Miners protest over Alaska Canadian border shift
American miners in the Porcupine district protest a provisional boundary delimitation that places much of the Porcupine gold mines and Dalton toll road in Canadian territory. Surveyors set monuments under Hay’s provisional line, prompting appeals to President McKinley and cooperation requests from regional chambers of commerce. Porcupine mines are estimated to yield $250,000 this year.
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Skaguay
Seattle
Wash
Dalton Trail
Porcupinee
H. Tittman
Washington, D. C
W. F. King
Ottawa
Dalton
Porcupine City
Porcupine
McKinley
Chambers of Commerce
Skagway
San Francisco
Portland
White Pass
Chilkoot Pass
Sailship Merrimac Chartered Amid Rising Orient Rates
In Victoria on July 23 the four-masted schooner Merrimac was chartered by Bal four Guthrie & Co. to load wheat for the United Kingdom at 45 shillings or, at option, American salmon at four pounds seven shillings six pence. The rate is 10 shillings above the season’s previous high.
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Victoria
B. C
Orient
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
United Kingdom
Nome quarantine update relayed to San Francisco
Advices from Nome reach Alaska Commissioner in San Francisco noting quarantine measures and health warnings. Details remain sparse as officials assess disease risk and enforcement steps for vessels entering port.
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San Francisco
Nome
Alaska Commer
Nome quarantines as smallpox cases rise and harbor activity noted
The state reports 19 smallpox cases at the camp up to July 1 with only one since July 5. St Michael imposes a strict quarantine against Nome. Custom house records show 114 vessels and 13,439 passengers landed, excluding Yukon river arrivals and unreported ships. An estimated 6,000 to 10,000 people will winter at Nome.
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Cian Company
St. Michael
Nome
Yukon River
Politicians Visit William J. Bryan in Lincoln
In Lincoln on July 23 a rainstorm kept William J. Bryan indoors, but three prominent visitors called. James B. Weaver of Town, Louis Ehrich of Colorado Springs, and John E. Pitts of Cincinnati met Bryan. Pitts spoke for the National Democratic Campaign club about expanding headquarters. Ehrich discussed anti imperialist progress in the West and shifting to supporting Bryan. Weaver had just left Idaho fusion state events and joined Bryan briefly. A circulating rumor claimed Charles A Towne would remain on the ticket as populist VP candidate to aid the ticket in Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota, with a decision expected after a Chicago meeting in August.
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Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
James B. Weaver
Town
Louis ¢. Ehrich
Colorado Springs
Colo
John E. Pitts
Cincinnati
Pitts
National Democratic Campaign Club
Bryan
Ehrich
Colorado
West
Mr. Bryan
General Weaver
Idaho
Charles A. Towne
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Towne
National Committee
Democrats
Chicago
Fraser river salmon canning strike sparks clashes in Victoria
Tense stand off in the Fraser river canning dispute as leader Frank Rogers is arrested for intimidation. Police, including Assistant Superintendent Murray, guard boats and protect workers while talks falter. Strikers warn of trouble and rumor swirls of British warship and detective agents on scene.
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Victoria
B. C
Fraser River
Frank Rogers
Murray
Tammany Resolutions Discuss Flag and War Stance
At a Tammany Hall committee meeting Richard Croker led resolutions affirming flag supremacy tied to liberty and civil servitude, opposing wars for conquest without Congress. condemning monopolies, trusts, and presidential action. They pledge national honor, conservatism, and justice and urge patriotic unity for democratic success.
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New York
Tammany Hall General Committee
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
United States
Congress
Fatal Explosion Kills Mrs Crowe and Son on Long Island Sound
A naphtha launch explosion on Long Island Sound tonight killed Mrs. A. E. Crowe and her 16 year old son Chilton. Mr. Crowe was fatally injured and hurled into the water with a broken thigh and internal injuries. The family, wealthy New Rochelle residents and yacht club members, faced severe losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island Sound
A. E. Crowe
Chilton
A.E. Crowe
New Charge Against Julian R B Arnold
Julian R B Arnold son of Edwin A Arnold faced a U S Commissioner on a fresh embezzlement complaint. Brit ish Vice Consul Moore swore the charge that he diverted about 7400 dollars from W Swain and Edgar Swain of England heirs of an English estate. Arnold sought a two week continuance to allow depositions and papers from England.
