill seeking an injunction against commissioners. Lawyers Conrad H. Syme and Charles Douglass represent him. The District claims a twenty foot strip along Seventh Street from Florida Avenue to Petworth.
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Avendt
Creek Church Road
Sheehy
Commissionera
Hig Propserty
Conrad H. Syme
Charles 4
Douglass
Greghy
Seventh Street
Plorida Avenue
Petworth
Ose Beas
Two Negro Boys Arrested For Grand Larceny In Fairfax
Edward Saunders and Joseph Wittens, two young men, were arrested after allegedly posing as buyers to steal a horse and buggy owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Spillman of Fairfax Court House. The pair were detained by local police and later charged with grand larceny as the missing vehicle was valued at $400. The theft occurred while Mrs. Spillman’s son entertained a guest at the house. deputies and officers tracked the outfit, leading to the recovery of the horse and buggy and a hearing at the police court.
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Edward Saunders
Joseph Wittens
Elizabeth Spillman
Thia City
Fairtes Gourt House
Mndire
Hartigan and Baur
First Precinct
Wley
Fairfax
Geurzre
Gaines
Bheri Crogs
Boardman
Mr.rosa
Washington
Williams
Ugayy
Hot Weather Predicted With High Temperatures Ahead
Weather expert Dr. Prackenfield of the Weather Bureau forecasts heat persisting in the West and Midwest with gradual cooling unlikely soon. He notes lingering heat in Kansas and Nebraska while Mississippi Valley warms and dismisses hurricane rumors and unsolicited advice from amateurs.
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Frankenfield
Weather. Bureau
Police Court case and local notices from weekly edition
The report covers Durrell Simmy charged with permitting activity on premises and demanding a jury trial with jail as a possibility. It notes Margaret A. Hartnett pursuing action against her husband Josaph Hartnett for a statutory matter. A marriage is recorded for Mr and Mrs Blarthett in Alexandria Virginia. The Central Labor Council meeting discusses unfair labor practices and financial misconduct by a woman taking money and clothing from a shopkeeper.
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Durrell Simmy
Margaret A. Hartnett
District Supreme Oolice
Josaph’ Hartnett
Groun A. Co-Reap dl
Mra. Blarthett
Alexenatie
Mix Up on Gar Lines Causes Night of Auto Switch Faults
A series of accidents struck the South Washington area last night around Fifth and G streets, the G and Eleventh streets switch, and near Croit Park. Cars were rerouted via Eleveneth and Peel Streets as crews repaired a badly damaged track, with congestion lasting hours and service gradually resuming after midnight.
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South
Washington
Croit Park
Laurel
Peel
Tas
Tle
Deventh
Thig Inn
Fifth
Labor Leader Gompers To Address Mass Meetings
President of the American Federation Wil l address labor mass meetings during the coming week after a Toronto speech to printers on the eight hour day. He plans Maine stops at Bangor Vinal Haven Rockland August dates, then returns for Labor Day events, signifying support for eight hour day advocacy.
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American Federation
Maas
Dent Semel - Gompers
Federation of Labor
Ett
Balne
Gompers
Toronto
Canada
Maine
Bango
Vinal Haven
Rockland
Wills and bequests outline in late 19th century records
Fragmentary text describes two wills of Mrs. McAboy with estate divisions. One dated April 21 1av3 lists $1000 to sisters Mr Leges and Mrs J B Sawyer and remainder to husband Theodore N McAboy with an executor named. The second will, made before an ocean voyage, directs $10000 to the husband if he survives and directs rest to McAboy. Minor bequests to other relatives appear.
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Leges
J. B. Sawyer
Theodore. N. McAboy
Mocaboy
Fined for Stealing Newspaper Charged with Larceny
A convoluted case details a theft of a newspaper fax item before police identification. The report notes numerous complaints and a conviction, with references to deliveries, stock, and property tied to the incident.
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Yeaker
Heusen
Death Reported After Road Crash In City
An unclear OCR segment describes a fatal road accident involving a driver named Jorge and a wagon. It mentions Richard, Penn Street, and a distraction leading to a collision. Details are fragmentary and unnamed authorities are cited.
Marceron and Family Custody Battle Moves Forward
The court orders restraining Marceron from removing his child amid a custody dispute with Mire Marceron. Attorney Jerney Crandall Mackey seeks a writ of habeas corpus to compel a show cause hearing on Treng Teabel Marceron's custody as adoption or apprenticeship proceedings proceed.
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Alexina ‘Marceron
Yecov
Hie
Saven-Yenrepla
Gobanter
Trong Teaheal
Theody
Objid
J My. Marceron
Mire Marceron
Marceron
Agtard
Stafford
Polen
Assaulting Lorenzo Washington Near Snow's Court
Byrd, a 21 year old man, was arrested on assault charges after allegedly striking Lorenzo Washington in the head with a brick. Washington, taken to Emergency Hospital, suffered a fractured skull and is in critical condition. authorities say he was confronted during a dispute while visiting the boy's sister. Washington lies unconscious. Byrd was found hiding under a tavern home in Riemer northwest.
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Ysalah’ Byrd
Urpeen Yyeard
Bia
Snow's Court
Northwest
Lorenzo Washington
Anon's Court
Whitney
Washington
Sunder
Tivela
Riemer Northwest
Allegini
Census estimates raise 1904 cotton crop to 13 893 278 bales
Census Bureau releases supplemental report revising 1904 cotton ginning totals to 13 893 278 bales, counting round bales as a half bale. It explains prior figures from Bulletin No. 10 and notes 95.49 percent of bales were counted as half bales in verification canvases.
