Alaska Gold Fever Brings Millionaires and Risks
A historical overview notes the Alaska gold boom, highlighting Dawson owner Joseph Ladue as the leading self-made figure. It describes routes by sea and overland, rising costs, and the challenges for prospectors, including Canadian policies and cross-border tensions with the United States over mining rights and taxes.
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Sitka
Alaska
United States
Canada
Joseph Ladue
Dawston
Ladue
Schuyler Falls
Clinton County
N. Y
Dawson
Barnato
St. Petersburg
Christiania
Europe
Seattle
Gulf of Alaska
Unalaska
Aleutian Islands
St. Michaels
Behring Sea
Behring Strait
Barnatos
Yukon
Klondyke
Joseph Leduc Barnato
Circle City
Les
Pike's Peak
Bust
Juneau
Chilcoe Pass
Alaska Ward
Canada to impose royalties on Yukon mining output
The Dominion cabinet on July 27 adopted a new policy demanding a 10 percent royalty on claims output up to 500 per month and 20 percent on excess, with every alternate placer claim reserved for government revenue. It also maintains a $15 per claim registry fee and a $100 annual tax. The move is described as unprecedented since Mexican colonial rule, and its implications provoke strong discussion.
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Klondyke
Yukon
Canadian
Canada
Dominion
Mexico
The Rooter and the Sparrow Batting Incident
A Hartford Times account describes a loud baseball rooter who derides players and officials during a game. A sparrow distracts the crowd as Pettit is urged to chase a ball, leading to a heated exchange over a misinterpreted play and the rooter’s abrupt silence.
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Rooter
Hardfords
Bob
Pettit
Hartford Times
Damaged horse dispute ends with stubborn seller
A buyer complains the horse sold to him runs away and causes harm, accusing the seller of misrepresentation. The seller remains firm that the deal stands, despite threats of large damages. The Detroit Free Press article frames a heated livestock dispute over truth in a sale.
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Detroit Free Press
Iowa Populists name Lloyd standard bearer and outline platform
Des Moines Aug 20 two hundred delegates open the middle of the road Populist state convention. Sherman A Lloyd of Muscatine is chosen as lieutenant governor candidate and Charles A Lloyd of Muscatine is named for governor with L Perkins of Todd as lieutenant and J A Lonburg of Wapello for Supreme Court. The platform reaffirms St Louis and Omaha planks endorses direct legislation sound money and state issued money with two percent interest. Adjournment follows after speeches by Senator Peffer and others.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. W. Weeks
Winterset
A. W. Ricker
Iowa City
Reform Party
Bryan
Democratic Party
Chicago Democratic
Commonwealth of the People
Charles A. Lloyd
Muscaline County
Laelienanl Tes Eesd
L. Perkins
Tordade
Lee
Peffer
People's Party
St. Louis
Omaha
Semple
The Sublime Porte Gate of Turkey Described
A historical note explains the Sublime Porte as the Ottoman gate from which the empire derives its name. The gate is a large pavilion with eight openings and guards described as porters or porters guards.
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Sublime Porte
Empire of
Turkey
Seragno
Ottoman Empire
Preaching Beyond the Page Says Rev John Snape
The living preacher cannot be replaced by any written discourse the eye and gesture and voice convey a truth that ink cannot replicate. Rev John Snape emphasizes that immediacy and presence matter most in sermon delivery.
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John Snape
Generator gas in England engines powers small sizes
Generating gas from anthracite coal and gas coke provides a cheap fuel for engines up to ten horsepower. The gas cannot illuminate but yields economical results in the engine cylinder with low thermal efficiency around 160 heat units per cubic foot versus 615 to 630 for London lighting gas, requiring about four times the volume to match power, though production involves little depreciation and labor.
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England
London
Allen's Foot Masa and Foot-Ease Ad
A vintage advert promotes Allen's Foot Masa powder to shake into shoes for swollen hot feet. It claims cooling relief, ease of walking, and prevention of blisters callous spots and bunions. Trial package free with address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Maine deer hunting law targets dogs in pursuit of deer
The article notes a Maine statute allowing any citizen to kill a dog hunting deer. It laments city hunters bringing yelping hounds to drive deer toward water and recalls imported dogs killed in the chase, with game wardens enforcing the law.
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Maine
New Wig and Conservatory of Music Gains Global Reputation
The record at the New Wig and Conservatory of Music in Boston shows about 65,000 student memberships since its founding. The strong patronage and steady attendance reflect the school's efficiency and worldwide esteem.
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New
Wig
Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mass
Conservatory
Work of Preparation in a Quizzical Conversation
A girl explains her plan after graduation from the Highscience institute. She will pursue four years of medical study and a surgical specialty, then reveals a bold aim to become a novelist rather than a practicing doctor.
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Highscience Institute
Educate Your Lovers With Cascarets Exposed
Ad promotes Cascarets candy with claims to cure constipation and promises refunds for pharmacists. Mentions a 0 percent fatal imputations statement and notes the product costs 0c to 111C.C.C.
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Wells Fargo
Puget Sound
West Rockies
California
Bernato
Louis T. Stokes
Alaska Commercial CO
ST. Michael’s Bay
THE
Iowa Populists
Sherlen A. Lloyd
Muscatine County
D. D. F Perkian
Bray
A. J. Tower
Alass
Prios
Theevans Chemicale
Aisricta
J Tgiford
Tik & Mein Ma
Rishmend
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Nivec
Quick Rullofandl
M.b.grees
Atlantis
Moana
Walla
Celling
Manilla
Fay Manilla Reofflag Company
Camden
N. A
Hook Feer
BK. A
Mofsras
Isabella
Chicard
Mel
Fela “An , Ethene Learen
Waby Yusea Ties
Tiacy Warehips
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