Fever Gases and Yellow Fever Report Energetic
New Orleans yellow fever figures show 24 new cases, 2,571 total, 335 deaths with 323 under treatment and 1,913 discharged. Dr. C M Shanely of Barataria Contracted fever. plans to replace him. Other cases from Starder and Tangipahoa cited. Local health efforts aim to trace foci, apply fumigation, and eradiate infection.
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New Orleans
C. M. Bhanely
Barataria
Upper Barataria
Jefferson Parish
States Board of Health
North Dakota
Clarke Cheniera
Xie Gama
Starder
Trospital
Star-der
Tangipahoa
Canal Street
Wussed
Corput
Donaldsonville
Baton
Port Barrow
Bayou
Donaldsonste
In Memoriam Fiina E L Fowler Remembered by Husband
Loving remembrance of Fiina El Fowler who died three years ago today on September1x at the hands of her devoted husband J Fowler.
Fever outbreak moves through Mississippi towns
Yellow fever reports from multiple Mississippi locales show new cases in Tallulah and Terre Bonne, with health officials planning expert diagnoses for suspicious cases. In Pensacola no new cases, Vicksburg reports three new cases including a mail clerk, and Natchez records one new case amid nine still under treatment.
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Kenner
la Fourche Crossing
la Rose
Tallulah
Barataria
Terre Bonne
Florida
Mississippi
Pensacola
Fla
State Board of Health
Porter
W. T. King
Wolfberg
Vicksburg
Miss
Natchez
Two Inspectors Arrested In Atlanta Quarantine Clash
Atlanta, Sept 17 Two state inspectors Frank Meadow and Thomas Lynch were arrested by city authorities amid quar antine tensions over the open door policy. They face Recorder's Court tomorrow for allegedly refusing to unlock a Pullman car from New Orleans when ordered by city officials. A hearing on a temporary injunction against interference with the state quarantine will be held tomorrow before Judge Pendleton.
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Atlanta
Frank Meadow
Thomas Lynch
Recorder's Court
City Board of Health
New Orleans
State Board of Health
Pendleton
Most Perfect of Their Sex Western Venus and Man Identified
The Physical Culture Society of Chicago names Miss A. Trenary of 4683 Calumet Avenue as the Western Venus and Zell Petter captain of the First Regiment Athletic team as the most perfectly developed man. They will appear at a beauty show in New York’s Madison Square Garden on October 9. Trenary’s measurements and Petter’s are listed in full.
Was Overcome by Gas. Case of Grocer Mitchell Divides Reports
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Sept 17 describes George Church a waiter at Fountain Hotel saving H Howard Mitchell a Washington grocer from gas in his room. Mitchell gave his business and home addresses, stated no suicide intent, and claimed no idea how gas was turned on. Conflicting accounts followed as reporters questioned Mitchell and another guest.
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Mitchel
Washington Post
Baltimore
George Church
Fountain Hotel
Pratt and
Calvert Streets
H. Howard Mitchell
Washington, D. C
Washingtonian
Mitchell
Seventh Street
Washington
Post
Mr. Mitchell
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported in News
Sailed: Gross Kurfurst from Bremen to New York. Zeeland from Dover to New York expected around 1 p m Monday. Umbria from Liv- Antwerp via cock aout, reported in New York dated September 17. Queenstown and Liverpool movements bound for New York noted in dispatches.
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Queenstown
Septerpool
New York
Dover
Gross- Kurfurst
Bremen
Zeeland
Umbria
Trom
Liv- Antwerp
Cock Aout
Nebraska on rate making and Roosevelt renomination
Senator B. H. Burkett of Nebraska arrived in Washington and said railroad rate legislation dominates debate over tariff revision. He noted wheat profits, high corn prices, and widespread Roosevelt popularity. He asserted Nebraskans would compel Roosevelt to accept renomination if the national Republican convention were held this year.
