Keep Plague in Check Praised by the President
A proposed Pan American sanitary convention seeks stronger quarantine rules among American republics. Dr. Medina explains remarks as delegates gather at the White House. The effort aims to mirror the 1903 Paris International Sanitary Convention with prompt disease locality notifications among governments.
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Medina
White House
Congress
Paris
Republic
Americas
Guiteras
Moore
Geddings
Bankers
Dr Hunt
Philadelphia
Senor Joubert
Hunt
Senor Veloz-Gollicoa
Venezuela
Delegates Discuss Mosquito Link to Yellow Fever at White House
At the Willard gathering delegates including Dr Juan Ullea of Costa Rica convened to refine a quarantine pact. President Roosevelt welcomed them, praising sanitarians as teachers and reformers in combating epidemics that threaten commerce and global welfare.
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Harris-Ewing
Juan J. Ullea
Costa Rica
Dr Medina
Central America
Ulloa
Roosevelt
Ulies
Negro Denies Being Escaped Prisoner in Washington
A man jailed in Washington says he is not Edward Donnell, an escaped convict from Greensboro MN who fled a year ago after a four month sentence for housebreaking. Authorities plan to verify identity today. a police officer arrested the man after a circular photo notice matched. Generals Greely orders a wireless telegraph link between Zamboanga and Jolo in the Philippine Islands.
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Greensboro
MN. C
Washington
Edward Donnell
Donnell
Philippines
Gen. Greely
Army
Zamboanga
Jolo
Philippine Islands
Cap Lusky Retires From No 6 DC Fire Dept
Captain William A Lusky of Chemical Engine Company No 6 in the District of Columbia fire department retires from active service due to physical incapacity. He joined the paid department in 1878 and is the oldest captain by service, having served since its organization. He was foreman of No 10 Company for years before transfer to Congress Heights when No 6 was formed. His health declined, and he retires on a captain’s pension by order of the Commissioners.
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Chemical Company
William A Lusky
Chemical Engine Company No 6
District of Columbia Fire Department
Lusky
No 10 Company
Congress Heights
Commissioners Review Schedules for District Departments
District Commissioners concluded an initial survey of budget schedules to present to Congress. Health and board of education figures await submission. officials expect a total appropriation near 11 million dollars, offset by 5.56 million in revenue and 30 thousand in floating debt. The health department works to submit, and the education board meets tonight to finalize theirs. The issue hinges on large capital needs like filtration, sewers, bridges, and the new municipal building.
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Congress
Health Department
Board of Education
Hhese
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