Humboldt Passenger Riot Onboard Delays Seattle Voyage
Steamer Humboldt, bound for St Michaels Alaska, faced a near riot as hundreds of passengers demanded freight be accepted under contract. Mayor Wood negotiated amid threats, a committee secured agreement, and cargo loading proceeded with reloaded provisions. Also reports Howard Thorp’s eight week Klondike gold haul of $130,000 and ships leaving Boston for Phillips party.
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Edward Thorp
Vanderbilts
Dyea
Skaguay
New York
Phillips
Boston
Klondike
South Dakota
Seattle
Wash
St. Michaels
Alaska
Lawson City
United Tes
Danforth Becker
Wood
John Gallivan
Spokane
Boetzkes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Willis Thorp
Howard Thorp
Office Boy Off to Mines in Klondike Fever
James Cullen once an office boy at National Security Company on Broadway is missing. Also missing is $1000 the personal property of George Godward treasurer. Cullen, 17, had been entrusted with large sums and was recently seen in the Klondike rumor mill. He deposited $1000 to Godward and later drew money to gamble, leading authorities to suspect he fled to gold fields.
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New York
James Cullen
National Security Company
No.3
Broadway
George B. Godward
Young Cullen
Godward
Mr. Godward
Cullen
Klondike
Brighton
To Be Miners' Wives Proposal for Alaska Marriage Trade
L M Keenan plans sending marriageable young women to Alaska in spring to marry miners. A Presbyterian clergyman will accompany the outfit. Damsels 18 to 25 will be pledged to marry before leaving the steamboat. Expected profits depend on attracting miners with high transport costs and future marriages in Klondike conditions.
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USA
L. M. Keenan
Alaska
Yukon
Keenan
Klondike
Passengers rage as Arctic steamer nears Alaska delays
Delays in stowing Arctic voyage gear provoke anger aboard a steamer loaded with passengers bound for Dawson City. Crowd seeks forceful action to secure provisions and equipment while officials offer limited aid and postponed supplies. Reports from Seattle and Juneau describe the tense scene and ongoing Klondike expedition preparations.
Gold Fields Debate Inescapable In Slush Talk
A cautious voice argues that the region holds more gold likely to arrive than depart. The remark contrasts optimism about available riches with skepticism about mining outflows.
Boston Miners Off for Klondike Expedition Under Finch
The Phillips expedition left Boston yesterday at 3 p.m. aboard the Hastings bound for Alaska. About twenty men joined the voyage including F Snyder L Edwards and others from Albany Providence and Boston. John R Wennerberg and Charles C Swinson among the crew, with John Bishop and Stoddart Machine Company to supply the steam launch and machinery. Preparations are underway and the crew consists of versatile "handy men" ready for any task. The date of starting is not yet specified.
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Klondike
G. A. Finch
West Pound
Union Station
Boston
Alaska
Mexico
Mike
Bolid
Hastings
F. Snyder
L. Edwards
Brother
Albany
W. G. Tilton
James Markland
Providence
J. A. Wetherbee
Morris Weir
Mr. Blackburn
Yukon
John R. Wennerberg
Charles C. Swinson
John Bishop
Stoddart Machine Company
Blackburn
Three Men Petition Klondike Quest After Iron Oath Bond
An Englishman, an Irishman and a German left Boston last Saturday aiming for Klondike. William Perry and James Rogan, drivers for Kenny & Clark, join the unnamed German traveler. They carry good equipment and capital and Perry has a mine superintendent’s letter in Dyea. They vow to stick together and share and share alike if they reach the gold region.
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Klondike
William Perry
James Rogan
Kenny & Clark
Hingham
Boston
Perry
Dyea
Gloucester Party. BR Aus 48 Howard Blackburns expedition
Howard Blackburn announces a planned all sea route expedition in a fishing schooner, prepared weeks ago and presented as essentially settled, embracing Gloucester and broader Australian interests.
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Aus
Howard Blackburn
Anarchist Attack on President Faure at Paris
Reported in Paris that an anarchist bomb attempt coincided with President Faure starting a Russia visit. A second blast near Boulevard Magenta and Rue Lafayette caused panic but no injuries. Public reaction was one of heightened fear amid recent European political violence.
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Elysee Palace
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Duval
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Canovas
Spain
Carnot
France
Humbert
Italy
Revere Merchants Picnic Celebrates Town Sports Victory
The Revere Merchants Association held its second annual picnic at Centennial Grove Hasex with about 600 attendees. Events included bicycle and doughnut races for women, a Crescent Beach versus Centre ball game won 14 to 12, and prizes such as a briar pipe, barrel of flour, and butter tubes. Charles Osborne won the 6 mile bicycle race and Wile Murphy won the 100 yard dash. The day featured town music and dancing after a special train carriage.
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Kingham
J. A. C. Ludemann
Moore
Blonestreet
Lothrop
Callahan
Kennedy
Hardingbroke
Orr
Charles Osborne
Wile Murphy
Crescent Beach
William Glover
of Kingham
Beachmont
Golli Assassin Angiolillo's Kin Found in New York
Mrs. Rosi, wife of an Italian cook in New York, identifies Michele Angiolillo of Foggia as the real name of the assassin known as Golli. She says Angiolillo is her relative by marriage, a first cousin of the killer, who she calls the family black sheep and bad man.
