Steamer Mexico Sinks After Sitka Entrance Collision
The Pacific Coast Steamboat Company vessel Mexico struck West Devil's rock near Sitka in dense fog on August 5 and sank in 600 feet of water after passengers and crew evacuated into boats. The Topeka rescued all aboard with no panic. The ship, valued around 400000 dollars, carried passengers including tourists and naturalists whose collections were lost. The incident followed a prior voyage to Dyea and Coast-wide attention in Victoria and San Francisco reports.
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Victoria
Topeka
Mexico
Dixon
Sitka
West Devil's Rock
Metakathia
Sitka Harbor
Auust
Connel
Tull
West Devil Rock
Wessel
San Francsco
Vietori
B.C
The
Chronicle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Dye
Wallace
Ang
New
Meta- Kathie
Rey
Br Duncan
Hip
Alaska
Sunttte
Pacific Coast Steameahip Company
San Pramises
Meat goes higher amid rumors of packing-house trust
Aug 11 New York report claims Kansas City packers raised beef and bacon prices, sparking talk of a beef trust. Times reporter found no confirmation. officials say price increases reflect cattle scarcity and market fluctuations, not a coordinated deal. Nelson Morris & Co. denies any combination among western packers.
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New York
Aug
Kansas
New York Times
Manhattan
Armour Canning Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Crisis in Mexico impacts gold premium and dollar value
In City of Mexico on August 11 the gold premium rose to 125 with expectations of further rises before a reaction. Rumors of a government shift to a gold standard are contradicted. Importers fear instability but think Mexico could adjust if the dollar dips to 40 cents for a decade. Foreign stock levels are light and replenishment will be slow. Orders are reduced to a minimum.
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City
Mexico
Ships Bring 500 Prospectors to Dyea and Skagway Trails
Aug 4 report from Dyea Alaska notes Islander and Geis arriving with about 500 prospectors, raising Dyea and Skagway traffic to 3,600. Skagway route now open to lakes, roughly 45 miles over mountains, road described as poor. 200 head of horses hinder freight, with rates rising to 20 cents per pound across Dyea Pass due to horse scarcity. Old prospectors fear famine as many rush to Klondike, some turning back.
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Dyes
Alaska
Seattle
Islander
Geis
Skagway
Klondike
Yukon
Dyea Pass
Dyea
Chilcost Pass
Gould Sues Over Trout Trespass at Pur-Yough Lake
George J. Gould files suit against Hiram Graham and Aaron Graham for trespassing while fishing in Pur-Yough lake within Goulds Catskills preserve. He argues the lake, stocked by New York, is private property despite public rights, while the case tests the balance between private preserves and state stocking that benefits trout fishers. The dispute has drawn Catskills attention as outcomes may affect access to stocked waters and private preserves.
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Kingston
George J. Gould
Hiram Graham
Aaron Graham
Catakills
Graham Brothers
Pur- Yough Lake
Gould
General Dental
Purlough Lake
Lease to tour Jersey farmers for reform cause
Mrs Mary Lease of Kansas announced plans to lecture Jersey farmers across the Atlantic coast in warm weather. Her 19 year old son Charles will join as business agent. She rejects social invitations and stresses reform work over festival honors.
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New York
Aug
Mary
Lease
Kansas
Jersey
Atlantic Coast
Charles
Not Sterne To Oust U S Marshal Neely
United States Marshal Neely says he will serve out his term and expects deputies to expire with him. He denies Sterne’s involvement and cites Attorney General McKenna and Treasury rulings on deputy terms. Judge Sanborn issued orders affecting the Union Pacific lines and Postal Telegraph rights with objections invited.
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United States
Neely
Leavenworth
Marshal Neely Sare
Baker
Senator Sterne
Marshal Neely
Sterne
Marshal Nesly Saye
East
Civil Service
McKenna
Comptroller of the Treasury
Western Tsian Company
Shell
Postal Telegraph Company
Union Pacific
Postal Company
Sanborn
U S Officer to Remain U S Attorney Clerk Seeks Higher Pay
A U S officer will stay in his post as clerk to the United States District Attorney Perry and seeks a salary raise from 720 to 1200 dollars. The clerk, B. Tracy, handles stenography and court work beyond his stated duties and is not covered by civil service rules.
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United States
B. Tracy
Perry
Tracy
Lambert
Rolla
United States District Attorney
Civil Service
Virginia Democrats Meet At State Convention In Roanoke
The Virginia Democratic state convention convened at noon in Roanoke with General George J. Handley named chairman. J Taylor Ellison seeks the governorship as 1833 delegates attend, and a fierce debate over free silver and a primary-based U.S. Senate nomination plan unfolds.
