Mad Stampede for Gold Fields
A chaotic stampede unfolds as crowds of men struggle to reach the gold fields. Many unable to afford passage, the fever spreads as thousands of British travelers seek immediate departure to hopeful mining booms.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
1
Prospectors Urged to Limit Klondike River Trip This Summer
From Seattle a rush to Alaska ports shows three steamers sold out with a fourth sailing July 26 nearing full capacity. Officials warn against river travel after August due to imminent winter freezes, while Ottawa considers surveying parties for Yukon's railroad costs. The Klondike gold frenzy attracts a floating population from distant states as outfitting houses race to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Beattle
Wash
Alaska
Klondyke
Portland
London
McIntosh
Northwest Territory
Strickland
Canadian Mounted Police
Yukon Valley
Ottawa
North Dakota
B. R. Shaw
Relative of Pardridge in Mysterious Toledo Death
A. A. Rivet, who vanished from a boat near Riverside Park, Toledo, is believed by police to have died by his own hand though family doubts this. His body was recovered near the prior location. Rivet, brother-in-law to a Chicago Pardridge, had come from Indianapolis and planned to return to Chicago to assume duties at the Boston Store after recent mercantile losses. His daughter was en route home from Colorado Springs to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spocial Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
A. A. Rivet
Riverside Park
Rivet
Pardridges
Chicago
Indianapolis
Butler
North Carolina
Tillman
Quay
Morgan
Alabama
Teller
Colorado
Senate
Indiana convict goods law struck down in Porter case
Judge Henry C. Fox of Wayne Circuit Court ruled the Indiana convict goods law unconstitutional in the State of Indiana vs Wm H Porter agent of the Fort Frankfort Chair Company. The law’s prohibitory character and denial of vested contract rights were cited with possible appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Henry C. Fox
Wayne
State of
Indiana
Wm. H. Porter
Frankfort
Kentucky Penitentiary
Fox
Supreme Court
Two Indians Escape From Miles City Jail
Yellow Hair and Sam Crow Cheyenne Indians, accused as accessories to Eugene Standing Elk in the John Hoover murder, escaped last night by digging through an eighteen inch wall in the jail’s women’s department. A posse hunts them while Sheriff Gibb and Under Sheriff Daley seek warrants for three more Cheyenne suspects at Lame Deer Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Mont
Yellow Hair
Sam Crow
Eugene Standing Elk
John Hoover
Rosebud
Gibb
Daley
Lame Deer
Beatty Makes His Will in Vitriol Case
William Beatty, dying from injuries after vitriol thrown by Mrs. Hitchens, made his will today. He allegedly provided for his son who was allowed to see him, while his wife Mrs. Beatty was refused admission. Beatty’s death remained hourly expected as the case unfolds in Parkersburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
William Beatty
Hitchens
Valparaiso
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Porter
Olds & Griffin
Chicago
James E. Whitcomb
Whiting
Elizabeth
John Sherman III May Go to the Seashore For Change of Air
Secretary Sherman remains ill and confined to his room as heat and overwork are blamed. Doctors recommend rest and a trip to Amagansett or Mansfield, Ohio, with family support and arrangements for travel once he gains strength. Ohio Republicans Daugherty Nevin and others discuss reopening their Columbus headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Sherman
William Johnston
Stamping Out Smallpox Precautions At Birmingham
Acts Mayor Pearce requests the press to publish a card from the County Health Officer stating four decided smallpox cases have been removed, suspicious cases are taken to the pesthouse, vaccination is underway, and within forty eight hours all suspicious cases will be out of the city with vigorous measures and no alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Pearce
Dakota Land Sells Well After Power of Attorney
James Darnell of Frankfort Kentucky obtained power of attorney from his stepmother Mrs William Darnell to sell real estate in Deadwood South Dakota. After years of title dispute the property sold for ninety thousand dollars with half proceeds to Darnell for securing the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
James&. Darnell
William Darnell
Deadwood
Darnell
McLean Dark Horse Faces Democratic Campaign Strategy
