Gold Fields Decline Signals Weaker Yukon Output
A report from Victorias Uousal Smith notes a substantial drop in Yukon gold production last year with output value down about 1.5 million dollars from 1908. Dry season and poor prospects hinder large scale mining while Dawson area profits shrink. Canadian miners certificates and rentals show declines across 1902 to 1904.
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Washington
Yukon
Uousal Smith
Victoria
Consul Smith
Dawson
Uanadian
Russian navy chief to buy ships in United States
Marcellies France May 25 Benz engineer in chief of the Russian navy announced plans to go to the United States to purchase three battleships and eight cruisers. He said he would be presented to President Roosevelt.
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Borippe
Ascorciation Marcellies
France
M Benz
Ievere
Russia
United States
Roosevelt
Arrests Close In On Utah Nevada Wyoming Swindle Ring
Police say James Bushaby and his father in law James Giggles helped dismantle a bounty swindle gang that operated across Utah Nevada and Wyoming. They allegedly shipped pelts from abroad for bounty claims and defrauded Utah of over 100000 by using a former Salt Lake County official among seven members.
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James Bushaby
James Giggles
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Salt Lake County
South America
Robber's Story Ties Omaha Politician to Diamond Theft
Sherman W Morris alias Frank Shercliffe testified in a Des Moines court that he robbed New York diamond broker Pollock of eighteen thousand dollars worth of gems. He claimed Omaha politician Tom Dennison instigated the crime and guided the raid then took a share of the proceeds, later denying any division of the loot.
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Dee Moines
Iowa
Sherman W Morris
Frank Shercliffe
Tom Dennison
Omaha
P Pollock
New York
Dennison
Pollock
Summerville Siftings May Events and Local Tidbits
Sunshine and showers brighten Summerville while residents share small notes. Pat McDowell moved his bowling alley into a saloon. Mike Reyes and Lee Irvin made a trip to the Minam this week. D O Weaver was laid up with a carbuncle on his arm. An entertainment occurred at the schoolhouse on May 24 led by Prof. McColl. A Decoration supper is planned for May 30 at the Masonic hall with all invited.
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Pat McDowell
Mike Reyes
Lee Irvin
D O Weaver
Prof. McColl
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Elgin
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Rinehart
Summerville
Oregon
Union County
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la Grande Oregon
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A. T. Hill
Farmers Line
Pacific States
la Grande, Or
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Centennial Totel
Selder
Candy Store
the Beat
Summerville Siftings
Masonic Hall
Undertakers
Montana
Lewis Building
Bommer House
Geddes Bess
Adams Avenue
Osing
Stoddard Lumber CO
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Perry, Oregon
LA Grande Drug OO
Pohram
Reber
D. Reber
Bees
Henry
GEO. Kreiger
WM. Reynolds
E. G. Davis
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