Alaska and Yukon Gold Rush Milked By New East Coast Interest
Special correspondence describes Alaska's geography climate and resources with emphasis on Yukon placers and Klondike discoveries. It notes major towns Juneau Sitka Wrangel and others, outlines boundary lines, climate contrasts, and highlights timber fur fish and mineral potential along with early mining history and projected influx of miners to Dawson City and Rampart City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Alaska
United States
Klondike
Portland
Fies
Joneau
Dyea
Skaguay
Alaskan
Yukon
Yukon River
Canada
Arctic Ocean
Mt. St. Elias
Pacific
Northwest Territory
British Columbia
Bennett
Teslin
Boundary Line
Aiika
Janeau
Wrangel
New Metlakahtla
Kodiak
Dutch Harbor
Sitka
Baranoffishan
Juneau
Metlakahtla Wa
Stickeen River
Unalaska
Behring Sea
Fairweather Alpe
St. Eline
Logan
Coal Mountains
Ool Inlet
Arctic
Great Plains
Mackensie River
Coset
Japan
Jelands
Acros
Coast Range
Arctic Circle
Unite States
Great Britain
Alaska Commercial Company
Northwest Trading and Transportation Company
St. Michaels Island
Hudson's Bay Company
Islands
Yukon Placera
Juveau
Interior
Stewart River
Miller Creek
Forty-Mile
Birch Creek
Circle City
Wyokouana
Eagle
Porcupine
Bonanga Creek
Bonanza
Eldorado
Hunker Creek
Bear
Yukon Placers
Dawson City
Dominion Cowek
Moonook
Rampart City
Ketabue Sound
Copper River
Prince William Sound
Cook's Inlet
Rocky Mountains
Porter Expiates Crime On Union Gallows
In Union Oregon on November 22 Kelsay Porter was executed for the January 1 1896 murder of the Mache family in Pine Valley. About 50 witnesses watched the hanging after a brief dawn ceremony with Rev. Shields. Porter spoke only through his actions, the trap released at 6 55 as death occurred instantly. Three physicians later ruled him dead and the body was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Kelsay Porter
Mache
Pine Valley
Porter
Mr. Shields
Phy
McLaughlin
Giffen
Benjamin Mache
Benjamin
Union County
Locks for the Dalles Project Abandoned
Washington reports a canal and locks proposal may replace the boat railway plan at The Dalles. The river and harbor committee favors a survey for a four foot draft canal to link Portland with the Columbia Snake and Clearwater rivers, aiming to cut freight costs and move wheat to tidewater. The plan, under $1,000,000, hinges on Oregon delegation support and committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Dalles
Hooker
River and Harbor Committee
Congress
Committee On River and Harbors
Columbia River
Snake
Clearwater
Portland
Oregon
Idaho
Tidewater
Columbia
Fate of Prospectors Drown in White Horse Rapids
News from Port Townsend reports two men lost from Colonel Willie Fisher’s party in the White Horse rapids on November 4. Frank Anthony of Seattle reportedly drowned October 20 at the same site. Murphy and Hepburn were rescued. Heavy snows clog interior passes and trails with three to six feet of snow on the Skaguay and Dyea routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Willie, Fisher
San Francisco
White Horse Rapida
Frank Anthony
Seattle
Anthony
Murphy
Hepturn
Skaguay
Weg Killing Secretary in Lincoln Health Fine
Secretary of State Porter was fined $4.20 in Lincoln police court for violating the health ordinance by keeping hogs within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Porter
Carrier Pigeons for Alaska From San Francisco
A San Francisco pigeon fancier donated eight pairs of heat pigeons for the U S government. The birds will travel north aboard the Bear and reach St Michaels Point Barrow and Herschel leland. They will be cared for until acclimated. The birds will serve as messengers between Alaska and the outside world once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Alaska
St. Michaels
Point Barrow
Herschelleland
St Jacobs Oil Never Delays and Cures Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts St Jacobs Oil works swiftly for rheumatism warning delays ruin opportunity and pain. It claims the remedy acts in any form and is a reliable live medicine that goes straight to its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
Uselessness of Dardanelles Mine Fields Proved
A special commission reports that current mines fail to prevent ship passage and notes the extreme difficulty of laying mines due to strong currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Commission
Dardanelles
Stomach Bitters Claim Medical Prowess for Regulating Digestion
A periodical assertive ad extols Hosteller's Stomach Bitters as a mighty regular army for the body. It argues the tonic strengthens internal organs without agitation, guiding bile flow and curing malaria la grippe dyspepsia and kidney stagnation through reinforced energy.
