Gold Wealth From Klondike Miners Reported On Roanoke
Joaquin Miller recalls the Klondike gold rush as the Roanoke arrives from St Michael Alaska with 240 passengers and almost four tons of ore worth about a million dollars. Canadian Bank of Commerce and North American Trading and Transporting Company handled the gold shipment. Many miners expect fortunes, with some claiming sums exceeding ten dollars per person, while secrecy aims to avoid taxes and claims disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Transportation
Gan Day
Hornoke
St Michael
Alaska
Hale
Bank of Commence
North American Trading and Transporting Company
Robert Snnley
Edward Simpson
Charlee Welsh
Axaeten
Cmment
Boaasin Biller
Eas
Canoke
Preay
Bs Ie
Klondike
Ister
Venezuela Declares Neutrality in War Time
The U S State Department released consular reports detailing Venezuela’s neutrality decree. It requires all federal and state authorities to prevent acts against neutrality, bans arms collection and expedition fittings, restricts wartime commerce, and forbids privateering. Violations entail penalties under national law and potential enforcement actions by belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Venezuela
West Indies
China
Menewuela
Per
Belcher
Prises Eh Williot
Sunderland Improves After Skull Surgery at Christ Hospital
Deas Sunderland of Sedan underwent a skull fracture operation at Christ hospital after a fall caused a piece of bone to remain in his head. The piece was removed and he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas Sunderland
Sedan
Christ Hospital
Vaccination Prior to Marriage Policy Misread
Fragmentary notes describe a debate over vaccination before marriage with terms suggesting a policy or legal requirement. The readable text hints at tests or approvals tied to vaccines before a wedding ceremony, mentioning authorities and verification steps though details remain unclear.
Fiddler Jim Faces Kansas War Bugs and Debauch
In a Down Town street scene, a deranged crowd gathers as a battered old man named Fiddler Jim confronts a group of townsfolk. He unpacks a worn fiddle and plays a haunting selection, drawing in passersby before inviting a round of drinks and a week of revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fiddler
Kansas
Caby
Mobile
Yacoo
Fiddler Jim
Dar Fincher Jim
Stradivarius
Jim
Morrow's Discovery of Kidneydids Spurs Kidney Health Claim
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kidnecids as a remedy for kidney disorders, claiming warning signs like backache and urinary pain precede serious issues. It cites a testimonial from W F Vivien of Sarell Ohio, praising rapid relief after using one box and recounts price and sales details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
John Morrow
Morrow
W. FL Vivien
West Main Street
Sorhell
Ohio
Tole Lowing
Bushue
Springfield
Woman fights off officer in Chicago assault incident
July 20 Chicago report says Trixy Taylor threw bricks at the home of Mrs. Kittie Marsh and resisted arrest. The officer struggled to subdue her as she bit and kicked vigorously. She was dragged along sidewalks, attracted a crowd, and taken to Desplaines Street station charged with malicious mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Trixy Taylor
Kittie Marsh
Miss Taylor
Mad~ Teon
Sangamon
Desplaines Street
Milschier
Man Haters Club Formed in Heartford City
Ten young women in Heartford City formed a man haters club. A member exposed the organization’s secrets, claiming women’s membership quickened the group’s exclusive stance. The piece notes the season’s ice cream and soda shop context and men’s confusion at the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heartford City
Ima
Pana Coal Mines Resume After Strike Action
Pana WL reports coal mines resume as suparuccal operators begin reopening. Penwell and Springs mines show progress with more to follow. The main effort centers on the next morning shift as deputies patrol to prevent disturbances. Several stubborn strikers are arrested under unfounded charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Penwell
Springs
Omaha Exposition Announces Regional Grand Fair
The Omaha Exposition runs June 1 to October 31, featuring the grandest exhibition planned in the United States. Reduced excursion rates via the Burlington Route advertise through trips across Missouri and Mississippi Valleys with stopovers, plus summer tours to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver. Santa Fe Route dining cars and electric fans are highlighted, with tickets on sale through September 15, 1825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
Colorado
Pueblo
Collorado Springs
Denver
Santa Fe
Pest Hole In Santiago As Yellow Fever Cases Rise In City
Gen Shafter's inspectors report six cases of yellow fever in Santiago with two suspects. The city, described as a pest hole after siege, suffers from filthy streets, no sewerage, and widespread malarial and dysentery illness. Four hospitals hold 1747 patients amid bombardment disorder.
