Alaska Gold Find Prompts Rush to New Klondyke
Reports from Sxattia and Seattle in July describe a booming rush to Alaska as the Portland steamship returns with over a million in gold. Miners hide dust or stash it in safes while hopeful crowds seek claims along the Alaska boundary towns and rivers. Authorities estimate thousands of workers may be employed with daily wages of up to 15 dollars for miners and 10 dollars for sawyers, as miners report large profits from winter work and mining lay agreements.
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Sxattia
Portland
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Seatle
Wash
Clondyke
Alaska
Inspector Strickland
Canadian Mounted Polices
Dawson City
Excursion Queen Brings Tourists to Port Townsend
Port Townsend reports the excursion steamer Queen arrives from Alaska with 170 passengers mostly tourists. Juneau and Sitka merchants close shops en route to the Eldorado. By Queen’s return nine days hence few able men remain in town as gold rush draws crowds. Alkali sails for Juneau with 140 horses and 3000 sheep for Dyea destined for Yukon fields. Sheep to Circle City and Klondyke for slaughter with fresh meat at 50 cents per pound.
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Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
Dawson City
Qlan
Junean
Alkali
Dyea
Yukon Valley
Circle City
Klondyke
Alaska gold finds unlikely to alter silver market
Washington July 20 A crowd of statesmen were asked how Alaska gold discoveries might impact the silver question. Most doubted the reports of vast output, arguing any effect would require an unprecedented yield to move the gold silver balance. Senator Allison noted that even a huge Alaska gold production would only modestly affect values given the already large gold supply.
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Washington
Allison
Alaska
International Complications Feared Over Alaska Gold Finds
Washington July 20 The state department sees possible serious disputes with Great Britain stemming from Alaska gold discoveries. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Davis is asked to secure immediate ratification of a Canada Alaska boundary treaty to ease likely friction. He plans to bring the treaty up at the next executive session with expected prompt action.
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United States
Great Britain
Alaska
State Department
Davis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Canada
Senate
Four Boys Killed By Freight Train In International Yards
In Austix July 17 report four white boys aged 13 to 18 were found fatally struck by a freight train as they sat asleep beside the track in the International yards. John Bridges 15 Charles Sweeny 13 and J Montgomery 18, all of Fort Worth, perished. A fifth boy was wounded. A black man Lecox of Waco, trying to grab a ride, fell beneath the cars and was mangled beyond recognition.
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International Yards
John Bridges
Charles Sweeny
J. Montgomery
Fort Worth
Lecox
Waco
Sympathy For England Letter Sentiments In City Press
The press in Manzi on July 19 expresses sympathy with England over the Sherman incident and criticizes the American government. The sentiments suggest swift resolution and concern for allied relations.
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Manzi
Syrup and Jam Mixers Meet in Chicago on Trust Plans
In Chicago at the Commercial Exchange a majority of syrup and jam makers, known as mixers, gathered behind closed doors. A three-member committee was appointed to confer with glucose trust head OC Matthieson who will decide after August first on potential cooperation. The meeting adjourned with no action until Matthieson’s plans are clear.
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Carcaco
Glucose
Commercial Exchange
OC. B. Matthieson
Glucose Trust
Matthieson
Northwestern National fires to meet Western Union rate cuts
Milwaukee July 17 The Northwestern National Insurance Company under President Alfred James orders local managers from eastern Ohio to Colorado and from North Dakota to Tennessee to match proposed 20 to 30 percent reductions on preferred risks. If carried out, insured brick buildings and other properties gain the Western Union benefits, risking disruption to the Milwaukee Board of Underwriters.
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Milwaukee
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Northwestern National Insurance Company
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Milwaukee Board of Underwriters
Ten Eyck and Blackstaff Reach Diamond Sculls Final
In a July 17 semi final at Henley on the Titanies Dr. W S McDowell of Chicago loses to H T Blackstaff while E R Ten Eyck of Massachusetts defeats B H Howell. The final for the single sculls pits Blackstaff of England against Ten Eyck of the United States with Blackstaff breaking the record and Ten Eyck winning the final overall.
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Massachusetts
B. H. Howell
Blackstaff
Ten Eyck
England
McDowell
Ma. Blackstaff
Berks
Free raw materials doctrine sparks clashes in tariff debate
The House adopted the conference report on the tariff bill by yeas 183 to 118 after 12 hours of debate. Democrats pressed the free raw materials argument while Bailey and McMillin sparred over orthodoxy. Senate action expected later. McKinley currency message delayed until tariff closure.
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Congress
Peary Sails For Greenland On Hope To Prepare Pole Quest
Lieutenant Peary leads 43 aboard the steam sealing bark Hope bound for northern Greenland to establish a base for expeditions in search of the North Pole in 1898. The voyage includes Esquimal settlement work and scientific parties dropped along the coast with a five week return window.
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Italy Proposes Coercive Measures Against Turkey
ATHENS July 21 reports that Italy has proposed coercive measures against Turkey. The item notes the international move and hints at diplomatic friction involving Italy and Turkey.