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San Francisco
Julian RB. Arnold
Edwin A. Arnold
United States
Peacock
Moore
W. ©. Swain
Edgar Swain
England
Three Threshers Killed by Lightning Near Fort Scott
Three threshers on the Kennedy farm near Fort Scott Kansas were killed by a belt of lightning this evening. The dead are Joseph Kennedy Archie Kelston and Henry Cowley. Roy Cox was unconscious but is expected to recover.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Kennedy
Here
Joseph Kennedy
Archie Kelston
Henry Cowley
Roy Cox
Portland Arrest Ties Robbery Suspect to Va Bank Heist
Joseph Rapley, sought in Williamsburg Virginia for the Peninsula bank robbery on May 24, was arrested in Portland Oregon on July 2. Three men robbed the bank of $5.50 and fought officers during the escape.
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Portland
Ore
Joseph Rapley
Williamsburg
Peninsula
British and Boers clash as De Wet severs lines
Telegraph dispatches from Cape Town report General De Wet cutting railway and telegraph links to Pretoria while Knox and Roberts relay updates on Palmetfontein fighting and Highlander losses. The British push to relieve Rustenburg continues with cavalry brigades pursuing the enemy north of Honingspoint.
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London
de Wet
Lord Roberts
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Knox
Kroonstad
Broadwood
Honingspoint
Palmietfontein
Laager
Vaal Krantz
Paarde Kraal
Roodevaal Station
Steyn
DeWets
General Knox
Honings Point
Pretoria
Potchefstroom
DeWet
Kelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Hioenspruit
War Office
Ziven
Spitray
Cameron Highlanders
Camerons
Keith Hamilton
Oxfords
Brown
Stewart
Milner notes 10000 colonials joined Boers in SA war
A blue book on South Africa war policy includes Sir Alfred Milner's estimate that about 10 000 colonials joined the Boers. Mr Chamberlain calls for no vindictiveness toward rebels while loyalists merit justice. Reports discuss De Wet’s tactics and rail line disruption as battles continue near Pretoria and the Rhenoster river.
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London
South Africa
Alfred Milner
Mr Chamberlain
London Morning
DeWet
Broadwood
de- Wet
Rhenoster River
Pretoria
Stevenson
Elandslaagte Held by Ade and Doorn Kraal Seized by Hamilton
Report states Ade has occupied Elandslaagte while General Hamilton has occupied Doorn Kraal, signaling shifting positions in the field. No further details are provided in the available text.
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Ade
Elandslaagte
Hamilton
Doornkraal
Heavy Losses Reported at Deddorp and Pretoria Refugees Arrive
The Daily Express from Machadodorup dated July 23 describes three days of heavy fighting with Boer forces inflicting severe British losses at Deddorp. It notes six hundred women and children from Pretoria have reached Barbert on seeking refuge.
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London
Daily Express
Machadodorup
Deddorp
Pretoria
Barberton
Supply strains hinder British forces in Orange River Colony
London reports from Orange River Colony indicate shortages of men and horses among British troops, impairing hard labor and operations. If accurate, this could explain failures to capture De Wet and the overall stagnation of military efforts.
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London
Orange Yilver Colony
Lynching of a Negro in Huntsville After Assault
Elijah Clark, a Black man, was taken from the Huntsville jail and lynched by a mob near the crime scene after assaulting Susan Priest, a one year old girl. Sheriff Pugh amped resistance as Will Vining was wounded. a Montgomery corps arrived but did not prevent the mob action.
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Huntsville
Ala
Elijah Clark
Susan Priest
Pulgham
Will Vining
Johnson
Montgomery
Hinds Seeks Electric Light Franchise for Great Falls
The Great Falls city council considered a franchise request from T. R. Hinds of Butte for electric lights. The proposal was referred to the public improvements committee, which also noted water connection limits with Little Chicago without annexation. The meeting reviewed Shrewman gas franchise amendments, and Dan McKay urged compensation before granting more franchises. The county engineer sought extra water supplies and city engineering support.
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Hinds
Great Falls
Standard
Downing
T. R. Hinds
Butte
Public Improvements Committee
Chicago
Shrewman
Judiciary Committee
Dan McKay
Neeley Extradition Hearing Proceeds in New York
The Neeley extradition case from Cuba moves forward as Judge Lacombe extends hearings. George W. Marshall testifies Neeley signed receipts and often opened envelopes, detailing cash ledgers and personnel handwriting entries.
