Gates Dies in Paris Attributed to Pneumonia
Paris reports the death of John W. Gates a multimillionaire financier nicknamed the stormy petrel of American finance He died of pneumonia in Paris with his son present The body will be shipped to New York for interment Gates fortune estimated between forty and fifty million dollars with the greater portion going to his son.
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Paris
Wireless
John W. Gates
Andrew Carnegie
New Yo
Gates
Ial. Ve
Wireless Officers Must Go to Prison
New York reports that the United Wireless Telegraph Company executives, recently convicted of fraudulent use of the mails, have lost their appeal to the Circuit Court and must begin serving their prison sentences.
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New York
Wireless
United Wireless Telegraph Company
United States
Circuit Court
John Jagob Family Marriage Controversy in Boston
Five Episcopalian bishops oppose the anticipated marriage of Conde John Jagob to Miss Force in Boston. The bishops publish a statement refusing to tolerate the wedding. Astor’s engagement is noted with a $12,000 engagement ring.
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Boston
W Vial
Astor
John Nelly
Second Lorimer inquiry postponed to October
Washington August 11 Wireless Special The second Lorimer investigation has been postponed until next October. The delay is part of efforts by Lorimer’s opponents in the Senate to force a more decisive inquiry and expose alleged irregularities.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Secretary Stimson Leaves Havana for Washington
Secretary of War Stimson completes Cuba visit tied to unrest and departs Havana for Washington returning to the United States aboard wireless dispatches.
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Secretary of War Returns
Havana
Cuba
Stimson
United States War Department
Washington
Rotten Fish Kills Native Family in Golovin
A Golovin native family died after eating rotten fish heads at a feast. A Teller Island message confirms five deaths in Golovin from the same cause. The August 11 wireless report attributes the fatal illness to tainted seafood.
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Golovin
Nome
Teller
Flat City Ladies stage benefit dance at A B hall
Flat City ladies organize a benefit dance at the A B hall one week from Saturday August 19 to aid a disabled elderly couple. Tickets are priced at 3 with luncheon of native cucumbers at Pioneer Greenhouse. The event aims to raise funds to assist travel outside before navigation ends and is supported by local committees and merchants.
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Flat
A. B. Hall
Roosevelt Talks Alaska Governance and Controller Bay Issue
The Warlock quotes Theodore Roosevelt asserting Alaska should be governed by its people, not Congress delegates, criticizing Guggenheim influence. Interior Secretary Fisher heads to Seattle to monitor conditions and support territorial development. Wickersham misses Seattle arrival. Humphrey introduces a resolution to discharge the House committee probing the Controller Bay affair.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Seattle
Wickersham
Salt Lake
Stary of the Interior
Fisher
Pacific
Alaska
Washington
Humphr
House
Controller Bay
Woodstock Flag Incident During Political Meeting
In Woodstock Ontario a crowd cheered as a Canadian hero burned the American flag. The U S consul at Woodstock began an official investigation and will report to Washington. The event likely occurred at a political meeting about reciprocity amid Ontario’s strong manufacturing opposition.
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Woodstock
Ontario
United States
Washington
Canada
Pipe Dream of a Yukon Gold Ledge Lures Prospectors
Duke E Stubbs once Seattle mayor and postmaster of Georgetown reports a tale from Alaska's Kuskokwim river. An Indian villager Petuska guards a quartz piece so rich in gold that 50 cents unlocks a glimpse, with a pension promised to reveal the ledge location as a expedition begins with US commissioner, dog teams, and two months’ provisions.
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Duke E. Stubbs
Georgetown
Seattle P.L. Gown
Alaska
Kuskokwim River
Petuska
Hag
England Faces Dock Laborers Strike Grips London
In London and Liverpool on August 11 a nationwide dockers strike leaves wharves empty as 150000 workers walk out. Riots spread, troops guard ports, and supply shortages threaten famine while docks patrols attempt to restore order.
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London
England
Liverpool
Wireless Specia
King
Quenees
Famous London hotel destroyed by fire
The Carbon ty and Mecca of London, August Jr. Wirels hotel burned last night sending guests into night attire to flee. One life lost was Jameson Lee Finney born in 1863 in St. Louis Missouri, an American actor and artist.
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Tondon
August Jr
Wirels Hotel
Jameson Lee Finney
Yocal Special Arts
London
England
Finney
St. Louis
Flynn Triumphs Over Barry In Ten Round Bout
In York a ten round match saw Porky Flynn out-box and out-point Jim Barry. Ad Wolgast, world lightweight champ, has been offered $1000 per round to fight Knockout Brown. Big Bill Lang knocked out Bill Squires in Brisbane in the fifth round. Medford reports Battling Nelson’s mother was killed by a train. he heads east for the funeral.
