Aspen Silver Boom and Street Life in Colorado’s Past
Aspen sits at the end of a railroad branch with two big ore concentrators processing 300 tons daily. The Mollie Gibson mine and the Smuggler mine dominate the scene as 16 to 1 silver fever grips the region. Politically Colorado clings to free silver amid federal tariff debates while nostalgia and hard times linger in the town’s aging streets and dilapidated buildings.
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Op- Yati
Indiana
Mollie Gibson
Colorado
Aspen
Denver & Rio Grande
Midland Railroads
Epworth Flag sale sanctioned by Vermont clergyman
The Epworth flag tied to the M E church South and Canadian M E churches is listed for sale by W H Geddis of Vermont. The 17 by 28 inch flag features orange and red maltese crosses with mottos All for Christ and Look up lift up. Prices start at 15 cents each with bulk discounts.
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E Epworth
W. H. Geddis
Vermont
Christ
M. E. Church
M. E
Indianapolis
Home Elevation Plan for Superintendent’s Residence Progressing
A front elevation view shows the superintendent’s son’s residence under construction near the Deaf and Dumb Institute grounds on Washington Street. The frame building will have nine rooms and use white pine for its exterior and structural elements.
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Supt. Son
Azhington-St
Traction Combine Sets Sights on Railways of Four Cities
A new traction combine targets four major city railways with key figures including P. A. Widm in New York and Elkins of Philadelphia taking leading roles. The move aims to consolidate control over transit networks across multiple metropolitan areas.
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New York
P. A.B. Widm
Elkins
Philadelphia
Local man found badly injured in woods near Boston
Sparse dispatch reports a man found in a wooded area near Boston with serious injuries. The police investigate possible foul play while officials seek clues at the scene. An associated note mentions a barber from Indianapolis and a separate reference to a street fair and visiting wife.
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Jered Barber
Indianapolis
Where They Shoot
A string of violent incidents is reported with multiple brief outcomes. John Haynes of Science Hill Kentucky was killed by Rose Neece. James R. Mills of Providence Kentucky fatally wounded William Tomlinson. A colored woman was found dead in Norfolk Virginia. Samuel Hammond and Charles Dickinson face accusations. A colored man tried to enter Edward McAlister’s home in Harvey West Virginia. W A Casey of Dexterville Kentucky killed John C Burton and mortally wounded his brother, then escaped.
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John Haynes
Science Hill
Rose Neece
Jas. R. Mills
Providence
Tomlinson
Norfolk
Samuel Hammond
Chas
Dickinson
Edward McAlister
Harvey
W. Va
W. A. Casey
Dexterville
John C. Burton
Casey
Grand Hotel Cafe Beast Meals in City
The notice promotes dining at Grand Hotel Cafe with beast meals in the city and highlights Merchants' Lunch at 25e. It mentions Union station restaurant as another option for patrons seeking another venue.
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Grand Hotel Cafe
Beast
City
Union Station
Kruger plans to march 30,000 in proposed Transvaal attack
The St James Gazette reports Kruger could summon a 30,000 strong army led by Dutch and German veterans. They would use Mauser rifles and 46 quick firing guns to move south from the Transvaal, seize Kimberly, sweep through Cape Colony, reach Cape Town, and besiege the city before British reinforcements arrive, allowing Kruger to dictate peace terms.
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London
St. James
Transvaal
England
Kruger
Kimberly
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
Mark Hanna Clears Roosevelt Campaign Path
A New York Post dispatch says Governor Roosevelt will announce for McKinley and campaign for him after Mark Hanna defused his Roosevelt boom. Senator Platt arranged a Roosevelt Hanna meeting, paving a possible renomination for Teddy if he supports McKinley.
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Cincinnati
New York
Roosevelt
McKinley
Mark Ilanna
Europe
Platt
Hanna
Teddy
Rough Riders
New Mexico
Gold and Silver Output Reported for 1898
Washington June 20 The mint director releases 1898 results showing gold output of 64 643 000 dollars and silver totaling 54 438 000 ounces valued at 59 cents per ounce. Leading gold states Colorado California South Dakota Montana. Silver by state includes Colorado Montana Utah. Overall, gold value up 7.1 million dollars and silver ounces up 978 000 from 1897.
