First News From Dawson City Arrives at Port Townsend
Dawson City reports four men left July 17 reach Port Townsend with 2 500 residents from that date. The Klondike yields vast wealth as 15 miles of territory is claimed. Passengers on the Portland bring $10 000 per man on average. The Colman and Wirthint relay stories of gold strikes, strong crooks, and hard journeys from Dyea to Dawson City.
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Port Townsend
Ward
J. M. Colman
St Michaels
Yukon
Presa
Cotman
Dawson City
Charles H. Metcalfe
Dercott, Milch
B. Howes
Berkeley
Gssarer
Auto Commercal Company
Dawson
C. B
Apd
I. Patricks Brothers
Humboldt Val
Dawson Ten Dare
Theo Fri
Seat- Uy
George Bury
Dyea
Klondike
Metcwlfe
Circle City
Lake Linfemann
Dawses
Calman
Ft. Michaela
Portland
Omerland
Waltlye
St. Michaels
Statichace
Sin Clip
Pamsingers Levine
Seattle
Dowbhtees
Culty Devel
Joested
Bonnies Reek
Miters
Elaine
Skookum Gulch
Borinza Creek
W. Potters
Denver
Joseph Welsmith
Jupan
Sarde
Texas
Miners Prepare for Winter River Run Down the Line
The Sohgba Ta Ua people on Rllgne deserted. The Fiver steamers Beta Healy and Aline have completed their second downstream journey for the season and will return in five days to meet the mix of wit and the Ex cobinr. Most miners plan row-out toll and will be aboard their final trip.
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Rllgne
Daweon
Ha ‘Aline
Beta
Healy
Ueir
Dust Placed On Portland Dawson to Dyea Journey North
Report from Juneau details $2,000,000 in dust aboard the Portland at Dawson and transit to Dyea by James and Archie Shelby. Prospectors paddle and tow boats up river with claims of $10 to $15 per pants taken from river work. Klondike steamer traffic from the area noted, with Juneau men listed holding large sums and plans to return to mines.
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Ames
Archie Shelby
Dawson
Dyea
Juneen
Stewart
Klondike
Portland
St. Michaels
Danson City
Sheip
Juneau
Dick Law
J. Smith
Oscar Asiby
W. Leake
Ana
J. Hywsie
Cornelius Edna
Peka
Portland Dues From Klondike Rumor Runs High
Port Townsend reports the steamer Portland due from St Michaels Alaska today amid wide speculation on Klondike gold. Sailors on the F E Sanders and J M Colman arrived early, dampening the belief of a large haul. A passenger notes only about two million dollars mined statewide in 14 months. Pressed telegraph race to Port Townsend and Straits of Puget Sound men contend the Portland may slip unseen in thick morning weather.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Portland
St. Miichaels
Alaska
Fred E. Sanders
J. M. Colman
St. Michaels
James McNamee
F. E. Sanders
Klap
Puent
Straits of Pace
Klondike Prospectors Reach Port Townsend in Alaska Gold Rush
The Schooner Fred 2 Sanders arrived from St Michaels Alaska with six Klondike travelers. Passengers include J. S. Dinsmore Eureka California Charles West Portland James McNamer Juneau J. Lowe Puget Sound and Henry Ash Dawson City. Nuggets total about $50,000. McNamee of Tuncan notes Alaska trip four years ago and Klondike one year ago. He says 3,500 people in Klondike and potential for $8 million next year if more workers arrive. believes district may reach eight million dollars. Reports of Stewart river strikes deemed exaggerated.
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Klondike
Port Townsend
Wash
Fred
Sanders
St .Michaels
Alaska
Dinsmore
Eureka
Cal
Charles West
Portland
Ore
James McNamer
Juneau
J. Lowe
Puget Sound
Henry Ash
Dawson City
James McNamee
Tuncan
Bartlett Springs
McNamee
Yukon
Dawson
Stewart River
Joseph Lowe
Circle City
American Territory
Buckets of Gold Would Not Buy a Squera Meal at Dawson
Aug. 26 Seattle—The steamship Willamette returned from Alaska with passengers J. W. Verein, J. H. Weber, W. A. Hockaday, H. J. Wiseman, A. Hell, and Arthur Nredham. No gold was aboard though $20,000 was offered by four men from Dawson City who wished to continue to Juneau for the winter. The purser refused the offer. provisions at Dawson City are scarce. Officers deny any irons on board and note a Tacoma stowaway iron story originated after a crew dispute. Thomas Stanton of Searle was among returning passengers who joined a Seattle party aboard the Mexico. Continued on North Page.
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Dawson
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
J. W. Virein
J. H. Weber
W. A. Hockaday
H. J. Wiseman
A. Hell
Arthur Nredham
Juneau
Luke
Dawson City
Jneau
Willamette
Nct
The
Tacoma
Skasuny
Thomas Stanton
Searle
Mexico
Wheat market surge and plunge at Chicago Board of Trade
Volatile trading on August 25 sees wheat rise to above $1.03 then slip back as heavy selling pulls September futures from the dollar mark to around $1.01 by late morning. Reports cite Egypt and French duty actions, with Liverpool and Paris price moves influencing Chicago.
