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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1898

Page

5

Rich finds and crowded camps on Yukon and Stewart districts

In Alaska and the Yukon era a massive prospecting push is under way with four thousand men spread across the Stewart river country led by Edwin Lang. Reports describe new towns near land No 1 and a large five foot coal vein along Coal Creek as rich diggings near Circle City emerge. Meanwhile San Francisco notes only one in ten claims around Dawson pays, yet those that do, pay well. Three Dawson mine owners report about 200000 in bullion brought out.

Tacoma Wash Stewart River Edwin F. Lang Haverhill Mase Dawson Lang Stewart Yukon River Henderson Creek Circle City Coal Creek Yukon San Frandisco H Lewis Cirle City Alaska Portland Daweon Eldorado Creek Hemiya Bonanza Creek Lindquist Tillamook St. Lawrence Minnesota Uneisska Dutch Harbor Brunswick Holyoke HH. Wright

Young Goes to Jail Typhoid Cases Hit Battalion

San Francisco report details Quartermaster sergeant Towne sent to post guard house at the Presidio. Six typhoid cases in the Third battalion of the Sixteenth Infantry with Sallie Fanning mentioned. Additional cases and unconscious men reported. Private John Date of the First South Dakota unit wounded by a gun accident at the marine hospital, his rifle discharged during cleaning.

San Francisco Sui Presidio Sallie Fanning John Date South Dakota Marine Newpital Date

Leona Arrives at quarantine with sick wounded and mail

The transport Leona under Captain Wilder reached quarantine from Siboney on July 2 3 via Marmpton Mail. The ship carried convalescents and wounded including a captured boy from Turipa to Bandago and Soviet details about troops, artillery and various units. The report notes men convalescing and names many regiments and personnel, with scattered casualty and medical status remarks. A later line mentions Spanish Bonds opening at London on July 2% with a rate of 42.

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Newfoundland Seeks Representation On Quebec Commission

St Johns July 2. Receiver General Marthe comments on the Fenelon matter noting Newfoundland will seek representation on the international commission at Quebec. He argues the United States may resist concessions on the fisheries and Newfoundland supplies, with Canada and Newfoundland urged to coordinate on the commission to influence terms.

Newfoundland Quebec Commission St. Juho’s Marthe Tony Quebec Ulla United States Americas Americass Canada

Striking cloakmakers push wage rise in agitation meeting

New York July 24 cloakmakers quit work amid refusals by Bauman Sperling and others to grant higher wage scales. About 700 strikers rallied at cloakmakers union HQ and received support from the executive committee demanding a 95 to 40 percent wage increase. No concessions expected today as leading figures Walking Debates Brat and Grossman present demands. Monster mass meeting planned in Irving Hall Friday with Ham AM and Joseph Barddess as principal speakers.

New York Bauman Ttre Brat Grossman Hubel Wile & Co Haat Tweldth Street Zales Werdta & Co Frontway Newark

Storm Sweeps Northeast Coast Delays Shipping

London reports a great storm on the northeast coast causing narrow escapes for local tbstne fields and forcing vessels to seek harbor. Wind force delays northbound traffic and inflicts inland damage as crops sustain losses and gear is damaged.

London Bolum Alwithr

Vanderbilt Improves After New Massage Treatment

London reports Cornelius Vanderbilt’s health greatly benefited by a new massage therapy. Since attending his brother George’s marriage in Pavia he has shown marked improvement, attending the theater lately with improved spirits. An offer from The Union Pacific Tea Co promises a free lamp with purchases of tea, baking powder, or coffee valued at stated amounts.

London Comenus Vanderbilt Lucahia Cornelius Vanderbilt George Pavia Vanderbilt

Wealthy Eastener Dead in Train Collision at Clay Center

Clay Center Kan resident Levi cat in of Stockford Til was killed by a Union Pacific passenger train yesterday. He was valued at about three quarters of a million dollars and held substantial Clay county interests. Remains will be taken to his Rockford home for burial, accompanied by his wife who was summering nearby.

