Starvation and gold dust amid Dalton trail reports
Seattle observers report scarce provisions in Alaska with Dawson refugees detailing the Dalton trail hardship. Passengers Clark and Brown confirm the long trek from Dawson City to Skaguay, while recounting theft from Canadian officials and public unrest over Skaguay land, with several parties crossing snowbound passes and limited feed for stock.
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Alaska
Skaguay
Seattle
Wash
Dyea
James Clark
C. A. Brown
Chicago
Dawson City
Dalton Trail
Dawson
Bernard Moore
Yukon Company
Moore
United States Land Office
Sitka
United States
San Francisco
C. J. Humphrey
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Prince William Sound
Copper River
Humphrey
San Diego
O'Neil
San Luis Obipse
Victoria
B. C
Daltor
Klondike
Birch Creek
Pelly River
Ines
Thorp
Brown
Clark
Darlion
Patrick Galvin
George C. Bounds
Charles Thebo
John F. Maloney
Frank Meek
Juneau
Harry Homain
Edward Armstrong
Mush
Galvin
Bounds
Yukon
Mission
Circle City
Bonanza
Eldorado
George McCormack
Tammany and Its Terrors in Brooklyn Meeting
General Benjamin F. Tracy spoke at a Brooklyn Republican mass meeting at the Academy of Music urging unity against Tammany Hall and the Citizens' Union. He warned that success of the Citizens' union would destroy the Republican party and discussed past national elections and the need for party consolidation.
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New York
Benjamin F. Tracy
Navy
Greater
Brooklyn
Academy of Music
Travy
Tammany Hall
Henry George
Citiens’ Union
Citizens’ Union
Republican Party
Low
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
New York City
United States
Tamang Democracy
Republcan
Hayes
James G. Blaine
Benjamin FP
Tracy
Ufier
Tradesmen Protests In Rome Turn Violent At Interior Office
A large march by Rome tradesmen led by the Pro-Syndic and Chamber of Commerce president went to the interior ministry to demand tax relief. Premier Rudini met the delegation and pledged efforts for fairness. Police dispersed rioters after paving stones were torn up, six officers injured, one rioter killed, revolvers fired, and twenty leaders arrested.
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Rome
Pro-Syndic of
Chamber of Commerce
Minister of the Interior
Rudini
Tragedy at Union Ridge Church in Winston NC
A bolt of lightning struck a tree near Union Ridge church two miles south of Winston, killing Mrs. T. P. Huntman and injuring others during a Quaker meeting. Huntman and others arrived at about 7 PM. many women fainted and the crowd remained in shock overnight.
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Winston
N. C
Union Ridge Church
T. P. Huntman
Trolley Fatality Near Cedar Falls
A Waterloo and Cedar Falls trolley car plunged over a thirty foot embankment three miles from Cedar Falls. One man, Myers, was killed and ten others injured. at least one is reported as possibly dying.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Myers
Escape of Miss Cisneros sparks diplomatic tension
Washington reports the rescue of Senorita Evangelina Cisneros from a Cuban prison by a New York newspaper agents. State Secretary Sherman fronts the issue while others fear strained U S Spain relations and possible extradition disputes. New York coverage notes Cisneros arrival and a planned Cubans parade.
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Washington
Senorita Evangelina Cisneros
Cuba
New York
Sherman
State Department
Spain
United States
Electric cars collide near post office in Harrisburg
Three electric cars collided near the Harrisburg post office injuring three people including Mrs. William Kunkel and William Horsyth. An explosion was heard blocks away. Miss Whiteman was hospitalized while the other two victims went home as two cars wrecked and traffic was delayed.
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Harrisburg
William Kunkel
William Horsyth
Baptism Planned for Marlborough Baby at Chapel Royal
The son of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, born September 16, will be baptized on Saturday at the Chapel Royal St James Palace. The Prince of Wales will serve as sponsor.
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London
Get
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
Prince of Wales
Trial of Rev Mott in assault case unravels strange tale
Fremington New Jersey October 1 The trial of Rev Charly Mott a Philadelphia pastor and Civil War veteran charged with criminal assault on Mrs Andrew Larison of Stockton began today The incident unfolded while a neighbor’s fire lit the night scene Mrs Larison testified she was lured to a window where Mott claimed protection then tried to drag her into his room Mott denied force claiming Mrs Larison embraced him seeking aid Authorities recount a tense confrontation at the Larison home during which the husband heard screams and returned Judy
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Larison
Temperance Women in Convention in Williamsport
In Williamsport on October 11 the Women's Christian Temperance Union held sessions with addresses by Miss Sallie Gibbe and Ailis Minnie Bell. Key resolutions urged university influence, board appointments for women, a tobacco-free teaching standard, anti-cigarette bills, and opposition to licensing vice abroad. The executive committee proposed pay increases and structural changes. officers were elected, including President Rebecca A. Chambers.
