Klondike Barnato Heads a Great Mining Company
Chicago financier John Cudahy leads a new Chicago corporation capitalized at 25,000,000 to own develop and operate gold quartz mines in eastern Alaska. The venture expects value far above 50,000,000 as development proceeds with plans to run ships and land operations on the Yukon and to acquire land and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Cudahy
Alaska
Seaterdus
Jun Cudahy
London
New York
Taveberg
Agala
Intis
Fursiemerss
Codahy
Eyid
Judes
Ayersboay
Mackay
Fairod O'Brien
Laguna
Cudahy
Cotnyeeme
Yuko
Uyecran Stedinnes
Angel Michael's
Thess
Ao Vung
Mackinee
Two Steamers Collide in Swift St. Lawrence Rapids
Two crowded passenger steamers collided in the swift St. Lawrence rapids near Kingston Ontario. Both vessels stayed upright and most passengers were uninjured as chaos erupted aboard with woodwork damaged on the larger Algeria. Passengers disembarked as the ships neared docks after the collision. Betting notes from Don Carlos Mads report a political wager of 15 000 francs over Dos Carlos leading Spain by February 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Kingston
Ont
Scimoamere
Don Carlos
Mads
Caritat
Dos Carlos
Spain
Hawaii Moves to Colonize with Negro Labor Force
Hawaii and Honolulu reports confirm a shift away from Chinese immigration with six months residence permits for Chinese and bonds for contract laborers. Plans pursue replacing Japanese workers on plantations with African laborers from Hiswali, as the German ship He. P. Grady brings nearly 20 contract laborers to Honolulu. Laborers, including 115 men, 25 women, 47 children from varied nationalities, will work on nine plantations at stipulated monthly wages and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hawaii
Honolulu
Australia
United Stars
Hiswali
He. P. Grady
Planta~ Thom
Federal judge defends injunction on Mutual Life in Kansas
Judge John A Williams of Arkansas says he issued the injunction to allow the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York to transact business in Kansas, asserting the company is solvent and acting under duty. He warns if state authorities oppose, the issue will go to federal courts for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrade Springs
Col
Aue
John A. Williams
Arkansas
Manttou
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
McNall
Kansas
Keneys
Salt
Leeds
Kiussae
Witc Ae
Spe
Governor condemns federal injunction in Kansas dispute
Kansas Governor voices strong criticism of a federal judge in Colorado Springs who blocked state official Webb McNall. He accuses the action as unjust and arbitrary, says McNall has been treated unfairly, and asserts the state will not halt the proceedings. The governor questions federal judicial interference and stresses licensing actions against unlicensed insurance agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Colorado Springs
Webb McNall
Leedy
Sapphire
Kansas
Topeke
Foster
Topeka Fraternal Societies Plan Fraternity Day
An executive committee was appointed on August 3 to plan Fraternity Day celebrations for September 97. Lodges are asked to communicate with the committee secretary for information, or to request assistance, regarding floats parades or member entertainment. Tyler, Sec., Lincoln St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeting
Lawyer D Leib Strikes Rich In New Mexico Mines
D Leib, a former local attorney who long resided away for health, has prospected in New Mexico and last week found two old mines near Elizabeth town. The ore is valued between 30 and 40 dollars per ton, about four times mining costs. The tip came via a letter to Hamson of Gleed Ware and Greed. Tuck Myers, formerly with Rossington Smith Dallas, also works in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Leib
Lei
Clad Hamson
Gleed, Ware & Greed
Tuck Myers
Rossington, Smith & Dallas
House of Poor Farm Struck by Lightning Last Night
The redidioner occupied by Superintendent Taylor at the poor farm was struck by lightning last evening and badly damaged. The family was not at home. A 6 year old child who was near the house when the bolt struck, was unharmed. Taylor, unhitched from a horse, was stunned but reached the house unaided. Inmates were in their quarters and not harmed. County commissioners ordered the building repaired. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112 and 114 West 8th.
