Cape Nome gold prospects stir war department reports
War department examined K Rays long report on BBC Helis and Klondike gold indications. Cape Nome excitement grows as mining miners face fuel, scurvy and winter risks while Edmonton trail fears linger. Seattle rents rise and cost of living widens as wages fail to keep pace with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ray
War Department
BBC
Yukon
Klondike
Ray
Cape Nome
Roy
Maj
Cape
Edmonton
Cape Nome Wille
Great Ear of Alaska
Winminera
Seattle
Beattie
Rich Cargo and Passengers aboard the Rosalie Rich Cargo
The Rosalie, a steamer with heavy cargo from Quadra Bay, sails into Perth heavy with canned salti and 40 weeks on voyage. Passengers listed include H. Ruel FW Wesley W. J. Wright C. B. Hubbell Izio Delta J. B. Muck A. Ennis and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ennis
W. Remby Set
W. E. Felix
Geo
JF. McCrummen
KF. Felix
I. Bean
B F. Fuller
Blair
Grace McFarnt
C. T. S Mith
J. McGraves
Abell
F. Carisor
CG Willison
Mre
Jewelers Hints and Fashionable Jewel Trends
A fragmented note highlights gilt banales, pins, and buckles with emblems from jeweler circles. It mentions Watteau clasps, silver settings with pearls and rhinestones, and Egyptian themed designs as part of recent trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Saeemone
Empire
Eand
Quiet Pike Street After City Council Clean-Up
Police report Pike street quiet again after Monday night council resolution driving many women of ill repute from the area. Officers Iverson and others arrested several youths for vagrancy. a 14 year old girl named Mamie Russell was convicted of soliciting but sentence suspended by Judge Cann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
Iverson
Second Avenue
Mamie Russell
Cann
Young $on Not Forgotten
F W W Rossiter treasurer of the New York Central railroad and ally of the Vanderbilt family said Cornelius Vanderbilt would share in the estate and had been well provided for by his father in response to whether he had been forgotten in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. W. W. Rossiter
New York Central Railroad
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Verbena Perfume Captures Parisienne Favor
The article notes verbena as a fashionable bloom with a sweet perfume. It highlights verbena as a chic garden favorite among American women of fashion and Parisiennes, rising in late summer as a delightful and proper scent choice.
Meyerbeer’s Manuscripts to Be Made Public After 20 Years
Upon his death Meyerbeer ordered his manuscripts and letters released twenty years later. The plan, due in 1894, was repeatedly postponed amid disputes among descendants and relatives. The collection includes Heine letters and a complete opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyerbeer
Heine
Northwest Appointments in Washington DC Report
J. W. Maxwell of South Bend Ward is named bank examiner for Washington replacing Eldridge who moves to Texas. Appointments follow request by Senator Foster. W. Db. Gibbons becomes postmaster at Maple Valley Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
J. W. Maxwell
South Bend, Ward
Washington
Eldridge
Texas
Foster
W. Db
Gibbons
Maple Valley, Wash
Farm Hands Scarce In Salem Area
The Salem Oregon region faces a serious shortage of farm help as threshing and loop-picking run in full blast. Three machines east of Salem halted due to lack of teams and labor. In Salem itself the shortage is evident though several firms need three to fifteen workers for various tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Forgery Fashion in High Society Shocks London
English police uncover multiple forgery cases involving aristocracy. Warrants issued for a ambassador's daughter Mrs Kingecote and for at least three peers' sons. Amid scandals, Lord Byron and Lord Burton are named victims. Lady Haldon uses forged signatures in a 7500 pound note dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kingecote
Madrid
England
United States
Lord Byron
Lord Burton
Raes
George Lewis
Lord Haldon
House of Lords
Lady Haldon
Real estate transfers row shows multiple Seattle deeds