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Roanoke
Cal— Ine Te Oriler
Pan
George J. Handley
J. Taylor Ellison
Tipanoke
Thea
Crowd at Spanish minister's residence shouts anarchist cry
In The Hague a midnight crowd gathered in front of the Spanish minister Senor A De Baguer's residence and shouted Long Live anarchy. Police arrested fifteen of the more violent participants as state contracts are let for charity buildings including the women's building at Topeka asylum and a new ward at Winfield asylum with appropriations of 69,000 and 55,000 respectively.
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Hague
Senor A. de Baguer
State Board of Charities
Sorrow
Topeke Asylum
Inbeclic Asylum
Winfield
Henry George joins New York drive to exalt Chicago platform
The Loyal Democratic League, led by H W McDouall, forms in Syracuse on May 8 to perpetuate the Chicago platform nationally. Henry George and Edward M. Grout align with the movement to pressure the New York state Democratic committee to adopt the Bryan Democrat stance for the Court of Appeals judgeship and involve patronage clubs.
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New York
Chicago
Democratic Pany
He. We. McDouall
Democratic League
Syracuse
N. Y
Lrague
Eague
Teis
He George
Edward M. Grout
Brooklyn
McDonald
Democratic Committee
Bryan Democrat
Court of Appeals
Weyler Routed in Matanzas Battle
Havana dispatch reports a decisive clash in Matanzas where loyal Spanish troops were routed by insurgents. Captain General Weyler is believed to be in Matanzas and officials ordered reinforcements and artillery to Gales near the Havana Matanzas border amid heavy losses.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
Matanzas
General Weyler
Coxey Named Governor Nominee by Populists
Coxey was nominated by acclamation for governor on the Populist state ticket. Jacob 8 details appear in Columbus GQ Ave W-2 p. 6, noting Coxey Wan as the candidate.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ave
Jacob
Coxey Wan
Expelled from France for anarchist speech spark
Paris Aug 11 A warrant has been issued for the expulsion from France of Terri a Marmol the Spanish anarchist who in a speech at a reception for Spanish refugees in Paris urged that Senor Canevs del Castinig be assassinated Marmol a former prisoner at Mont Juich Barcelona is believed to have started for England Marmol and several other anarchists face expulsion by French authorities
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Pratce
Marmol
de la
Barcelona
England
France
Balloon sighting over Arctic seas near North Cape
A Danish dispatch reports Captain Mortenzen of the bark Ansaeur saw a collapsed balloon about two days east of North Cape while in Arctic waters on July 25. The black balloon drifted within 100 yards as strong northerly winds blew prior to sighting.
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Daily Mail
Copenhaen
Monteren
Dublin
Onaga
Cunga
White Sea
North Cape
Europe
Arctic
Andives
North Cane
Mortenzen
Balloom Wés
Bryan to Visit Mexico to Compare Prosperity
Congress man Osborne invited to join W. Bryan on a Mexico trip to study industrial conditions. Bryan plans to research silver policy, Spanish language materials, and financial indicators to argue Mexicans prosper under free silver versus U.S. gold standard. He aims to publish findings on American expatriates and capital in Mexico and overall trade growth.
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Kansas
W. J. Bryan
Mexico
Bryan
Republic of Mexico
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
Osborne
W. Bryan
Tata “She
Populist convention in Columbus ends in chaos
At the Ohio Populist state convention in Columbus on August 11, anti fusion delegates clashed with fusionists. Chairs were broken as Witt and Krumm fought for speaking time while police were summoned to restore order. The anti fusion faction secured a majority and a straight Populist ticket was planned.
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Columbus
Mr Witt
Cleveland
Hana W
Witt
Martin Krumm
Kram
George Riddle
Riddle
E. M. Kerr
Mr. Krumm
Dan McManamy
Mr. Witt
McManamy
John Seltzer
U. S. Lignt
Walter
New Philadelphia
Seltz
Committee On Permanent Organization
Hugh Cavanaud
Committee On
Towne
Minnesota
Afti-Fusionists
W. S. Morgan
Arkansas
Silver Drops Again as Europe Takes It All
Silver markets slide with London price at 25 1 2 pence per ounce and New York quotes down to 55 1 2 pence. The Mercantile Safe Deposit holds 351 074 oz against 361 certificates. St Louis sails to Europe carrying 681 000 oz from Fuller & Co J & W Seligman Handy & Harmon and Lewisohn Bros. A London cable note says no gold shipments planned to the U S. Japanese official notes discuss silver’s fall and its impact on currency value, with potential shifts to new coinage and reissuance of silver yen. A Fifth Avenue hotel gasoline stove caused a small fire. damage is limited.
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Europe
New York
London
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
St. Louis
Fuller & Co
J. & W. Seligman & Co
Handy & Harmon
Lewisohn Bros
United States
Gaiyro Nagaali
Epeciist
Gaiyro Nagasaki
Yokohama Specie Bank
Japan
China
Night Barn Dance Disturbs North Topeka Residents
A nearly two hour uproar in a Curtis and Jackson streets barn fueled by about 30 colored attendees and musicians ended when Sgt. Owen and Officer Haisch intervened around 1 am. The gathering dispersed and street noise subsided after police entered.
