Yellow fever outbreaks spread through Memphis and beyond
Reports from MEMPHIS and surrounding cities describe thirteen to four dozen new yellow fever cases, with multiple deaths including priests and police relatives. Camps are organized, nurses and doctors deployed, and aid channeled through Safety committees as authorities note the outbreak widening to nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hendrick
John Creeden
C. J. Smith
Maggie Townes
Oldhceh
Herth
Howards
Cottoran
Washington
McMis Diy
Healy
Wethingund
James Wwe
Jerry Creeder
Rachel Taylor
Mary Taylor
Michael Athy
Atty
Liocks Wilkon
Forbes
Pupratt
Chiat
Tuleigh
Tenn
Hadora
Howard Avesucrnden
Memes
Auzuel
Board of Health
Fathers Dusle
St. Bridgeto'a Catholic Church
Aml Fatey
St. Pauick's
Wdi Tomil
Redding
Sixth Strea
Broadway
Fore Pickering
Menmritts
Beard of Heath
Sincce
Mira Eadora J. vLney
Henjamin Adina
Benjamin Aduus
Mary Mulbrandon
Mark Langhan
Marshal Hoskins
Cnarten Forbes
John Richmond
Ueale
Board of Wealth
Board of Wealth Today
Fritz Verrug
Maggie Downey
Eamonsen
Howard Associaction
Mrsrins
Absolom Y Woyd
Fred
Robert Hollander
Aird
George Ge
Catharine Larkin
Michael
Kate Ta
Stey
Futter Wd Ward Dogie
James Downey
Memphis
St. Patrick's Church
Ye Soto
Linden Streets
Father Matthew
Nle
Tina
Hoe
Fle Klus
Jackson
Town
Tuther Iahey
Aural
Ross Hendricks
Sirus Grexsom
John Waters
Tde Repter
George White
Wather Fahey
Owife
Vo- Nee Athey
Moon
Javed
Committee of Safety
Safety Committee
Waslington
Mitchell
National Bourd of Health
Knoxville and
Nagaville
Northam
Pole
New Orleans
Louise Aufret
Morgan City
Courbon Girect
Howell
CG. Bo White
The
Sanitary Association
White
Board of Hearth and Or
Andrew W.smythe
Charity Hospital
Defferzon
Lizzie
Lovie
Kao
Conhoma
Havana
Deatius
New York
Margaret Cregan
Presbytérian
Tub Bar
Teme
United States
Turovian raiders off Chilean coast clash with ships at Chilian bay
Turovian naval action near Antune Dasid at the Chilian plant near Pawawta. An English commander attacked a Chilean transport, capturing crew and attempting to burn the vessel. The engagement drew in other ships, with light damage reported on both sides and allied relief vessels delivering coal and supplies nearby.
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Pawawta
Equa Iron
Tquique
Boith
Ateg
Hyungad
Bay of
Lamia
Matis
Bus Carey Ted Ces
Cra
Te Cougs
Magallanes
Almirante Cochran
Imore
Pers Fee
Pqigne
Wana
Couvlie
Placa Ae Abouts Orlork
Hag
Ateapateh
Peru
Panume
Thiasear
Union
Chihay
Qestrayug
Kroumer
Colonel Barrete's Arrest and Narrow Cuban Escape
Col Miguel G Barrete late Cuban Army of Independence recounts alleged abuse by Spanish officers in Cuba. He arrived in New York on the Niagara and was detained, chained, and marched between towns before rescue by American friends and aid from the American Consul. He describes hunger, fear, and a near-execution scene, then eventual release and return to Havana. The piece also notes a Labor in Europe and America dispatch summarizing U.S. and European wage and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Calonel Miguel G. Barrete
Cuban Army of Independence
Apanigh Oiecers
New York
Niagara
Tavada
Sandy
Cay
Butt
Barrete
Crown Junta
de Atmar
Washington
Bartete
Mia
Mercedes
Ovid
Ie Amerwan
Afatanzas
U'te Mien
Civil Guard
Sant
Binta Clara
Pucsitt
Lada Chucta
Clentuegor
Goldiers
Tuen
Eaying
Krep
Jim
Goodpeck
Travang
Havana
Sefior Carbonnel
Blanco
Matanzas
Niu
Conan
Navana
Cientuegok
Tod Mutunais
Cienfuegog
Chaba
Coluuimitlon
Pelegramuc Noves
Bradford
Shanghai
John ‘Taylor
Mormon Church
Mingain Young
Tat
Eumer
City of
Pough
Kleopall
Qrevy
Paris Muniepal Councill
Chor
Gig Ue
Houwevard
Haussmann
Gnu Caumbugeres
Solomon Senn
Schino
Rosaiian & Seen
Ironmoulderg
Fils Foreman
Conrad Maeglewan
Theaday
Himeolf
Miley
Swan Lake
