Mad Rush Brings Sore Distress in Klondike Fever
Seattle reports describe the Klondike gold rush impact on Dyea Port Simpson and Juneau with gambling and hardship as thousands seek fortune. Henry Strauss returns from Victoria with Alaskan impressions while M Misamore notes fresh cleanups at Munook Creek and warns of hunger as freight costs soar and competition to mine grows.
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Henry Strauss
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Victoria
B. C
Port Simpson
Dyea
Alaska
Mr. Strauss
Klondike
Pacific Coast
Arctic
Juneau
Big Demand for Seats for Cambridge Track Showdown
Manager Ducker of Charles River Park reported over a hundred New York spectators plan to attend the esna Michael McDuffee race, touted as the greatest of the year at the Cambridge track next Saturday. Four open events on the card are filling, driven by rider interest to witness the big match.
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Ducker
Charles River Park
New York
Esna
Michael
McDuffee
Cambridge
Gothamites
Sullivan Endorsed by East Boston Hebrew Club
The East Boston Hebrew Educational Club held a mass meeting in Lyceum Hall to endorse John H. Sullivan for councillor and W. J. Donovan for Senator. About 150 Hebrew citizens attended as speeches were delivered by Sullivan, Donovan, James H. Donovan, and others.
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East Boston
Freight wreck at Hanson injures and kills several
A severe freight wreck on the Iron Mountain road at Hanson Arkansas near Van Buren results in seven deaths and six serious injuries. Two injured may die. The accident occurred at 2 o clock at the Hanson station. This is reported via a special dispatch to the Commercial Appeal from Van Buren.
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Memphis
Tenn
van Buren
Ark
Iron Mountain
Hanson
I. T
Women form mining firm in Yukon Alaska venture
In Seattle on September 12 a new company filed articles of incorporation named the Women s Yukon Alaska Mining & Investment Company. Officers include President Mrs Fred B Sander Vice President Miss Alice M Aiken and Secretary Treasurer Mrs James Maclachlan Plans are outlined but execution depends on conditions next spring and may differ from present.
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Seattle
Wash
Women's
Yukon- Alaska Mining & Investment Company
Fred B. Sander
Alice M. Aiken
James Maclachlan
Brooklyn plans Yukon colony to found city named Brooklyn
A Brooklyn promoter proposes a Yukon Valley colony limited to 100 members. They will self fund mining tools and clothing, ban liquor and gambling, and govern under U S law with portable store, boarding house, huts, tents, and a saw mill. The project aims to attract the best element and become a major American city beyond the West.
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New York
Brooklyn
Yukon Valley
Blake
New West
America
United States
Alaska land squatter titles upheld in Juneau decision
The Juneau United States district court settles overland titles in Juneau Alaska affirming squatters rights to improvements as valid against invasions and recognizing original locator titles as valid even if holders are absent from the premises.
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Seattle
Wash
Juneau
Alaska
Ae Delane
United States
Somerville Residents to Seek Court Injunction Over Oil Station
Citizens of Somerville have retained counsel and will ask the Supreme Court this week to enjoin Leonard and Ellis from building an oil station in the highland district. They argue the Board of Aldermen acted illegally when it overruled Mayor Perry's veto, a vote taken at a special meeting held to draw jurors.
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Somerville
Highland District
Supreme Court
Leonard & Ellis
Perry
Board of Aldermen
Sir
Edward I
New England
America
Klondike Party Plans Early Dawson Landings
Mr H A Stone of this city organizes a Dawson City expedition leaving Boston March 9 and Seattle March 16 aboard a new stern wheel steamer. The twenty nine day trip ends April 7 with $500 per man covering transport berth food and incidentals. Travelers receive a year’s food supply upon disbanding and fifty pounds freight. Stone acts as Boston correspondent and will publish party updates. For details write H A Stone 4 Mt Auburn Cambridge.
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H. A. Stone
Dawson
Boston
Seattle
Dawson City
Gaston
Phillips
Rock Island
Mr. Stone
Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge
Tenement Fire Tragedy Highlights Exit Dangers
A deadly blaze at 110 Stamford Street claimed two lives and exposed fatal flaws in tenement design. Firefighters note locked exits and narrow hallways as primary hazards, with Sarah Orgins dying while shielding child Eli Federman. Reuben Federman previously faced a 1896 blaze at a nearby building.
