Lamentable which throng the way to the Klondike gold fields
San Francisco dispatch reports widespread ignorance among crowds bound for Dyea and Skaguay as 400 passengers on a ship head to Alaska with only vague routes. Two starting paths over Chilkat and White passes promise steep climbs and difficult travel. An incident near Juneau involves a packer drowning after being forced to abandon his wagon and team amidst harsh conditions and high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas Magee
Dysa
Klondike Fields
Bond
George W. Elder
Low
Juneau
Junway
Dyes
Skaguay Ste Sry
Dyee
Chilcott Pass
White Pass
Dye
August Gminer
Canada proposes telegraph link to Klondike via Lynn Canal
Washington Aug 16 The Canadian government submits formal propositions to establish communication with the Klondike region in Alaska by building a telegraph line from the head of winter navigation on the Lynn Canal to the Klondike district. Proposals under advisement outline routes via Dyea Chilcot and White Pass with shelters along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Klondike
Alaska
Tani Canal
Ut Mart
Lynn Canal
Juneau
Dyea
Chilcott
White Pass
Fort Selkirk
Ktobdike
Tan Canal
Selkirk
Kiondike
Ares
Rota
Dugtral Marine
CANADA'S CONCESSION TO FREE DUTY ON MINING OUTFITS
Seattle wires President Graves that Canadian govt will exempt from duty all mining outfits and supplies up to £1000 entering British Columbia. Air. Lewis credited for pushing the result through Washington delegation and Seattle residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Aus
Congreveman
Janes Hamilton Lewis
Graves
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Department
Columbia
Air
Lewis
Washiteton
Cholera Suspected as Girl Dies in Bethnal Green
In London at Ave 16 an inquest on a girl who died days ago in Bethnal Green revealed symptoms pointing to Asiatic cholera. Special precautions were ordered by local health officials as the case prompted renewed concern over the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bethnal Green
Local Notes On Inter Nus Event And Church Meeting
Marshal Sant regeciiay directs Inter Nus two step while Topeka figures discuss a five member baptism committee from city churches. Charles L. Wood to leave national hotel business September 1. Henderson Wood real estate firm at 123 West Seventh street lists Treas arson as the other member. Church of the A r u m p t i o n hosts a special meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Nus
Marshal
Sant Regeciiay
Nat E. Martine
Mv Iy
Baptist Church
Fopeka
Seventes
Ars Oll
Charles L. Wood
National Heel
Henderson Wood
West Seventh Street
Treasarson
John Martin's Trouble Heads to Supreme Court Over Fees
John Martin clerk of the supreme court and state accountant J Eizes clash over court fees. The dispute centers on whether clerks should turn all case deposits into the treasury or retain fees to cover costs. The attorney general and Martin will seek a ruling from the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John Martin
J. Eizes
Aftermmey
Martip
Martin
Attice
Rizer
Lorina Banner Collapse Near Topeka Disrupted
A banner advertising a Topeka event collapsed as a wind pulled the large rope across power lines on the east side of Kansas. Lorina fell with the banner, leaving performers in a precarious position. Workers anticipate re-erecting the banner tomorrow morning.
Garroting Ordered for Canovas' Assassin in Madrid
The assassin Angiolli of Premier Conover de Castillo was tried by court martial yesterday at Versari, found guilty, and sentenced to death. He collapsed with fear when the sentence was read and required assistance. The garroting will occur within the prison. The trial lasted two hours with prosecutors urging the extreme penalty. The accused attempted to speak but was interrupted and forbidden to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canovas
Assnnain
Madrid
Michiel Angiollini
Conover de Castillo
Versari
Royal Prize Fight in Paris Duels End in Wounding Prince Henri
Paris newspapers report Prince Henri of Orleans severely wounded by Count of Turin in a duel. Accounts say the clash sparked intense Parisian reaction, with doubts about skill and a cautious view on the future, while Rome notes church bans on dueling. Also, Santa Fe promotes three brakemen to conductors after exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Henri
Orleans
Turin
Traly
Prince Henri
Prince Hyari
Ti Fe
Albertone
Rome
Todeviase Theport Sn
Henri of Orleans
Santa Fe
Nasl
Thomas A. Verlin
Topeka
B. F. Wyatt
FL Tunney
Argentine
Buperin
Toodint McChellan
Hyelston
Santa Fe Dispensary
Bave Cherse
Tratas
Topeka Fall Festival Promise Draws 75 000 Visitors
Topeka eyes a 75 000 to 5 000 attendee estimate for the annual Fall Festival with hundreds of thousands in visitor spending and a statewide Guard encampment. The effort seeks at least 2 906 more in subscriptions, with committees meeting at the council chamber to organize two delegations and begin duties tomorrow.
