Fever Gases Fever New Orleans Yellow Fever Report
In New Orleans on September 17 the yellow fever update shows 24 new cases bringing total to 2,571 with 335 deaths and 323 under treatment. Dr C M Shanely, in charge of Upper Barataria in Jefferson Parish, contracts the fever prompting a replacement and more hospital efforts. Two cases from Starder La. reach Charity Hospital while three foci lie uptown as plans for fumigation and source eradi cation continue.
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In Memoriam Fiina Fowler Remembered One Three Years On
Loving husband J Fowler marks the anniversary of Fiina E L Fowler who died September 1. The note honors her memory and recalls their years together with affection.
Yellow fever cases rise and fall across Mississippi towns
Reports from Mississippi and adjacent areas show fluctuating yellow fever activity. Tallulah records nine new cases, Terrebonne twenty two in two days, with Kenner and La Fourche Crossing reporting additional cases and deaths. Vicksburg notes three new cases, including a post office worker, while Pensacola shows improvement with no new cases and one suspicious case in the infected district. Local officials, doctors, and state health officers continue fumigation efforts and urge rapid diagnosis and containment.
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Two Inspectors Arrested in Atlanta Quarantine Clash
In Atlanta Georgia on September 17 two state inspectors Frank Meadow and Thomas Lynch were arrested by city authorities for violating city health board rules by refusing to unlock a Pullman car door from New Orleans. They face trial in Recorder's Court tomorrow as a temporary injunction hearing by Judge Pendleton over quarantine interference is scheduled.
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Most Perfect Of Their Sex In Chicago Beauty Winners
The Physical Culture Society of Chicago names Miss A. Trenary of Calumet Avenue as the Western Venus and Zell Petter as the Western Apollo. They will perform at Madison Square Garden on October 9. Measurements for Miss Trenary and Mr Petter are listed in full.
Grocer Mitchell Saved From Gas In Washington Hotel
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports George Church a negro waiter at the Fountain Hotel rescued H. Howard Mitchell a Washington grocer after a gas-filled room rendered him unconscious. Mitchell claimed no suicide intent and provided details of his 29 Seventh street southeast shop and 14 Seventh street southeast residence while contradicting a Baltimore visit. A second man claimed Mitchell was in Baltimore, then reappeared later saying he was Mitchell. The conflicting statements followed, with Mitchell asking for quiet to protect his business.
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Movements of Ocean Steamers Notes from Sept
Shipping bulletin mentions Queenstown to New York routes and Dover departures. Zeelend and Umbria are listed with port connections Bremen Dover Antwerp and Liv- via cock aout. Sailed: Gross Kurfurst Bremen to New York. Zeeland from Dover to New York expected around 1 pm Monday.
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Nebraska on rate making and Roosevelt renomination
Nebraska Senator Burkett arrived in Washington and argues railroad rate legislation dominates tariff talk. He says Nebraskans would force Roosevelt to accept renomination if the national Republican convention were held this year, citing strong wheat and corn crops and overall contentment.
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Peace for Scandinavia Faces Remaining Fortification Hurdles
Reports from Karlstad and Christiania describe ongoing talks between Swedish and Norwegian delegates over fortifications and borders. A preliminary peace is expected by Wednesday with swift parliamentary review, though Storthing approval remains doubtful if concessions on form are needed. Public mood remains hopeful but cautious as militia activity and temporary fortifications draw attention.
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Pastor Died As He Prayed At Altar
Rev. William F. Robinson, Methodist pastor in Monroe, Georgia, died suddenly during morning service at a Baptist church in Atlanta while kneeling in prayer. He had earlier attempted to preach at his own church, then left his congregation in the Baptist sanctuary. The incident caused considerable excitement.
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Constitution
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William F. Robinson
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Trolley Smash Hurts Four in Allentown Crash
A trolley car derailed on a steep Allentown hill this afternoon and struck a telegraph pole after leaving the tracks. Twelve to fifteen passengers were injured, four seriously, including John C. Good John Oberfoerster Agnes Hillegass and Roen Boyer.
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Washington Post
Allentown
John C. Good
John Oberfoerster
Agnes Hillegass
Roen Boyer
South
Fear for Harper Health at Chicago University
Friends of University of Chicago president Thomas Harper fear his health is failing. Authority sources say Harper has suffered pain and insomnia, with campus officials trying to keep his condition secret despite denials. Relationships among Dr Harper's household suggest growing concern among faculty and students.
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Washington Post
Ghicaza
University of Chicago
Harper
Rabbi Eichler Installed as Head of Ghabei Shelom Temple
In Boston on September 17 Rabbi M. M. Eichler formerly of Philadelphia was installed as head of the Ghabei Shelom Temple succeeding Rabbi Samuel Hirshberg. A large congregation witnessed the ceremony and joined in the ancient mourning prayer for the repose of the late Mayor Patrick Collins.