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W York
Wireless Special
Jim Barry
Porky Flynn
Flynn
Ad Wolgast
Brown
Brisbane
Australia
Bill Lang
Bill Squires
Medford
Oregon
Battling Nelson
Chicago
Nelson
Suit for 48000 Brought Against Manley and Aitken
A lawsuit filed in this city involves Antony Cannon, John Curran, Roger Dixon, and others versus Frank G. Manley and Thomas P. Aitken over mining property on Willow creek. The plaintiffs seek an injunction, deed reform, and payment of 48000 with a vendors lien, arguing the full 80000 price was agreed and paid in part. The defendants contend the September agreement was an option and may be forfeited.
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Antony Cannon
John Curran
Roger Dixon
Mike Ferry
Barney Haggerty
Dennis McGee
Bob Pritchard
John Curry
John Coyle
Frank G. Manley
Thomas P. Aitken
Willow Creek
Free Gold
Mountain Con Association
Manley and Aitken
Association
Manley
Aitken
Miss Helen Grant Selected as Teacher at Iditarod
The Iditarod school board named Miss Helen Grant to lead the soon to open school. She previously taught at Fairbanks public school and earned high regard from colleagues and families. A portion of the new city hall will host the school, as the camp’s pupil count remains small.
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Iditarod
Helen Grant
Miss Grant
Fairbanks
Iditarod City
Byers & Co Deliver Freight Despite Low Water
Byers and Co transport daily from Dikeman, undeterred by low water. The Empire Commercial Co lists lumber, corrugated roofing, and a selection of cigars including Puerto Rico brands. Gold Belt products claim use in sodas, seft and fizzes, and highball mixes.
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Byers & Co
Dikeman
Infinito
Humboldt
Cuerto Rey
Optimo
Lovera
Bock
Fine Line of
Puerto Rico
Empire Commercial Co
Judge Bordwell Receives Threatening Letter in McNamara Trial
In Los Angeles on August 11 a threatening letter is alleged to have been received by Judge Bordwell, one of the judges presiding over the McNamara dynamite outrages trial.
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Los Angeles
Wireless
Bordwell
McNamaras
Large Mining Plant Closed Down in Nome
The largest hydraulic plant in the Seward peninsula has been closed due to an attachment suit for 100000 dollars in the case of Ashby vs. Topkolditeh Company.
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Nome
Wireless Special
Seward Peninsula
Ashby Vs. Topkolditeh Company
Nome Photographer Sells Business to Lomen Bros
Dobbs the pioneer Nome photographer has sold his business to Lomen Bros of Nome and Iditarod. He will focus on moving picture work and Northern scenes for outside shows. Heavy rains hit the Nome District as mining activity increases.
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Nome
Dobbs
Lomen Bros
Iditatod
Saved Millionaire But Died Penniless
William Laidlaw died penniless in a sanitarium in New York. He had been used by financier Russell Sage as a shield when a crank fired at Sage in Sage’s Wall Street office. Laidlaw stopped the bullet intended for the cherished man.
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New York
William Laidlaw
Laidlaw
Russell Sage
Sage
Wall-street
Potato famine relief arrives with steamship Victoria
Nome reports relief from potato famine as the steamship Victoria arrives. Potatoes had been selling at 12 a bushel, up from 84 last year, easing shortages and prices for residents.
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Nome
Victoria
Seattle No 3 Now at Dikeman Amid Icers and Mud
A brief note from Seattle reports the No 3 unit now at Dikeman amid a push for the Iditarod style event. It is not yet known if any outside mail was aboard.
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Seattle
Dikeman
Pius X Submits to Operation in Rome
Pius X, suffering from a gouty knee, underwent an operation yesterday in Rome. The Vatican reported the procedure was to relieve pain and restore mobility.
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Pius X
Rome
Oper
General David Gordon Dead in Memphis
Brigadier General David Gordon, retired from active service in 1896, died in Memphis at Johnster Miner’s home. The death occurred this July with few details released. A brief obituary notes his long military career and status.
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Memphis
Teen
David 8
Gorlon
Johnster
Goming and Going Among Flat City Traders
Dick Hussey and Duncan Michie from Flat City visit on business. N N Jaffe returns from New York and Seattle, linking Flat City trade with larger centers. Harry Siebe, deputy U S marshal, has returned to the Kus Kokwim. Ed Donnelly visits from Happy. Special prices at City Drug Store. Lord's advertises best value for price at N C Co.
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Dick Hussey
Hill
James Wells
Harry Siebe
U.S
Georgetown
Kuskokwim
Duncan Michie
N. N. Jaffe
Yesterck
New York
Mr. Jaffe
Seattle
Ed Donnelly
Happy
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Senator Lorimer
Pioneer
City Drug Store
Mencham
Dawson and Fairbanks Jeweler
N.C. Co
McMastore
Flat City
Geo. Rouleot All i Drug Store
Germany
Milwaukee
Ramps’ Pioneer
Waterman's
Fouuin
Gold Belt
Roosevelts
Famous London
Red Cross Drug Store
Lord & Ceelers
Johnstone
Manuel
Manley & Aitken
Ross & Nes- Select
David
Gordon
S and Gladstone
N. C. CO
Lord's
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