Safe in Port as Klondike Fever Grows and Risks Rise
The Portland arrived in Seattle with 14 miners aboard, carrying a total dust value near 575000 dollars. Passengers and miners describe Alaska gold fields as rich yet perilous, predicting next winter’s Klondike yields between 10 and 15 million dollars. Interviews warn against rushing to Yukon for autumn claims, citing scarce supplies, crowded camps, and harsh conditions.
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Cape Mlattery
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North Pacific Ocean
Alaska
Yukon
Klondike
Bonanza
Eldorado
Stargaton
Business Outlook Speaks Of Steady Trade and Rising Prices
In a weekly trade review from Kenetian New York Aug 28 UW Dub Co notes speculative markets rebounding but actual business steady with increased employment wages and harvest movement. Bradstreet reports improving general trade, rising iron steel and leather prices, higher grains and livestock prices, and strong wheat export prospects despite some crop damage. The piece highlights widespread price gains across staples and ongoing demand, with some sectors unchanged.
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Geheent Conditite Gentifying
Su Statia
New York
UW. Dub &Co
Bradstreet's
Reading
Bessemer
Bradstreet
United States
Henderson Loses a Left Leg in Dubuque Operation
Iowa congressman D B Henderson had his left leg amputated at the knee to halt bone decay after a battle injury. The operation succeeded and showed the femur above the knee intact. Other items note a big factory fire in Sheboygan causing heavy losses, wheat prices topping a dollar, and various market and public notices.
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Volcano’s Mayon eruption wipes towns in Philippines
Aug 28 Tacoma reports list 400 dead and multiple towns ruined after Mayon volcano erupts. Santo Nino, San Roque, Misericordia, San Antonio and San Isadory among largest losses around Mayon base within 50 miles. Twenty-one crew drown on Chinese steamer Cheang-hy-Etong after typhoon capsized off Malay peninsula.
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Tacoma
Wash
Lucan Island
Philippines
Mayon
Santo Nino
San Roque
Misericordia
San Antonio
San Isadory
Shanghai
Malay Peninsula
Capt
Scott
Shoaling
MOKETS NAMED AT NEBRASKA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Nebraska Republicans wrapped up their state convention with A M Post of Platte County slated for associate supreme court, C W Kaley and J N Dryden renominated as regents, and no money issue in the platform as Thurston announced he will not seek another Senate term. In Harrisburg the state GOP nominated James S Beacon for treasurer and Levi G McCauley for auditor general. The New American Party formed in St Louis with 40 to 80 delegates backing a tariff and revenue platform, demonetization of gold and silver, and treasury notes as sole currency.
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Buffalo County
Committee On Resolutions
John M. Thurston
Senate
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Harrisburg
Opera House
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McKinley
James S. Beacon
Westmoreland County
Levi G. McCauley
Chester County
New American Party
Col
E. H. Sellers
Detroit
McKinley Honored by American Bar Association in Cleveland
President McKinley joined the American Bar association banquet in Cleveland after quietly arriving from Buffalo. He was elected an honorary member, expressing gratitude for the distinction. The event also saw William Wirt Howe elected president as the convention closed. Also reported are a major Japanese earthquake and flood, farmers forecast higher income, a Chicago crime case, and the formation of a national pure food association led by J. F. Blackburn.
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American Bar Association
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Detroit
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Pure Food Association
National Association of State Dairy and Food Departments
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Lumbus
Vast 19th Century News Batches From Across Worlds
A montage of brief items reports fires destroying buildings and inventories losses in Virginia and Anniston, coastal looting near Achentskachen, a bank closure in Minneapolis, a Kansas City foundry fire, aviation crashes in Toledo, and rail and labor notes. It notes Peru, Spain, Cuba, and Arkansas links, plus a Denver bicycle record, Queen Regent protection, and Foresters election.
Luetgert Trial jury completed in Chicago murder case
Chicago Aug 30 The Luetgert murder inquiry reached a milestone as the jury of 12 was sworn after last four jurors were seated Lauded by both sides a post trial experiment revealed by the defense body reduced to fluid under sewage will be tested to cast doubt on state theory Dr John H Long Northwestern head professor supervised the boiling which left bones intact challenging the prosecution account Victims of a Storm Chicago Aug 30 A hurricane demolished Laurelwood pavilion injuring eleven and killing Mrs Kate Brown a bystander. others hurt Shoe Factory Burned Berlin Wis Aug 30 The Putman Shoe plant was destroyed by fire 106 workers left jobless with losses around 40000 Wad Wire Ulonatin Ill Springfield Aug 30 Fire in Miropolis Sungamon county destroyed the village causing estimated losses 35040 to 40000 insured about one third Holy War in Prospect Paris Aug 30 Memorial Jupra matique says Afghanistan’s ameer orders faithful to prepare for holy war Mulla’s meeting convened at Cabul to discuss the crisis High Price for a Hog Springfield Nl Aug 28 Poland China boar Klevers Model sold for 5100 the highest price for a hog To Watch Anarchists Berlin Aug 30 Germany and Spain seek support from America Great Britain and Switzerland for European measures to surveil anarchists
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Luetgert
Louise Luetgert
John H. Long
Northwestern Medical College
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Ulonatin
Springfield
Miropolis
Sungamon County
Rich Men in Kansas Towns Dominate Local Life
Atlantic notes that in Kansas a few millionaires rule counties from their bank back rooms. Town bankers, often retired farmers turned lenders, control bonds, school terms, and local agendas. Despite immense local influence, many earn under ten thousand dollars annually and live in the town’s finest houses while others cater to their bidding.
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Mivery
Atlantic
Language of Jewelry Symboleur Adorns Female Adornment
A Philadelphia Record view on symbolic jewelry. Hair color guides gift choices with metals and gems. Dark-haired recipients favor silver and emeralds or amethyst. blondes suit gold with rubies or topaz. Diamonds symbolize elegance for all, pearls presage tears at weddings.
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Philadelphia
Halifax Fort Strengthened by British Authorities
Halifax NS sees imperial troops boosted by 600 royal Berkshire men, bringing total garrison to 1,000. Plans include a new quick firing battery at Point Pleasant, a commodious stable funded from imperial funds, and two or more royal artillery batteries. Guns and gear arrive from England. A George's Island battery and an additional search light near Sleepy Cove are also planned.
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Halifax
Bermuda
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George's Island
Sleepy Cove
Flying Bicycle Dream Dismissed by Hiram Maxim
In the past, many claimed flying bicycles could become reality. Hiram Maxim, famed for the Maxim gun, dismisses the idea as impractical. He argues the required power and weight balance make sustained flight unachievable for a man with ordinary propulsion.
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