Port lands Klondyke bound steamship Portland sails from Seattle
Beattie Washington July 2 At 3 57 west Nerdary afternoon the North American Transportation steamer Portland sailed from Seattle to St Michaels Alaska. 128 passengers including a few women. Passengers will transfer to Yukon River steamers toward Dawson City. Letter from a Klondyke watcher describes hardships, prices, and roving reports of rich claims while noting scarce provisions and a two thousand mile distance from St Michaels to the new gold fields.
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Culbertson
Klondyke
Batanga
Sendle
Cialis
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Bertha
Oni
Alaska
Unga
Hays
St. Michaels
Yukon
Wearf
Excelator
Dawson City
Klondyke Speculators Trim Gold Dust Value in San Francisco
Five French Canadian Yukon miners bound for Monaro arrive at the Commercial hotel in San Francisco after a Portland voyage. With the mint closed during a change of administration, they plan to carry dust to Philadelphia for coin while others hold back hoping mint reopen on August 1. The Klondyke boom has spurred many speculative outfits as price expectations fluctuate and dust handling shifts amid reports of lower gold quality.
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San Francisco
Monaro
Beatle
Portland
Philadelphia
B. Plecot
T. Morrin
Yukon
N. Merver
Jia Careis
Alaska
P. Ameller
Joseph Des Roches
Philadel- San Francisco
Yukon mining firms appear in early incorporation notes
A fragment lists Yukon and Alaska firms such as Yukon Trading and Develop ing Company and Klondyke Improvement Syndicate. It notes the Alaska and Yukon Gold Exploration and Trading Company as the first to file articles of incorporation with capital stock of 508,000 fully subscribed, dated San Francisco July 22. The text also mentions protests over Hiram Cook as referee in a Ment with Seabee Content and suggests Cal Hawkins may accept the decision of representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukon
Yukon Gold and Supply
Klondyke Improvement Syndicate
Alaska and Yukon Gold Exploration and Trading Company
United
San Francisco
Hiram Cook
Cal Hawkins
Gold Rush Shifts From Cook's Inlet to Kiondyke
Dr C E Dickenson arrive from Kodiak reports Alaska gold excitement sweeping the territory. Many trading posts along Cook's Inlet deserted as prospectors flock toward Kiondyke in search of rich placer deposits. He predicts Cook's Inlet may become practically deserted within a month due to accessible gold and limited prospecting.
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Kiondyks
San Francisco
Alaska
Bertha
C. E. Dickenson
Kodisk Island
Cook's Inlet
Kiondyke
Ejefr
Steamship George W. Eiler to Alaska Leaves July 20
Portland reports a rush to book the Pacific Coast Steamship company vessel George W. Eiler for Alaska service. The 200 cabin berths and 3 steerage spots in the steamship are filling fast, with half the passenger capacity sold and freight space nearly exhausted. Merchants in Seattle struggle to fill miners' supply orders as Portland orders surge. Local firms expand staff and production to meet demand for clothing, tents, and canvas bags. Woolen mills in Salem, Oregon City and Albany also increase output.
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Portland
George W. Eiler
Alaska
Ofice
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Salem
Ore
Oregon City
Albany
Yukon gold rush bids target young emigrants from London
Sir Donald Alexander Smith, Canada’s high commissioner in London, has faced a surge of Inaukers seeking passage to the Yukon mining districts. Most prospects lack funds, though a few wealthy London capitalists back mining ventures. Experts have been sent to inspect the region and a pamphlet in circulation details the new gold fields. Officials note no treaty barrier blocks possible exclusion of Americans, though such a step remains unlikely. Steamship lines report few departures, likely due to money concerns.
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London
Donald Alexander Smith
Inaukers
Yukon
Donald Ras
England
United States
Boom Makes Business in Alaska Goods Order
St Joseph wholesale firm lands one of the west’s largest orders for Alaska Eula fields. North American Trading and Transfer Company placed the purchase for goods suited to northern conditions. Firm has duplicated the order. items include men’s underclothes sewn from heavy woolen blankets.