In Columbus on July 2 Democrats plan a campaign strategy avoiding explicit reference to William McLean’s Senate bid. Chairman Daniel McConville and leaders reconvened with Allen Myers John McBride and judges Hough and Ditty, showing factions split but intent to keep McLean in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Daniel McConville
McLean
Allen O. Myers
Daniel R. McConville
Steubenville
John McBride
Lexington Rifles Win Prize Drill Victory
Lexington Rifles defeated the McCreary Guards of Frankfort to win the competitive prize drill and carry the prize flag for the next year as the crack company of the Second Regiment Governor Bradley was banqueted at the encampment tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Lexington Rifles
McCreary Guards
Frankfort
Bradley
Pioneer Jubilee Opens In Salt Lake City Weeklong Festivity
Salt Lake Utah July 2 The Pioneer Jubilee began today and for the remainder of the week will be witnessed one of the greatest celebrations ever seen in this inter mountain country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Insurance man recalls Klondike trip and Dawson profits
A Seattle man who left for the Klondyke March 15 and reached Dawson two and a half months later writes that a conservative two year camp production could reach 50,000,000 dollars. He is cautious despite twenty years of placer mining in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dawson
Shaw
Placer Rhines
California
Alaska Boundary Row Not Caused by Gold Finds
Senator Foraker disclosed that the Alaska boundary dispute predates the gold discoveries and originated from a congressional proposal to establish the boundary. The matter was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and then to a subcommittee of which Foraker is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Alaska
Alaskan
United States
Great Britain
North America
British America
Congress
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Poison in melons triggers two deaths in South Carolina
Manuel Coleman a Fairfield County farmer poisoned melons after melon thieves stole fruit. Two black boys reportedly ate poisoned fruit and died along the roadside. No legal action filed against Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Commercial Tribune
Columbia
8. C
Manuel Coleman
Fairfield County
Coleman
Hanna to Decide Campaign Opening for Ohio
A new Republican State Executive Committee meeting may be called soon to choose a Chairman and set the campaign start. Harry M. Daugherty left for Washington to confer with Senator Hanna after a talk with Governor Bushnell. Daugherty plans to present the Governor’s views and seek to follow them closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Daugherty
Washington
Do. H
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Raleigh
Mr. Daugherty
Major Dick
Columbus
Robert M. Nevin
Cochran
Ohio
Mm. Schuler
J. M. Weaver
Commercial Tribune
Republican State Executive Committee
Harry M. Daugherty, Esq
Republican State Central Committee
Hanna
Bushnell
Executive Committee
Daugherty
Death of James F. Babcock Fire Extinguisher Inventor
James F. Babcock, inventor of the Babcock fire extinguisher and noted lecturer, died at his Dorchester home at age 53. He had served in several state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James F. Babcock
Dorchester
Cashier Fights Back in Bank Robbery at Odell
Two men robbed McWilliams Bank in Odell as cashier Van Buskirk raised a revolver and fired. Robbers fled toward cornfields but were captured after a large pursuit. They claim names Frank W. Jackson and Harry Howard of New York, linked to a prior Wabash pay car incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Ill
McWilliams’ Bank
van Buskirk
Frank W. Jackson
Harry Howard
New York
Fairbury
Forest
Race War Erupts in Riverton Alabama
Chattanooga dispatch reports Riverton Alabama faces a growing race conflict after a white man is stabbed and a black assailant reportedly shot. White residents form search parties and threaten to drive out black workers at the Colbert Shoals camp as hundreds more converge to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Riverton
Ale
Colbert Shoals
Lynching in Alabama: James Daniel killed after assault attempt
In Goodwater Coosa County a mob shot James Daniel a negro who attacked Mrs. John Baker before fleeing to a swamp. Bloodhounds tracked him, and after hours in a forest a volley from a tree ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwater
Ala
Alabama
Coosa County
James Daniel
John Baker
Baker
Chance
Ambassadors Suspend Peace Talks Over Government Delays
