Flem ing Tells of Suffering of 1898 Dawson Party
M Fleming of Philadelphia recounts a grueling expedition with 14 men that left in January 1898 for Dawson via Edmonton. Four died, one drowned, two shot, others perished from exposure and hunger. He describes eating their dog to survive and shows advanced illness from frost bite.
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Wash
M. Fleming
Philadelphia
Seattle
Rosalie
Dawson
Capt
Mason
San Francisco
Liard River
H. Wallie
Fieming
State Department denies England mounted police move report
The state department officially denies a published story that England will send mounted police to the Porcupine region and that the administration will order troops to Pyramid harbor. There is no change in the situation and no new conditions.
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Washington
State Department
England
Porcupine
Pyramid Harbor
Coalition ministry to repeal alien law in Canada
Official announcement says a coalition government will repeal the alien law. The move pleases American claim holders in Atlin who benefited from the policy but stood to lose if the previous government remained.
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Vancouver
Atlin
Congressmen Arrive in Seaguay Alaska for Reception
Congressmen Payne Hull Steele Heatwale Dalzell and Warner arrived this morning in Seaguay Alaska via Seattle. They were greeted with a large reception organized by the Chamber of Commerce, drawing local officials and residents.
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Alaska
Seattle
Ash
Payne
Hull
Steele
Heatwale
Dalzell
Warner
Chamber of Commerce
Town well yields crude oil in Flemingsburg
The town well that has supplied water for centuries began filling with oil on Monday. Barrels of oil were pumped out and carried away as the supply appeared inexhaustible. The town lit up that night from fumes in the streets and merchants express jubilation. No prior signs of oil in the area had been observed.
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Flemingsburg
Flood recedes as Brazos pours to gulf
The Brazos river flood is emptying into the gulf at a terrific rate and is expected to retreat to its banks by week’s end. Officials report the number of drowned will not exceed 100. Aid calls continue to draw liberal responses amid ongoing distress.
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Austin
Tex
Brazos River
Gulf
Tin Plate Workers Near Possible Settlement in Chicago
Chicago July 11 The wage committee of the Amalgamated Association and the American Tin Plate Company near an early settlement. Amalgamated workers have reduced demands from 20 percent to 5 percent, while the company offers 11 percent.
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Chicago
Amalgamated Association
American Tinplate Company
Amalgamated
Shot Enforcement Report From Choctaw Territory
A fragmented note describes a shooting incident involving Indian subjects in Choctaw territory with references to deputy action and execution context. The text is garbled but indicates a violent event and official involvement.
Filipino insurgents pause as Manila action delayed
Advices from Manila dated July 5 report the planned move against San Francisco de Malabon postponed due to expected insurgent surrender. Negotiations with Gen Trias are under way, and natives north of Manila near San Fernando reportedly propose peace. Outpost firing near San Fernando continues with little movement to drive the enemy. Aguinaldo's northern forces strengthen intrenchments.
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Hong Kong
Manila
San Francisco de Malabon
Fred Grant
Trias
San Fernando
Aguinaldo
Six Deaths Reported Among 30000 in Philippine Camp
Washington notes only six deaths from disease in seven days among more than 30 000 troops in the Philippines. The Manila report dated July 9 lists typhoid cases Charles H Wilsick Edward Welldon Wm Miller Elmer Stevens and Wm H Hill and Thomas W Petro as victims and Charles Hyatt as a drowned sergeant. The figures are described as proof of good health under Gen Otis.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Otis
Manila
Charles H. Wilsick
Wyoming
Edward Welldon
Fourteenth Infantry
Wm. Miller
Fourth Infantry
Elmer Stevens
Twelfth Infantry
Wm. H. Hill
Thomas VW. Petro
Charles Hyatt
Fourth Cavalry
Sage Loses Grip as Goulds and Vanderbilts Shift
New York July 11 Wall Street notes the Sage partnership with Jay Gould and Vanderbilt interests ending. Sage denies or confirms nothing while observers say the Goulds and Vanderbilts’ alliance weakens Sage’s role in the Manhattan elevated railroad. The aged financier faces a steady drop from directorates as markets drift toward his gold.