Firework displays planned for Kansas history exhibit at fair
The Committee of Fifteen weighs a Chicago firm proposal to build four set pieces depicting Kansas history for the fair. Proposals include an emigrant wagon, a buffalo hunt, a 30 foot long train scene, and the state seal, with up to three workers needed for two to three days to erect them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Swayze
Chicago
Protorrall
Kansas
Aboud
T. J. Anderson
Festival Queen's Throne for Topeka Children's Day
Mrs C Baker directs a festival queen's throne for Children's Day exercises on Saturday at Capitol Square Topeka children will participate in a march past the throne Governor Leedy grants use of Capital Square for the event Mr William Van Neas to set the throne to music. Topeka children urged to assemble with Mrs Baker at the lower hall tomorrow at nine o'clock sharp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Bar Wren
Wm. van Neas
Topeka
Capital Square
Leedy
Big Labor Meeting Called in Pittsburg Tonight
Pittsburg officials of every labor organization gather at Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers headquarters to discuss action urged by United Mine Workers of America. The meeting follows anticipated court injunction against miners at Tuttle Creek and other sites and may plan replacements if leaders are arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Tuttle Creek
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
de Armitt
Patrick Dolan
Warner
Edmund McKay
Frank McKenna
Paul Trimmer
Cameron Miller
Waders
Topeka Man Burns Eyes Trying Sun Eclipse
George J. Bayless, manager of the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co., stared at the solar eclipse without smoked glass. He briefly viewed the sun but afterward could not read or distinguish eclipses, his eye sight gradually improving with treatment but not fully recovered. He endured a burning sensation at the base of the brain and now must wear dark glasses. sunlight remains a hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Bayless
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Earth
The Paiges Open Tomeht at Crawford Open House
The Paiges return to Topeka for a season opening at the Crawford Open House tonight. They perform in their repertoire and will feature three acts priced at 70, 20, and 36 cents. Seat sales are strong and the company promises a Parity level show. Phone to reserve seats tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paiges
Topeka
Crawford Opeen House
Dolan Testifies in Court Over Coal Strike Pressure
In Pittsburg a hearing in the New York & Cleveland Gas Cost Co. suit against the United Mine Workers opened before Judges Stowe and Collier. President Dolan testified that the strike began at operators’ urging to stop De Armitt from ruining the trade, while Superintendent Fisher faced intimidation and gunfire but refused to name his informer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
New York & Cleveland Gas Cost Company
United Mine Workers’ of America
Common Pleas
Stowe and Collier
Scheiner, Kaufman and Hall
A.J. Brennan
Injaneion
Brennan
Stowe
President de Armitt
Fisher
Sandy Creek
Dolan
James Shields
J. J. Steytler
Blythe
de Armitt
Not So Warm Weather Lifts City Mood
Colorado weather and the pleasant spell continue, with temperatures around 75 degrees on Kansas Avenue and 71 at the Columbian Building at 2:30 pm. The night’s low reached 71 degrees, the coolest in August for some time, and no rain is seen tonight. Tomorrow may bring a slight warming, says Mr. Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennings
Colorado
Kansas Avenue
Columbian
Jennings
City considers action over Moeser ice plant whistle
Hundreds complain of a movable diaphragm whistle at the Moeser ice factory creating loud morning noise in the residential area. City attorney likely to abate it as a nuisance under nuisance ordinances citing noise as excessive and unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeser
Mary
Burglar Eats Apple Sauce In Torrence Home
A burglar entered John M. Torrence’s residence on Topeka Avenue by forcing a kitchen door. He ate two quarts of apple sauce and napkin, scattered silverware, and fled when startled by Mrs. Torrence. No major valuables missing besides two china cups. Later, a stove fire at 8 Fillmore Street caused minor kitchen woodwork damage with small loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Torrence
Topeka Avenue
Sorence
Mt 2. Richartson
Fillmore Street
Kansas City K K K Attends Colorado Springs Flower Parade
Kansas City officials report Karnival Krewe committee members Mrs J K Cravens chair Mrs C F Holmes and Mr J W Wagner will attend the Colorado Springs flower parade this week. The group seeks ideas and attractions to keep Kansas City prominent in carnival entertainments. Krewe members fault merchants for low subscriptions to carnival expenses noting half the cost is covered by privileges sales and advertising value to local businesses far exceeds the asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Cal
J. K. Cravens
C.F. Holmes
J. W. Wagner
Tragic Death Of Epworth League Rider Near Husgineville
A young woman identified as Miss Mary Bowman of 61 Louis is found mangled beside an eastbound freight near Husgineville Missouri after leaving a sleeper on the 10:40 p.m. train. Papers in her satchel confirm identity. her portmanteau held two baggage checks and about $9. The cause and manner of departure remain a mystery as multiple trains passed over the body.
