Shookum Jim and the Call for Freedom in Canadian Klondike
A historical column recounts Skookum Jim’s role with George Carmack in the Klondike discovery and his push for full citizenship, noting his quest to vote as a free man and the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition plans in Seattle. It covers Canadian laws, saloon episodes, and Jim’s enduring tribal prominence amid governing policies. The piece also touches on weather forecasts and local notices.
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Alaska
Athens
Cathedral of
St. Michael’s
Charleston
Shookum Jim
George Carmack
Klondike
Seattle
Carmack
Bonanza Creek
Mounted Police
Yukon
Skookum Jim
Jim
Dominion
Wilafire
Canada
Nisant
Zhiasba
Caribou Crossing
America
Himeself
Pain Relief Remedy Recounted by Key West Patrolman
A Key West patrolman Mr Rolland Curry describes relief from rheumatic pains after trying a bottle of Chamiber Amine Pain Balm bought at a local drugstore. He notes previous long episodes of pain that hindered walking and duty performance.
Harriman and the Alton deal spotlighted by Wall Street Journal
The piece traces Harriman's use of railroad bonds to expand control, aided by New York state law changes with Dodell and Roosevelt’s involvement. It notes Roosevelt later denouncing Harriman while history shows the bond-backed expansion and market maneuvers. The column then pivots to satirical items about subscribers and autos.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Harriman
New York State
Alton
Hyde
Equitable
New York
Benjamin Dodell
Republican State Committee
Odell
Alton Ponds
Wall ‘Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Debs, Moyer and Haywood
Willis J Abbott
Executor's Notice in the Estate of Jenefer Ann Barnard
The executor appointed for Jenefer Ann Barnard of Marshall County Illinois invites all claimants to appear before the County Court at Lacon on the first Monday of July 1907 for claims to be adjusted. Creditors must present or settle debts with the executor, CHAREES On BARNARD, and attorney Fred W. Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenefer Ann Barnard
Fine Race Horse No 0406 at Bergante’s Barn
A chestnut stallion 16 hands high weighs 1275 pounds with a 2 1/2 year pedigree. Sired by Gol young 18356 252347 and by George Wilkes 2:22. The horse named Cyclone will race at Bergante's barn in Sartoga township Henry county with the owner’s barn location given in the southeast.
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Gol
George
Wilkes
Tomerzof
Sartoga
Pote
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Maple City
Siegl
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Lilinots
Philadelphia-Harrisburg
Pasadena
Altadena
Henry Auto Co
Edward St
Henry, Illinois
Haddon Building
Pdélon First National Bank
Edward Street
Henry
111
Vito
Rue Ies
Cire Republican
Best Friend
Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
Dr. King
J. H. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry, Ill
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
J. B. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Canton
Canton Register
Sarah Jenkins
Sophy Jones
Arabella
Brown
Miss Brown
Miss Jones
Miss Jenkins
City of Henry
Henry Republican
Alway
San
Rock Island Lines
California
Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Funes Azto
National Educational Association
Portland
Eee Rthwest
Mackee
Threu
Rado
el Paso
Golden State Limited
Yunder
James
Amy
O. G. Vale
Rock Istana Lines
Tee
Shire
Lukyi
Lukyn Xexiie
Padibam
England
Robert Barre
Swaited ‘Company
H. Cooper
Michael
Puck
Falk
Ae Tatae
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