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Williamsport
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Princeton University
Princeton Inn
Mothers of
Pennsylvania
Jez Lation
Philadelphia
Women's
Christian Temperative Union
Swallow
Women's Christian Tem-peranes Union
Congress
Women's Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania
India
Bulletin
Department of Fair Work
Department of Mercy
L. T. Tl
Rebecca A. Chambers
Chester County
M. A. Irvin
Allentown
Mies H. Frances Jones
Olive Amies
W. J. Words
Huntingdon
Weyler Issues Amnesty Decree for Deportees in Cuba
Madrid dispatch reports General Weyler issues an amnesty decree affecting nearly all deported Cubans enabling their return home. The new captain general Blanca held a long meeting with the queen regent as Cuban and Philippine affairs dominate cabinet talks on financing military operations. Further cables note Weyler sails for Spain on October 8.
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Madrid
Cubs
Blanca
Mavanna
Porto Hico
General Weyler
Spain
Philippine Islands
Havana
Weyler
Organizing Drive Expands UMW Reach in Hazleton District
Organizer Fahey of the United Mine Workers reports completion of mining group organization in Hazleton and requests to form branches in Sullivan and Schuylkill counties, Panther Creek valley, Wilkes-Barre and Boranton. He plans next to proceed to Panther Creek valley or Wilkes-Barre after finishing in Hazleton.
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Fahey
Haleton
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Sullivan County
Schuylkill
Panther Creek Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Boranton
Nomination Papers Defective for Crawford County Judge
Judge McPherson ruled that Frank J. Thomas People party nomination papers are defective though he may amend by October 18. Thomas faces objections from John H. Stevenson who represents the middle-of-the-road Populista and is also a Democratic nominee in Crawford County.
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Harrisburg
McPherson
Frank J. Thomas
People’s Party
Crawford County
Thomas
John H. Stevenson
Pittsburg
New Supreme Court Term Opens With 52 Decisions
Pennsylvania court opens its October term before a large state audience. Decisions include two first time reversals of Superior Court rulings and notable rulings on cases such as Kate McNally vs Pennsylvania Railroad and Fasher vs Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
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Pittsburg
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
District of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court Room
County Court House
Superior Court
Justice Deane
Justice Fell
Kate McNally
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tacony
Philadelphia
McNulty
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court of Lycoming County
Jacob Fasher
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Sterrett
New Florida Senator Appointed to Succeed Deceased
Jackson Mississippi October 11 Governor McLaurin wires that Hernando de Botto Money is appointed United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Senator J George. The term for the regular seat begins in 1806 after the legislature failed to elect.
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Jackson
Miss
McLaurin
Associated Preas
Brandon
Hernando de Boto Money
United States
J. George
George
Mr. Mapey
Treasury Report Shows Available Assets and Cash Flows
The Treasury's annual report as of June 30 shows available assets at 555,685,021 and 874,761.77 on different dates. It records $305,503,48 in fiscal operations, $28,295,484 in deposits for retirement of bank notes, and $963,171 in total income available for the year. Disbursements totaled 388,245,017 with 25,071, om net cash from operations, while currency operations reached 574,515,000 and redemptions 490,710,022 reflecting heavy activity in paper money management.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
National Bank
Luetgert Trial Advances Toward Jury Verdict
Final arguments underway in the Luetgert murder trial as Assistant State's Attorney McEwen opens a multi day address. He spoke about three hours this afternoon and will continue for at least two days before Attorney Phalen for the defense and Vincent for Luetgert close the case.
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Chicago
Luetgert
McEwen
Phalen
Vincent
Irish Independent League Convention in Dublin Turns Heated
Dublin Oct 1 The first general national convention of the Irish Independent league organized by John Redmond produced an exciting scene. Willam Redeyond accused the Dilunites of alienating the United States and killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Delegates shouted down with anti England chants while resolutions were adopted. a New York Irish league telegram was cheered as readings closed. Predictions of revolt against Redmond’s leadership proved unfounded.
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Dublin
Irish Independent League
John Redmond
England
India
Arica
Britain
Joague
New York
March of Prosperity Naumkeng Mills Resume Full Time
Naumkeng mills in Salem Massachusetts return to full time operations across all departments after four days a week. The mills have faced extended shutdowns since June 1896 with intermittent starts and a two week halt in September. About 1 100 skilled operatives are employed.
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Naumkeng Mills
Salem
Mass
Inome
Policeman Is Stripped of Badge for Blackmail Scam
New York police officer Virgil H Winchell had his badge taken and was jailed at West Forty-seventh Street station on a charge of blackmailing saloon keeper Theobald Kohler. Kohler claimed he paid for protection while violating excise laws, and said Winchell promised protection to run his business.
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New York
Virgil H. Winehell
West Forty-seventh Street
Theobald Kohler
Wenice
Kohler
Winchell
Pennsylvania pensions listed for original and restored awards
The Pennsylvania pension roll includes original awards for James Fitzpatrick Altoona John M Yoho Pittsburg Benjamin Long York Benjamin Knaub Star View York Godfrey Miller Monaca Beaver Thomas Stevenson Phoenixville Cyrus D Meap West Chester and restoration and supplemental for J W Britton Taylorsville plus increases for Robert Stewart New Castle Lawrence Henry Tome Miles Grove Erie Lewis Short Brockwayville Jefferson and widows Hannah E K Stevenson Phoenisville Sarah M Bekman Liberty Square Lancaster Ann Durkin Peekville Lackawanna Elizabeth A Bird Listonburg Somerset.