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Omaha
Aspecif
Bee
Husgineville
CL A& A
Mary Bowman
Louis
Epworth League
Last of Competition As Topeka Wires Is Removed
Miager Cure and a large crew from Missouri and Kansas Telephone began removing Harrison Telephone wires and poles on West Fifth Street. Linemen loosened wires from poles and wound them on a windlass, with two workers insulated on planks for safety. The old Harrison board had 46 phones. all Harrison wires in the city will be taken down, leaving the Quincy Street cable usable for the company. The move ends Harrison’s presence, a venture once loss making but credited with lowering Topeka telephone rates and improving service.
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Missouri & Kansay Telephone Company
Harrison Telephone Company
West Fifth Street
Harrison Exchange
Fifth
van Buren Street
Inemen
Harrison
Harrison Switch Board
Quincy Street
Highth Street
Bell Company
Harrison Company
Topeka
Boy Attacked by Bulldog Blows Eye Blade
The 12 year old son of Charles Marine of WS Monroe street was attacked by a bulldog and suffered a severe laceration to the lower eyelid. Eyelid hung by a thread of flesh and several matches were used to reposition. The injury is expected to permanently deform the eye. Dog owned by Laud Welk of Crane and Quincy streets grocery.
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Charles Marine
Monroe Street
Laud Welk
Crane and
Quincy Streets
Between Two Fires Trust Rumors in Kansas City
Investigation into dummy insurance agencies in Kansas City Kansas reveals a trust in Kansas City Missouri. Commissioner Orear of Missouri seeks McCray report and hints at revoking and breaking up the alleged wire/insurance combines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
D. O. McCray
Insurance Department of Miss
McCray
McNair
Orear
Missouri
Iowa Republicans Convene as Governor Race Set to Heat Up
Cedar Rapids August 16 delegates and candidates gather for the Republican gubernatorial contest. Esch opens headquarters as party leaders describe the race as unsettled with no prediction possible. It promises the most hotly contested convention ever held in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Esch
Titea
Returned 10 Die James S Parsons Wrecked Continental Life
James S Parsons former president of Continental Life Insurance, who fled to Canada after the 10 year wreck, is said to be dying at home. He reportedly stole between 100000 and 150000 and suffers an incurable disease. He faced prosecution. receivers are handling the insolvent company, once with 7000 policyholders and 6.5 million in accumulations.
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New York
The
Herald
Hartford
Conn
James
Parsons
Continental Life
Iesurance Eee
Niles
Canada
Massachusetts
Boston
United States
Erastus KR
Filer
Connecticut
John R. Buck
Lorin A. Cooke
Nothring
Maddox Escapes From Stormont Hospital Last Night
Maddox, a Valentia farmer once considered missing, fled Stormont hospital while under treatment. He vanished after being admitted following earlier mysterious disappearance and relocation by probate court order. Neighbors report he may have hidden in a cornfield before escape. hospital staff unaware of his current whereabouts.
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W. T. Maddox
Valentia
Wichica
Stormont
Valerche
Wald
Maddox
Innarie
Tin
Lindsay
Nuries
Rock Island Road Seeks Seed Wheat Payment from Oklahoma Farmers
Rock Island officials plan to collect notes for seed wheat lent to Grant and Garfield counties in 1891 and 1892. About 6,490 bushels were supplied at roughly 60 cents per bushel and interest was charged. wheat prices have risen, prompting a demand for payment this year and the possibility of larger collections given Oklahoma’s current harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Grant
Garfield Counties
Oklahoma
Rilway Company
Hock Island
Olahoma
Legal hearings set in Wichita for September 16
Judge Williams will hear arguments in Wichita on September 16 regarding controversies between water insurance companies and the fate of Kan can. Attys for the company seek license to do business in Kansas and the case about a Colorado Springs insured appears for permanent decision. State officers were notified the hearing date is September 15. Nansen says the Konghielfdan sighting was not Atutres’s baloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wichita
Kao
Brieance
Kanean
Whehlin
Juda Wic- Jigs
Xebédal
Colorado Springs
McNall
Kansa
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Klondike Gold Fields
Klondike Canada
Uncle Sam
Church of
Lorina
Karnival Knights
Loria
Western Union
Jewell
the Royal Prize Fight
Urass
National Guard
Ft. Riley
Alogether
Iite
Sophie Sears
Council Chamber
Waupeka
Wuvinees
Carnot
Pittoen
la Rue
Bart
Go Rot
Peor
Fivery
Cumunittee
Fall Festival Association
Kansas National Guard
Capitol Square
George Bayless
Higginsville
Insurances
Iowa
James S. Parsons
Crazy Man
Stormont Hospital
Nansen
Belint
Christiania
Tel Joon
Atutres
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