Miners perished in Klondike voyage famine and flood
The article reports mass deaths among Klondike prospectors from starvation, drowning, and disease after months on the trail. Survivors describe scorbutic suffering, some reaching the coast while hundreds remain in peril. Names include Arthur M. Collins and C. Richter among the deceased. Local aid efforts by Hudson’s Bay Co and Northwestern police are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilanstun
Thitae Lyhur
Agai
Glenera
eSpain
Klondike
Mudsiver
Peres Lake
Hudson Bis Company
Northwestern Police
Aethur
M. Jobeston
Wrangel
Train Robbers Ransack Express Car In Wyoming Heist
Report claims bandits seized over 1000 dollars in cash and valuables from a through safe on the Cu jon Parise hospital train in Wyoming. Officials dispute totals while Omaha men estimate the loss at least 100000 dollars. The express car was wrecked and sent to the scrap heap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Omaha
Repairs and theft scare after explosive safe blast
A battered frame and cracked wheels reveal the break in to a safe during a robbery. Experts say the attackers knew what they were doing. the safe was split with a big ax and valuables lifted out. The blast was powerful but did not completely destroy the safe or the ceremony.
Wreck on Pittsburgh and Gulf Road Injures Dozens
A train derailment on the Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad near Grandview Missouri injures nearly fifty passengers with three or more believed fatally hurt. The southbound No. 4 derailed after leaving Kansas City in heavy rain and heat warped rails, causing chairs to tip and cars to catch fire before crews subdued the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh and
Gulf Road
Grandview
South Bow
Pittsburg and
Gulf Railroad
Kansas Ciry
Duraly
OpTan
Traie
May losses total 53 091 800 across United States and Canada
The New York Journal of Commerce and Conservis Bulletin report May freight and destruction losses from par ad records totaling 53 091 800, with monthly comparisons showing a decline versus prior years. A comparative table lists losses by month totaling 852 256 000 and 49 090 200 for the period, noting multiple fires with higher destruction in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Snd Conservis! Bulletin
United States
Canada
Isis
Unclear OCR fragment notes multiple deaths and injuries
Fragment points to several local tragedies including a suicide by Solomon Purzusun in New York, a body found in Paint Creek near Bainbridge Ohio, and a dynamite explosion injuring Tuto Coyl in Buffalo. Also mentions a death from a horse accident at Brook and a new cable enterprise from New York to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Purzusun
S the River
Cincinnati- Vem
A. Jones
New York
SU Health
Havana
Clay Houseman
Ereek
Bainbridge
Ohio
Tuto
Brook
Tuberculosis in Cattle Sparks State Action and Milk Safety
Governor calls for at least thirty thousand dollars to fund tuberculosis eradication across livestock as inspectors warn milk may spread infection. Cows slaughtered for TB revealed tubercular germs. officials urge laws and better dairy oversight while recounting recent post mortems and public health concerns. Also reports a deadly Texas cloudburst inundating San Saba Manardville and surrounding counties, with at least twenty five dead including many negro residents and widespread property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Saris
Sameamon
Ucfield
Witiel
Accint
Lanner
Ammend
State Board of Live Stocrs
Rcent
Wilk
Texas
Messer
Aventy
San Saba
Manarrillo
Austin
Manardville
Othe
Modern Woodmen Biennial Log Rolling Held in Kansas City
The Modern Woodmen of America held its biennial convention in Kansas City last week. Thousands of members from many states attended. estimates suggest 100000 Woodmen filled the city during the grand parade and prize drills. The event showcased street decorations and extensive entertainment. several changes to Woodmen laws were discussed. The order reports a 480000 membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Woodmen of America
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets Across War and Policy
A collage of political and military notes includes mentions of Cuba Spain Philippines and Aguinaldo with general names like Fosaton Pimston and Dewey. It notes reproductive crimes in St Louis and poisonings, while the Hague conference, electrocutions at Sing Sing, and Missouri barber license reform appear amid mockery of policy and peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayson
Sryiu
Fred Fosaton
Spain