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St. Joseph
Gool
Alaska
Eula Fields
North American ‘Trading and Transfer Company
Alaska Mining Company Formed In Joplin and Galena
Joplin July 24 The Alaska Mining Company organized with offices in New York and Galena Kan It plans a mine in Alaska with capital stock 100000 and 1000 shares at 160 each payable 5 per month to start reflecting the mining fever in the region
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Joplin
Alaskan Mining Fever
Alaska Mining Company
New York
Galena
Kan
Alaska
Richards aims to send 29 prospects to Alaska for gold fields
Willem E Richards of New York as president of the CPA Therpony plans to dispatch 29 prospectors to the Yukon as soon as they can reach the gold fields. Secretary Foster will start stock sales and the company may buy or charter a small steamer from Seattle to freight provisions. The big steamer Queen starts from Seattle in July carrying about 400 passengers, with 250 bound for Dyea. Those heading inland hope to reach Dawson City before river freeze up.
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Willem E. Richards
New York
Cpa Therpony
Alaska
Foster
Ands
Seattle
Yukon
Sound
Dawson City
Liar and boodler clash at Chicago county meeting
Two county commissioners clashed publicly over coal contracts for county institutions in Chicago. President Healy accused Wright of bid favoritism while Wright retorted that Healy asked him to oppose Armour & Co. The session devolved into heated exchanges and denials as the meeting remained consumed by dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Healy
Wricht
Armour & Co
Wright
Debates Over Beer Stamps As Tariff Bill Looms
Washington reports a surge of internal revenue collectors buying beer stamps at large quantities before tariff passage. Brewers seek to use discounts under current law, while the fate of applying stamps to barrels after the tariff is uncertain. The bureau notes record requisitions, with stamp vaults running low and purchases trimmed to meet demand.
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Washington, D. C
Anccrail Revenue
Coll
Aig
Manitou Chicago Sleeper Service Inaugurated
Mr. B L Winchell, Union Pacific Denver and Gulf railroad official, oversees the new Manitou to Chicago sleeper service launch. Telegram reports that over half the first through train’s sleeping accommodations are sold and the service is gaining strong form. The route runs via the Gulf and Union Pacific lines, easing travel from Manitou to Chicago.
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Denver
Col
B. L. Winchell
Unidn Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railroad
Colorado Springs
Fisher
Maniicu
Chicago
Gulf
Union Pacific
Coloraio
Poisoned melons blamed on Fairfield county farmer
Jul 2. Manuel Colém as a black farmer of Fairfield county allegedly poisoned watermelons with strychnine. Vileves? patched and opened. Two black bats were seen in Coléman's patch last night and both were found dead by the roadside after reportedly eating poisoned fruit. No action has been taken.
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Columbia
Manuel Colémas
Fairfield County
Coleman
Brown University President Andrews Forced to Resign
Providence July 28 President E B Andrews of Brown University sent a resignation letter to the faculty after a committee of trustees questioned his silver utterances. Also notes that the old ironclad Constitution will be towed to Boston for a September 1 transfer, as Portsmouth repairs finish, with Boston planning a celebration of the ship’s launching.
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Andrews
Brown
Providence
E. B. Andrews
Brown University
June
Old Irone Des Tobs
Boston
Washington
Fitegerakt
Massachusetts
Portsmouth
N.H
Senate Defers Tax Debate as Tillman Protests Readiness
Washington July 22 Senate in late session moves to adjourn with no final vote on tariff conference report. Allison seeks a fixed vote while Morgan Pettigrew and others object. Tillman pushes to discharge the contingent expenses committee amid calls for a narrowed inquiry into senatorial charges and press coverage.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Petius
Morgan
Alehsman
At & d
Chilton
Jones
Arle
Pettigrew
Afr
Aldrich
Occanloy
Ukp Cvitidiam
Tennessee
Thomas B. Purley
Harris
Hate
Turley
View
Tillman
Tilman
Gallinger
Senator Smith
New Jersey
United States
New York
Finance Committee
Rhode Island
Wie
Aret
Senater
Nevada
Jeres
Rinde Island
Fitzs' Horse Frightened At White Plains Court House
A high-spirited horse pulling a buggy frightened by an approaching trolley car bolted to the sidewalk injuring itself and the buggy near White Plains courthouse. Fitzsimmons and companion returned home after unhitching and guiding the horse.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
White Plains
Hye Beach
Bob
White Plains Court House
Sheriff Johnston
Sheriffs Office
Railroad Avenue
Pssers Hy
Fitzsimmons
Bucey
Deaths linked to extreme bicycle riding in Chicago
Chicago doctors report the deaths of Chas. W. Wakefield of Pittsburg and a critical case of John Lawson, the "Terrible Swede," as likely caused by scorched long rides. Medical experts warn that excessive cycling strains the heart and nervous system, with several specialists urging caution against prolonged races and long-distance events.