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Washington
Mint
United States
Colorado
California
South Dakota
Montana
Utah
Call for Volunteers to Support Philippine Campaign
A Washington cabinet member signals that any request from Gen Otis for more troops will trigger an immediate volunteer call. He says there will be no parleying with Aguinaldo and no easing of Otis’s aggressive campaign in the Philippines.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
Philippines
Otis
Aguinaldo
Russian Baron Plans Suit Against Mexico Over Tuznam Imprisonment
Baron de Loudon of Russia left Tampico for Mexico City to sue the Mexican government for 100000 damages after his private yacht was detained in Tuznam harbor and he was jailed and fined 560 for entering and leaving the port to obtain food for quarantined ships.
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Tampico
Mex
Guns for the czar may buy 100 American field guns
Washington June 20 authorities say Russia is negotiating with leading American gunmakers to purchase 100 rapid fire field batteries of six guns each. The order would include 1,490 caissons and limbers at an estimated cost of about 6 million dollars. Russia seeks better execution than in French contracts.
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Washington
Russia
Generals Hale and Funston Sail for Home from Manila
The transport Indiana departed Manila Monday for San Francisco via Nagasaki carrying 500 sick and time expired men. Generals Hale and Funston indicated they wish to return home with their regiments.
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Manila
Indiana
San Francisco
Nagasaki
Japan
Hale
Funston
Skeleton Found Aboard Reina Mercedes In Norfolk
Skeleton of a man found in the hold of the former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes in Norfolk Virginia on Sunday. Relic hunters carried off the bones almost immediately. It is believed the remains are of a sailor who perished when the ship went down near Santiago.
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Norfolk
Reina Mercedes
Santiago
Washington Dispatches Military and Naval Assignments
The Sixth infantry to relieve the California volunteers and a disciplined California regiment offers service in the Philippines. Commander John J Hunker selected to command the naval training station Newport Rhode Island. Marine H T Henry arrested as a fugitive from justice sought at Findlay Ohio for robbing an elderly couple of 600 dollars. Capt Coghlan not sent to Puget Sound but based at Newport Rhode Island with torpedo craft and explosives. Capt Green's request to stay at Puget Sound granted.
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California Volunteers
California
Philippines
John J.hunker
Naval Training Station
Newport
R. I
H. T. Henry
Findlay
Coghlan
Puget Sound
R. TL
Green
Water safety and a medical tonic ad from old newspaper
An advertising note extols water as essential yet potentially deadly and recommends carrying Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a protective tonic. It advises pouring a tablespoon into water to shield the system against disease during travels in regions with uncertain water quality.
Starved to Death in Alaska Prospecting Camp
A Circle City letter reports three prospectors Michael Daly Victor Ediar and M Prevost went to Jimtown 150 miles away on December 5. A steamer crew found their bodies 17 miles from Old Man creek arrows. Daly lay in a tent partially eaten likely by his companions whose bodies were nearby. All three died of starvation.
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Portland
Ore
Circle City
Alaska
Michael Daly
Victor Ediar
M. Prevost
Jimtown
Old Man Creek
Daly
Arbitration Will Win at The Hague Peace Talks
A State Department view predicts the Hague peace talks will adopt an arbitration plan combining best points from English American and Russian proposals. A permanent tribunal with one jurist from each country and an executive committee may be formed, with Germany's objections expected to be overcome.
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Washington
State Department
The
Hague
Germany
Big Haul of Diamonds Discovered Missing in New York
Mrs Julia Egan wife of John Egan saloonkeeper reported to police that diamonds worth three thousand dollars and money locked in her dressing table drawer were stolen. Julia Jenkins a mulatto girl who worked for her is under arrest in connection with the theft.
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New York
Julia Egan
John Egan
Julia Jenkins
World News Roundup From Toledo To Tokyo
Multiple brief items report added mail carriers in Toledo and other U S places Cuban troop deaths zero over June 17 18 the Admiral Dewey steamer reaching Boston and the cruiser Boston en route to San Francisco.
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Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Havana
Nagasaki
Japan
San Francisco
Harry Hough
Dover
N. H
Imperial Bank
Berlin
Ted Sloane
London Jockey Club
Tra J. Holmes
Burton Holmes
Chicago
Bernard G. Farrar
St. Louis
Columbia
Brenton
Reef
R. I
Liners Do You Read Them Seventh Page
A terse note on the seventh page asks if readers study the liners. The snippet focuses on reader engagement with column notes, hints, or marginal references. No additional context or events are provided.
Trains Marked With Car Types and Zion Superintendent
An historic railway timetable fragment from Chicago dated May 21, 1899 outlines train car designations such as ChairCar Sleeper DiningParlor and Parlor cars. Zion identified as the superintendent oversees the Express schedules including the Chicago Express.
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Chicago
Chicago Express
Danly
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