Yesterday in the county auditor’s office several transfers were filed. Names include Peter Anderson, William Addison, George Deigh, James O Neal, J. Wineapaw, M D Campbell, Millard Perry, Charles Bywater, and Martha Deniker among others. Parcels cover blocks and additions in East Seattle, Gilman Park, Past Park, Pratt’s Orchard, and first plate West Seattle, with prices ranging from 50 to 2,169.75 dollars and dates between August and September 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditors Office
Peter Anderson
William T. Addison
Commercial Street
William B. Bryan
M. D. Campbell
George E. Deigh
James O'Neal
J. & Wineapaw
Channes
Gilman Park
Moore Investment Co
James N. Samtrigen
Pratt
Park Addition
Millard F. Perry Et al
Charlies R. Batley
Park Add
John B. Walthew
East Park
Mary D. Malone
N. P. Ry. Co
Wiliam H. Howard
King County
Rudolph
East Seattle
Hana Hevry
Rast Park
Samue
Wm. F. Rameey
Mast Park
H. G. Moore
Emily Morne
Peter Lundgren
Jacob Retcheld
Charles M. Bywater
Sisters of Charity of
House of Providence
Charles
Charles M. Dalsey
Martha H
George J. Deniker
Washington National Building, Loan & Investment Association
Seattle
Sylvia M
Same
Tacoma Recruiter Joins Forty-fifth Infantry Duty
Captain Jes Jess of Tacoma has reported for duty to Captain Hodges in charge of recruiting and is assigned to recruiting duty in Tacoma. He previously captained the independent battalion of Washington volunteers until its muster-out at Vancouver barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jes, Jess
Tacoma
Forty-fifth Volunteers Infantry
Hodges
Rose
Washington Volunteers
Vancouver Barracks
Outlook Brightens for Northwest Mining Stocks and Prospects
The Northwest mining scene shows growing investor confidence as three new exchanges flourish and copper stocks rise from previous levels. Reports cite notable strikes at Sunset and Jumbo, ongoing development in Cle Elum and Index districts, and expanding operations from Alaska to Prince of Wales Island signaling a robust mining future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Aintrust
Hell
Cle
Bwank
Lkely
Alaska
Great Lakes
Karssan Bay Company
Prince of Wales Island
Queen Bay
Bea
Beal Bay
Boxing News Focuses on Matches and Training Across Circuits
Promoters announce several 20 to 25 round bouts with fighters like Kid McCoy Jerry Maretall and Jim Jeffries. Joe Walcott returns from the West Indies as Eddie Lenny seeks a title challenger. George Gardner, Marty Fisher and Hilh Hanrahan quick victories are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Walcott
West Indies
Kid McCoy
Steve O'Donnell
Broadway Athletic Club
Tom O'Rourke
George Gardner
New England
Marty Fisher
Hilh Hanrahan
Otto C. Floto
Colorado Athletic Association of
Denver
Jack Moffatt
Frank McConnell
San Francisco
Joe Choynaki
West Baden Springs
Jim Hall
Louisville
Jack McCormick
Philadelphia
New York
Muldoon
White Plains
Billy Brady
Jim Jeffries
Sharkey
California
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Seeatttle
Z B Wells & Co., PuBusHersck
Weela Epiros
CHASE
Mawanee
Aix
Postofice
Peattle
Third Avenue
THE
Jewelers
Rockford
Young
Verbena Perfume
Northwest Appointments
Puget Sound
First Avenue
Pirst Avenue
News of Northwest Mines
Mt. Baker
Golden Tunnel
Calumet
Index
tHitter Creek
Skykomish
Weaded
Eddie Lenny
Billy Whistler
Frank Parrell
Empire Club
Wilmington
Jerry Maretall
Thomas Sharkey
Coney Island
Allier
Jack Leonard
Chicago
Jack Daly
Milly Otte
Gotham
Jimmy Ryan
Tom Carey
Seattle Transfer CO
Preigh
Keres Drag
Mike I
Tel
Pike
Gramophone
Reginas
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway” Dealers
Amusement Bolloten
Third Avenuer Theater
Chill
Boston Lyric Opera Company
Trebizonde
Howard, Waltham
Elgin
Emporium
Second Ave
Seattle Theatre
J.P. Howe
Carmen
Third Avenue Theater
Mavie
M Russell
Girl From
CHILI
H. H. Dearborn & Co
Haller
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
ILMAN
COAL
Bogardus
Green & Griffiths
Washington Building
1St Ave
Bet. Cherry and
Columbia
Jos. Hamblet
Sea Breeze Mining Co
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