Constantinople July 20 The ambassadors have sent joint suggestions to their governments on measures needed due to continued contumacy. Pending new instructions the negotiations with Tevfik Pasha are entirely suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Sienna
Tne Rors
Tewfik Pasha
Turkish Commander Edhem Pasha Injured by Explosive
Budapest July 2 The Pester Lloyd reports Edhem Pasha Commander in Chief of Turkish forces in Thessaly was severely wounded in an explosion as an infernal machine was opened. The incident occurred today and damaged his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Pester Lloyd
Edhem Pasha
Thessaly
China Moves to German Line in Army Reorganization
The Daily Mail Berlin correspondent reports China plans a military reorganization along German lines. China orders rifles from Germany and to build a new fleet with half contracts to England and half to Germany. Armstrongs to supply guns for the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Berlin
China
Germany
England
Armstrongs
Queen Heads to Osborne House by Royal Train
The Queen departed Windsor Castle at 10 15 this morning by royal train for Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, continuing royal engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Windsor Castle
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
Boy Kills Himself For Love In Ligonier District
Ligonier Indiana July 20 Clarence Davie prom it to 18 years living near this city gumicite pa ores before a fast refused SSee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Ligonier
Ind
Clarence Davie Promit
West Virginia Coal Strike Tensions Shift Across Regions
In West Virginia the coal strike drags on with mixed support. Debs reports discouragement among Fairmont Monongah workers while Watson-led miners hold steady contracts. Threats and Pinkerton scrutiny shadow Debs as shipments resume and trains move toward Ohio. Governor Atkinson weighs calling military action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Fairmont
Debs
Rivesville
Worthington
Minersville
John Chenoweth
Watson
Pinkerton
Kanawha
Norfolk & Western
Kenova
Ohio
Camden
Atkinson
Glendale
Boggs Run
Miners in West Virginia Urged to Persist in Strike
Eugene V. Debs sends a message via the Commercial Tribune from Wheeling urging West Virginia miners to join the Watson Company workers in a strike. He warns that failure would bring wage cuts and penalties, while success could halt coal supplies to Western markets and avert widespread suffering. About 80 men had joined since yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Debs
Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Rivesville
West Virginia
Watson Company
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Glendale mine workers strike ends engine supply risk
In Bellaire Ohio on July 20 the Glendale West Virginia mine workers quit after a brief strike, leaving railroad engines without a local supply. The Baltimore and Ohio and Ohio River Railroads rely on this mine for engine coal, and reports say Moundsville miners may strike tonight as B O RY ships coal across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Bellaire
Glendale
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Ohio River
Moundsville
Miners Return to Work at Canonsburg Mines
Pittsburg dispatch reports Boone and Allison mines near Canonsburg reopened with nearly full force after a one day shutdown to avert clashes with marching strikers. Enterprise mine remained idle as workers fear resumption could pressure Enterprise men to reenlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allison
Boone
Enterprise
Canonsburg
Craze over cigarettes drives 16 year old toward ruin
Charles Dixon aged sixteen of West Front street Portsmouth Colorado is dying from heavy smoking. He has smoked 50 to 60 cigarettes daily for years and shows severe physical and mental deterioration. With cravings he becomes wild and destroys his room and belongings. The mere mention of cigarettes triggers nervous paroxysms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Charles Dixon
West Front Street
Democrat Seeks Two Village Posts in Court Fight
Peter Bishop, Democratic Trustee of Bear Creek Township, was ousted after being appointed Postmaster at Bryant. Philip Stoltz, Republican, named Trustee. Bishop appeals with bond and remains in office as a mandamus action seeks funds owed to the township. A legal battle continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Portland
Ind
Peter Bishop
Bear Creek Township
Bryant
Philip Stoltz
Bishop
Bond
Stoltz
Governor Denies Pardons in Perjury and Forgery Cases
