Case of Wives: Dawson Women Said to Be Pitiful
Vancouver reports startling claims about wife selling in Klondike with Indian girls bought by Hudson Bay Company staff at Fort Graham. Robert Stead Dun cites cases of polygamy and trafficking, noting drivers like Ponies and copper wire as bribes. A prominent chief negotiates for status, while a white trader gains power. the girl remains with her husband.
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Vancouver
B. C
Klondike
Robert Stead Dun
Harvard Monthly
Civilization
Edmonton Overland Trail
Great Northwest
Hudson Bay Company
Fort Graham
Mr. Dun
Dun
Sparkling
Northwest
Factor Fox
Fox
Dawson From a Woman’s View Miss Emma Kelly Returns
Miss Emma Kelly, longtime Star special correspondent, recounts Dawson Yukon life after arriving Nov. 1. She notes crude early settlement, a bustling press scene, and a shift from touted riches to hard reality as starving conditions loom for many, especially women and girls seeking fortune.
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Kansas City
Emma Kelly
Dawson
The
Star
United States
Thief Breaks into Durham House Steals Watches
A burglary at John B. Durham's house on the terrace occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. A false key was used to enter. the thief took a lady's hunting case gold watch and a gentleman's Elgin watch.
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John B. Durham
Thees Terrace
Elgin
Modern Cyranos They Need Have No Fear Say Beauties of American Stage
Five prominent New York stage women discuss Cyrano and Roxane. They say modern girls prize intellect and character over physical looks, and that a Cyrano’s devotion and manliness could make him a formidable match despite flaws. Names include Miss De Treville Elsie J De Wolfe Miss Glaser Lulu Glaser Alice M Nielsen Viola Allen.
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Cyrano
Adonis
New York
Miss DE Treville
Elsie DE Wolfe
Elsie J. DE Wolfe
Miss Glaser
Lulu Glaser
Alice M. Nielsen
Viola Allen
John Storm
Thomas Francis Meagher Club Opposes Alliance with England
Members of the Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Club meet in Hanover Hall and urge candidates for Congress and State offices to oppose any alliance with England or European monarchies. They vote to oppose such degradation of American honor and plan actions with allied clubs statewide.
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England
Thomas’ Francis Meagher
Hanover Hall
Congress
Gaelic School Session Reports Strong Attendance
Gaelic School session at 1871 Washington street drew larger attendance than usual with P. J. O Daly John M Doran and Michael A Fiysiey leading classes Twelve new names were added to the school roll O Daly superintendent read a paper on Why the Irish should support language and literature The council urged publication of the paper and announced the Dec 22 quarterly entertainment at Union Park Hall over 800 tickets were sold After the session Lyne Kelly Keating McCarthy Doran and Horan contributed to an entertainment of Gaelic and English songs readings and recitations
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Washington Street
P. J. O'Daly
John M. Doran
Michael A. Fiysiey
P. J. O’daly
Union Park Hall
Eugene Lyne
Dennis Kelly
Geoffrey Keating
Daniel G. McCarthy
Thoms Horan
Parnell Associates Host Ward 17 Meeting For Council Hopeful
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates held a lively gathering at Hampden and Albany streets led by President Joseph F Madden. They support Daniel J Fitzpatrick for Common Council and urged members to help elect him while pledging true democracy in state and city elections. Ward 17 voters are invited to attend from November 8 onward to hear candidates’ positions.
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Charles Stewart Parnell Associates
Hampden
Albany
Joseph F. Madden
Daniel J. Fitzpatrick
Tigers
Clu
Patrick Murray
T. J. McGee
Hugh Crosson
T. McGeever
Roslindale Teen Found Unconscious in Room
Carl Duenbach, 17, boarded with Mr Rollins at 5 Atherton Street Roslindale, was found unconscious in his room yesterday morning. Dr Roy believes he will recover. He had left the cock half on.
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Carl Duenbach
Rollins
Atherton Street
Roslindale
Dr. Roy
General Michael Corcoran Political Club Adjourns Meeting
A large meeting at Hibernian Hall Hanover Street discussed candidates for upcoming offices and voted to reconvene on Tuesday the 7th at 7 p m in the same hall. A committee that failed to report is expected to present at that time.
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Michael Corcoran
Hibernian Hall
Hanover Street
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