Lawless Alaska a Hardboiled Klondike Frontier
Special correspondence from Seagay Alaska describes Skaguay and Dyea as fevered boom towns facing rising crime and violence as gold rush preparations loom. The piece notes widespread gambling and liquor, robberies, and calls for federal aid or a vigilante-police solution with Bat Masterson possibly enlisted to restore order.
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Masterson
Skaguay
Seaguay
Alaska
Dyea
Klondike
United States
Klondiker
Bat Masterson
Dodge City
Kan
Leadville
Canadian Pacific to Expand Cable Network Across Coast
On Feb 9 in New Klondike Montreal the Canadian Pacific Telegraph Company announced plans to lay an extra cable between Vancouver and Victoria and to string another heavy copper wire between Montreal and Vancouver due to rising Klondike business.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Telegraph Company
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Ireland Relief Demands Echo in Commons Debates
In London the Standard criticizes Lord Salisbury over China policy as the Commons debate on the throne address resumes. Michael Davitt moves an amendment highlighting Ireland’s potato famine distress, backed by John Hayden and John Dillon who urge immediate relief measures amid evictions. Gerald Balfour defends government actions and acknowledges gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Lord Salisbury
China
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
Ireland
John P. Hayden
John Dillon
Irish Parliamentary Party
Dillon
Gerald Balfour
Foreland
Mrs Petersen Buried In Mt Hope After Hotel Death
The body of Laura Haltzermann Petersen, who died by suicide at Young's Hotel last week, was buried at Mt Hope Cemetery. Funeral from Undersaker Tinkham's rooms at 20 Howard Street. anonymous donor paid all expenses after offering to cover burial if unclaimed. An Episcopal clergyman conducted the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Haltzermann Petersen
Young’s
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Tinkham
Howard Street
Briggs
Mt. Hope
Harvard Overseers Confirm Santayana Appointment
Harvard College board of overseers met yesterday to confirm George Santayana PhD as assistant professor of philosophy for five years from September 1, 1898. They also considered alumni petitions opposing extending overseer voting rights. main petition to be heard March 2 before the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College Board of Overseers
George Santayana
Legislative Committee
B Y M C Union Concert Featured Local Singers
The Christian Union program last night included Adelaide J. Griggs contralto, James H. Mahan tenor, W. H. Griggs baritone, Ethlyn Nye reader, and Minna J. Gaul accompanist. Local musicians contributed readings and songs to the event.
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The
Christian Union
Adelaide J. Griggs
James H. Mahan
W. H. Griggs
Ethlyn Nye
Minna J. Gaul
Clerks Association Officials Oppose Voter Registration Bill
Thirty members of the Massachusetts City Clerks Association met at the Revere House with J Mitchell Galvin presiding. A pre dinner business session unanimously voted to oppose any bill altering current voter registration methods. Mayor Quincy addressed recounts and other municipal matters. John McDuffie of Cambridge served as clerk of committees.
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Massachusetts City Clerks’ Association
Revere House
J. Mitchell Galvin
Quincy
John McDuffie
Cambridge
Weak building on Merrimac street haunted by collapse
Bernard Nolan, longtime engineer and later janitor, recalls the Merrimac Street building once a church and later remodeled by Mr Roberts. He warns of unsafe conditions, noting jackscrews and heavy machinery used to prop up floors, and says lives were at risk before the 1893 fire and collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Nolan
Merrimac Street
Nolan
Horace Partridge & Co
Post
Roberts
No Attempt to Build on Old Wall Remains Planned
A quote warns against using the old walls for construction noting it would never yield a decent building. The speaker emphasizes caution and frames the project as unsuitable given the structure's condition.
Injured Firemen Making Steady Recovery at Hospital
Three firefighters Captain J. M. Garrity Philip J. Doherty and Edward A. Shea are improving at Massachusetts General Hospital and are expected to leave within a few days after being badly hurt in the blaze.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
J. M. Garrity
Philip J. Doherty
Edward A. Shea
Grand Opera House Firemen’s Benefit
Seats go on sale today for a Sunday night benefit at the Grand Opera House raising gross proceeds for the widows and orphans of fallen firemen. Manager George W Magee donated venue and resources. newspapers, Suburban Electric Light Co and theater groups pledge support.