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BH. J. Burkett
Nebraska
Washington
Roosevelt
Peace for Scandinavia Dialogue and doubts in Nordic talks
Karlstad reports say Norwegian and Swedish delegates met in Karlstad with fortifications still under discussion and possible difficulties. A preliminary agreement is seen by most papers as likely to be approved by the Riksdag, while Storthing approval remains uncertain. Stockholm notes frontier fortresses to be dismantled except Kongsvinger, amid cautious optimism.
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Karlstad
Riksdag
Storthing
Christiania
Sweden
Norway
Aftenposten
Kongsvinger
Svenska Dagshladet
Pastor Died as He Enest Methodist Minister Expires
Rev. William F. Robinson, pastor of the Methodist Church in Monroe Ga, died suddenly during morning service in a Baptist church in Atlanta. He had earlier attempted to preach at his own church but felt unequal to the task and went to the Baptist service. The aged minister was kneeling in prayer when death struck him, causing considerable excitement.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Monroe
William F. Robinson
Methodist Church
Baptist
Hiis
Baptist Church
Hurts in trolley smash injures four seriously
A trolley car in Allentown derailed on a steep hill and crashed into a telephone pole today. Twelve to fifteen passengers were hurt, with four seriously injured including John C. Good, John Oberfoerster, Miss Agnes Hillegass of Allentown and Miss Roen Boyer of South Bethlehem. many suffered broken legs sprains and internal injuries.
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Washington Post
Allentown
John C. Good
John Oberfoerster
Agnes Hillegass
Roen Boyer
South
Fear for Harper's Health at University of Chicago
Friends of College President Harper fear he is failing as authorities keep quiet about his poor physical condition. A member of Dr. Harper's household says he has suffered considerable pain and insomnia, despite denials from university circles.
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Washington Post
Ghicaza
University of Chicago
Harper
Rabbi Eichler Installed as Head of Ghabei Shelom Temple
Boston September 17 Rabbi M M Eichler formerly of Philadelphia was installed as head of the Ghabei Shelom Temple to succeed Rabbi Samuel Hirshberg. A large congregation witnessed the ceremony and the ritual included the ancient mourning prayer for the repose of the soul of the late Mayor Patrick Collins.
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Collins
Boston
M. M. Eichler
Philadelphia
Ghabei Shelom
Samuel Hirshberg
Eichler
Patrick Collins
Yaquis Do Well as Farmers in Mexico City
Gen. Gonzales Cesio, minister of war, reports Yaqui tribe members moved from Sonora to the hot country and scattered among farmers are prospering and adapting well.
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Mexico City
Gonzales Cesio
Sonora
Baltimore Widow Mystery Surfaces in Gillette Estate Fight
Edward M Gillette drowned off Ventura California and his Baltimore family battles to confirm a marriage a Los Angeles certificate reveals a woman claiming to be his wife the family denies the match and seeks control of the estate including a gasoline launch and a $1200 note.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Ventura
Cal
Edward M. Gillette
Gillette
Los Angeles
Atorney
Maryland
Fairbanks Address at Knights of Pythias Cornerstone
Indianapolis September 17 Grand Chancellor George W Powell Mayor Holtzman Governor Hanly and Vice President Charles W Fairbanks joined in a parade before the cornerstone laying of the Knights of Pythias new building. After addresses by Powell Holtzman Hanly and Fairbanks the audience applauded and many shook the Vice President's hand as the ceremony closed with America.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
George W. Powell
Holtzman
Hanly
Charles W. Fairbanks
Powell
Fairbanks
Vresent
United States
The
America
Falls sixty feet in Chicago iron work accident
Special to The Washington Font describes Thomas Dwyer a 24 year old structural iron worker who fell from a 3 beam crashing through girders to a basement floor. He recounts the leap and fight to survive saying he plans to return to work tomorrow despite injuries.
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Chicago
Thomas Dwyer
Odd Fellows Gather for Philadelphia Communication
Hundreds of Independent Order of Odd Fellows members and friends arrived from across the country to attend the sovereign lodge annual meeting in Philadelphia. Robert B. Wright of Allentown arrived and was greeted by many. California members also reached the city. Religious services were held at Arch Street M E Church and at the Odd Fellows Home lawn with Rev Dr Russell Conwell delivering the principal address.