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Philadelphia
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Samuel Hirshberg
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Patrick Collins
Yaquis Do Well as Farmers in Mexico City
General Gonzales Cesio reports Yaqui tribe members moved from Sonora to hot country are adapting among farmers and doing well in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Gonzales Cesio
Sonora
Surprising Baltimore angle in Gillette case
Edward M. Gillette, drowned near Ventura, remains buried yet. Baltimore relatives dispute a wife identified by a Los Angeles marriage certificate she says binds Gillette’s estate. A local attorney investigates as the estranged widow claims the estate heavy with a gasoline launch and a $1200 note.
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Washington Post
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Cal
Edward M. Gillette
Gillette
Los Angeles
Atorney
Maryland
Fairbanks Delivers Address at Cornerstone Laying
In Indianapolis, Sept 17, Vice President Charles W Fairbanks attended the Knights of Pythias cornerstone ceremony with Grand Chancellor George W Powell Mayor Holtzman Gov Hanly and more. Powell introduced Fairbanks who spoke of the order’s rise since the Civil War and the crowd applauded as the audience shook hands with the Vice President after the exercises.
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Falling Iron Worker Survives 65 Foot Descent
Thomas Dwyer a 24 year old Chicago structural iron worker tells how he fell sixty five feet from a beam, bounced through girders, and landed on cement in a basement. Though injured he plans to work tomorrow and describes the fall as a fight to stay alive with arms hooked to a beam and a crane hammering nearby.
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Thomas Dwyer
Odd Fellows Gather for Philadelphia Communication
Hundreds of Independent Order of Odd Fellows members and friends arrived from all parts of the country to attend the sovereign lodge annual communication in Philadelphia. Robert B. Wright of Allentown arrived and was welcomed by delegates. California members also joined. Religious services were held at Arch Street M E Church and at the Odd Fellows Home lawn with Rev Dr George H Bickley and Rev Dr Russell Conwell delivering sermons.
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Odd Fellows’ Home
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Veterans Go to Convention In Newburg North Carolina
Delegates from Army and Navy Union Washington garrisons leave for Newburg to attend the annual convention. The main issue is uniting with the regular Army and Navy Union, of which the order was part before 1896. Other topics include closer ties with patriotic organizations.
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Newburg
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Washington
Regular
Mexico Honors Natal Day and Returns Ambassador Body
President Diaz opens congress praising U S action in returning the late Ambassador Azpiroz's body on an American war vessel. He notes health gains, education progress, rising mining and agriculture, port works at Coatzacoalcos Manzanillo Salina Cruz and more railway, post office, telegraph growth, and revenue gains. He endorses free zone suppression on the northern border for national and local benefit.
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Pastor Withdraws Resignation at Assembly's Presby terian
Rev. George P. Wilson, pastor of Assembly’s Presbyterian Church, returned to the pulpit and withdrew his resignation after the congregation’s unanimous request. The homecoming followed a period of worry, with amalgamation with First Church now a memory and salary and expenses fully funded. The pastor thanked the congregation, urged charity over severity, and invited renewed Christian fellowship and work.
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Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship
Christian Fellowship Send Christian Work.” the Few Who Opposed Dr. Wilson
Brig Gen Benham Dead In Ohio Home
Brig Gen Daniel W Benham United States Army retired died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Tiffin Ohio aged sixty eight He enlisted as a volunteer in 1861 and was placed on the retired list in 1900 George Schneider formerly a Chicago banker and once treasurer of the Associated Press died in Colorado Springs at eighty three Nell Burgess wife of the actor and niece of J H Stoddard died at her Highlands New Jersey home State Senator Henry Ambler died at his home in Chatham New Jersey
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Bullet in Heart Seven Years Ends Life of Nelson
Charles B. Nelson aged thirty-one died in Cadillac Michigan after a bullet embedded in his heart since 1898 finally caused his death. He was shot in a Chicago park by an unidentified assailant. Quick consumption was the fatal cause. Nelson’s wife died in Milwaukee Monday. Reports said she killed herself upon hearing of her husband’s illness.
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Cadillac
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Chicago
Nelson
Milwaukee
Quarry Landslide Kills One Man in Allentown Area
In Allentown on September 17, George Wagner was killed and Robert Hills and Malcolm Hickert were seriously injured in a landslide at Pittston Slate Company quarry in Slatington. Wagner remained buried under hundreds of tons of rock after an explosive blast and a failed attempt to shift debris with crowbars.
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Allentown
George Wagner
Robert Hills
Malcom Hickert
Pittston Slate Company
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