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Athens
Turkey
Transmississippi congress nominates Hugh Craig for president
The Transmississippi congress met to appoint a president with Hugh Craig of San Francisco chosen for the role to take effect at 3 pm. Debates on silver resolutions saw the majority report adopted by 244 to 46 after the minority was defeated 2073 to 334. A reception for delegates followed at Salt Lake pavilion with speeches by Bryan and others. Dowling is easily re-elected at Republican league convention.
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Transmississippi Congress
Committee On Permanent Organization
Hugh Craig
San Francisco
Congress
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C.S. Thomas
Colorado
FE. VY. Smalley
Minnesota
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake
Thomas Kearns
Park City
O.W. Powers
Prince
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T. M. Patterson
Ellen B. Ferguson
Woman's Democratic Club
O. E. Allen
W. J. Bryan
Lorrin A. Thurston
Owuha
Detroit
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Dallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Cal
M. J. Dowling
Illinois
Michigan
Chapin
Blakely
Frank J. Higgins
New Jersey
National Republican League
Cadillac
League
Crawford
Nebraska
Wheat Exports Surge as Chicago Market Soars
Chicago wheat exports reach about 800000 bushels in a single day as prices jump near close. September futures climb 15 to 16 cents with heavy commission-house offerings and late buying by traders. Corn oats and pork also firm, with cash wheat at 54 to 72 7/8 cents and nearby futures mixed.
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Chicago
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts Reported At South Omaha
South Omaha cattle receipts show strong demand with native beef steers at 8.70 to 8.40 and western and Texas steers around 3.25 to 4.40 while cows and heifers bring 2.70 to 4.80. Hogs total 8,800 with heavy at 3.00 to 3.85 and 3.35 to 4.35 for bulk sales. Sheep receipts are strong with natives 3.25 to 3.85, westerns 3.14 to 3.75 and lambs 3.73 to 4.7.
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South Omaha
Texas
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Cattle receipts steady with Texas steers 2.25 to 4.15, native cattle 3.15 to 4.85, stockers 2.60 to 4.40, bulls 2.20 to 3.75. Hogs strong with packers paying 3.30 to 3.45, various hog and pork categories trading near 3.40 to 3.90. Sheep receipts remain firm with lambs around 2.65 to 5.30 and muttons near 2.00.
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Kansas City
Texas
Market Report from Curoaco and St Louis Grain
Hogs Receipts 11 000 5 10c higher light 3.60 3.75 mixed 4.57 3.5 heavy 3.35 3.45 Cattle Receipts 4 000 steady beeves 3.40 5.00 cows and heifers 1.94 2.5 Texas steers 2.85 4.01 stockers and feeders 0.25 4.25 Sheep Receipts 12 000 natives westerns 2.75 2.53 lambs 4.3 Grain and oats notes from St Louis: Wheat quiet bid No 2 red cash 78 44 7 414 c. No 2 hard cash 68 50 Sept 74 34 67 4 4 No 2 corn cash 217 4 Sept 217 4 Oats firm No 2 cash 174 0 Sept 174 0.
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Curoaco
Texas
Prehistoric Mounds Found in South Dakota Expedition Reports
An expedition led by Louis de Lestry in South Dakota's Missouri River valley reports two mound fields and a fortification within five miles by three quarters. The largest field near Grand River mouth covers 800 000 square feet with 84 mounds and a 175 foot rise. artifacts include pottery arrows and stone tools. Nearby field four miles away holds 50 mounds and many relics. trenches yield human skeletons and skulls unlike local Indian types.
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Aul
Paul Dispatch
Louis de Lestry
Missouri River Valley
South Dakota
Grand River
Missouri River
Walworth County
Seeley Rifles Shine at Interstate Championship Drill
Seeley Rifles of Galveston impressed in the interstate drill at Camp Culbertson with a faultless performance praised for steady manual and field movements. Lloyd Rifles lagged behind, while Governor Culbertson and Brigadier General Brigham reviewed the troops as 1,100 tents and 4,500 soldiers watched from dawn to night.
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Galveston
San Antonio
Tex
Caimap Culbertson
L. C. Bates
U.S. A
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Lloyd Rifles
Lloyds
Seeleys
Thurston Rifles
Culbertson
Brigham
Punitive Expedition Returns to Labuan After Raid
The British resident general returns from a punitive expedition against rebel chief Matsalley in British Borneo. The force pursued Matsalley who attacked Gaya, looted the treasury and carried off about £2000. The expedition reached Matsalley’s HQ last Friday but found rebels fled. several rebel villages were burned.
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British Borneo
Matsalley
Gaya
Freight rates threaten Denver to Chicago rail tariffs
Several regional reports note transport costs rising as routes via Galveston to New York undercut Chicago corridors. Shipments from Denver to Kansas City may reroute to Galveston for cheaper ocean access, signaling potential tariff reductions amid low seaboard rates. әр
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Atlantic
Galveston
Kansas City
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