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The Silver Messenger in Challis, Idaho

03 Aug 1897

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The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1897

Page

2

Gold Discoveries in Alaska Stir Speculation Across West

The Silver Messenger rebuts sensational Alaska gold boom tales. It links reports to hoax-like schemes, notes large shipments to Seattle and San Francisco, and warns Montanans and others that outfits cost at least $1,000 with high living costs. It cites A. P. Swineford on Yukon summers, geography, and the perils of placer mining.

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Great American California Globe Seattle San Francisco Western Mining World Mr. Heally Alaska Heally Lapland Sweden Norway Montana Helena A. P. Swineford Pioneer Press Yukon India Mr. Swineford Red River Minnesota Juneau Yukon River Elle
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Amusing Goldbug Tale At Busch Hotel Silver Debate

In Hy Wae Golawug Nevada Thomas Shone of the Busch hotel hosted Christian Endeavor travelers at breakfast. A loud eastern visitor argued for free silver and pressed for misvalued coin change, insisting on ten dollars in gold pieces with four silver dollars and a penny as if paying three dollars for meals.

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Nevada Thomas Shone Busch Hotel Christian Endeavor Goldbug Mr. Goldbug Shane Mr. Shone Hannatte
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