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E Grand Opera House
George W. Magee
Suburban Electric Light Company
Russell-Fox-De Angelis Opera Company
Boston
Edward E. Rice
Ballet Girl
Park Theatre
Dan McCarthy
Grand Opera House
Castle Square Theatre
Harvard Opera Company
Cuba
Vow
Columbia Theatre
White Orchestral Club
Fort Worth Fire Destroys Eight-Story Hurley Building
A Fort Worth blaze consumed the Hurley office building owned by the Simpson heirs of Boston the Dreyfus Company's dry goods store the Farmers Mechanics Bank Fort Worth Denver railroad offices and Worth Cycle Company. Total loss estimated over 250000.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Fort Worth
Tex
Hurley
Simpson Heirs
Boston
Dreyfus Company
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank
Fort Worth & Denver Railroad
Worth Cycle Company
General Electric Nets Big Metro Order in New York
General Electric announces a $300,000 contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York to furnish machinery for the world’s largest power station. The plant will furnish power for roads using the underground trolley system and will have a capacity of 70 000 horsepower.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Metropolitan Chien Oe
New York
Kruger Re-Elected in Transvaal Election
In Pretoria the Transvaal election total votes reached 19,423 with President Kruger receiving 13,764 votes, Schalk Burger 3,716, and General Joubert 1,943.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Kruger
Schalk Burger
Joubert
New York Population Estimate Released
The New York health department reports a city population of 3,438,899 across five boroughs. Manhattan 1,911,755. Bronx 187,075. Brooklyn 1,197,100. Queens 128,042. Richmond 64,927.
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New York
Health Department
Borough of
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Rev Stopford W Brooke to remain pastor resigning not withdrawn
The Rev Stopford W Brooke of the First Universalist Church has notified that he will not withdraw his resignation.
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Stopford W. Brooke
First Universalist Church
Cambridge Tammany Club Holds Third Annual Ball
The Cambridge Tammany Club will hold its third annual ball Monday evening in Union Hall Cambridgeport with invitations issued to members and guests.
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Cambridge Tammany Club
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Edison Plans Mars War with a Thousand Million Dollar Fund
The text depicts a dystopian vision where Martians nearly wipe out humanity, then Edison unveils an electric ship and disintegrator. World leaders gather in Washington to fund a global war, with Britain bidding higher than the US and Siam contributing a famed gem. Edison promises 1000 ships and 3000 disintegrators within six months.
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Earth
Mars
Thomas Agon
Moon
Edison
Washington
Old World
Mr. Edison
Atlantic
Pacific
America
Senate
United States
Queen Victoria
England
Kaiser William
Czar
Russia
China
Flying ships melee and exotic dances under blazing balloons
In a vivid exhibition scene a man falls into a tree and is rescued by a rat. Tsant hieroglyphs? The Emperor dances with a Russian press, royalty waltz with Madagascar royalty, and a Chicago heiress basks with the Sultan. The Czar partners a Peruvian beauty as Samoa’s king smiles, while giant illuminated balloons rise skyward in a dazzling dome.
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Russia
Siam
Ueen Ranavalona
Madagascar
Turkey
Chicago
Peru
Malietoa
Samoa
Marvelous Errand Ball After Exhibition Ends
After the exhibit, planners propose a grand ball on the Virginia Potomac side with ten acres prepared, electric lights, balloons forming a vast dome, and national symbols while thousands dance beneath blazing fountains and bands. Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales ride the electrical ship as empires watch, and the Emperor of China laughs at a roc tale amid a banquet where the Prince toasts Edison.
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Virginia
Potomac
Geome
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Mr. Edison
Boston
Stunker Hill Monument
China
Confucius
England
Unitedates
Anne Mmparor Rem
Ncess
Masaco
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Lawless
Dyca
Charles E. McNabb
Burt M. Bird
Pond’s Extract CO
Mrs. Petersen
Harvard
B. Y. M. C. Union
Mr. Roberts
Grand Opera House Firemen’s Benefit
Puremalt
Pure Food Dept
Conant Street
GEN. Electric
New York Power House
Dom Paul
Health Board
MR. Brooke
Cambridge Tammany Ball
Garrett P. Serviss
Lord Kelvin
William
Nicholas
Pacific Coast
Italy
Secretary of the Treasury
Tsait’ien
Fiji
Austria-Hungary
Zanzibar
Hamoud Ben Mahomed
Germany
Great Britain
Tavernier
India
Evea
United States of America
Congress
Cnt
Baltimore
New Orleans
St. Louis
Congress of the Nations
Treasury
Tsant’ien
Hoang- Ho River
Kuen-Lun
Lie
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Prince of Ales
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