Governor Bradley refused to pardon John Seward serving a perjury sentence in the Jackson and Walling case. A brief note stated Parton refused. He also declined clemency for Arthur Shoemaker for malicious shooting and Ed Ratlif fe of Montgomery for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Bradley
John Seward
Jackson and Walling
Seward
Parton
Arthur Shoemaker
Campbell County
Ed Ratliffe
Montgomery
Machines blow glass as future labor saver at Bass Bros
Bass Bros fruit jar works in Muncie Indiana plan to install glass blowing machines by September. The first machines at Ball Bros will be used and initially jars were too thick at the ends but the issue is solved. One machine replaces two blowers at a quarter the cost, risking many workers losing jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Bass Bros.’ Fruit Jar
Ball Bros
Spelling Bee Revival Sows County Contests for Winners
Prof. J. B. Taylor revives an old spelling match with contests in Fairfield Knox Franklin Licking Muskingum Pickaway and Delaware Counties. A 2000 word list is ready and 31600 in prizes awaits. top county winners meet in Columbus on Sept 25 1897 with ten prizes of 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Delaware
J. B. Taylor
Granville
Fairfield
Knox
Franklin
Licking
Muskingum
Pickaway
Columbus
G. M. Morris
Basil
Franklin, Co
L. Dickey
Worthington
R. L. Plotner
L. B. Heuck
Mt. Vernon
John L. Heise
Circleville
Wild Man Terror Haunts Euclid Township Near Cleveland
A half hair covered primitive man with demoniacal appearance has frightened residents of Euclid Township near Cleveland. A hundred armed farmers pursued him after he approached Chas Hazen’s house and again appeared nearby. He fled into dense woods. search to resume next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Euclid Township
Chas
Hazen
Euclid
Twelfth Annual Reunion of Michigan Indiana and Ohio Negroes
The twelfth annual reunion of the colored people of Michigan Indiana and Ohio will be held at Calvin Cass County Michigan beginning tomorrow and lasting one week. The gathering marks Michigan’s only distinct negro settlement founded by runaway and freed slaves. Survivors of slavery days will camp in Allen's Grove where a historic battle once occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Lagrange
Ind
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Calvin
Cass County
Mich
Henry Clay
Allen’s Grove
Farmer Hangs Self in Madison Township Attempt
Lawrence Luther, a Madison Township farmer, attempted suicide by hanging. The noose loosened and cut his neck. he called for help and was cut down in Portsmouth Ohio on July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Lawrence Luther
Madison Township
Richmond man Joe Fife sentenced to hang for assault
Joe Fife, a Black man from Richmond, was tried in Hastings Court after attempting to assault Mrs Marks and later Miss Russell in a Norfolk suburb. The jury found him guilty with the death penalty and he was sentenced to hang on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Joe Fife
Marks
Miss Russell
Norfolk
Hastings
Fife
Senators Fight the Tariff Bill Conferees Report Must Pass
Senators clash over the tariff bill as conferees report moves toward final approval. Debate centers on duties and trade protections with potential impact on industries and consumers nationwide.
Sugar Causes Trouble It Is Not The Only Ground for Contention
A brief editorial note questions sugar as a sole source of dispute, arguing broader factors contribute to the contention and urging readers to consider alternatives beyond sweetness.
Lumber Rate Fight Dominates Senate Tariff Report
Washington, July 20. Senate debates the tariff conference report as leaders promise action by week’s end. Tillman vows to stall on cotton duties, while Butler and Morgan push for full discussion. A New York telegram warns window glass would incur prohibitory duties under Dingley rate. Sugar provisions show differential shifts between House and Senate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Philadelphia
Senate
Allison
Congress
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
Quay
Pennsylvanian
Jones
New York
Teller
Mr. West
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pettigrew
S.D
Burrows
House
Berry
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Samuel Paugburn
Alex. Hunter
J. T. Gaines
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W. S. Browne
J. H. Holmes
Monticello
T. H. Gamblin
M. F. Powers
L. C. Nell
C. M. Russell
Greenup
B. F. Bennett
A. 8. Brady
Jas. W. Fitch
David L. Thomas
Mark Hanna
Queen
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Boy
Pearl Bryan
Ohio Feachers
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