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New York
Charles F. W. Neeley
Cuban Postal Service
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Neeley
George W. Marshall
Bureau of Posts
Cuba
Mr. Marshall
United States
Gans and Erne In $1,000 Challenge Bid For Lightweight Title
Joe Gans the Baltimore lightweight deposits $1,000 with James J. Corbett to bind a match with Frank Erne of Buffalo for the lightweight championship. If Erne rejects the challenge, the money may be forfeited for a bout with Terry McGovern. Gans would stop McGovern in 10 rounds if McGovern does not win the decision. Gans seeks to weigh in at the lightweight limit.
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New York
Joe Gans
Baltimore
James J. Corbett
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Gans
Erne
Terry McGovern
Erne-McGovern Match, That Is, That Gans
McGovern
Democratic National Committee to Open HQ at Auditorium
The Democratic National Committee will establish national campaign headquarters on the Auditorium's second floor. Senator James K. Jones arranged the move, using rooms once occupied by the Paris exposition commissioners, providing ample space for campaign business.
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Hicago
Democratic National Committee
James K. Jones
Victims Named in Maple Leaf Murder Near Savannah
In St. Joseph Missouri on July 23 two young men identified as H. Speth and Guy Spielman of Plattsville Wisconsin were found murdered on the Maple Leaf tracks near Savannah. The back of each head was crushed and a suspected murderer seen with them Saturday evening remains at large.
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St. Joseph
Savannah
H. Speth
Guy Spielman
Plattsville
Wis
Powers murder plot discussed in Kentucky court
Georgetown Kentucky July 23 witnesses describe a planned assassination of Goebel. Mountaineers were posted outside the state secretary’s office to guard the conspirators and Youtsey claimed funds and men for the attack.
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Secretary of State
Chess Congress Opens in Munich with 17 Contestants
The German Chess Association opens its congress in Munich on July 23 with 17 international players including Pillsbury Showalter Burns Janowski Bardeleben Gottchalk Cohn Billecard Jakob Halpern Berger Schilesser Marco Wolf Popiel Mareco and others. Tinsley’s withdrawal delays play. In the first round Burns defeats Gottchalk, Cohn defeats Hillecard, Popiel defeats Jakub, Marco defeats Pillsbury, and Showalter draws Schlecter. Halpern vs Wolf unfinished.
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Munich
The
German Chess Association
Pillsbury
Showalter
America
Burns
England
Janowski
France
Bardeleben von Gottchalk
Cohn
Billecard
Jakob
Germany
Halpern
Berger
Schilesser
Marco
Wolf
Popiel
Austria
Marecozey
Hungary
Tinsley
London
Schlecter
Gottchalk
Hillecard
Jakub
Yellow Fever Outbreak Hits U S Cavalry and Infantry Barracks
In Pinar del Rio yellow fever has caused nine deaths in the past month with 11 cases under treatment. General Lee ordered the camp moved three miles away and quarantine will be strictly enforced.
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Havana
7Th United States Cavalry
1St United States Infantry
Pinar del Rio
Lee
Rebels Driven From Cutua as Government Seizes Hub
Washington July 23 Senor Marques the Colombian charge d affaires says a cable from Bogota reports Cutua the rebels headquarters has fallen to government forces. The dispatch notes many prisoners and large quantities of war supplies captured.
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Washington
Senor Marques
Colombia
Bogota
Cutua
Bankruptcy petition filed by William G. Tewkesbury
Chicago July 23. Attorney William G. Tewkesbury filed a federal bankruptcy petition citing liabilities of 18000 with no assets. The case stems from a land deal in New Mexico involving 60000.
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Chicago
William G. Tewkesbury
United States
New Mexico
Berlin Weather Hits West District With Extensive Fruit Damage
Berlin July 23 reports a broken heat wave followed by severe rain and thunder across Germany. Temperatures moderate, but the western Berlin district suffers enormous fruit damage from the storms since last evening.
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Berlin
Germany
Edwards Stops Douglass in Fourth Round In Louisville Bout
In Louisville Kentucky on July 23 Australian Billy Edwards knocked out Bob Douglass of St Louis in the fourth round of what was billed as a X round bout.
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Louisville
Billy Edwards
Bob Douglass
St. Louis
Divorce Granted to Frank Sutton from Eveline Sutton
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Helena July 2 judge H C Smith granted Frank Sutton of Butte a decree of divorce from Eveline Sutton on grounds of desertion. The couple married in Butte and the defendant resides in Helena.
