THREE ALASKA STEAMERS ARRIVE IN SEATTLE WITH GOLD
Three Alaska steamers reach Seattle carrying 15 passengers and $100000 in gold in a report from Pine Creek near Lake Wagish. Advices note rich diggings but the Stampede rush continues with crews thinning. Bear arrives at Dawson July 55 with passengers and fresh supplies as prices rise and provisions stay scarce.
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Seattle
Alis
Pine Creek
Lake Wagish
Cook's Inlet
Dawsim
St. Michael
Cubans Report No Trouble as Talks Continue
Janta with Monselo de Quesada discusses the Cuban situation. Cuben charge Vuftaires hold talks on island governance amid reports of unrest and possible changes under new control. Officials say no representations have been made to the government on this subject.
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Janta
Monselo de Quesada
Cuba
Cu bans express support for current admin as stability sought
The Cu bans show satisfaction with present administrative methods and trust in the sincerity of the government. They anticipate no trouble from fans as long as the time remains to establish a stable government.
Depauw a bankrupt case shocks New Albany creditors
Charles W. Dopeaw filed for bankruptcy in New Albany Ind revealing liabilities near 38000 with assets about 45008. Creditors include banks in New Albany Lauterburg Indianapolis Chicago and others. His business ventures over the past years involved the Depauw Gas company and related holdings.
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New Albany
Ind
Charles W. Dopeaw
Elc
Lauteville
Indianaposié
Chicago
Scie
Mia le
Fiat
Ioe
Albany
Sia
Fey
Ta Minaabalie
Healog
Depa Aw Ny Piste Gass Company
Epauw Company
A Cruel Disappointment Marks Hague War Congress Opening
The Hague August 1R the annual congress of the institute of international law opened with good attendance. The minister spoke of a cruel disappointment yet noted growing sentiment for solidarity among powers. He said privateering has ended and neutral property is protected, even by belligerents not signed to the Paris decision of 1876.
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Hague
Institute of Internation
Paris
Only a leg left of Frank Geeling in powder house blast
Franks Geeling a mine expert and geologist reportedly blew himself up at the Eureka mine powder house. Only a single leg was recovered, indicating a fatal self-inflicted blast. The incident sent a shock felt several miles away, and authorities suggest death by his own action. Geeling had mined in South Africa, California, and Alabama. The report follows mention of Milwaukee banking moves and a later Paris exposition appointment of Major Fred Brackett of Maryland as secretary of the US commission.
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Frank Geeling
Benton, Wik
Eureka
Geeling
South Africa
California
Alabama
Iyue Springs
Quantrell
Henry Newman
Randolph
Symoels
Major Newman
Joe Wheeler
San Juan
Himeff
Geo. Noel
Afr
Noel
Jerry Simpson
Kanang
Simpson
Wii
Servant Inherits Ten Million Dollars in London Death
London reports the death of Ferdinand Linke a usurer worth two million pounds his estate to his two daughters one a domestic servant in New Orleans a Berlin test mentions Hood’s immunes and Crate’s company leaving for Galveston and a note that Wilhelm I ordered Admiral Von Diedrich to sail a cruiser to Batavia for the queen’s jubilee festivities
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London
Ferdinand Linke
Tils
Grane
New Orleans
Berlin
Santiago
Crate
Hood
Riche
Texas Regiment
Galveston
Marine
von Tisarinhs
William
von Diedmone
Batavia
Java
Netherlands
Soldiers ill in San Francisco trip plan noted
There are serk Needs of the Town Infantry and Rufus Allen of the Twenty in fantry marked as ill with pneumonia. Two additional sick furloughs granted. The Ladies of the GAH arranged a trip through Cincinnati via Santa Fe on September 5 offering a round trip outing.
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San Francisco
Rufus Allen
Twenty Infantry
Compromise Reached In License Fee Dispute
Webb McNall and The Feeena 2 Koy eee company signed a protocol settling their allmenties dispute. McNall contends Pacific Mutea is both life and accident insurer and faces a double license fee. The company offers to pay a double fee this year if McNall sues in district court on a stated facts agreement to decide if the double fee becomes permanent. McNall accepted as fair.