Canada
London Times
Sandefonso
Curiguella
Figueras
Bernard
Catley
Counterfeit Brazil notes ringed in New York plot crackdown
Detectives trapped a five man ring led by Antonio Rodrigues Sanabria printing and distributing spurious 20 milril notes for Brazil. Arrests at Brooklyn docks and Manhattan hotels followed a long stakeout. setup included original engravings, printed sheets, and a steamship arrival. Authorities gathered evidence linking a Brazilian consulate angle and a U S syndicate. Judge Smith considered jurisdiction as the case moved to Essex Market Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ofbe
Bray
Empire of
Brizaig
Albert Gi. Goodal
Sypk-Note Company
Diraazihan
Conan
Gustave O
Crosrier
Travis
Techna Lao
Bate
Satie
Perkina« Co
Leyton
Piinetsco Antonio Rodrigues Sani
Cuba
Saya
Raze
Grand Centr
Spanhiard
Hirty
Pernambuco
Lopez
Brooklyn
Bia
Jie
Pantiad
Depavag
New York
Prater
John Morl
Anty
St Napsau Alrect
Pwentyetourte
Riodane
Hoberts
Brooklyp
Temoyul
Ponce
Cratai Key
Kitg
Lyon
Bebelugna
Sanabria
Silveta
Grind Central
Spariana
Wiich
A. OM
Lape
Dottovan
Bebu- Inga
Mey
Adu
Hit
Bhut Donovan
Ife
Multon Terry Gue
Leon
Nita
Nassau
Giltea
Agro
Menion
Judge Smith
Clark Bhiley
Gossluy
Syulth
United States
Donovan
J. Donovan
Met
Betog
Hrazil
Nia
Donovan BO Strongr
Moriarty
Wtatt LO
Clateiot
Out Blainings Pressured Maine Politician Impressions
A chaotic Augusta dispatch reports a rumor filled scene as Senator Blaine faces a New York press impostor. The alleged impersonator, claiming to be a correspondent, confronts Blaine at his Maine home seeking comment on political questions. The exchange escalates with references to treaties and Confederate past, amid public scrutiny.
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Maine
Omiafortuge
Diane
Poe
Aegon Biaine
Tein
Reddy
A Global Patchwork of Reports on War and Politics
A continental and imperial news digest recounts events from France, England, Spain, and Germany including political manifestos, wartime finances, and colonial ambitions. Notable items reference the French throne crisis, British budget votes, German Pacific interests, Arctic exploration, and various international incidents.
Prominent Chicago Lawyer’s Confession In Fraud Case
A Chicago attorney linked to Judge Drummond's straw bond approval in a major fraud case confesses involvement. Swett, who acted as Baxter’s attorney, admits knowledge of the scheme and pinpoints others, including the notable lawyer’s role. The disclosure alarms the legal community as authorities weigh further charges and potential party involvement.
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Chicago
Drummons
Leonard Hwelt
Ewell
Drummond
Swett
Baxter
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Lave
John M. Muelice
United States Court
Ailing Haiti turmoil and Kentucky election notes
Cap Haitien news report that President Canal plans to leave the island for St Thomas, with tense streets and armed groups in Port-au-Prince. Meanwhile Kentucky election returns hint at Democratic decline and Republican gains, alongside local political clashes in Louisville and Madison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailsa
Cape Haytieu
Port Au Prince
Canal Hay
St. Thomas
Tazelils
Her
National Party
Port-au-Prince
Boger Bazalato
Kentucky
Lonsvink
McCreary
Madison County
Turner
House of Representatives
Louisvile
Greenbackers
Boston and the Ponca Indians debate habeas corpus
A Boston meeting addressed the Omaha decision in the Ponca habeas corpus case. Mayor Prince opened, with L. H. Tibbles, Charles W. Slack, and Thomas J. Gatwan among speakers. They denounced how the aboriginal race has been treated and urged rights be determined by Supreme Court rulings. A committee was appointed to reflect on raising funds for the cause.