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New York
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Sage
Waill-st
Goulds
Vanderbilts
Manhattan Elevated
Wall St
Wizard of
Hatfield Surrenders in Gray West Virginia
Governor Atkinson and guards arrive in Gray on July 11. Elias Hatfield surrenders and will travel with the governor to Huntington. Friends of Ellis threaten but no trouble is expected. Warfield expects acquittal on self defense grounds.
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Gray
W. Va
Lexow Committee Officials Enter Claims for Defense Costs
New York July 11 local officials vindicated by Lexow committee saw 20 claim reimbursement requests totaling over 81 000 dollars. Captain Chapman of Seeley dinner fame filed a claim for 12 500 dollars.
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New York
Lexow Committee
Wave
Capt. Chapman
Seeley Dinner Fame
Forfeiture in Chicago conspiracy and bribery cases
In Chicago on July 1 the conspiracy and jury bribing cases against Dan Coughlin and William Armstrong opened with neither defendant nor bondsmen present. Bonds totaling 30,000 were declared forfeited.
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Chicago
Dan Coughlin
William Armstrong
Fire in Tenement Burns Ny Five Story Building
New York July 11 Twenty six persons were injured in a crowded five story tenement on Monroe Street at 3 am. The building housed 125 people and flames forced daring ladder rescues as firemen fought to contain the blaze. Twenty injured were overcome by smoke and many children suffered severe burns. Harris Busch his wife and five children aged 3 to 17 were burned and suffocated.
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New York
Monroest
Harris Busch
Train Kills Local Cooper Jacob Fitcher in Noon Accident
Jacob Fitcher, a cooper at WWingan's packing plant, was fatally injured by a fast L. D. and W. passenger train Tuesday noon. He died at the hospital with a crushed skull after the locomotion struck him just after leaving the cooper shop. He left behind a wife and five children at 150 Geisendorfst.
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Jacob Fitcher
Wwingan
Fitcher
Geisendorfst
Kingan’s
Epworth league convention housing plan expands to 40000
The homes committee reports strong recanvass results and anticipates securing accommodations for about 40 000 people as precincts report in. Secretary Palmer notes three keys to success a great show ink and good weather and expects July to bring favorable conditions. Delegations promise large turnout with special trains and a reception committee at the station led by Woodburn Masson.
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Epworth League
Palmer
Woodburn Masson
Storms Discharged After Accidental Shooting Trial
Emil Storms, a youth who accidentally shot confectioner Charles Nichols of E Washington Street, was tried in police court on a charge of shooting with intent to kill and discharged. Nichols testified the incident was an accident after being handed a revolver for July 4. a shell fired, striking him in the abdomen and sending him to St Vincent's Hospital.
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Emil Storms
Charles Nichols
E. Washingtonst
Nichols
Tye
Buble
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Flag on beer kegs faces legal test in Chicago
Chicago July 1. A brewing firm will be defendant in a test of legality for using the American flag as an advertising medium. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be the complainants in the case.
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Chicago
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
McKinley Appoints White Oak Postmaster. Negro Declines
President McKinley recently named Jack Bishop a Black man to be postmaster at White Oak. Bishop, aware the appointment would cause trouble, declined the honor even though he had not sought the position.
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Montgomery
Ala
McKinley
Jack Bishop
White Oak
Bishop
State land sale bids await attorney general opinion
State officials in charge of selling land north of the Deaf and Dumb Institute will delay opening bids received Monday evening until the attorney-general issues an opinion on whether a good title can be conveyed. The attorney-general believes a good title can be given but will review records to be certain. He notes the title north of Washington Street differs from the Deaf and Dumb Institute site title.
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Deaf and Dumb Institute
Washington St
McGowan Denies College Ave Streetcar Extension
A northeastern city report claims the street car company is surveying to extend the College-avenue line along Fall Creek to the fair grounds. General manager McGowan denies the plan, stating three lines to the fair grounds are sufficient.
