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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1898

Page

9

Report of Captain Ray on Alaska mining town supply crisis

From Washington dated February 12, the War Department released Captain P. H. Ray of the Eighth Infantry’s report on conditions in Alaska Oct 8 to Nov. He warns of serious danger of food shortages due to transportation failures and urges permanent garrisons away from mining towns to prevent bias. He notes food scarcity in Dawson City, scarce eating houses, and writes that abounding prices are inflated by isolated deals rather than prevailing market rates.

Waswington War Department P. H. Ray Eighth Infantry Alaska Circle City Fort Yukon Ray Mission American Creek North American Transportation and ‘Trading Company Dawson City

Prospecting Hints From Alaska Gold Regions

A War Department report by E Hazard Wells cites Captain Rays dispatches anda favorable Alaska gold outlook. Wells, veteran in the interior, notes true quartz veins eight feet wide on the Upper Tanana, gold in sands along streams, and promising finds on American Creek and Birch Creek in the Yukon valley. He argues the Great Tanana valley may offer premier mining prospects.

Alaska Wasnineroy E. Hazard Wells War Department Ray Wells British Northwest Territory Tanana Yukon Forty Mile Creek Yukon Valley Great Tanane Valley

De Lome Incident Closed After Resignation Acceptance

Washington notes that the De Lome affair is settled as Minister Woodford reports that Señor de Lome resigned and his resignation was accepted before the recall request. Officials anticipate a full Madrid explanation but expect no apology demand. The administration seeks a smooth reset in relations with Spain through Debose.

Woodford Washinerton Senor de Louie Senor Cannljas Madrid United States State Department Legation Senor Debose Senor de Lome

Senate Presses Indian Bill To Restore Free Homestead Law

The Senate resumed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill and passed it after amendments. The key change by Pettigrew would restore the free homestead law for Indian lands ceded to the United States, allowing settlers who paid the purchase price to the Indians to hold property. The bill carries about eight million dollars in appropriations. The Senate adjourned to Monday.

Washington Job Senate Pettigrew S. D United States National Home United States Revenue Cutter Gallitin Massachusetts Kansas Fort Hayes Military Reservation Kansas State Normal School Missouri Nebraska

Publisher G M Rose of Hunter Rose dies at 69 in Toronto

Telegraphic items report G M Rose president of Canada’s large Hunter Rose publishing house dead in Toronto at age 69. Other notes mention excellent rains aiding crops in northern and central India, a plague spread in Punjab, and the Illinois license revocation of Schuylkill Fire Insurance Company by State Superintendent VanCleave.

G. M. Rose Hunter- Rose Company Canada Toronto India Punjab Illinois Schuylkill Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia VanCleave Osage Kaw Oklahoma Port Au Prince St. Thomas Haytien Episcopalian Diocese of Nebraska William M.ore Arkansan

Trade Outlook and Wheat Exports Indicator Hints 1898 Confidence

New York Feb 13 R G Don Co weekly trade review says business pushes toward spring activity with strength in iron and cotton and a rise in goods. Cuban insurrection brakes speculation while foreign buyers take 45 000 shares. Bank clearings surge, wool and wheat markets show firm tones, and Leiter wheat contracts move toward seaboard as eastern lines invite bids for large shipments to Liverpool.

New Youk R. G. Don & Co Skiin Snot Atlantic Chicago United States Canada

Tariff talk and fruit disease fears in Reichstag

Berlin February 12 The Reichstag discussed Germany US relations as Dr Barth highlighted the importance of American trade and rising exports. Count Posadowsky explained Hamburg fruit quarantines due to an infected district, noting insects found in pears and apples and later Berlin, urging strict precautions while warning against a tariff war and favoring peace until policy must change.

Berlin Washington Germany United States Dr. Barth Freissimnige Count Posadowsky Barth San Jose America Count Posadxrweky

Civil War Follows Assassination of Guatemalan President Barrios

A San Jose de Guatemala special reports civil strife and bloodshed after Barrios death. General Marroquin and five others killed in an assault on the palace barracks as factions vie for power. Troops pursue fleeing revolutionists and the public fed up with the crisis.

Barrios San Francisco San Jose de Guatemala Lata Marroquin Prospero Morales Morales Majera Arrevalo Toledo Manuel Estrada Gabrera Mendizabal

Pittsburg Fire Toll Grows with 28 Missing and $1.6 Million Loss

A major Pittsburgh fire leaves eleven dead and twenty eight missing with property losses estimated at 1.6 million dollars. The revised casualty list names A J Berry and John Dwyen among the dead, many injured, and a large debris field as crews battle flames through the night. Mayor Isaacs appeals for public aid to help displaced families as insurance estimates range from 800000 to 1250000 dollars.

Isaacs John Scott Chautauqua Ice Company Robert Rosamund Owen K. Felder George Douglass Bellevue Owen Mullhan William Fleming Jos Headley Kit Wilson Paducah Robert Dobson J. A. Brown Davis Stuart William Desmuke Desmuke Charles Wilson Peter Malone Charles Simon Cincinnati Daniel Maloney George Newman Philadelphia Gas Company William Doran William Finch Edward Donnelly Christ Schriver James P. Morrison James Moxan Evangelical Church Rushton D. B. Weokerly John Gerry George McDonald Jack Farrell Samuel McLaughlin Jacob Booth Pennsylvania Avenue Mary McFadden Mulberry Alley Ford

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