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Boston
Masg
Prince
L. H. Tibbles
Oronha
Charles W. Slack
Thomas J. Gatwan
Decison
United States Supreme Court
Diamond theft inquiry at Laconia summer boarding house
A New Haven area boarder Mrs Augusta Gilvert of New Haven Conn claims a diamond carriage was stolen from her room at a Laconia summer boarding house. Sheriff Coggawell arrested a Providence, Rhode Island boarder after a dramatic search with a warrant failed but two physicians later located the diamonds. The prisoner is held for examination as investigators press the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia
N. H
Augusta Gilvert
New Maven
Conn
Carridge
Suv
Providence
S. 1
Coggawell
Phyaicland
Scramble for Philadelphia politics centers on Hartranft ally
Fragmented letters describe a Philadelphia power struggle surrounding Postmaster Hartranft and a push to make him Chief Treasurer with a $10,100 salary plus $200,000 in perquisites. The piece links national figures Matthew Stanley Quay and Grisha A. Grow to local corruption fears, naming Hartranft’s circle and criticizing the city machine as the contest nears November.
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Enoma
Harban
Wastington
Ferest
Hartrantt
St. Petersburg
Desire
Joaene Hartrantt
Lincoln
Ty Coumpettac
Chicago
General Canteron
Giaue
Curtie
Mintetar
Ist
Stanley Guy
Commonwealth
Foyt
Grow
Quay
Wallace Moth
Cameron, Quay and Company
Cameron and Curtis
United States
Tartrantt
Orice of Cry
Philadelphia
Dorastata
Sheriomee
Colonie
Wright
Steritt
Reckless Missouri River Steamer Disaster Report
Accounts describe the steamer Montana struck by a cyclone on the upper Missouri, wrecked near Bismarck. The disaster injured no passengers, but extensive damage included a toppled chair and blown furniture. Brooks the boat barber provided details to a reporter. Also noted are various dispatches on military, political, and medical items from the era, including weather observations, legal actions, and public notices.
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Montana
Deyclone
Missouri
Afr
Dorepl Brooks
Monti
Bismarck
Mort Benton
Capian Backen
Velus Man Sppcke
Phutihen
Duinen
Pirgong
Gia
Ty Carmountang
St. Loui
Yankton
Mlennerharrett
Lord Verey
Nici
Thompson
Duttt
Uc Sherman
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Mempins
Dwyar
William Mycra
Dwyer
Myera
Colonel Barrete
Beuroph
Amerioa
Wasaswagon
Europe
Department of State
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Dritale
England
Brazil
Blaine
Tihers
TMM
Nancy Brpore
NAECY
Statie
Phters
de Marcere
MC Werk
Berty
Inglis Sinter
Dade Perry
Portis
St. Cerd
Adron
Ak Proleaei
At Wien
Mets
Testor v
Paris
Conte de Honbord
Merquis de Korssha
Weary
Tradt
Europa
WATS
Loxnon
Wilte
Englisi
Lorpox
Apetchenyk M. Venard
Frenon Fd Pelguin Chambers
Commeres
Bigg. Fons
Theda
Kopiah
Phalitat
Alfonso
Escontaza
Maria Mel Wir
Spalin
Alonso
Asturias
Oneen Patella
Pacific Ocean
Lonpos
Sorta
Cheriaey
Vretne
Berin
Adeaton
Miny
Geria
Coloniog
Rene Huly
Prince Digmarck
Unis
Cheyne
North Paty
Sweden
Molland
America
Aveoly
Oops
Lennon
Zimee
Wales
Garnibalnts
London
Rome
Garthaldt
Milan
Turin
Touron
Anguet
Querin
Marlborough Street
Hraubhiuatom
Francescbini-Pietri
Lutu Yoo Imperial
Nondenskjold
Adeapatoh
Berlin
Btockholm
Profea Cr Nordenakjold
Bohring
Northast
Vienna
Allen‘ Bain
Cooper
Wheeler
Kiteanman
Douidit
Hoyer
van Brunt
Albany
William F. Smith
Murray
Aldane
thia e@vening
Migs Modgzing
W. H. H. Murray
Plattsburg
Ble
Grvile Il, Piatt
Connecticut
San Francisco
W. It
WH. Murray
Baa Pranvisto
Pannsylvania
Pyrrenona
Coffrath
Daniel
Geo, Ey
Washington County
Bias Cormbustee
Fitauurg
Br. Lowlg
H. W. Jones Manufaction
Maiden Lane
Zevhyl
Jayne
W. A. Weaver
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