Yellow fever outbreak at Fort Monroe soldiers home
Reports from Fort Monroe detail a serious yellow fever outbreak at the Hampton soldiers’ home with 34 cases and six deaths. Quarantine measures were ordered, experts sought, and authorities prepared to handle potential spread among troops and nearby areas.
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National Soldiers’ Home
Hampton, Va
Washington
Sternberg
DeWitt
Fort Monroe
Slampton
Port Monroe
Pettus
United States Marine Hospital Service
Ampton
The
Marine Hospital Service
DE Witt
Gen
Corbin
Maj.Johnston
Col
Old Point
Newport News
Santiago
War Department
Congress
War Departments
Adjt
Dewey to be Honored at White House Reception
Washington July 31 President McKinley plans a simple reception for Admiral Dewey at the White House with a possible dinner to follow. The admiral will be in the receiving line after the president and Mrs McKinley, Col Bingham will introduce him, and invited guests include VP Hobart cabinet members and their wives. A lavish dinner would feature elaborate floral work a gold service and a Dolly Madison mirror centerpiece.
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Washington
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
White House
Col. Bingham
Hobart
Kinley
Hay
Gardner
Olympia
Dolly Madison
Guns Loaded With Dum-Dums At Joliet Penitentiary
The Chicago Tribune reports Joliet penitentiary guards are equipped with new Mauser rifles loaded with soft nose bullets branded as dum dum. The bullets flatten on entry and tear flesh on exit, producing ragged wounds. This marks the first use in the United States.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Joliet
the Hague
India
House of Commons
Transvaal
United States
Record iron ore output highest in U S history
The 1893 iron ore report by Special Agent John Birkinbine shows a US total of 19,278,369 long tons, the highest on record, up 1,760,323 tons from 1897 and well above Britain's 1890 peak. Red hematite dominated at 83 percent, with brown hematite 10.3 percent and magnetite 6.7 percent. state totals list Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and others contributing large shares.
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Washington
Geological Survey
John Birkinbine
United States
Great Britain
British Isles
Michigan
Minnesota
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Colorado
New Jersey
New York
Georgia
North Carolina
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Missouri
Ohio
Kentucky
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Texas
Maryland
Views of a Volunteer on Philippine Insurrection
A San Francisco letter from an officer of a volunteer regiment argues insurrection in the Philippines remains vigorous. He urges one hundred thousand troops by the dry season, stresses need for frequent reliefs and yearlong limits, and compares Philippine civilizaton to Mexico while noting tropical illness and deployment concerns.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Explorers Believed Extinct in Brazilian Expedition
A Kansas City led expedition including Weldon E. Williamson Marcus E Kick and Alfred Greenfield vanished after leaving in March 1898 and are now believed killed by hostile Indians in western Brazil while seeking rubber. Secretaries notified consuls to investigate and report. Frank Greenfield sent to continue search. wives in Salisbury and Chicago express belief of death.
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Kansas City
Weldon E. Williamson
Marcus FE
Kick
Alfred Greenfield
Mapleton
Kas
Brazil
Jay
State Department
United States
Buenos Ayres
Rio Janeiro
T. B. Price
Frank Greenfield
Edward St. Overman
Salisbury
N. C
Williamson
Kirk
Chicago
Altai Detained At Quarantine After Yellow Fever Death
The Atlas line steamer Altai from Kingston and Costa Rica ports is detained at quarantine after a saloon passenger, Maria J. Martinez, a 33 year old Baranquilla schoolteacher, died of yellow fever during the voyage. No other illnesses were reported. Health Officer Doty ordered thorough disinfection and fumigation. the ship will be discharged this morning.
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New York
Atlas Line
Altai
Kingston
Costa Rican
Baranquilla
Cartagena
Greytown
Port Limon
Maria J. Martinez
Doty
Welcoming Parade for Nebraska and Utah Troops in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 1, crowds packed lower Market Street and the route to the Presidio to welcome First Nebraska infantry and Utah light artillery returning from the Philippines. Generals, bands, and flags led a lively procession through a city abuzz with bells, fireworks, and cheers as wounded soldiers rode in hospital wagons and a 13 year old mascot waved a silver flagon.
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San Francisco
Nebraska Infantry
Utah Light Artillery
Hancock
San Franciscans
Philippines
Presidio
van Ness Avenue
Market Street
Gen. Shafter
Nebraska Regiment
Maj. Grant
Utah Boys
Utah Artillery
Nebraska
The Maybrick Case Probed in House of Commons
In London Aug 1 Mr Davitt asked if the U S had acted for Mrs Maybrick, the American jailed for life for poisoning her husband. Home Secretary Ridley said the U S government through the ambassador and many private individuals had petitioned, but it is not proper to present papers on royal prerogative actions.
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London
House of Commons
Michael Davitt
United States
Maybrick
America
Joseph W. Choate
Prize money suits filed by Sampson in Washington
Rear Admiral Wm T Sampson has filed in the supreme court of the District of Columbia a suit in his own behalf and also in behalf of officers and enlisted men of the ships of the North Atlantic station who took part in the naval engagement off Santiago and the subsequent captures for prize money. The suit resembles Admiral Dewey's recent filing in the same court.
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Washington
Wm. T. Sampson
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
North Atlantic
Santiago
Dewey
Troops Returning to San Francisco From Manila
Washington dispatch from Gen Otis Manila July 30 reports more volunteers en route to San Francisco. Adjutant General says North Dakota Wyoming and Idaho units on transport Grant ready to depart. Desire to delay monthly pay until tomorrow is granted.
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Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Otis
North Dakota
Wyoming
Idahos
Egg notices sparking Locustville theater town debate
The Locustville Star of the West and Voice of Truth editor vows to stop publishing notices of extraordinary large eggs after mature reflection. He argues such notices create an impression Locustville is not a good theater town, though it may hurt circulation. Detroit Journal notes the editor’s stance as a clash between art and publicity.
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Locustville Star of the West
Voice of Truth
Locustville
Detroit Journal
Allen's Foot Base promises easier fit for tight shoes
Advertises Allen's Foot Base powder for feet claiming to cure swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Says shoes feel easier and offers 25c price with free trial by mail. Mail address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Corruption and Duty Crackdown Mentioned in Journal Exchange
A New York Journal quote complains of corruption among public officials and mentions tipping a customs inspector to pass diamonds without duty. An advert touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with iron and quinine claiming cure and a “no cure-no pay” price.
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Biggs
Boggs
Custom House
N. Y. Journal
Grove
Power of a Woman Quote Cited by Berlin Herald
A Berlin Herald quip notes a woman can tidy a man's room in five minutes, making him take five days to locate items again. The remark highlights female efficiency and domestic humor in a brief, period-voiced citation.
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Berlin Herald
An Excellent Combination Figure Syrup Ad
An excellent combination of pleasant taste and laxative effects from the California Fig Syrup Co. promotes gentle cleansing of the system. The remedy uses figs for taste but senna and aromatic plants provide medicinal laxative properties, claimed to exert effects on kidneys, liver, and bowels without irritation. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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California Fia Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Gale
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Woodfin
Hampton
Alger
Josiah Simpson
Manila Bay
Joliet Penitentiary
ISDS
Mexico
Sampson
Idaho
Hood
A. J. Tower
Boston
Mass
Atlas OF Western Canada
Canada
Dominion
F. Pedley
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
J. B. Crawford
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Everett & Kantz
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Capitaris Wnufacturing Co
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