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College-ave
Fall Creek
Fair Grounds
McGowan
Indianapolis Forecast for 36 Hours Ends July 12
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 2 p m July 12 calls for fair weather. Temperatures 72 at 7 a m, 84 at noon, rising to 87 by 2 p m. Also notes Kissel Garden attractions starting July 3 with daily afternoon and night shows featuring Lillian Waltona contralto and other entertainers and ads for Horde Jones Dustless Oats.
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Indianapolis
Fairweather
Kissel Garden
Ana
Lillian “Waltona
Nettie van Berg
Claude Erenfeld
Three Aspirants Take The Exam At State Medical Board
Three hopefuls sat for the quarterly meeting of the State medical board on Tuesday and wrote answers to questions. Two younger men with budding beards and a flowing-bearded older man tried for the honor of being called Doc. The oldest, who had previously failed, faced a tougher regime this time.
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State Medical Board
Pro Bono Cigar at Se Prompts Swim Lesson Ad
An unclear notice advertises a pro bono cigar offer at Se and invites visits to Schissel's bathhouse for a swim lesson. It mentions a price of 40 cents and a temperature detail, though specifics are fragmented.
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Schissel
Planes at Lowest Prices and Easiest Terms
Real estate listing notes lowest prices and easiest terms at 190 Panpaylvania Street, inviting buyers to visit for deals on planes.
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Wulsehner
Panpaylvania St
France Feels Horror Over Dreyfus Abuse In Rennes Coop
A Rennes cable reports Captain Dreyfus endured extreme confinement after warnings of innocence. Guards kept him in a fenced enclosure barely lighted, with air so poor that guards claimed he might die, while doctors later ordered admission and provided invalid fare.
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Chicago
Rennes
the Tribune
Dreyfus
France
Cal. Picquart
Billot
Merchants Split Over Saturday Afternoon Closing
City stores weigh a Saturday afternoon closing led by Mr. Wasson. William H. Block and New York store representative McAllister cite customer traffic and trade demands. Efroymson of Star store notes hardship for farmers and laborers who rely on Saturday noon hours and morning ads.
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THE
SUN
McAllister
New York
G. A. Efroymson
Star Store
Css
Policy case hearings moved to outlying towns
All cases against the alleged policy players were filed away from Center township. Defendants signed affidavits they won’t seek justice locally. Trials are scheduled in various townships and dates with different justices for each defendant, including Ollie Lanham, John Miller, Charles Sanders, Ed Ford, Enos Wade, Henry W. Gregory, Jacob Allen, Fate Snell, Mat Paulus, John Long, Wm Shue.
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Hay
Center Township
Ollie Lanham
Glass
Oaklandon
Apple
John Miller
Hawkins
West Indianapolis
Charles Sanders
Hessing
Broad Rippie
Ed Ford
Justice White
Broad Ripple
Enos Wade
John Long
Justice Roberts
Castleton
Wm. Shue
Justice Goods
Schofield’s Mills
Hoosier Taxes in Clover Leaf Appeal to State Board
Samuel Hunt, receiver for the Clover Leaf, argued before Indiana State board of tax commissioners on Tuesday seeking a reduction from a proposed 11 000 a mile assessment. He presented figures from the year ending Dec 1 1898 showing gross earnings 2 120 666 97 dollars, expenses 1 782 542 34, net earnings 238 112 13, with 171 Indiana miles. Taxes total 41 687 dollars, and Hunt contends taxes equal 3 percent of net earnings. He compared taxes per mile across states and noted Indiana taxes 238 a mile while Ohio and Illinois were 200 and 216 respectively.
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Samuel Hunt
Clover Leaf
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Hunt
Indiana
Ohio
Tlinois
Miller sues State Life for unpaid premium on policy
Willam W. Miller, a policy-holder with State Life Insurance, sues for 200 dollars claiming an earned premium on a 5900 policy. The case may reach the supreme court, after a lower court ruled it lacked jurisdiction and left the main issue unresolved. Miller says he joined as an advisory representative to obtain insurance at special rates and that the attorney general later declared the special contract illegal, leading him to rescind.
