Food Famine in Dawson Spurs Yukon River Exodus
Report from Beattie Washington describes the Dawson food shortage driving a mass exodus toward Fort Yukon. Miners and families faced starvation with scarce provisions, high prices, and a 400 mile river voyage as the only hoped salvation. City of Seattle passengers recount the trek and looming winter hardships.
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Fort
Yukon
Beattie
Wash
Seattle
Dawson City
Tockeran
Desssop
Dalton ‘Trail
Dawson
Jack Dalton
Dalton
Alice
Bella
Government’ Mounted Police
Billy Leak
Klondike
John W. Brauer
United States
Fort Yukon
Sam Wall
McGilvray
Hamilton
Bert Nelson
Circle City
Hinson
Hanson
Yukon River
Kinkuk
Pelly
Jack Dawson
Thomas Mages, Sr
San Francisco
Northwestern and
Alaska Commercial Company
Appalling Death Rate in Cuba War Fears Hit One Million
A Havana dispatch reports Cuba's famine and war casualties may reach nearly 400000, with more than half a million killed by Spanish actions. Weyler’s orders blamed for 125132 deaths in Santa Clara and 86216 killed there, as provinces face severe destitution and continued atrocities including executions and mutilations.
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New York
Havana
Cuba
Spain
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Blanco
Record Breaking Run on Union Pacific Delays and Mail Rush
A bridge fire near Medicine Bow Wyoming delayed train No 2 by five hours as it reached Cheyenne. To avoid fines the mail cars were cut loose and sped to Council Bluffs in nine hours fifteen minutes. The 519 mile route averaged a mile per minute excluding engine changes and stops. The Grand Island to Columbus leg ran 62 miles in 53 minutes.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Medicine Bow
Cheyenne
Cagnell Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Grand ‘Island
Columbus
Conneil Bluffs
Intruders Must Go Eviction Urged for Indian Lands
Agent Wisdom reports to the interior department from Oklahoma that intruders threaten tribal autonomy and Indian unrest. He urges eviction to uphold safeguards, asserting that full bloods may emigrate to Mexico or South America seeking land and new homes.
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Wastinton
Interior Department
Wisdom
Union Indian Agency
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Mexico
South America
Fierce Gale Wrecks Coast and Delays Channel Service
A severe England gale lashed Holyhead and other coasts with snow and hail, causing numerous fatalities and wrecks. Vessels foundered, trains halted, and parts of the Goodwin Sands and Scarborough sea walls suffered extensive damage. Across the channel passenger and mail services were largely suspended. In a separate note, the closing session of the Methodist Episcopal congress drew large crowds with services and papers, and next year’s gathering will be in Chicago.
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London
Holyhead
Goodwin Islands
Lowestoft
Yarmouth
Scarborough
Channel
Methodist Episcopal Congress
George W. Ize
Allegheny
T. P. Marks
Mount Union College
Christian Confession
Herbert Welch
Brooklyn
W. F McDowell
Denver
Gertrude Buck
Vassar College
Chicago
Kaiser Wilhelm's Fast Trip
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrived at Southampton after maneuvering the Lizard this morning. If she completes the Lizard to Southampton run in about 7 hours 40 minutes she will better her eastward record by roughly two hours.
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Southampton
New York
Bremen
Lizard
Death of Jockey Washburn Ends Noted Career
Leslie Washburn of VeErMision South Dakota died today from consumption. He was a jockey of national reputation and rode last year in Venezuela where she was also known.
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Washburn
VeErMision
Leslie Washburn
Venezuela
Autonomy Decrees for Cuba and Porto Rico Published
Mapri Nov 2 The Spanish Official Gazette prints royal decrees granting autonomy to Cuba and Porto Rico. Articles outline insular parliaments two chamber governance council of administration composition of 35 members with 18 elected and 17 appointed by Madrid rules for election and eligibility and governor general authority to convoke dissolve chambers with three month reassembly requirement.
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Mapri
Official
Cuba
Porto Rico
Faculty of Makin Laws of Colonial Affairs
Chamber of Representatives
Council of Administration
Chambers of Commerce
Explosion Wrecks Chesterfield Indiana Town
A massive blast near Chesterfield Indiana leveled most of the town after 80 quarts of nitroglycerin exploded. Mansey and Maguire were thrown clear of a gas well. Maguire seriously injured, Mansey minor. Nearby Dalesville and Yorktown suffered heavy damage.
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Appearson
Ind
Chesterfield
Montpelier
Marion _Mansey
Sam Maguire
Mansey
Maguire
James Gold
Dalesville
Yorktown
Cooper
Fanning Wins Diamond Trophy in 25 Bird Shoot
In St. Louis 25 live bird shoot, Fanning of San Francisco wins the diamond trophy after a 14 of 15 in the shoot off, tying with Budd of Des Moines and Sargent of Joplin who each scored straight to share the first money. Fred Gilbert and Harvey McMurchy split second money in the 26 live third event with 24. Faurole, hampered by a sore arm, placed second to Rolla O Heikes in target events.