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Chicago
Ae Hinge Ag
Paris
Liverpool
Newk Bsc
Baldwin-Guerney
Cine Ur
French Duties Stand Amid Wheat Price Rise Debate
M Vicer former agriculture minister asks Matin to oppose any wheat and flour duty reductions arguing such steps mainly aid speculators. Premier Meling told Paris delegates prices rise require careful study and would justify tariff cuts only if rises are genuine. Prices were seen slipping as officials pledged to protect farmers while easing costs.
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M. Vicer
Meling
Council General
Department of the Seine
Paris
Smaller loaves as flour price rises in Indianapolis
Indianapolis bakers reduce loaf size due to higher flour costs. They warn further reductions may come as they adjust to the price surge. The Aug 26 report notes bakers must pay more for flour, prompting thinner loaves in local shops.
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Indianapolis
Ind
WARY K DALLAS DEAD The Post and Author Succumbs
Mary Kyle Pallos, once a noted poetess, died at her home in New York City of heart failure at age 10. Amid New York political chatter, Filiott Danforth, Democratic state chair, said silver and wheat market shifts have softened free silver enthusiasm and could steer the party toward local and state issues in upcoming meetings. The interview hints at broader strategy tensions within the New York Democratic machine regarding Chicago platform endorsement and the role of Greater New York in the campaign.
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Wary K. Dallas
the Post
New York
Ave
Mary Kyle Pallos
the Pootes
Greater New York
State Committee
Side door barbecue enclosure scamming crowds reported
A young butcher named De Bow set up a vent in a fence to admit people into a barbecue enclosure for 10 cents. A bystander, Green, watched the scheme and briefly restrained the offender before the crowd swelled and the man escaped. Green vowed action, noting the need for a fence to stop future crawlers.
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de Bow
Byiunaere
Mr. Green
Green
Santa Fe Anniversary Will Bring Ripley to Topeka
Mr Ripley says he arranged to attend Topeka’s Santa Fe anniversary on September 28. He plans to arrive by special car with Santa Fe officials, review the parade, address employees, and stay through Santa Fe day and likely the next day to view the Floral parade. Paul Morton also replied he will attend the celebration.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
5. P. Ripley
The
W. J. Healy
Kipsey Wil
Kansas Avenue Illuminations Studied For Festival Week
The Committee of rurteen weighs street lighting for Mestival week with five blocks of Kansas Avenue to be lit. Edison Mgr Maunsell wants side lights on Kansas Avenue and bunting wires across to brighten the main thoroughfare. Incandescent option could raise cost by hundreds. previous year’s lights were insufficient.
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Rurteen
Karnage Avenue
KR. Maunsell
Edisons Company
Kansas Avenue
Journal Reporter
Maunsell
Ninth
Fourth Streets
Karnival Knights
Kaness City
Colorado Springs
Walnut Street
Kansas City
Mob Lynches Black Suspect Near Wilhelm Texas
Bonner, a Black man jailed for assaulting Mrs. Seachas near Wilhelm, was seized by a mob of about 200 white men and lynched in woods south of Galveston. He reportedly confessed to the crime.
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Tex
Belleville
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Tribune
Bonner
Floral Day to Open Kansas Amateur Florists’ Convention
Floral Day during the Fall Festival hosts the first annual convention of the Amateur Florists of Kansas in Representative Hall. Delegates from across the state will attend a grand reception, with elaborate decorations of American Beauty roses, violets, smilax, and orchids. Governor Leedy to open the show and Topeka list of signatures includes many prominent names and firms.
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Amateur Florists of
Kansas
Representative Hall
Amateur Floris
Smulax
Dolig
Pine
Henry W
Hebb
Randolph Nortonville
State Department
Moon
Amateur Florists'association
Topeka
Amateur Florists’ Association
Chas. A. Fellows
C. D. Skinner
E. B. Cowgill
Lyon
Sir Walter Wellhorne
W. C. Francis
Charles
Downs
E. M. Peffer
D. C Nella
E. J. Whitaker
Chas. Lowry
Church
Chas
Lowry
M. A. Cornelius
M. E. Stewart
N. W. Lyon
Lydia J. Toss
Caroline B. Lovewell
Fannie Senour
Geo. W. Crane
F. B. Wear
L. D. Reel
W. T. Beerbohm
Baw
D. Hollins
C. E. Curry
Chas. Adams
J. 3. Barnes
GD. Adams
LS. Pesuen
W. H. Stewart
Earl C. Williams
W. W. Mills
F B. Hayden
Eagle
Sam Hindman
WL. Frambuil
S. S. McFadden
A.W. Dana
0. K. Swayze
PF. S. Brigham
Arhur Capper
A. K. Wilson
T. J. Anderson
G. W. Veale
Nannie J. Veale
W. B. Swan
J. S. Collins
Thos. L. Ross
Sara E. Roby
Wil
Wipley
The
Santa Fe
Leedy
Chamber of Horrors Gray on Work Haunts Kansas Attorney Generals
A Kansas note attacks the office of Attorney General Boyle and derides portraits of former attorneys general. The piece claims envy and bitter satire, describing crayon portraits in shabby frames hung in what is called a museum of officials. Dawes allegedly traveled from Leavenworth with a photo for a crayon portrait.