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Philadelphia
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereign Lodge
Robert B. Wright
Allentown
Caifornia
Arch Street
M. E
George H. Bickley
Odd Fellows’ Home
Rusell Conwell
Grace Baptist Church
Veterans to Attend Newburg Convention in North Carolina
Delegates from the Army and Navy Union Washington garrisons have begun travel to Newburg for the annual convention set for Wednesday. The main issue is uniting with the regular Army and Navy Union, a group the order belonged to before 1896, with additional talks on closer ties to patriotic organizations.
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Army and Navy Union
Newburg
N. C
Washington
Regular
Mexico Honors Natal Day and Return of Ambassador Azpiroz
Mexico City September celebrants praise Diaz as he opens congress. He notes the United States returning the body of late Ambassador Azpiroz on an American war vessel. He cites progress in health, education, mining, agriculture, port works, railway construction, postal and telegraph growth, and federal revenues. He also mentions the northern border free zone suppression for national and local benefit.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Congress
Mexico
United States
Azpiroz
Superior Board of Health
Republic
Coatzacoglios
Manzanillo
Salina Crug
Ree
Pastor Withdraws Resignation At Assembly’s Presbyterian Church
Rev. George P. Wilson, pastor of Assembly's Presbyterian Church, returned to the pulpit and announced he would withdraw his resignation after a unanimous request from the congregation. The church now reports a funded salary and expenses, and prior worry over amalgamation with First Church is dispelled. A homecoming reception followed the service as Wilson thanked supporters and urged continued charity and Christian fellowship.
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George P. Wilson
Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship
Christian Fellowship Send Christian Work.” the Few Who Opposed Dr. Wilson
Brig Gen Benham Dead in Ohio At 68
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.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Daniel W. Benham
United States Army
Lst
Bullet in Heart Seven Years Ends in Death
Cadillac Michigan September 17 Charles B Nelson aged thirty one died at his parents home after a bullet imbedded in his heart since 1898. He was shot in a Chicago park by an unknown assailant. Quick consumption was the cause. Nelson's wife died in Milwaukee earlier this week and rumors said she killed herself upon hearing of his condition.
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Osthleo
Richard Warrell Costello
John d B
Mary Cy. Costello
Carmody
No. 1Y Tire Engine Company
Residance
Seaton
Strest
St. Martin's Guarchs
Mount Olivet
Gogel
Ahadelphia
Andrew Brown Duvall
Walker Duvall
Wpaneral
M Street
Metropolitan M. HY
John Marshall Place
Bar of
District of Columbia
Tia Circuit
Andrew E D
Metropolitan Methoist Episcopal Church
C Street
Charles W. Clagett
Bar Association
Tiurney
Twenty-fifth Street
Hugh
Mary Harney
Samer
Evening Star
Johunson
Mary L. Johnson
Denis Johnson
Seventh Street
Holy Name Church
Baltimore
Syracuse
N.Y
Rimodes
David Kenry
H. B
Linsabeth R. Rhodes
Walter
Eva Dunbar Walter
Withoe
Ridge
Charles B. Nelson
Cadillac
Mich
Chicago
Nelson
Milwaukee
Quarry landslide kills worker and injures two in Slatington
Allentown, Sept. 17. George Wagner was killed and Robert Hills and Malcolm Hickert seriously injured in a quarry rock slide at Pittston Slate Co. Wagner remains buried under hundreds of tons of earth and stone after blasting loosened debris and a sudden avalanche.
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Washington Post
Allentown
George Wagner
Robert Hills
Malcom Hickert
Pittston Slate Company
Slatington
Wagner
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Vicksburg Shreverort
Umrots Ceneral
Meridian
Hunter
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To-Kalon Wine CO
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Burkett
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Young Gillette
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Benham
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Colo
George Schneider
Associated Press
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J. H. Stoddard
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