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Wasington
Pennsylvania
James Fitzpatrick
Altoona
John M. Yoho
Pittsburg
Benjamin Long
York
Benjamin Knaub
Star View
Godfrey Miller
Monaca
Beaver
Thomas Stevenson
Phoenixville
Cyrus D. Meapor
West Chester
J. W. Britton
Taylorsville
Robert Stewart
New Castle
Lawrence
Henry Tome
Miles Grove
Erie
News Recap: Miners, Fever Rise, and Court Actions
A morning roundup reports Alaska miners returning with little gold and a rise in yellow fever cases. It notes Evangelina Cisneros's escape, Supreme Court decisions, and accusations against George M. Watson. Baltimore hosts a trophy win amid court activity and local director conventions, with church talks and editorials summarized.
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Evangelina Cisneros
Supreme Court
George M. Watson
Baltimore
First Presbyterian Church
Presa
Progress of Yellow Jack Across Galveston and Beyond
Galveston reports the yellow fever situation largely unchanged with two cases under review and experts requested. Boston allows the Honiton to proceed to its berth after disinfection. several crew detained at quarantine. Baltimore notes a mild yellow fever case on the Somerhill and quarantine for the ship. New Orleans records ongoing fatalities tied to neglect, plus four new cases, including visits to the Jewish home, Hotel Dieu, and Algiers. Mobile shows five new cases, no deaths. Jackson notes no new cases at Nittayama and few in Clinton and Edwards with improving conditions overall.
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Galveston
Tex
Edward Randall
Board of Health
Truehart
Randall
Cotton Exchange
Guiteras
Swearingen
Houston
Clark & Courts
Boston
Honiton
Hudson
Baltimore
Emil Grann
Somerhill
Davis
Santiago de Cuba
New Orleans
Robert Hite
Touro Infirmary
Hotel Dieu
Algiers
Board of Health Office
Texas
Texas Health Authorities
New York
Mobile
Ala
Jackson
Miss
Nittayama
Clinton
Miller
Edwards
Waring to Consider Comptroller Bid on Henry George Ticket
New York October 11 Commissioner Waring was formally notified of his nomination for comptroller on the Henry George ticket. He said he would weigh the decision for a day or two before replying.
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Waring
New York
Henry George
Weather forecast for Middle States and New England
The Herald reports in New York on Oct 12 that the Middle States and New England will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and rain in the northern district and lighter rain in the south. Winds shift from southeasterly to southerly, then strengthen along the coast. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies, clearing, and cooler air with a wind shift to the southwest to west. Local rains are expected on coastal areas.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
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Thornton
Miss Cisneros
Mr. Sherman
Miss Cisnerva
Cleveland
Senate
Orange Free State
The
New York Journal
Senorita Cimneros
Journal
Rev. Mott
Mra. Larison
Temperance Women IN Convention
McCollum
Kepner Va
Harrisburg Traction Company
Dauphin
Affirmed
Carter Ve
Warren
Strawsett Ve. McDougal & Co
Perry
Schactfer Va
Bonrlg
Lancaster
Straw
Trustee
Stewart
Cumberland
Thomas Vs
Lackawanna
Dean
Huntley
Goodyear
Potter
Wright
Warrior Run Coal Company
Luzerne
Youghbiogheny River
Fayette
Centre
Potter County
Wright, Et al
Lugerne County
Ryder Va. Jacobs
Lancaster County
Fell
Melon Street
Gree
Markles
Estate Heesenbuchs
Commonwealth
Urban
Dauphin County
Frey
Bascombe
Danville Manufacturing Company
Heist
Totdae
Carbon
Philadelphia Twee Ball Club
City of Philadelphia
Lennings Estate
Lennings
Barton Et al
Delaware County
Eee
Reading Railroad Committee
Pottsville Water Company
Behugicit
Harber
Markle
Williams
Commonwealth Va. Snyder
Perry County
Romselman
Northumberland County
Evanson Ve. Powell
Highesville Water Works
Person
Lycoming County
Poundstone
Jones
Fayette County
Venice
Henderdine Fuel Company Ve. Plumb
Patterson Et al
Twee
Juniata Canning Company
Juniata County
Curlam
Carroll Ve
City of
Cheater
Hellman
Lebanon Street Railway Company
Lebanon
Com
Warwick
City of Erie
Griswold
Advancs
Huffingle Ve. Palmer
Palmer Ve. Tanker & Co
Phildelphia
Boyd Ve. American Carbon Company
McKean
C. J.mcnulty
Pennsylvanian Railroad Company
Walton
Negereve
Philadelphia Traction Company
Mitchell
Mount Joyborough
Fisher Ve. Pa
Florida
Irish Independent League Convention
William Redmond
Pennsylvania Pensions
Lackawanna County
Dios
Baltimores
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