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Gray
Kansas
Boyln
Boyle
F. B. Tuwes
Morris
Dawes
Leavenworth Toflay
TWO TRAINS COLLIDE IN ALTAVISTA WRECK
A passenger train northbound at Altavista near St Paul was struck from behind by a freight. One passenger was killed and several seriously injured as two rear coaches telescoped and the freight engine was wrecked. A wrecking crew is en route from St Paul.
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Altavista
Iows
St Paul Minn
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Fire destroys half of Armourdale plant in Kansas City
Fire wrecked half the Kansas City Car and Foundry plant in Armourdale last evening. Loss about 10000 dollars, with 2000 in the building and the rest on stock. A shaft furnace bottom failed, melting iron and spreading fire across the floor. Wooden walls ignited quickly, and it took over an hour to control the blaze. Firemen saved the sections not yet touched. foundry, boiler room and engine room were ruined, while machine shops, carpenter shop, lumber yard, and office building survived.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Car and Foundry Company
Armourdale
Burning of a Kingman saloon stirs town conflict
In Kingman on August 26, temperance activists led by Charles Ogborn attempted to close a long‑standing saloon run by Mike Brennan under the Main Street bridge. The fire destroyed Brennan’s establishment, allegedly underground, after raids by women led by Mrs Ellen Kinsley. Churches are guarded at night amid threats and local tensions rise.
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Mike Brennan
Main Street
Ninueskah
Randolph Hotel
Brennan
Ealoons
Charles Ogborn
Ogborn
Rulannices
United Brethren
Ellen Kinsley
Liberati Eyes Kansas City Band Plan To Pay For Great United States Band
Kansas City, Aug. 26 Liberati says Kansas City could house the nation s best band with city backing and import eight to ten top soloists on guaranteed salaries. He envisions a 60 member ensemble funded by the commercial club and overseen by a city board, costing about 4000 for outfits and promising earnings sharing for the musicians. He would require about 2000 upfront plus earnings, and would reinvest profits to build the band.
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Kansas City
Liberati
Liberatt
Fifth Regiment
Ohio
Cleveland
Cornetini
United States
Commercialntereste
Commercial Club
Liberal
Liberatl
Larie
McMall Lats ir Company Insurance Chief Announces Findings
Webb McNall, superintendent of insurance, today announced results from an examination of the company. McNall stated that the examination shows certain applications and related amounts. The report details the insurer's financial and regulatory status and outlines next steps for compliance.
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McMall
Webb McNall
Nall
Fall of Khyber Pass Fort Brings Indian Crisis to Front
Pass reports indicate Afridi forces burned Fort Lundi-Ku tal near the Khyber pass, yielding control of the strategic corridor to insurgent tribes. British and Afghan locals brace for a major military task to retake the pass as frontier tensions escalate and potential raids threaten frontier towns and roads.
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Peshawar
Lundi-Kutal
Khyber Pass
Khyber Rifles
Afghanistan
India
Bombay
Kureatt Valley
Fort Slabkadar
Swat
Thehl Valley
Port All-Masjed
Khyber
Bleck Mountain
Lundi
Ehyber Pass
Harr
Coush
Peshawar, Inrder To Tepe the Afridis
Lord governor reports capital news of Pr Lundi-Kotal
London reports the governor general telegraphed the government with news of the capture of Pr Lundi-Kotal, saying one colonial officer was killed and one wounded. He notes that nearly all the garrison at Fort All-Mussed has escaped JJarrad, with troops retreating and dispatches causing relief as the massacre rumors are disproved.
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London
Pr Lundi-Kotal
Ft. All-Musjed
Jarrad
Lundi-Kotal
Cincinnati Next G A Bureau Encampment Chooses City
Buffalo August 34 2pm reports a meeting where a motion to postpone choosing a commander in chief was amended to select a city for the next convention. Cincinnati Batt was chosen as the site for the gathering.
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Queen City
Buffalo
Pexelon
Cincin Batt
Jury Busy As Luster Trial Moves Forward
Crowds gathered at the court as jurors remain unfilled in the Luster wife murder case. State and defense anticipate a completed jury this week after recess, with initial jurors likely to tour the Esauence factory cellar to view surroundings tied to the alleged crime. The governors trip update notes Governor Leedy to return from Ohio by September 4, with Private Secretary Little stating the governor will be home within that window.
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Aera
Leedy
Ohio
Little
Lavine
Mr. Little
Comine
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