Wining Kew's of the Week Northwest Mining Notes
Northwest mining items show activity with new mines shipping, expansions, and accidents. Spokane drillers enter Leadville world championship. several mines like King Solomon and Winnipeg update production. Oil, nickel and copper prospects, reorganizations, and rail connections reshape the mining landscape across Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia.
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Bradshaw
Freethy
Butte
Davey
Stephens
Marysville
Mont
Spokane Drillers
Leadville
Col
Clash on Kearney Street Brings Shootout in San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 36 a clash between special policemen and strike sympathizers on Kearney Street near Geary and Post left multiple wounded. A policeman Biller was shot in the leg while a carpenter Bowen suffered a through the eye wound. Reports vary on total wounded with eight mentioned later. Police arrested several, wagons filled, and the incident underscores ongoing labor strife and fears of disintegration within unions. Andrew Furuseth of City Front federation claimed victory hinges on feeding strikers.
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San Francisco
Kearney Street
Geary
Post
Biller
Bowen
Thalia Theater
Market Street
Boers Repulsed After Long Battle on Portitala Border
In Zululand near Portitala 500 Boers led by General Botha attacked all day, suffering heavy losses. One officer and 11 men killed, five officers and 38 men wounded, 63 missing. Opposing Poer Opperman and nine burghers were also killed. In the international athletic meet the Americans won several events including the 100 yard dash and hammer throw, while the English claimed the half mile and one mile run. Current score 5 to 2 with two events awaiting decision.
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Burban
Natal
Botha
Portitala
Zululand
Poer
Opperman
Disaster in Samar leaves 24 survivors in U S company
News from Manila reports a clash near Balangiga where Company C Ninth Infantry was attacked at breakfast by insurgents. Only 24 members escaped while 11 wounded arrived at Basey. Captains, lieutenants, and a surgeon survived, with Gen Hughes preparing to strike back. Insurgents seized stores and ammunition, while other reports cite heavy losses on both sides and ongoing combat near Candaleria.
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Manila
United States
Samar
Balangiga
Ninth Infantry
Basey
Thomas W. Connelly
Edward A. Bumpus
R. S. Griswold
Edwin V. Bookmiller
Hughes
Lawrence J. Hearn
Twenty-first Infantry
Candelaria
Markley
Tannan
Company C
Will
Schley court of inquiry hears corrections and witnesses
At Washington on October 1 the Sehley court of inquiry began with corrections to prior testimony. Expected witnesses include Commander Miller of the Merrimac Captain Jewell of the Minneapolis and Captain Sharpe of the Vixen. Admiral Evans may appear and Miller is recalled after surrendering Merrimac’s command to Hobson.
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Sehley Court of Inquiry
Washington
Lehly
Miller
Merrimac
Santiago
Jewell
Minneapolis
Sharpe
Dondee
Brooklyn
Evana
Iowa
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Southerland
Cervera
Cienfuegos
James M. Miller
Weane
Admiral Schley
Initiative Step Abandoned by The Hague Court
Brussels dispatch reports the council of The Hague permanent court of arbitration has decided to abandon any move to initiate arbitration or intervention regarding the South African war. The decision explains why a meeting date has not been set and is unlikely to occur soon.
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London
Times
Brussels
Council of
Hague
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Harriman Named President of Southern Pacific
New York Oct 1 E H Harriman has been elected president of the Southern Pacific company to succeed Charles M Hayes who has resigned He has been chairman of the executive committee and will direct the companys affairs from this city The remark about fate appears in quotation marks but is not attributed to a source.
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Tarac
Marcelino Mariville
Banoang
Taganbas
Batangas
Caballos
Cailles
Surender
Biaitles
Kingston
Haiti
New York
Jeremie
Port Au Prince
Sam
M. Fouchard
National Assembly
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific Company
Charles M. Haya
Southern Pacific
Twelve Die In Nanaimo Mine Disaster Fire
A pit lamp blaze in Curtain Extension No 2 mine at Nanaimo spread to woodwork and drove workers out. Twelve men who entered to fight the flames perished. rescue attempts by Manager Alexander Faulds and others failed as smoke and explosions increased. No. 3 mine linked to No. 2 also affected. water is unavailable and closure seems only option. Premier Dunsmuir headed to Nanaimo amid fourth local mining disaster this year. list of identified dead includes twelve names.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Alexander Faulds
Robert Bryden
Andrew Bryden
No. 3
No. 2
Dunsmuir
Wellington Coal Company
Victoria
Mike Dolan
James Watson
F. Mattishaw
Antony Pestelo
George Southcombe
David Griffith
Arch Reeves
Charles Noy
Edward Hazel
J. McCallum
Tony
William Blakeley
Quiet Carson nuptials of Pullman heir and sister in law
In Carson Nevada George M Pullman eldest son of the late Chicago magnate and Mrs Sarah L Brazell his sister in law wed quietly at the Arlington Hotel by Justice of the Peace Stone. Also Oregon supreme court denies rehearing in Frank Mc Daniel case for killing Claire Fitch. In Baltimore Bobby Dodds and Herman Miller fought to a twenty round draw. Benjamin Gee arrested over killing Edward McIntyre at Olequa Washington. Helena arrest of James Grady alias A J Lilly for enticing and assaulting 5 year old Helen Pugsley. Le Rol Mining Co rejects miners demands per London Financial News report. Roseburg Oregon Pullman dining car Yosemite robbed of 415 dollars and watch. robbers left no clue.