Aguinaldo
St. Louis
Funston
Kansas
Gen. Pimston
Sing Sing
N.Y
Hague
Dewey
Ceether
Missouri
McKinley halts volunteer calls amid Philippines plans
President McKinley and advisers decide no additional volunteer levies for now, aiming to adjust troop levels by reallocating forces from Cuba Porto Rico and U S garrisons as Gen Wood reports progress in the Philippines. Also notes postoffice name spellings, census clerk hiring oddities, and Cuba turnover possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinler
Bere
Philippines
Cushes
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Wood
Santiago
McKinter
Roberts
Utah
House of Representatives
Clerk McDonald
Las
Joe Cannon
Gen Henderson
Farmers Agree to General Advance in Farm Implements
Manufacturers of agricultural implements met in Chicago and agreed to raise prices 18 to 25 percent for plows barrows seeders and related tools. The Northwestern Plow Association invited all kindred implement makers to discuss price regulation. WS Thomas of Springfield Ohio presided and J A Graig of Janesville Wisconsin acted as secretary. Committees will draft price lists this summer and report at a Northwestern Plow Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern Piow Association
WS. Thomas
Thomas Manufactry Company
Springfield
Ohio
J. A Graig
Janesville Machine Company
Janesville, Wis
Northwestern Plow Association
GOURT'S BLOW AT TRUSTS INDIANA SUPREME COURT TACKLES COMBINATIONS
Indiana Supreme Court strikes at trusts and combinations overruling a Portland Natural Gas and Oil Company case. The court holds that a public corporation joining with rivals to restrain competition and raise prices injures the public and forfeits its corporate franchise. The decision remands with instruction that the complaint be sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Expreme
Indiana Supreme Court
Portland Natural Gas and
Circuit
Supreme Court
Tortelis Hs
Sheriff Hazen Dies After Wilcox Train Robbery Clash
A Douglas Wyoming sheriff Joe Hazen was shot in the stomach during a night battle with train robbers ten miles north of Wilcox. He died hours later at home. The posse pressed the robbers into a rocky fastness as U S Marshal Hadzell led another pursuit with reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Wyo
Union Pacific Express
Wilcox
Wio
Joe Hazen
Dorg Wyo
Cuban Turmoil and Depredations Reported Across Island
A chaotic scene in Cuba with brigands causing terror at Mariel and elsewhere. Safe looting, cattle theft, and widespread property losses hinder plantation work. Cuban soldiers assigned as police struggle to curb the depredations while honest efforts still falter amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Mariel
Avr
Qeinrana
Brooke Vorculief
Farmers Build A Simple Smoke Box For Home Bacon
An old style smokebox sketch shows a low cost, low effort method for smoking meat at home. A side door, hanging hooks, a distant fire with a trench and stovepipe, and a tall, bottomless box create a controlled smoke space. The piece also discusses irrigation tubes from lath and notes on tree roots and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becon
Sunflowers as Natural Foreign Poles for Fences
In a Jersey article on practical farming methods, J L Irwin notes sunflowers as a substitute pole for beans and fencing when timber is scarce. He claims sunflowers yield strong stalks and decorative seed for poetry, while also offering kindling. sunflower poles reportedly outshine traditional methods in prairie settings. Also discusses planting a lawn border with low shrubs, Virginians creeper, Akebia, and Actinidia for massed effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Irwin
Akebia
Actinidia
Old-Time Smokehouse and Orchard Notes From Ohio Farmer
Instructions describe building a smokehouse using stovepipe and a box for bacon curing, plus note on clay soils for pears and thinning early apples to protect crops. Covers smoke plan, materials, and draught control, then discusses root protection when underdrains exist and tree care practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmonton
Klondikers
Xpress
CAK
War Department
Department
Washington
Tyrenir
Arithmeric
Mery Eail
McKinley
Industrial Commission
Commission
Sost
Russia
Japan
London Times
Bassin
Dawes
Congress
B. Henderson
Hia
Jobo King
Horace Urion
Derby
Coan
Bas Beer
Comery
Somery
Tripp
Miss Comers
Yaad
USA
Miss Comeky
Gourt
Trusts
Sandits
Senatwur Thi
Europe
Dewer
Schlep
S. Calkins
Globe Democrat
Hans
California
Smyrna
Los Angeles
Jersey
A. J. Arthur
Royal Jersey
Gox Smore-Hotse
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!