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Chicago
Chas. W. Wakefeld
Pittsburg
Star Road
John Lawson
General Assembly
Springfield
Wakefield
Lewson
Lewis J. Mitchell
City Health Department
Pittsboro Riders
W. A. Evans
Columbus Medical Laboratory
Ernest B. Sangtee
Vanderbilt University
Neshville
Tent
Law- Son
Robert A. Babcock
Babcock
East St Louis Population Surges Past 70 000 in 1897
East St Louis shows dramatic growth with a 100 percent population increase since 1870, rising from 6 500 to over 70 000 by 1897 according to a district directory published by H McCay & Co. The report highlights East St Louis as a rapidly expanding city among the nation’s fastest growing urban centers. Also mentions Ballard's Snow Liniment and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevan
St. Louis
W. H. McCay & Co
St. Dlals
Br Louis
East St. Lanuis
Union
Ballard
Stonefield
Kansas Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Corser Sixth
Topeka Avenue
New Model Groceries Prices and Soap Offer
In a grocers note the ad urges shoppers to wait for lower prices before buying. It lists four fox buttermitt soap and ten bars silk soap plus Clairette Bos, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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Fox Buttermitt
Clairette Bos
Canned Goods Listing Incomplete Inventory
Fragmentary pantry list shows items such as potted ham lean potted tonwua salmon Warren large can baked beans lean macaroni and cheese, suggesting a prior shop or stock tally with several unreadable details. No clear event or date present.
Crackers and Cheese Prices Listed
A vintage ad lists LT Soda Crackers and Long Branch Crackers with 2 tablespoons of Wisconsin cheese and various cheese options including New York Cheese. It notes plenty of prices available and offers multiple cracker and cheese pairings.
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Wisconsin
New York
Miscellaneous Grocery Row Sparks Confusing List
Unclear OCR reads like a mixed list of items and brands including Wheatline, Columbia, Mararont, Eye items, Clothes Ping, and washing references. The fragmentary text suggests a miscellaneous catalog or cabinet list with no coherent event or names to anchor a fuller summary.
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Wheatline
Columbia
Coffee Brand Names and Mail Order Offer Listed
Fragmentary OCR lists coffee terms such as bulk coffee and Mocha and Java. Indicates a mail order offer or product naming with package sizes and pricing hints, but details are unclear. No clear event, person, or organization beyond generic coffee brands.
Greatest Melon Crop Boosts St Louis Market
St Louis in July 82 reports a booming watermelon season with sidewalks piled high in the wholesale district North Third Street. Rains saved the crop and new Logiata Colony growers from Logiata Collinston Pollock Louisiana expect rapid shipments, early top prices, with cars carrying 1000 to 1400 melons and prices around 150 per car for southeast Missouri fruit.
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St. Louis
St Lewis
North Third Street
Malden
Logiata
Collinston
Pollock
Missouri
Ior
Eee
New York
Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief is six hours from distress in kidneys bladder and urinary passages. The remedy relieves retention of water and pain almost immediately. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drue Ca at 682 and 607 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas druggists. Also offers free button sewing and Pourless Steam Laundry.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Sim Drue
Topeka
Kan
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RUSH
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Boom
St. Joe Firm
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Scaece
Manitou
U.P
Pollon
South Carolina
TU Silver
da- Mack Assestoss
Benmfors
Ike
American Sugar Refining Company
Associa Tlen
William Duane
Fitz
Troley
Pugilist
C.tredar
Charles W. Wakefield
Lawson
East ST. Louis
K. & P. Baking Eom
Sy Supply Tore Kemper & P
Eens Oy
E. D. Jenkins
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