Turbulent week notes from the world and far seas
A sweeping review reports arrests of Washington volunteers Major Canton Captain Otis and Captain Scudder with Lt Lemon, bank stamp rules by the revenue department, and recruiting drives at Fort Wright for the Philippines. It covers drownings, shipwrecks, strikes, fires, executions, and political shifts across Alaska, New Jersey, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Volunteers
Canton
Otis
Scudder
Lemon
Arerest
Commissioner Wilson
Interimal Revenue Department
Fort Wright
Spokane
Philippines
J. Homer Bird
New Orleans
St. Michael
Alaska
H. Herling
R. H. Patterson
Charles Sheffler
Norma Strong
George M. Valentine
Middlesex,County Bank
Perth Amboy
N. J
General Siglin
Cook's Inlet
Turn Again
A. B. Johnson
Malone
Louis Peterson
Chicago
Chris. Madison
Porter
California
Hutchingon
Rockford
Stndus
Huddart
Wm. Huntoon
Almquist
Anderson
Charles Elmquist
Fort Smith
Ark
Kansas & Texas Coal Company
Rogers
Rich Bigtons of the Pacific Northwest Mining Notes
The 1898 United States precious stones value reached 160290 dollars, with ongoing reports from the Conjecture mine in Lakeview camp and Lake Pend d Oreille. Developments span Pacific Northwest camps including Republic, Colville, Huckleberry, Silver Chief, and Ymir, noting new tunnels, shafts, ledges, and corporate deals amid snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lakeview Camp
Lake Pend d’Oreille
Butte
Huckleberry Range
Addy Station
Stevens County
Mud Lake
Big Pay
San Juan
Kate Hayward
Princess Maud
Golden Lily
Republic
Lone Pine
Spains
Alum Linked to Nervous Prostration in Women
British medical note argues alum in bread and baking powders contributes to nervous diseases in both women and men. Experimental data show delayed onset of symptoms after absorption, with appetite loss and systemic prostration. Authorities urge caution and prefer cream of tartar based powders. Also reports Henri Fournier dies after Seventh Avenue bicycle crash in New York, aged 35, after being struck by a racing team and fallen to the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfila
Hans Mayer
Paul Seim
Hartyn
New York
Henri Fournier
Manhattan
Seventh“avenue
Fournier
Spokane
Matt Schlott
Northern Pacific Roundhouse
Will Meyers
New York Exchange
Schlott
Hillyard
No News of the Guatemalan Affair In Washington
Washington reports no word from either British or German embassies on the Guatemalan affair or the united movement to force Guatemala to honor foreign bond obligations. No official confirmation that the German cruiser Geer was ordered to proceed to Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala
Geer
Deaths From Lockjaw In Boston Teething Remains Cited
In Boston on July 19 a string of lockjaw deaths among boys injured in Fourth of July accidents were reported over ten days. Mothers are advised to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething remedies, per the era’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Filipino Juntas Relocated to Labuan for Security
Manila reports the Filipino junta will move from Hong Kong to Labuan near Borneo to avoid arms supply restrictions. The transport Warren sails with the Colorado regiment and officers including Major Beadle and Major Young aboard. Transport delays due to heavy rains and typhoons hinder unloading at Negros as California troops load, with Idaho and other units set to depart next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labuan
Borneo
Colorado
Idaho
Manila
Hong Kong
Warren
Colorado Regiment
Beadley Strong
Major Young
Supreme Court
Utah
Schurman
San Francisco
China
Otin
Negros
California
Colorados
Idahos
North Dakotas
Wyomings Cave
Otis
San Francisco camp rules issued for arriving volunteers