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Carson
Nevada
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Sarah L. Brazell
Arlington Hotel
Justice of the Peace Stone
Oregon Supreme Court
Frank McDaniel
Claire Fitch
Clyde Park
Portland
Baltimore
Bobby Dodds
Minneapolis
Herman Miller
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Miller
Benjamin Gee
Edward McIntyre
Olequa
Wash
Winlock
Kalama
Huntington
Cowlitz
Helena
James E. Grady
A. J. Lilly
Helen Pugsley
le Rol Mining
Miners’ Union
R. J. Frecheville
le Rol Company
Roesland
Colonel Dempsey Retired In Philippines Command
Colonel Charlee A. Dempsey, who led the Thirtieth infantry in the Philippines, has been placed on the retired list. The retirement triggers promotions including Lt Colonel Charles R. Paul to colonel of the Thirtieth, Major Harry L. Haskell to lieutenant colonel of the Twentieth, and Captain W. Abercombie to major of the Thirtieth.
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Dempsey
Washington
Charlee A. Dempsey
Philippines
Virginia
West Point
Charles R. Paul
Twentieth Infantry
New Nicaraguan Treaty Takes Form in London
Correspondence on the Nicaraguan canal treaty has ceased as the treaty is in signature form. The only authoritative note here is that it is considerably better for the United States than the previous version, with the neutrality clause kept strictly guarded. In other respects the treaty follows the general lines of the old agreement.
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London
United States
Steamer Satellite Accident Near La Crosse
Word received reports the Satellite steamer hit rapids near La Crosse while towing a raft. The raft broke apart in a storm yielding a wreckage scene. It is feared the crew on board were drowned or crushed.
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la Crosse
Wis
Three Men Burned In Metal Furnace Blast
In Youngstown Ohio three men were badly burned by an explosion of molten metal at the Brian Hill Iron and Coal company furnace. Two may die as a result of the injuries.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Brian Hill Iron, & Coal Company
Deadly hate crimes toll by year in United States to 1900
The report states that 30 762 people were killed by homicides in the United States over the five years ending in 1900.
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Ttia
United States
Czolgosz Collapses En Route to Auburn Prison
The assassin of President McKinley, Czolgosz, arrived with Sheriff Caldwell and 21 deputies in Auburn New York. He collapsed from fear and was carried into the prison where he will await the electric chair. He expressed sorrow for Mrs McKinley and claimed no accomplices. Leon F Cholgosz is sentenced to electrocution the week of October 28.
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Czolgosz
McKinley
Caldwel
Erie County
Auburn
N. Y
Czolgasz
John Gherin
Buffalo
St. Louis
Temple of Music
Mitchell
Leon F. Cholgosz
Auburn State
Anxious Yacht Club Looks Ahead to Cup Race
New York yacht club members gather to discuss the Columbia’s upcoming contest with Shamrock II on Tuesday. They fear another narrow win and dread losing the famous cup after American possession for over fifty years. British backers remain ready, as crews hope for a strong 20 mile blow to favor the outcome.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Columbia
Shamrock
Voyaging to Sunny Climes in Pacific Coast Steamships
A brief, comprehensive note promotes a little book about travel to Southern California during the rainy season. The item invites readers to request the book from Pacific Coast Steamship company offices in Seattle Portland Tacoma or Spokane. It praises the work as a true gem and an ornament for any library table and suggests the trip could be achievable before winter ends.
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California
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Death of Prominent Hudson Bay Farmer Inquest Rules Self-Destruction
Pendleton Oregon September 30 Anson Goodman a leading young Hudson Bay area farmer was found dead thirty five miles north of Pendleton near the state line with wounds to the head and a wan face. The inquest jury returned a verdict of death by his own action. Interment was in Lord cemetery in the Hudson country. Also Chicago September 30 golfer Beale Anthony of Glenview won the Pickers Weemas and Mrs Hobart Chad Taylor of Onwent sia finished three up one to play.
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Pendleton
Ore
Anson Goodman
Hudson Bay Country
Here
Lord
Hudson Country
Mins Anthony
Chicago
Mins Beale Anthony
Glenview
Weema
Hobart Chad Taylor
Onwentsia
Pioneer Rabbi Bo ties Dead in Portland Note
Portland report says Rev Bo ties, pioneer Jewish rabbi aged 81, died of senile pneumonia. Born around 1649 in Bohemia, he arrived in America from Bohemia and later resided in Amariga.
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Portland
Boties
Bories
Amariga
Bohemia
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D. C. Corbin
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Copper Camp
Granby
London and
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City of Paris
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William Fowler
Boundary
Providence
Greenwood
John Schneider
Grand Forks
McMillan
Schneider
J. A. Leckie
M. E
Aeneas Shaw
Tulameen River
Fort Steele
8. H. C. Miner
Jay P. Graves
A. C. Flummerfelt
Winnipeg
Wellington Camp
Phoenix
Pierre Lake
Hedges
Wauconda Gold Mining Company
Princess Maud Company
Republic
Continental Oil Company of
Wyoming
Moorcraft
Spokane Stock Exchange
Meteor Camp
Colville Reservation
Meyers Falls
Daisy
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Dewey
Helena, Mont
Christina
Fannie Parnell
Messrs. Burns, Monades
Parker
Buckeye
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White Pine County
New Jersey
Freeley
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Stevens
Coeur d'Alene
McLeod and
Ross
Rossland
Wkinley
President McKinley
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
Ida S. McKinley
Helen McKinley
D. C
William M’kinley
G. B. Cortelyou
Charles Loeffler
Canton
Cortelyou
Judge Day
Laporte
Ind
Caleb Harvey
Harvey
Harriman
Yacht Club
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