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St. Louis
Jack Fanning
San Francisco
Charlie Budd
Des Moines
Sargent
Joplin
Fanning
Budd
Fred Gilbert
Harvey McMurchy
Frank Faurole
Texas
Rolla O. Heikes
Dayton
Manx Man Wins Farewell Welter at Manchester Meeting
J B Leigh's 38 year old bay colt Manx Man ridden by Sloane won the farewell welter handicap plate at the Manchester November meeting. Sloane also rode Le Javelot to win the stand plate. Matther IV won the Saturday welter handicap with Sloane aboard. Astoria won the November handicap while Kee nan and Ravalow Castle finished second and won the final plate respectively.
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Sloane Lands
Londoon
Manchester
J. B. Leigh
the Deemster
Lady Blanche
Sloane
Mr. David Cooper
Forager
Dolly Agnes
Altruism in Animals Described by French Scientist
A French scientist discusses animal altruism with examples from nature. The Nile trochilus and crocodile interaction shows unilateral service with no return, as the bird cleans parasites and warns of predators while the crocodile provides safety. Other cases include ducks ferrying serpents and ants tending aphids similarly to milk cows.
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Saveras
Ain
Nile
Chicago News
English Monarchy Costs Questioned Over Crown Lands
The London Truth contends the crown lands do not belong to the sovereign and that monarchal costs are far higher than official figures. It argues total expenses reach about 2.985 million dollars with hidden costs, contrasting France's president salary with Britain's royal outlay.
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Labouchere
London
England
Bute
George Itv
Sir Michel Hicks-Beach
France
Inventor’s Tool Bends Cardboard Without Scoring
A described tool by an English inventor attaches to a machine with a traversing slide and fixed table to bend cardboard without scoring. The two-part device uses a recess and edge fit, with a pressure method producing a clean bend while preserving the material strength for any required angle.
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New York Sun
Estate of Archbishop Janssens Bequeaths Major Share to Charity
The late Archbishop Janssens of New Orleans left about $6,000, inherited from his father, with three fourths directed to religious and charitable uses. He received a modest salary, used most to cover diocesan debt, and allowed the rest to accumulate for the church.
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Janssens
New Orleans
Sly Quip Sparks Banter Over Unpaid Boats
In a playful exchange Lou don Tau questions debts on new boats while Johnnie Fewsends retorts that clothing would squeak if that were true. The humorous dialogue pits skepticism against mock defense in a light exchange.
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Gus de Smythe
Johnnie Fewsends
Loudon Tau
Campbell Paid 18500 for the Pleasures of Hope Edition
The record notes Campbell received 18500 for Pleasures of Hope while Byrne earned 126 for an edition. The same work now lists 4300 for a second edition.
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Campbell
Byrne
Cell’ ‘Ar
Roof Beside the Sea Dream in New York Sun Verse
The poem fragment muses on listening to sails and flapping roofs as lovers dream of living by the sea. A neighborly rooftop scene in the city frames a longing for coastal life and peaceful days. The voice evokes sailing imagery and shared affection in a New York Sun publication.
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Linust
Passenger Not Listed Denied Transit by Customs Officer
A transatlantic steamer passenger was blocked from declaring as a passenger until the captain added his name to the official list. The inspector insisted attendance on the passenger list defines passenger status, regardless of ticket timing, until the captain intervened and registered the name. The incident underscores that in the United States a person is not recognized as a passenger without being listed.
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Europe
United States
New York Sun
Helena
Mont
Rettier
L. J. Price
U. S
Dillon
Montana
Michael Barich
H. R. No
Ovid
Geo
Standaher
Stephen Lasich
Rebiach
John Bontella
Ditton
Interior Department
Fifth Judicial District
Montans
Beaverhead County
William R. Gilbert
Lamr Elie
Theodore Nelson
Wm. R. Gilbert
Beaverhead
Lon Tribune
Worth Saving: Belgian children learn thrift through waste collection
In Brussels schools for eight months pupils gathered waste items such as tin foil cans paint tubes and bottle capsules. They collected 1925 pounds of tin foil 1200 pounds of metal scraps 4400 pounds of capsules and tubes and 220 pounds of other metal. Proceeds funded clothing for 600 poor children aided 90 invalid children to recuperation colonies and left a balance to aid the sick poor.
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Belgium
Brussels
Movable Carriage Wheel Guard Described
A movable carriage wheel guard for light carriages without fixed guards uses willow basket work. It resembles a coat hanger in outline and fits over a wheel rim section. The guard is carried in the carriage and can be attached to protect a woman’s gown when getting in or out.
Butler and Hoar clash over damages in Massachusetts case
In a Massachusetts supreme court case on fatal injuries, Butler and Hoar argued on opposite sides with Hoar quoting Job about life and possessions. The exchange included a remarks on a plea of the devil and a motion for a new trial. Fresh fruits and oranges are recommended for health benefits.
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Ben Butler
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Senator Hoar
Job
Hoar
Castle How ard refurbishment yields 40 new furniture suites
The Earl of Carlisle's seat Castle Howard near Malteni Yorke contains 125 rooms. During a prior refurbishment, 40 new furniture suites were required to outfit the estate.
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Castle Howard
Earl of Carlisle
Malteni
Yorke
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