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Feeena 2 Koy Eee Company
oance’Webb McNall
McNall
Pacific Company
McNair
No Peace in Cuba
London reports in The Times that Havana letters condemn American efforts to seize the city as failing. It is argued that thousands of women and children are starved while reconcentrados suffer, and that insurgents and Cubans alike seem to endure famine and dynamite warfare. Peace is deemed unlikely for years, with continued rebellion and brigandage.
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London
Times
Havana
The
Cuba
Four Volunteers Held for Murder in Oakland Case
Coroner’s jury links Ury’s death to Meadors who admits prior murder charge in Arkansas and claims self defense. Four volunteers charged, to be arraigned before Justice Lawrence in East Oakland.
Extra Guards on duty after assault and property damage
General Miller probes the Thomas case with extra guards patrolling near the Presidio and streets. A Tennessee volunteers incident left homes damaged and a regiment restricted. supervisors of elections met with Colonel Burgess elected chairman, while the board of supervisors was formed after police commissioners were dissolved by Governor Leedy. Chinese Red Cross funds and San Francisco convalescent hospital plans noted amid a period of civic activity and transit ticket promotions.
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Pan Francuice
Miller
Thomas
Tennessee Volunteers
Unies
Frey
SBS
L. T. Yount
Lone Jack Anniversary Picnic Draws Record Crowd
Missouri observers recount the thirty-first anniversary of the Lone Jack battle at a Kansas City World event. Mrs. Samuels, mother of Frank and Jesse James, drew attention sharing support for Crittenden and recalling Civil War wounds. Congressman Simpson and others spoke as farmers mingled with candidates amid rain, feasting, and guerrilla reminiscences.
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Jerry Simpoon
Kansas City
Sig
Simpson
Lone Jack
Lafayette
Jackson
Patriotiar
Lee's Summit
Bear Hill
Ts. He. Waters
James A. Reed
Tom Crittenden
Henry Stonestreet Martineet
Charles Renicke
James Ibeon
Samuels
Crittenden
Dr. Samuels
Frank
Jesse James
Kearney
Ford
Sherman Brings 20th Annual Reunion of Sherman Brigade
Wooster Ohio August 1&8 veterans of the Sherman brigade gather for their 20th annual reunion with ex Secretary of State John Sherman presiding. He warns Congress against territorial expansion, citing dangers to the nation and urging focus on continental growth while opposing overseas possessions. A carpenters meeting is expected there.
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Wooster
Ohio
Sherman
John Sherman
Mansfield
Alaska
Congress
Rome
Asia
Boush
Austria
Italy
United States
Great Britain
United States of America
Fight at a Conference Over Pharmacy Prosecution
A heated conference erupted when Halibers and Frerksen accused the state board of pharmacy of harassing druggists with unwarranted prosecutions. Gould and Halibers clashed as Frerksen moved toward Gould, prompting Chairman Dyche to restore order and end the dispute.
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Fe C. Prerk
Dyche
Evanston
M. Hall
Bere
Gould
Haliberg
Frerksen
Ht. Southworth
State Board of Pharmacy
Caune
Halibers
Joke on the Boy Engaged Rumor Grips Honolulu Report
New York dispatch Aug 18 reports Captain P Bradlee Strong son of Mayor Strom on Manila expedition attracted attention in Honolulu with talk of engagement to Princess Katulani. Ex mayor Strong denies the rumor saying no truth to it and noting his son once studied with the princess.
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Strong
Katulani
New York
Honolulu
P. Bradlee Strong
Strom
Manila
Seabright
Tier
Sothern’s New Play A Shilling’s Worth Shown in Philadelphia
A large appreciative Philadelphia audience witnessed the first stage production of E Sothern’s new comedy A Shilling’s Worth at Nixon & Zimmerman’s Booth Theatre. Grace Livingstone Furness and Abby Sage Richardson authored the brisk romance with Sothern as the romantic hero and Virginia Harned as the graceful heroine supported by Eleanor Morett, Rebeccs, Warren, Morton Seiten, C F Flockton, Owen Fawcett and others of equal merit.