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Willam W. Miller
State Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Miller
Battle in a trench over testing wrecked building pipes
Building Inspector orders removal of a wrecked North Street property after an explosion. Gas company guards the site while owners and occupants, led by Attorney Woodburn Maxson, clash with plumbers in a trench over testing the service pipe. Leaks are disputed. some see a company fear of full inquiry.
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Robinson
Frank Schaub
North St
Massachusetts Ave
Consumers’ Gas Trust
fFiace
Schaub
Woodburn Maxson
Masson
Iron Moulders Convention In Masonichal Tells Of Union Hope
Members of the Iron Moulders union met in Masonichal with coats off and shirts of many colors. Reports of committees resolutions and constitutional amendments were read. A printing committee was formed to publish daily proceedings. The union notes rising wages in 1919 to 12 percent above prior scale and discusses a shorter working day.
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Iron Moulders
Masonichal
Portia Wreck Near Halifax After Fog
The steamer Portia with 117 aboard ran aground on Big Fish shoal near Halifax. All were rescued and tugs were sent to aid. The ship likely total loss as fog and possible navigational error are blamed. The vessel sailed from New York for Halifax last Saturday and belongs to the Red Cross Steamship Co.
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Halifax
N. S
Portia
Ferre
New York
Red Cross Steamship Company
Farrell
Patient on Swinburne's Island Recovers from Yellow Fever
Oscar F. Lackey, the patient tested with yellow fever serum by Dr. Doty, is free from the disease with normal temperature. He suffers a preexisting complication but is slowly gaining strength and expected to recover.
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New York
Oscar F. Lackey
Swinburne’s Island
Dr. Doty
Breweries Unite to Prosecute Frank Wright Over Bottled Trade Marks
A case against Frank M. Wright, agent of the Dayton brewing company, for selling beer in bottles bearing other breweries’ trade marks is moved from Justice Lockman’s court. The trial is set for Friday before Justice Pentecost at Irvington with representatives from all brewing firms aiding the prosecution.
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Frank M. Wright
Dayton Brewing Company
Justice Lockman's Court
Justice Pentecost
Irvington
Atlantics Win Brooklyn Trophy at Whist Congress
Chicago reports the Atlantic auxiliary association’s team captured the Brooklyn trophy at the ninth annual congress of the American Whist League. Play for the Hamilton trophy begins Tuesday evening.
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Atlantics
Chicago
Atlantic Auxiliary Association
Brooklyn
Bamilton
President Moves on Alger Replacement Hint in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports the president intends to force Secretary Alger to resign if he does not abdicate willingly. Ambassadors like Choate are discussed as potential successors amid a growing crisis between Alger and the White House.
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Alger
War Department
Michigan
Gov. Pingree
McKinley
Ambassad Choate
Baldwin
Canton
R. C. Kerens
Missouri
Secretary of War Alger Nearing Resignation
Washington dispatches report Secretary of War Alger will resign soon and a successor may be named within days. The Sun notes a rumored Alger Pingree alliance as the trigger, while The Herald cites growing ostracism. Ambassador Choate is among potential replacements.
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New York
Washington
Sun and Herald
Alger
Sun
Pingree
Herald
Washington Dispatch
Ambassador Choate
Secretaries Alger resignation tale gains plausibility
Washington July 11 The rumor that Secretary Alger will resign from the cabinet appears from official sources for the first time. Sponsors of the story are not disclosed. It is asserted he will give up the war portfolio while Alger denies the report. the tale grows more plausible as doubt fades.
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Washington
Alger
Cabinet Tensions Over War Department Leadership
Washington reports circling around the presidency and Gen Corbin as they handle army commissions. Speculation grows that Secretary Alger may resign amid cabinet tensions and a cabinet vacancy looming as McKinley weighs a replacement with strong legal or administrative credentials.
President Refused to Query on War in Cabinet Meeting
Washington July 11 The president did not ask Secretary of the War Department a single question at a cabinet meeting held Tuesday amid rumors of a looming resignation. The cabinet reportedly agreed to a proposal to admit 50 000 cattle for breeding from Cuba free of duty, as discussed alongside other agenda items. Grand hotel cafe meats offered at 5 cents.
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Washington
Ger
Cuba
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