General Shafter issues sanitation regulations for the Presidio camp as 18,000 Manila arrivals are anticipated. A camp surgeon, two sanitary inspectors, daily tent and sewer checks, sick call, and a full camp medical system are planned with a new hospital at the Presidio opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon
Presidio
Manila
Shafter
W. G. Miller
U.S. A
Angel Island
Market Prices for Wheat and Commodities in Spokane and Beyond
Spokane mills quote Wheat Bliestein bulk 55¢ sacked 20¢ No 1 red bulk 45¢ sacked 47¢. alfalfa $11. potatoes $2.00-$2.25 cwt onions $1.36-$1.50 cabbage $2.60 cwt celery 60¢ per doz. Hay Timothy $13 ton wheat hay $11 alfalfa $11. Prices for wood coal and meats follow, with Portland wheat bids weak and other markets steady. London and New York precious metals and copper/lead markets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Bliestein
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Cumberland
New York
London
San Francisco
Lake
Wireless telegraphy links Hawaii islands via Marconi system
A Tribune special reports that Victoria and the Marconi wireless telegraphy system will be operated in Hawaii to connect the island group. An organization is formed, capital subscribed, and some equipment is en route. The note ends with an odd claim about men eating words harming health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Ie Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Kid” McCoy
Jack McCormick
Jewel
Wildermere
East Kootenay
Ymir
Wild Horse Creek
Tribune
Victoria
Marconi
Hawaii
Also Mentioned on This Page
EWS
AL Arood
Distillery Company of America
War Department
Havana
Paris
August Bodien
Helena, Mont
Nahleen
Louise
Loas
Alfred E. Bates
Army
Asa B. Carey
Newport
Ohio
Point Reyes
Big Trust
Omiaha
John S. Mayhugh
White Rock
Nevada
Elias Hatfield
Anse” Hatfield
Atkinson
Gray, Ky
Olympia
Suez Canal
Admiral Dewey
Brooklyn
Carolines
Tompkins
Gallatin
Tenn
Coeur d'Alens
Missouri
James Crosby
Marlon, Ind
Somers Bros
Tim Kearns
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Valdez
Orcas
F. C. Bartlett
William Going
Wallatonaka
Brown
New Zealand
Tinesbod
Heve
General Wood
Santiago
Port Hill
Whit Reeser
T. J. Dendaurent
Parris C. McGrath
Velma
Springdale
Charles Buckle
Bayless
Ssteamer Alliance
Fort Duchesne
W. H. Creighton
Spokane River
Great Northern Bridge
Army Post
Sacramento River
Freeport
Bluecut
Redding
Southern Pacific
Queen
Fie Siee
Serbitor Perkins
Henry Villard
Folk
Sandee
Nis
Grad Tylin
Liertrosie
Christian Foss
Innuband
Barcelona
Tia
Argentina
United Statea
Rossiana
Metals OF the Northwest
Pacire Northwest
St. Paul
Britton Columbia
Tamarac
Greenwood
Deadwood Camp
Summit Camp
A. Lorne Beecher
Deer Park
Rossland
St. Eugene
Gooderham- Blackstock Syndicate
James Cronin
Peter
Father Cocola
John A. Finch
Yellowstone
Salmo
Lake Chelan
Railroad Creek
Palmer Mountain Gold Mining Te Tunnel Co
Bohemia, Or
No. 2
St. Lawrence-Richmond
Saltese
Mont
Rasmus Nelson
Slaughterhouse Gulch
Susansville
Grant County
Syndicate
Burnt Creek
Syndicate Group
Delamar
Bully Hill
Deer Trail No. 2 Mining Company
Clearwater River
Cove Country
Buffalo Hump
Pacific Coast Smelting Company
Seattle
E. W. Drew
Balt Lake
Manti
Wn Kootenay Railway and Navi Company
Pation
Kaslo & Slocan
International Nav, & Trading Co
Kaslo & Slocan RY
Bandon and Way
Kaslo
Dally
Sondon
Kaalo
International Nav, & Trad. Co
Kootenay Lake
International
Kalo
Nelson
Balfour
Pilot Bay
Ainsworth
All Way Points
Five Mile Point
Alberta
Bonner's Ferry
Kasle
Bonner’s Ferry
Great Northern Railway
Ganade
Trinidad
Colo
Colorado & Southern Railway
Folsom
N. M
Railway
Kansas City
Vivetoria
B. C
Union Steamship Company
Oahu
Greymouth
Dunedin
Pracice
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
Bluestem
Tacoma
Bouth
Boroul
Bear Laveces
McGuigan
Bailey’s
Cody Junction
Sandon
Cody Branch
Cody
G. F. Copeland
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