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Stamford Street
Sarah Orgins
Prospect Street
Federman
Eli Federman
Massachusetts General Hospital
Reuben Federman
Federmaann
Federman’s
Completion of St Stephen's Catholic Church Celebrated
New St Stephen's Framingham marked by 8 am mass led by Archbishop John J. Williams with 2580 children receiving first communion. Dedication and high mass followed with multiple clergy and a 3:15 pm vesper service. Archbishop confirmed 260 children. Pastor listed as Rev. John F. Heffernan.
Boston City Government Reform Division Debate
Readers weigh in as Boston top politicians and citizens debate a proposed single chamber city government to replace the bicameral system. Supporters cite clearer responsibility and modern efficiency while opponents warn of centralization and loss of local representation.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Sir
A. A. Berld
E. L. Pierce
Milton
Hosea Biglow
Front News: Fort Shabkadr Surrounded by Rebels
Reports from the Simla front say Fort Shabkad r is closely ringed and reconnoitering beyond five miles faces rebel fire. Rebels mass at Hangu as Colonel Biggs moves to shield Shahukhel Fort. rear guard clash last night with heavy rebel losses. Official despatch notes six native deaths and several wounded. Firing reaches Mohmand country.
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Simla
Shabkadr
Hangu
Biggs
Samana Ridge
Shahukhel Fort
Aged Sheldon Sisters Fatally Burned in Lynn Kitchen
Miss Harriet Sheldon aged 2 and Miss Matilda Sheldon aged 60s were burned to death while preparing breakfast in their home at 86 Cedar street Lynn. Neighbors including Charles W. Peabody smothered flames after Harriet shielding her face. Matilda died at the parlor door. The oil stove wick caused the blaze as they fought to extinguish it. Both sisters had taught privately in Beverly before moving to Lynn.
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Lynn
Harriet
Matilda Sheldon
Cedar Street
Charles W. Peabody
Lynn Hospital
Sheldon
Beverly
Thirteen Horses Cremated At South Boston Sawmill Fire
A blaze at the Boston Bundle Wood Company sawmill and stable at 122 West First Street South Boston killed thirteen horses. Only four of seventeen escaped as smoke and flames consumed the building causing about $700 in damage and $2000 in animal loss. A passerby spotted fire near hayloft at 8:30 p.m. and alerted Box 113, with police and workers evacuating horses before flames were extinguished. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
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Boston Bundle Wood Company
West First Street
South
Boston
Antonio Terry Wins Freedom to Marry Sybil Sanderson
Paris report says Antonio Terry the "Cuba ban sugar king" is free to wed Sybil Sanderson after her death announcement ends divorce proceedings. Grace Dalton Secor, his former wife, died suddenly in Paris after cerebral congestion. Their marriage in New York 1876 faced divorce actions begun in New York and Paris. Terry’s wealth is listed around 30 million.
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Paris
Antonio Terry
Sybil Sanderson
Terry
Grace Dalton Secor
New York
William H. Secor
Fifth Avenue
Be Game Club Outing on Harbor Light Boat Ride
A full Be Game Club of the South End enjoyed a morning harbor outing led by Captain Tommy Ryan of Atlantic Avenue. The group, composed of local business men and clerks formed recently, rode Captain Bett's harbor lighter Lady Ellen down to Lovell's Island towed by a Union towboat.
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Be Game Club
South End
Tommy Ryan
Atlantic Avenue
Bett
Lady Ellen
Lovell’s Island
Clut
Concert for M'Innes at Lyceum Hall East Boston
Tonight at Lyceum Hall in East Boston the Bohemian Club presents a complimentary concert for Daniel B. McInnes a popular member. The club also plans Michael Strogoff in October to support the Ladies' Christian Union with director William Co. Healey. John J. Agnew plays the title role and Healey portrays Ivan Ogareff.
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Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Daniel B. McInnes
Bohemian Club
The
Michael Strogoff
Ladies’ Christian Union
William Co
Healey
John J. Agnew
Ivan Ogareff
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Company of Women
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Vanity Fair
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Samuel A. Green
Jonathan A. Lane
A. A. Berle
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Joseph A. Conry
John A. Kelcher
Patrick Donahoe
Patrick A. Collins
Jesse M. Gove
M. M. Cunniff
Greater New York
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James A. Gallivan
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Merchants’ Municipal Advisory Committee
State House
Edward C. Ellis
Edward B. Callender
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Foward W. Presho
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General Butler
New Orleans
Great Britain
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Standard Oil Company
Electric Light and Telephone Companies
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