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Censua Bureau
SMD
Wxcona
Attack in Bedroom Left Maude Rice Struck on Head
Maude Rice, 24, was found in her Missouri Avenue home last night with head injuries after a man allegedly entered her room and struck her. Police later arrested a suspect at the Sixth Precinct station for assault.
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Maude Rice
Missouri Avenue
John C. Garreth
Nevere
OL Tha
Ninth Street
Mudd
Tian-Housa
Funeral notice for Vinson Walsh in Newport News
Special funeral notice for Vinson Walsh appears in The Washington Post from Newport News. The message expresses deep appreciation for sympathy shown, with family names RAND MAS THOMAS H WALSH and mentions Newport and world readers.
Resignation Tops North Carolina Avenue Church Pastorate
A North Carolina Avenue Methodist Protestant Church pastor Rev JA Ward has resigned with regret. Dr Wara has accepted a new post in Seattle Washington under board supervision, with four other pastors to serve. Invitations will be sent soon as the church dates back to 1872 with a history of pastors listed. A separate report states John Smith, 34, was struck by a bicycle rider near Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, suffering a severe left thigh fracture and taken to Emergency Hospital. The cyclist fled the scene.
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Severs
North
North Carolina
Nue
Pimanlagd
Chll
Oliver Can
A. Norman
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Seventh Street
John Smith
John Marshall Place
Smith Wes
Weather Outlook With Showers and Warm Spells Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports variable conditions from the Middle Atlantic to the Gulf States. Expect showers in the Upper Mississippi Valley and central regions, with thunderstorms in parts of Arizona and southwestern Nevada. Temperatures rise by day, cooling later this week with more showers in western districts and generally fair conditions elsewhere. Winds shift from southerly to westerly, coastal New England breezes light to moderate.
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Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
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Virginia
Middle Atlantic
New Euglena
Gong
Pi ‘Thera Baye
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Upper Lake Region
Aripingaa
Weap
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Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valleys
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Iowa
Kansas
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Missouri
Oklahoma
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Colorado
Ohio
Adnan
Vallexa
New England
Poosday
Oka
Grand ‘Banke
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Pomalbie
Downtorn
River Flood Wake Causes Rescue Efforts At Night
A river flood at the head of Long Ridge last night near 10 30 sparked a rescue search after barbershop crew spotted a possible victim in the water. Police drag nets and divers worked through the night with hopes of recovering a wheel and any person who may have fallen in.
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Barber ‘Policerboat
Bes
Washington Men at Practice for National Match Surprises Expected
In Union practice at sea the Washington team and others from Maryland Minnesota South Dakota New York Nebraska Tennessee Illinois arrived for a pre national match drill under Maj J E Bell. Teams shot at 800 yards slow fire 200 and 600 yards rapid fire and skirmish runs while coaching differed and quotes will be withheld to prevent advance leaks. The New York and Maryland squads arrived late with the Maryland roster led by Gen Lawrence Riggs and Lt Col Rawlins among others. district officers monitored practice as quiet spectators suspected a possible surprise.
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Bet Girt
N. J
Bdalas
Maryland
Minnesota
South
Jaro- Mog
New York
Nepraska
Tennessee
Tllinois
Maj
J. EB. Bell
District of Columbia
Frankford
Bette
Bell
New-York
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Tain
L. Mf. Rawlins
Nels
Fort
I, Jr
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Young
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Pers
Ea Pigniey
Disteiot Natiotak
Rare Ater
Uniform marriage and divorce laws discussed at conference
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 21 delegates of the uniform legislation commission adjourned to meet again in Chicago next year. A special committee reported states act on prior conference suggestions and will defer further action while collecting statistics on marriage and divorce.
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Narragansett Pier
R. i
Aince
Chicago
Body Found in Surf at Ocean City New Jersey
In Atlantic City on Aug 21 a badly decomposed female body was recovered from the surf at Ocean City. Initially deemed possibly Mrs Susan Roddy of Philadelphia who vanished after a drowning incident, the corpse resembled her but relatives denied it. Authorities in Atlantic City and Ocean City investigate to identify the deceased.
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Atlantic City
Iy, Jr
Ocean City
N. J
Susan Roddy
Philadelphia
Mra
Local man dies while moving heavy furniture at home
John Crossuves aged 43 of 102 Highteenth street northwest collapsed while moving furniture at 1716 H street northwest. A physician was sent for and police notified. coroner to determine cause amid possible heart disease. In another item, a surgical discovery found a patient’s heart on the right side during neck growth removal.
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John Crossuves
Accru
Ity
Highteenth Street
H Street
Cinemas
Crusenberry
Los Angeles
Cal
Malgotm
Two Trainmen Hurt in Toledo Wreck
An extra freight train on the Lake Shore Michigan division wrecked just outside Toledo. The engine and four cars derailed injuring engineer Wei denback and fireman Fletcher from Eckhart Indiana who were pinned under the engine and badly scorched. Head brakeman Thalert from Air Line Junction suffered serious injuries and all were taken to a city hospital.
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Toledo
Ohio
Michigan
Lake Shore Road
Mneieer Weidenback
Fletcher
Eckhart
Ind
Thalert
Air Line Junction
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