Leadville’s Golden boom drives new shafts in district
The Leadville mining fever resurges as over 30 new shafts begin work from Sixth Street to Iowa gulch. The Ibex and Little Johnny prospects on Breece hill promise rich gold ore with values from $12 to $15 per ton, sparking a rush likened to 1879 as investors flock to the Vendome register.
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Noble
Breece Bill
Leadville
Breece Hill
Checmpuil
Sixth Street
Ball Mountain
Iowa Gulch
Mosquito Pass
Lillian
Antioch
Little Johnny
Resurrection
Evansgulch
Birdseye
Breckenridge
San Juan
Narawhal Returns From Arctic Whaling Cruise
The Narawhal docked in San Francisco after a 32 month Arctic cruise that yielded 39 whales and an estimated net value near half a million dollars for owners. Whalers forecast about $1,000 each for crew as they celebrate a season with five catches and a storied prior haul by McKenzie River.
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San Francisco
Arctic
McKenzie River
Whales threaten boats and crew in icy sea
The Narawhal and its crew found themselves amid a school of whales surfacing nearby risking a lift from the waters. John Regan died in a blizzard while hunting. his sled dragged him to the vessel where he was frozen to death. Charles Howell was severely frozen, later disabled and sent to the marine hospital after his feet were amputated to save his life.
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John Regan
Regan
Charles Howell
Howell
Weavers Gain Ground in Fall River Strike
Fall River Mass October 22 The weavers gain steadily in their strike as 500 looms stop since Saturday and up to 25000 looms out of 100000 citywide remain idle The Robeson mill has shut down while others run only partially Fearful weavers stayed out today at Merchant mill 1600 looms halted If conditions persist a broader shutdown may be ordered until December 1.
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Fall River
Mass
Robeson
Merchant Mill
General Harrison to Visit New York in Private Business Trip
Ex president Benjamin Harrison will not depart for New York today as reported. He plans a later trip East for private business and will not give speeches or discuss politics during his stay in the city.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
New York
Mi Harrison
Militia Payment Case Goes To Supreme Court
Judge Spurrier rules the state auditor cannot refuse to issue warrants for militia expenses during General Kelly's army stay in Iowa last spring. The ruling settles a bitter state government controversy and the case is appealed to the supreme court.
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Des Moines
Spurrier
District Court
Kelly
Supreme Court
Linwood Mills strike continues as wage demand stands
North Adams Mass Oct 22 The Linwood mills Hingesville workers refuse the 10 percent wage increase offered by the company and remain on strike. Strikers receive notices to vacate company tenements as the dispute with HOADLEY TO COIT unfolds.
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North Adams
Mass
Linwood Mills
Hingesville
Hoadley
Coit
Ex Governor Hoadley Praises Ohio Guardsmen over Mob at Court House
From New York, ex Governor Hoadley of Ohio writes praise for Colonel Coit and the Fourteenth Infantry for restraining a mob at Washington Court House. He credits the regiment with protecting law and order, regrets possible loss of life, and cites Napoleon Bonaparte on mob suppression.
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Columbus
Ohio
Headley
New York
Coit
Fourteenth Infantry
National Guard of
Washington Court House
Fourteenth Regiment
Executive Department of
Cincinnati
Court House
Hamilton County
Fayette County
McKinley
Napoleon Bonaparte
Geo. Hoadley
Al bert W. McIntire Praised By Voters In Canvass
Voters express growing admiration for Al bert W. McIntire over his Populist opponent. They describe him as a cultured, breeding gentleman with good judgment and a sense of duty. They believe his governorship would bring honor and prosperity to the state and be respected nationwide.
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Albert W. McIntire
Denver News Accuses Republicans of Denver Vote Fraud
The Denver News charges Republicans plan fraud to win this fall and alleges the A P A is involved. It warns the paper will oppose any result Denver deterns and urges Republicans to build a road majority outside Denver to thwart the alleged scheme before election day.
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Denver
Waite
Arapahoe County
Governor Waite’s stance risks mining and rail industry jobs
The article argues that Governor Waite’s stated aim to serve the public interest over mine owners threatens miners and railroad workers if mines close. It warns that reduced ore shipments could cut train service and wages, urging a vote against Waite to protect employment and state industry.
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Waite
Rio Grande, Midland and Gulfroads
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Reat
Johony Mine
Talmage Terme
Lon
State Street
Johnny T
Unes
Ibex
Tingley Wood
Johnny
S. Noble
Sullivan
Arctic Sea
Steam Aler
Weavers
Harrison
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