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The
Standard
Helena
H. C. Smith
District Court Today
Frank Sutton
Butte
Eveline Sutton
Secretary Hay Heads to Cleveland for Mrs Hay’s Funeral
Secretary Hay departed for Cleveland to attend the funeral of Mrs Hay’s mother. He is expected to return on Thursday.
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Washington
Hay
Cleveland
Ex Governor Elias Carr Dies in Edgecombe County
Ex Governor Elias Carr dies at his Edgecombe County home in Raleigh reports on July 23. The former North Carolina leader is remembered for his long public service and local contributions.
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Carr
Raleigh
N. C
Elias Carr
Edgecom County
Visitors Arrive in Lincolns’ National Spotlight
Lincoln Neb July 23. A parade of prominent national figures visited the city drawing large crowds and headlines. Visitors toured local institutions and attended social functions highlighting Lincoln’s cultural prominence.
Club invites guests to use rooms for political entertainments
The Commercial club met this evening and extended an invitation to W. J. Bryan and the democratic entertainment committee to use the club rooms for social entertainment of out of town guests. A similar invitation was extended to the republican state central committee.
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Eam
Commercial Club
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Entertainment Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Jester Trial Opens Third Week With Witnesses
A New London Missouri report from St. Louis notes the Alexander Jester trial enters its third week with A H Martin of Indiana on the stand. He testified meeting Jester in Webster Indiana and traveling toward Jester farm near Wichita Kansas. Witnesses described journeys and burned trunks as suspected Gates property. R W Martin said he joined the group and saw a trunk burned in Kansas. Joseph H Thompson recalled 1871 visit with two teams and ill treatment by Jester. Street sister testified to Jester’s brutality toward family.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
New London
Alexander Jester
A. H. Martin
Indiana
Jester
Webster
Ind
Wichita
Kan
States
Gilbert Gates
Fort Scott
Uniontown
R. W. Martin
Kansas
Joseph H. Thompson
Richmond
Missouri
A. M. Giles
Pardon Plea for Little Whirlwind from Indian Authorities
George B. Grinnell of Forest and Stream urged Governor Smith to grant a pardon to Little Whirlwind a Cheyenne sentenced to life for murder in Custer county. Grinnell cited possible perjured testimony and contested the case while researching Blackfeet and Blood Indian affairs for a forthcoming book.
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Standard
Helena
George B. Grinnell
Forest and Stream
Custer
Hoover
Cupotted Hawk
Supreme Court
Stanley
Spotted Hawk
Littl
Little Whirlwind
Grinnell
Indian Rights Association
Blackfeet
Canada
Emperor William Accepts Automobiles for August Maneuvers
Berlin reports Emperor William has accepted three automobiles from manufacturers for use in the upcoming August maneuvers. The gifts underscore royal support for mechanized mobility as military exercises approach.
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Berlin
William
Germany forms oleomargarine trust to start next year
Berlin reports that an oleomargarine trust has been formed in Germany and will take effect at the start of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Berlin Opens Special Department for Theater Censorship
Berlin will establish a special department of theater censorship beginning August 4. The move outlines new oversight for performances and related material in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Supreme Court Reverses In Butte Robbery Case
Helena July 23 The Montana Supreme Court reversed a Silver Bow county robbery conviction of John Mason, finding Judge Clancy gave erroneous jury instructions about testimony required for conviction. A new trial was ordered. The court also denied certiorari to review bond actions in Baker v Butte City Water.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Pigott
District Court of
Lewis and Clarke County
John W. Wade
Wade
Ward
District Court
Silver Bow County
John Mason
Butte
Clancy
Attorney General
Bh. L. Baker
Lindsay
Baker
Butte City Water Company
Kansas fusionists face possible rift over party nominations
Fort Scott Kansas July 23. Democrats silver Republicans and populists debate honoring a fusion office distribution agreed by the state committee. An open conference favors the pact while populist chair Riddle pushes ex Governor John Martin as associate justice a Dem nominee. If the Democrats back Martin fusion could prevail. otherwise the agreement may collapse and a new deal is needed. John W. Briedenthal of Topeka is the leading gubernatorial candidate.
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Fort Scott
Kan
State Committee
Riddle
John Martin
Martin
John W. Briedenthal
Topeka
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Youtsey
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Chess Congress
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Lin
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State Supreme Court
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