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.
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Mission
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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.
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E. Hazard Wells
War Department
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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.
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Madrid
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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.
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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.
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Oklahoma
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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