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Taylor
Lehtaine
Tedt
Rodgers
Ubg Board of County Comissioners
Cloudbursts in Colorado Cause Widespread Flood Damage
In Colorado two days of heavy rains flooded orchards to treetops, washed out bridges and tracks, and caused multiple washouts along rivers and Creek. A derailment on the Colorado front killed two and injured many as the Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines faced extensive damage. Rail officials redirected trains while crews worked to repair Castle Rock and other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Fountain Passes
Colorado
Wfe
Justin
Eales Pacific Flyer
Kunsasting
Vallur
Plum Creek
Sedilia
Castle Hook
Sedalla
Alonne
Rio Grande
Lit- Neten
Carte Rock
Banta Fe
Toluca
Castie Rock
Santa Fe
Grande
Noresses
Flimerwck
Lanchman
Castle Rock
Cripple Creek
Salt Lake
Gulf
Butte
Parida
A. Griffin
Evanston
Mr. Griffin
Dry Creek
Cold Springs Under Water on Principal Street
Colorado Springs suffered record rainfall last evening with ten inches flooding the principal streets. Water rose six to ten inches in several blocks causing cellar inundation and suspended travel. Rail lines entering the city endured washouts and a severe electric storm accompanied the downpour. No fatalities occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Ald
Trains Delayed by Washout on Kansas Pacific Route
Rail service on the Kansas Pacific line is blocked by a washout affecting trains in both directions. Train No 3 from Kansas City was wrecked on Thursday and is now reported at a definite late status. Tickets priced 10.50 to Chicago and reduced eastward rates apply. Tickets on sale August 6 9 and 14 via Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kansas Pactio
Straiisebis
Kansas City
Points
Grocers and Butchers Set August 25 Picnic Day
Topeka grocers and butchers announce a city picnic on August 25 expected to draw about 10 900 people from the area. Merchants from surrounding towns will close shops. a parade of 500 grocers and 250 butchers will precede a Garfiled Park gathering with prizes including tobacco, carving sets, fruit cake, cheese, soap and syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee County
Bt. Marys
Liggett and Myers
St. Louis
Dunham Manufacturing Company
Bent
New York Biscuit Company
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
J. M Wistey
Chicago
Meyers Bros
Jas
Kirk
Enamel Starch Company
Omaha
Styte Maple Syrup Company
Peet Bros
Marshall
Kansas Avenue
Garfield Park
Boston Sails Rescue 21 From Iceberg Struck Steamer
The Hullsh steamer Furtor with 21 officers and crew was waterlogged and burned after striking an iceberg. They drifted 49 hours in boats before rescue by the Sagamore near Cape Race. First Officer Tamsin led lifeboat launches. the voyage suffered two repairs and a second leak.
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Boston
Mess
Furtor
Sagamore
Alexander Fenton
Liverpool
Cape Race
N. F
Tamtin
Fife
Forst Life Boats
Omeer Tamsin
St. Johns
Turkey Seeks Peace Amid Exchequer Strain and War Weariness
Constantinople Aug 5 Turkish government officials push to settle peace talks quickly due to money troubles and unhealthy Thessalian troops where many soldiers are dying. Turkish foreign affairs minister Tewfik Pasha says ignorance about the fleet’s destination as warships may avoid Crete, while foreign powers prepare to guard Crete’s ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Thessaly
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Cretan
Crete
Simpson Hornets Kansar City Ad Calls Out Littles Role
Friends of Jerry Simpson confronted Ed Littles presence in Wichita to question alleged administration involvement in a congressional contest. Littles denied any administration part, noting governor Leedy’s appointees split on Simpson and that he did not attend anti Simpson meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansar City
Leedy
Simpson
Alaskan Steamship Line Organized in Tacoma
Mors Alaskan Steamers of Tacoma arranged a new steamship company with Carli & Co and Tacoma capitalists. The City of Statul is chartered and will sail August 15 for Alaska with 20 passengers and 608 tons freight. Two additional steamers will be added to the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mors
Tacoma
Wash
Dodwell, Carli & Co
Howe Kong
Statul
West Virginia Governor Defends Free Speech Amid Miners Strike
Governor Atkinson replies to miners leaders detailing support for peaceful assembly and free speech while upholding property rights. He notes court injunctions, seeks speedy Supreme Court adjudication, and states governors protect lawful public discussion without inciting violence, promising swift action against unlawful acts to preserve peace and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atkinson
West Wirsinie
Charleston
Mevars Gompers
Sovereien
Batchford
Circuit Court of
Merion County
Fairmiuunt
Btarian County
Judicial Department
Executive
Supreme Court
Chave
Supreme Court of
West Virginia
Magia Charla
Geo
W. Atkinson
Belgium Picked as Arbitrator in Mawali Dispute
A questionable note says Belgium should be chosen to serve as arbitrator in the dispute between Mawali and the Japanese government, with Yokohama and Aue S-T mentioned as context. The source wording is uncertain and fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Yokohama
Armor for Battleships Sparked by Cramp Conference
In Washington Charles Cramp of Cramp Sons met Acting Secretary Roosevelt and Captain O Neill to discuss armor for the battleships under construction. Cramp declines to supply armor for all ships, but would consider a limited 50 tons per ship at congress price. A September board will probe costs for a government armor plant, with a tasking timeline extending to Congress.
