Klondyke Gold Quest Opens with Glum Ralston
In 1849 to 1897 travel from California to Yukon unfolds as five Alaska prospectors share a camp fire tale. Glum Ralston recalls leaving Alaska twenty one years ago and the vow to seek a missing captain. Lucky George spots Klondyke gold, others debate trust, and Paul starts a feverish gold claim, risking health and heart. The scene sets toward a perilous Klondyke voyage and a fateful rush for treasure.
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California
Kiondyke
Arctic
Klondyke
Yukon River
Dawson City
Great Northwest
Alaska
Jack Ralston
Yukon
Ralston
America
Gid Myers
Gid
Porter Allen
Fresno
Laura Kean
Lucky George
States
Eleanor
Crark Lash
Belog
Paul
George
Laura
Grim Ralston
Gin
Sallers
George Hasanus
Grim
Glun Ralston
Pera Paul
George Squaw
Lattimer
Navy
Attimer
Sweetheart
An Unlikely Event in Royal Nomenclature
The Boer War ended, yet Edward I is unlikely to be remembered as Edward the Conqueror by future readers. The remark notes the mismatch between wartime outcomes and lasting royal epithets.
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Edward I
Edward the Conqueror
Ready to Surrender But General Stoessel Orders Die at Posts
Report from Port Arthur says General Stoessel, confined to a hospital after a wounds, refuses to surrender and instructs troops to die at their posts. Russian forces show low morale, shortages of food and ammunition, and officers threaten deserters. Spies say rations are cut. emaciated wounded and duds in shells indicate material strain. Capture of the eastern ridge could force fortress surrender within weeks, though retreat seems unlikely.
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Port Arthur
Stoesse
Duel to Death in Nevada Logging Camp
Itellan Joseph Eb. Ghisotti killed Italian Persolli in a necking duel at Loyalien Nevada. Ghisotti fled toward Reno after the deed, surrendered to a Reno justice court, was released as drunk by local officers, and was later arrested by Loyalien deputies. The fatal encounter occurred during a logging camp dispute with both men arming themselves.
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Joseph EB. Ghisotti
Persolll
Loyalion
Nevada
Reno
Reno Weny
Justice Court
Loyalien
Possible Action on the Tariff
A Washington dispatch reports no decision yet by the president and Republican leaders on possible congressional tariff action. The president will not decide in regular or extraordinary sessions until thoroughly advised by the cabinet and supporters. He is open to conviction and not inclined to call an extraordinary session, but it is too early to indicate the final course.
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Washington
Congress
President's Message to Congress Nears Completion
At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday the president spent the entire session discussing his forthcoming annual message to Congress. No subjects were revealed. The president aims to finish the message before his trip to St Louis and expects to place it with the printer next week.
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Congress
St. Lowis Peter
Editor Expelled From Venezuela Sided With Americans
A. F. P. Tanrez, editor of the Venezuelan Herald, reportedly ordered expelled by President Castro. The State Department received a cable from its legation in Caracas noting Tanrez has long opposed American interests and aligned with the asphalt company in a recent dispute. It is believed he may be an American citizen.
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A. F P. Tanrez
Venezuelan Herald
Venezuela
Castro
State Department
Acat
Esism
Caracas
Mir Jaurex
Americ
Asphalt
Washington
Remarkable Cure Report For Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Barlington woman recalls a five year battle with rheumatism and neuralgia. After severe pain and weakness, she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with a full recovery and notes others benefited, including a crutch user. The ad-promoted pills are said to aid various ailments and are sold by druggists worldwide.
Ink Plant of New Granada Produces Writing Ink
A New Granada ink plant yields juice that serves as ink without preparation. The writing appears red at first and darkens to black after several hours, making it a curious natural ink source.
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New Granada
Mall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Amid Empty Testimonials
A vivid old advertisement touts Mall's Catarrh Cure with grand claims of curing catarrh by building up the system. It promises a hundred dollar reward for proof, cites testimonials, and urges readers to mail for sample pills and credits a Philadelphia address, closing with a fable about adding insult to injury.
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Mal
Fequiha
Mall
Wren
Shire
caeree #& CO
Taleda
Buia
Tea Promotion Cites Cheap Chinese Meals In Public Notice
The report notes a 3%4-lb Schilling's Best tea offer and directs readers to follow packaging directions. It mentions how a poverty stranded Chinese person must eat only one meal a day, estimating about 10 cents daily, highlighting stark contrast in living costs.
Little Joy Reaches Poor Amid Global Struggle
A quiet note from aid workers highlights small acts of kindness reaching the needful as inflation and hardship press families. Volunteers describe warm meals, clothing drives, and community support lifting spirits despite economic strain.
Censorship Rule Locks Posters in Oldham Theater Scene
In Oldham England no pictorial theater posters may be posted without prior submission to a censorship appointed by the focal watch committee, delaying future displays. The rule governs theatrical advertising and enforces prior approval before public posting.
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Peeters
Oldham
England
Focal Watch Committee
Barbarous English Remedies and Whippings for Smallpox
A fragmentary note recalls old English practices of whipping children for smallpox and measles as a cure. Town records from Huntingdon mention whipping two women that had smallpox for pence, illustrating archaic and harsh methods once used in infancy care.
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England
Huntingdon
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Emma Helletreder
Toy Street
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