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Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
Shafter
Goodfellow
Orlando Drwiker
Filo Janeiro
Bull Ring
Sisters of Charity
Mercedes and
Couchas
Duc
Hanna’s Men Rebel at Ohio State Central Meeting
Columbus reports a faction within the state central committee rebels against Senator Hanna’s control. The meeting saw rivals for leadership gain ground as Malloy resigned after Hanna urged him to quit. Hanna plans to withhold campaign contributions in response to the committee’s defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Suig
Hanna
Ghia
State Central Committee
Cydonel John F.nally
George A. Hay
Pla
Martin Cowan
Selmest
Cowan
Malloy
Sutsitay
Cleveland
Huling
Used gun when Rnn Kansas City man charged with steel ing
Frank Rendindi, accused of larceny, was arrested at the union depot after traveling from Kansas City. Detectives tailed him from a Chicago & Alton train, he drew a revolver on Desouza before being overpowered. He admitted taking nearly $1000 from his employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Frank Renaind
Union Depot
Renaind
Bock
Desouza
Rendindi
Chicago & Alton
Wind
Hiri
Rendind
Hewdquarters
Fondind
Desouta
When a Big Gun Is Fired The Complex Phenomena Behind Firing
Philadelphia chemists and physicists struggle to name and explain the gases and effects produced when a big cannon fires. The article describes ignition inflammation and combustion, gas expansion about 2000 times, and the dangerous shock forces radiating from the muzzle, noting safer positions behind the gun on large monitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tne Cane
Cash For Soldiers Plan Aimed In Santiago
A Washington dispatch says the auxiliary cruiser Resolute sails from New York with 7000 to pay American troops at Santiago de Cuba. Major Schiffen leads pay operations, coins from $5 gold to copper pennies to be used, and the plan aims to introduce American money to stabilize local currency and establish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribuns
Washington
Resolute
New York
Santingo
General Shafter
Tor Jitte
Shiffen
Coim
Santiago
Eal Migjor Pichtack
Bamion
Stapton
Je Forve
General Sainton
America
Deep Waterway Survey Routes Planned From Lakes to Sea
Detroit July 20 survey commissioners expand experimental work on a deep waterway linking the Great Lakes to the sea. Multiple parties active in the Hudson near Troy to Lake Champlain Whitehall, with plans to examine dam feasibility at Lake Erie head and to map the St Lawrence route from Ozdensturs to Lake St Francis. The Lake St Francis to Champlain stretch spans about forty five miles.
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Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
Sea
Sonnwie Galley
Hudson River
Troy
Lake Champlain
Whitehall
St. Lawrence River
St .Lawrence River
Ozdensturs
Lake St. Francis
Lake St Francis
Fanny Davenport Improving at North Duxbury
Fanny Davenport of North Duxbury Mass shows marked health improvement after a week of steady recovery. Her husband Melbourne McDowell reports she is gradually getting along and, with good weather, his optimism for a speedy recovery grows as a physician attends to her comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Duxbury
Mass
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
Topeka City Council Minutes 1898 Proceedings and Petitions
City of Topeka council minutes show July 1898 actions including reading and approving prior minutes, petitions for waterworks bonds, paving and grading streets on Jackson Monroe and Madison, bids by Furman Baker and John Ritchie, street improvements, designation of Topeka Daily Capital as official city paper, and notices for property abatement and public meetings with multiple Aldermen voting on contracts and resolutions. The excerpt lists signatures and property details on Monroe and Jackson streets and committee referrals for streets and health matters.
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Council Chamber
Topeka
Kansas
Gensat
Burgess
Blossom
Drew
Dickinson
Ti- Mott
Mergen
Rounkes
Skinner
Warner—ii
Fellows Presidins
D. & Shhenk
City of
Committee of Ways and Means
Jackson Street
Park Street
Walle Topeke
Kun
Morse Street
Topeke
Wable
Jrekeon
Wm. Green
H. Petro
N. Jackson Treet, A. B. Kent
Tivkson
J. F. Ruck
W. S. Sturzuntiml
Exic Nystrom
Toni P. Baker
H.W. Baker
Fackson Street
Monroe Street
Rom Finth Street
Sinth Avenue
Kan
Gentleton
Fifth Street
Sixth Avenue
Forth Street
ZT. Hazen
K. Holliday
Joseph Groil
Julia
Webb
Chas. Jones
Madison Street
Furman Baker
John Ritchie
P. H. Gill
H. Ko Wituenk
Otts
Wi Hers Wee
Benson
Eliott
Morgan
Skinder
Warter
Bursean
Roundtrse
Tope- Wes
Wand Foundation
H.R. Winuna
H. RL Ay
Mr. Drew
Babau
Ayer
Henson
Dukinkwon
Fuert
Roundtsee
Warner
John Eltehis
Canara
Merwyn
Houndtree
Skinser
Sith Avenue
Biderman
Pillmore Street
Huehthevenue
Ninth Street
Funnan Baker
Bensoi Drew
Carmen Nuisante
J W W
Kerson
Elliott
Rounties
S. No —Burgess
Mr. Kowadiree
Mayor End Council
Twelfth Street
Comnissioner
Tellowink
Capi- Ui
Béronine
Maror
Capital
Ayen
Beacon
Burdens
Ideson
Tew
Mersnn
Roundtree
Warfer
West Street
Volunteers of America
S& 5
Meraduen
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Joaquin Miller
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Man
Ota Bt Obrigt
Wae
Eidnesy
Deasen
Indiana
Omaha Exposition
Ellioty
Oor
St. Lovia
Bto
H.C. Tosnsend
Louis
Nipps
Central Committee
Commissio
Otto Kuehne & Co
Council Proceedings
Boon
Nish
Cascareta
Delly
Sime Fe
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