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Philadelphi
E. Sothern
Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman
Booth Bread Way Street Theater
Grace Livingstone Furness
Abby Sage Richardson
Sothern
Fight for money over Stewart fortune heirs in New York
Claimants to A. T. Stewart’s fortune prepare one final bid in New York courts. They claim to be heirs from Catherine Carroll’s line and seek a share of the estate. Hart & Hopkins represent the young claimants as guardians to limit costs.
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New York
A. T. Stewart
Hart & Hopkins
Nassau Street
Archibald A. Mattiachan
Broadway
Alexander Stewart
Alexander T. Stewart
William Stewart
Thomas T. Stewsart
Art
Aerate Tee 8 King
T Stewart
Hart
Carroll
Iltan
Man Kills Wife Then Slits Own Throat at Peru Farm
Ottawa Aug 1 8 John Pearl a wealthy Elfin farmer near Peru in Bureau county fatally cut his young wife with a razor and wounded himself after repeated conflicts over property valued above 1000 The bedchamber showed a violent struggle and furniture was moved during the scene Pearl aged 7 years old had a son and daughter from a prior relationship and had married the victim two years earlier in a grim domestic tragedy.
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Ottawa
John Pearl
Bureas County
Peru
Fearl
Bi Aly
Strike on Pine Creek Promises Rich Klondike Beating
Victoria B C Aug 18 Steamer Tees reports Pine Creek Lake Tagish district gold strike confirmed by passengers though some earlier claims seem exaggerated. Reported yields range from colors to 40 cents per pan, with enthusiasts saying up to 5 per pan. Inspector Strickland says gold will average about 3 dollars an ounce more than Klondike.
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Klondike Victoria
B. C
Tees
Skagney
Alaska
Pine Creek
Lake Tagish
Strickland
The
Mounted Police
Klondike
Sierra Railway extension planned to Nevada next season
Jamestown Calif August 18 Prince Poniatowski W J Crocker and others interested in the Sierra railway have decided to extend that road twenty miles above here to the Suncar Pine belt. Crocker owns 30000 acres timber and plans mills to cut timber. extension over the mountains into Nevada is generally expected next season.
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Jamestown
Calif
Prince Poniatowski
W. J. Crocker
Sierra Railway
Micamra
Crocker
Nevada
Midnight Sun arrives in Fort Scott with Klondike paper
Mrs E L Holt reports Dawson City Yukon Midnight Sun volume one number one dated June 21 1898. The three page weekly proclaims independence from class and promises reliable social business coverage of Klondike life with mining news real estate and provisions costs. Reports include police activity on town freighters claims on Jefferson Creek Circle City Eagle City and Lake Bennett expedition comments and local price shifts.
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Dawson City
Fort Scott
Kan
E. L. Holt
Klondike
Yukon
Midnight Sun
G. B. Swinebart
Dawson
Yukon Sun
Yukon Valley
Fisher
Jefferson Creek
Circle City
American Creek
Eagle City
Lake Bennett
White Horse
First class vaudeville week at Pavilion theater
Week of nightly vaudeville at the Pavilion features Jacqualing M and Bua Aline Emma Hull Blanche Camer Lucille Killcott Emma Kane Breen Dick Maurrettes and Wet Huson's band and orchestra. Restaurant men debate a raise to 2.50 to 3.50 a head. money sought from $15 to $20. Commentary on Yukon valley oil and royalty, April 1 to September 3. Cites $20,000,000 potential but tax trends may curb winter and next year’s industry activity.
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Pavilion Theater
McDonald
Yukon Valley
Saya
Vermatched text in Hamilton Hall service notice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church gathering at Hamilton Hall with Rev J Grinana and a planned outdoor meeting Sunday night. The text mentions a free religious service, expected attendance, and a procession or performance, but many words are garbled and names unclear.
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Grinana
Bervicey
Body and Monument Robbed at Em poria Cemetery
Grave robbers disturbed a grave at Em poria Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Authorities say the site is being reventigated and security tightened as investigators probe the incident.
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Emporia
Por
Omaha Exposition and Santa Fe Route Advert
Fragmented notice describes travel options to Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco via Santa Fe Route with Pullman sleep ers and dining cars. Mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin care and G A R event in Cincinnati. Round trip rates and schedules referenced with August dates and agents.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
F. A. Lewis
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