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Washington
Charles Cramp
Cramp Sons
Navy Department
Roosevelt
O'Neill
Ordnance Bureau
Lenz
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Commodore Howell
League Island Navy Yard
McCormick
Norfolk Navy Yard
Perry
Monterey
Monycal
New York Navy Yard
F. Fletcher
Torpedo Station
W. J. Chambers
Minneapolis
Munday
Corn Saved by Rain Across Kansas State
Santa Fe officials in Kansas telegraphed news that recent rains last night and Tuesday night preserved most of the corn crop in the state. The message indicates favorable conditions for farmers and highlights statewide relief from drought effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Santa Fe
Healing the Crowd at Lake Pleasant Heal ers Congress Opens
Lake Pleasant Mass Ave hosts annus congress of healers with large attendance and notable cures. Rev Charles Whidden of Newburyport presides at the new temple as dozens of healers including George B. Sanborn Samuel A. Cheney Annie Lewis and Ales Newell Hunt assist. Morning and afternoon sessions report dramatic improvements with many attendees claiming restored sight hearing and mobility following brief treatments.
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Lake Pleasant
Mass
Ave
Annus Congress of Healers
New Temple
Charles Whidden
Newburyport
Whidden
George B. Sanborn
Aspen
Cal
Samuel A. Cheney
Annie Lewis
Boston
Ales Newell Hunt
Millers Pulls
Anny
Evening Fire Alarms Reported Across City
Last evening multiple fire alarms were sent to department headquarters. A call to 20 West Sixth Street reported a fire in Grimes & Co store room with wiring causing woodwork to ignite. extinguished with minor damage. Shortly after, another alarm on Sir Kansas Avenue noted crossed electric wires igniting the awning in front of Nichols shoe store. crews fought the blaze, uncovering no major damage. Firefighters were drenched by heavy rainfall during both incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sixth Street
Grimes & Co
Chemical 2
Ladder 1
Kansas Avenue
Nichal
Land 4
Chemical 1
Movement to Oust Urbana Mayor Faces Backlash
Cincinnati dispatch reports Urbana Ohio residents show strong opposition to Governor Bushnell for aiming to remove Mayor Ganson and Sheriff McLain. Rumors mention possible counter proceedings to oust Bushnell over alleged failure to supply militia to quell unrest. Deep local feeling dominates the scene.
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Zov
Bushnell
Urbana
Cincinnati
Ganson
McLain
Husknell
Ant Bern
New York Will Contest Ends in Favor of Kin Dates
Surrogate court in New York handed down a decision in the William E King will dispute. Eugenia A W Hoss claimed to be a king heir and sought letters of administration but her petition was denied. Ancillary letters issued to Geone Gordon King a nephew and Sarah Birckheld a niece. King died at the Butler hospital Providence after a long illness. He had went to China decades ago and reportedly amassed a fortune of about 20 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Argid
William E. King
Eugenia A.W. Hoss
Mr. King
Geone Gordon King
Sarah Birckheld
Wiliam King
Butler Hospital
Providence
China
Rooters’ Beer Glass Row Shocks Cincinnati Ball Park
Umpire Hurst hurled a beer glass into the crowd after a disputed call in a doubleheader between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. John Cartayrelle, struck by the glass, lay unconscious with a deep head wound. Cartayrelle’s condition described as critical. Hurst faces assault charges and possible indictment. incident leads to crowd chaos and police restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rus
Yeera
Pittshores
Cincinnatis
Tim Hart
Louisville
Madden
Hurst
Holliday
John Curtuy Ve
Cincinnati Fre Company No. 7
Cartayvelle
Cartuyuette
Hajlse
Charey If
Ashley Lloyd
Cincinatti
Fed Billman
St. Louis
Riot Riots in Calcutta and London Crises
A Calcutta volunteer letter describes rioting in Calcutta with claims of 1.6 natives killed and 5.0 miles of unrest. In London, a July 7 Commons inquiry into native reports cites casualties and government measures amid plague fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn India
London
Lontom
Calcutta
Blumke
Stam For
Fedin
Land Genre Hamilton
Hatice Bf
Cal Cui
Alyvert
Gleed Family Suffer Ankle Injuries In Niagara Trolley Crash
Mr C. S Gleed and family suffered injuries in a Niagara trolley collision. Mrs Gleed and daughter Cornelia recovered. Brother J W Gisey reported the elder Gleed sprained ankle and delay in travel. Weather was fine and the party expected to recover this week though cautious about travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleed
Niagara Ie
J. WV
Gisey
Ghee
Cornelia
Colored People at the Fairgrounds Exposition and Barbecue
Colored community groups host a weeklong event at the fairgrounds with a "Morks exposition" and a barbecue under the guidance of city churches. The dining hall features an art department led by Mrs Dril Mula Merrit, with crayon works and tiles on display as refreshments are served daily.
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Klondike
Barnato
Wnall
Williams
Gov. Leedy
Tyler
Sec
Tia
Lincoln St
West 8Th
Turkey
Ed Little
Wichita
Public Assembly
Gov. Atkinson
Healsra
Millionaire King
Rooter
Horst
MR. Cleer
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