Tunnel plan to link Scotland and Ireland announced
A railway communication project proposes sending trains through a submerged tunnel that would float 60 feet below the surface and be held in position by anchors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Ireland
Pitcher's Castoria trademark ownership dispute unfolds
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive use of the term Pitcher's Castoria and the signature on wrappers. The notice warns no one may use his name except The Centaur Company led by President Chas H Fletcher.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Filetcher
Mothers of America
Swamp Root offered free bottle and book for kidney cures
Readers are invited to request a free sample bottle and a book from Dr Kilmer and Co for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad notes Swamp Root as a physician's discovery, suitable for gravel rheumatism back pain and frequent urination, with prices of 50 cents and one dollar at pharmacists. Also included is a trivia line about English peerages tracing times and titles across centuries.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Healthy Wife Inspires Husband in Health Advice
A Kansas woman describes long term reproductive illness and fatigue. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for stopping a dangerous flow and restoring strength and health after advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexwert
Westphalia
Kans
Lydia BE
Weekly Market Letter on Wheat Outlook and Prices
The market faces disappointment for bulls with anticipated winter wheat conditions easing demand. May wheat dips as receipts and low grade supplies rise, while Europe import estimates and Argentine and Australian crop prospects shape a cautious outlook. Prices for wheat oats barley and related staples are listed, followed by notes on livestock dairy and fruit markets. A brief aside mentions methods to coax angle worms and announces the South Pole expedition starting from England with Herr Borchgrevinck and Norwegian collaborators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
America
Kidney trouble warned by urine tests and symptoms
The text advises simple urine tests to detect kidney issues. It states that letting urine settle can reveal a problem and that urine staining linen, frequent urination, or back pain indicate kidney and bladder disorders.
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Circular
A 19th century advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a supreme kidney and urinary tract remedy. It claims pain relief, night urination reduction, and liquor aftereffects mitigation with sample offers and mail order free pamphlet. Also cites almanac predictions and Mason Chemical Co contact details.
Century Magazine 1898 November offers literary lines and gallery
The Century Magazine enters its twenty seventh year with plans to showcase top artists and writers. Notable features include Dr. Weir Mitchell new story The Adventures of Francois, Mrs. Burton Harrison Good Americans, horses and people Gallope, Mrs Cornelius Stevenson reminiscences of the French Intervention, and Heroes of Peace contributions by Riis, Kobbe, Ward and others. An offer pairs The Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits with a subscription price of 6.50 for both, down from 7.50, while noting other booster items like Piso cures and regional product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Magazine
Century
Europe
Weir Mitchell
Hugh Wynne
Francois
Burton Harrison
New York
Mexico
Cornelius Stevenson
Jacob A. Riis
Gustav Kobbe
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Schilling's Best Baking Powder Ad Claims Superior Quality
An advertisement touts Schilling's Best baking powder as exceptional and suggests it would be created with full facts. It notes Schilling & Company centered in Frances. It also claims the discoverer of the American beauty rose is worth $50,000, earned from the rose's fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Rewards and Testimonials
A 100 dollar reward offer for cures of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised. The notice asserts F J Cheney and Co of Toledo and local wholesale druggists are reputable. It touts internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces and includes testimonials and price information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Gsr & Tetax
Wholesale Drugeists
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Drugg Ars
Tea Garden Syrup Sold By Pacific Coast Syrup Co
All Eastern Syrup described as heavily colored and thick is marketed as Tea Garden Syrup made from sugar cane and agar. Manufactured by the Pacific Coast Syrup Co with the producer’s name lithographed on every can for authenticity.
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Pacific Coast Synur Co
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Par North
Germany
London
Berlin
Benjamin Bissell
Ballston Spa
Weekly Market Letter
Office of Downing, Hopkins & Co
Chicago Board of Trade Brokers
Chamber of Commerce
Portland Market
Walla Walla
California
Young America
Wool—Valley
San Francisco Market
Nevada
Isabella
South Pole
Herr Borehgrevinck
England
Norway
Cape Adairs
Herr Borchgrdevinck
O'd Moore
Paris
Spain
Mars
Mason Chemical Co
P.O
Philadelphia
the Century Magazine
Beltz
40Th Ave
Denver
Col
Earth
A Schilling & Company
Frances
Dr. Sanden
Sanden
Erie Medical CO
Niagara St
Buffalo
Athione
Gar Athletie Catavigne
Will & Finck Co
Market St
San Francheco
Cal
Speculatio m
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Downing, Hopkins & Co
Wash
M. J. Shiklis
Moscow
Norther
Buell Lamberson
Portland, OR
Row Ler
Box &7
Southington
Conn
N. FP
Hercules
Hercules Gas Engine Works
Bay St
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