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Curtis and
Jackson Streets
Topeka
J. 3. Munt
Owen
Haisch
North Topeka
Mob Storms Jail to Seize Suspect in Henderson Assault
At Asheville on August 11 a mob stormed the county jail to seize Bob Brackett the Black assailant of Miss Henderson. Deputies spirited Brackett away but a second crowd overtook them capturing the prisoner. Governor Rawlings dispatched troops to restore order.
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Asheville
N. C
Bob Brackett
Death of Mrs Gunther on Western Avenue
Mrs. Gunther 51, wife of Capt. Gunther, died at 1221 Western Avenue. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Survivors include her son Eugene Frangden and daughters Katherine and Agnes Gunther. Sisters Anna Martin and Mrs. G. W. Todd expected from Mason, Texas for the service.
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Western Avenue
Mra Gunther
Gunther
Germany
Cologne
Texas
Christian Franzden
4Th
United States Cavalry
Topeka
Eugene Frangden
San Tego
Cal
Katherine Gunther
Agnes Gunther
Anna Martin
Birs
G. W. Todd
Mason, Tex
Welland Canal Gate Break Halts Upbound Steamer
A break at Welland Canal halted traffic as the Britannic bound up the canal struck Lock P and carried away four gates. The vessel stopped at the gate while repairs are arranged, with no clear timetable at present.
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Port Dahthosie
Ont
Welland @enal
Britannic
Alderman Mangler Jailed for Contempt of Court
Alderman William Mangler was sentenced by Judge Dunne to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in county jail for contempt after he refused to name alleged business men who offered $2,000 to sway a General Electric street railway franchise vote. He was released on bond pending appeal, with $5,000 bail posted.
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Chicago
William Mangler
Dunne
Alderman Mangler
General Electric
Mangler
Ball
Feltz Camps Pike's Peak Waiting for Favorable Wind
Colorado Springs residents tire of telescopes and speculation as W B Feltz remains atop Pike's Peak awaiting a favorable wind to launch a jump into Colorado Springs. Opinions vary on whether the ascent will be completed, but those close to Feltz express cautious optimism about his plan.
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Felts
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
Coto
W. B. Feltz
Mr. Feltz
McKinley Party Visits John Brown's Grave
President McKinley and his party traveled by special train to Lake Placid to visit John Brown's grave. Vice President Hubert and Whitelaw Reid accompanied the group as they moved from Saranac Lake toward the site amid light rain.
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McKinley
Plotisbure
Lake Piackt
Saranac Lake
Mckinsey
Surmone Lake
Lake Placid
John Brown
Hubert
Whitelaw Reid
Maddox Returns as Sheriff Plans Topeka Asylum Return
William Maddox has returned to his home. Sheriff Kepley reports the news in the forenoon. Maddox will be brought to Topeka and returned to the asylum. Weather notes show summer heat easing with a warmer tomorrow and possible tonight showers. Government thermometer records 7 degrees at 22:00, Kansas Avenue 6 degrees, a minimum of 1 degree earlier this morning.
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Miss Wheeler
Mildred Wheeler Iy
Aeld
Aiy
Welock
Ber Partor
Revo ‘Yan
William Maddox
Kepley
Topeka
Jennings
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Visit Spurs Fight Over Leavenworth Police
John Hannan of Lisienworth leads a civic federation visit to Topeka to source facts for a push against Leavenworth police commissioners. The group cites high costs and alleged extravagance, urging enforcement of the prohibitory law or abolition of the commission. Public mood favors reducing taxes and curbing a large police force.
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John Hannan
Lisienworth
Civic Federation
Topeka
Leavenuvworth
Leavenworth
Sijoon
Federation and Taxpayers’ League
Earseet
Exnimple
Terre Haute
Emesi gXi Ries Braces
Ckm
Semlows
Bristow Takes Two-Week Rest From Postmaster Duty
Washington reports Joe Bristow the fourth assistant general and chief Democrat official in post offices has taken a two week rest. The article notes Bristow’s intense workload with tens of thousands of postmasters affected and hints at his brief tenure and comparison with predecessors, reflecting early 20th century political machinery.
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Washington
Joe Bristow
Maetrmanster
Hendaman
Bristow
Lut
Trial or Murder Conviction Shocks Local Court Scene
Hicknar was convicted yesterday in Justice Court of Sisbulng his wife Ella. He was fined $10 and costs and in default of payment committed to jail. The court heard of a near lethal threat against his wife as a travesty on justice.
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Sex
Hhicknar
Metin
Sisbulng
Ella
Iguckser
Seth Lawenters Mayoral Campaign in New York City
Seth Law launches a canvassing effort for the Mayoralty of Greater New York. He aims to unite Republican supporters in New York City and secure a decisive victory against opponents. He plans early outreach and formal candidacy steps to advance his bid.
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New York
Seth Law
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