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New York
Golli
Canovas
Rosi
Assissin
Michele Angiolillo
Foggia
Italy
Pasqua de Angiolillo
Angiolillo
Galli
Escape of Bowen From Prison Van During Court Transport
William H. Bowen who was arrested Aug 13 on a breaking and entering charge escaped from a prison van while being taken to Roxbury Court yesterday. He slipped from the door and ducked past the driver into the courtyard and fled with officers in pursuit.
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William H. Bowen
Division 9
Roxbury Court
Beijing Bowen
Bowen
Freight elevator accident injures Cambridgeport man
James Brine was seriously injured when a freight elevator at 4 Arch Street collapsed yesterday afternoon. He suffered a fracture and dislocation of the spinal column and was rushed by ambulance to Emergency Hospital. Brine, who lives at 4 Perry Street in Cambridgeport, faced slim chances of recovery.
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Arch Street
James Brine
Jine
Brine
Perry Street
Cambridgeport
Lambert's Body Unclaimed After Suicide in Cell
Albert Lambert shot himself in a cell at Station 2 Monday evening. The body remains at Tinkham's on Howard Street awaiting any claimant, with burial planned in Potter's Field today if none comes forward.
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Albert Lambert
Station 2
Tinkham's
Howard Street
Potter's Field
Faure Starts Russia Visit From Dunkirk Escort
President Faure began his trip to Russia accompanied by Foreign Minister Hanotaux and Admiral Bernard. The party sails this afternoon aboard Bethnay from Dunkirk, with Bruix and Surcouf escorting to Cronstadt arriving Monday morning. The schedule includes Cronstadt Peternof visits, a banquet, and a gala theatre performance. On Aug 24 the Czar and Faure move to St. Petersburg.
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Faure
Russia
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Bernard
Dunkirk
Bethnay
Bruix
Surcouf
Cronstadt
Receivers Appointed for Massachusetts Benefit Life
Temporary receivers were appointed for the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association and the firm restrained from further business. Attorney-General Knowlton led the filing before Judge Lathrop, citing insurance investigations and the need to protect policyholders. Alfred S. Woodworth and Arthur Lord named as temporary receivers with bonds set at 25000 each. order issued for show cause on September 3.
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Knowlton
Hammond
B. N. Johnson
Lathrop
Supreme Judicial Court
Ase
Association
Carpenter Falls Fifty Feet At City Build Site
George Brooks of 60 Prescott Street a carpenter aged years fell about fifty feet from a building at 2 Hverett Court yesterday around 4 30 p m sustaining serious internal injuries.
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George Brooks
Prescott Street
Hverett Court
Bunco Sharp Held in New York Bond Case
Big Hawley known as John Doe, a bunco sharp captured by police, told few words to Chief Inspector Watts as General Martin observed. He was jailed in 9600 bail until Saturday when requisition papers expected for transfer to New York for trial. Doe offered to go quietly if told, and NY police may send an inspector.
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Bunco Sharp
John Doe
Inspector Watts
Chief Watts
Martin
Doe
New York
G A R Post 7 Runs Special Train to Buffalo
G A R Post 7 arranged a special New England Railroad train to Buffalo and return leaving Kneeland Street Station Sunday August 22 at 1 30 pm Comrades and friends are invited Tickets cost 9 65 each and may be purchased at Old State House or East Street Station ticket office NW B R
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G. A. R. Post 7
New England Railroad
Buffalo
Kneeland Street Station
Old State House
Street Station
B. R
Salem Boat Theft and Breakin Case Charges
William Kennedy and Frank Scott were arrested for break in theft and larceny of a boat after a Sunday break in at a Salem bakery and cigar shop. They confessed and said they rowed from Salem and sold items to mariners along the wharves while seeking food. Police inspectors Wise and Gaddis detained them as they tried to sell the boat on the waterfront.
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William Kennedy
Frank Scott
Salem
Boston
Wise
Gaddis
Shirley Gut
Peabody Family Reunion Held at The Pines Near Haverhill
The twenty fifth annual Peabody family reunion was held at The Pines near Haverhill with about 200 participants. George H. Peabody of Danvers gave the welcome address, Governor George A. Ramsdell of New Hampshire delivered a historical address, and remarks were also made by Nathaniel Peabody of Lowell, Superintendent Perkins of Salem, the Rev J J Kelly, Henry T. Peabody of Dracut, and George W. Peabody of Wenham.
Baldwin Cadet Band Plays At Oak Square Brighton
The Baldwin's Cadet Band performs at Oak Square Brighton tonight at 8 o'clock featuring Our Centennial March Ourverture Jolly Robbers Artist's Life Piccolo solo by August Damm The Best of All Resignation The Minstrels Delight A Hot Time operatic medley and Diabolus finale.
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Oak Square
Baldwin
August Damm
Adirondacks Draw Crowds With Fitchburg Train Service
The Adirondacks draw record crowds this year as Fitchburg Railroad expands through car service into drawing room comfort, bringing popular access directly to yard areas and increasing visitor reach.
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Adirondacks
Fitchburg
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