Clay Center Kan Levi Catin Stockford Til Union Pacific Cattin Clay County Rockford

Ships on the Way to Spain for Spanish Prisoners

Washington reports Colonel Hacker leads transport efforts for Spanish troops in Spain. Four steamer ships head for the embarkation site with hospital ship Bt Augustine aboard, to carry ill and wounded. Additional vessels and Cadiz departures are planned, with a contract carrier prepared to house up to 20,000 men and speed the return.

Washington Hacker War Department Spain Shafver Santiago Saxx Codie Augustine Mar Ainhine Santiveo Cadiz Spuntnit

Prince Bismarck Dines With Family Amid Feud News

Hamburg reports Prince Bismarck dined with his family yesterday at Friedrichsruhe while his physician Dr Schweinger departed Friedrichsruhe last night. In Philadelphia a telegram from San Francisco confirms the death of Dr William Pepper from heart trouble, noting his recent move to visit ranching friends near the city.

Hamburg the Nachrichten Friedrichsruhe Bismarck Schweinger Friedrichgruhe Dr. Pepper Philadelphia San Francisco William Pepper Ely

The St Paul Sailed Ahead of Brooke Expedition

Newport News July 29 The St Paul departed early in the morning as the final vessel escaping with Gen Brooke's expedition.

St Paul Newport News St. Paul

Zinc Miners Strike in Missouri Kansas District

Joplin Missouri reports the first labor strike in the Missouri Kansas mining area near Joplin. Oronoka miners demand $2 per eight hour shift, their demand refused and all Ordingo mines shut down. No unions exist locally, yet miners act in concert and call on others to join the stoppage.

Joplin Missouri-Kansan Oronoka Jopliin Ind Hicir Ordingo Cireclur

Army Headquarter Prospects At Leavenworth After War

Leavenworth Army headquarters prospects discussed by a senator who predicts a larger garrison and many improvements after the war. He cites Meiklejohn and DeGraff suit against Lawyer Harris over alimony, a note dispute, and a land deed transfer. DeGraff alleges illiteracy and reliance on Harris for legal protection.

Leavenworth Onighs St. Louis Meiklejohn Omaha Uhere

Change in base for Portation expedition disrupts signal plans

Washington reports a major shift in the signal service for the expedition. Plans to land at Fajardo and establish direct cable links are abandoned after a Gunnica incident. Communications will rely on a distant cable point, with operations between Yatico and Ponce lacking rapid wire connections.

Washington Guassenaa Tampa Wajardo War Fajardo Gunnica Prowessothi S Mile Sanwan

Illness Strikes Fort Walla Walla Cavalry Camp

In Walla Walla Washington on July 2 forty two men of Company A Fourth United States Cavalry fell ill with stomach pains and nausea. They were rushed to the hospital where many collapsed en route and several died or were placed under care as medical staff investigated possible water tampering.

Walla Walla Wash Fort Walla Walla United States Cavalry

Lightning strikes and heavy wind damage reported

A severe storm caused three ere events at Keller and destroyed twenty three buildings. The Brewteh Lutheran church at Wallineee burned after a lightning strike. Winds damaged crops and injured residents. Colorado's special nurse program sends Dr. Rowe Kidd Reere to the Philippines as a Red Cross nurse.

Keller William Shapeett Wallineee Tiehining Sy Harta Sean Tone Colorado Denver Col Bolaers! Aid Society of Colorado Rowe Kidd Philippines Red Cross Beer

Accuses His Lawyer In Damages Suit Over Crooked Dealing

John DeGraf alleges that his attorney A H Case acted improperly in a district court case against P Stephen Harris of Dallas County Iowa seeking 5000 dollars. The suit names Harris’s wife and Ola H G Howard Dallas County’s register of deeds. The petition notes a 1897 divorce action by Mrs DeGraff.

John DeGraf A. H. Case District Court P. Stephen Harris Dallas County Iowa Harrie Ola H. G. Howard Register of Deeds

Market Report From Chicago Wheat and Livestock News

Chicago market report highlights weather aided northwest harvests and Liverpool wheat shipments while notes on corn prices. It records mixed demand for July wheat, price declines, and evolving forecasts of showers. Hog, cattle, and sheep receipts and market condition show a dull, weak trend with mixed demand across livestock sectors.

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Market notes on grains and livestock prices

Market briefs report mixed movement in commodities with wheat and corn steady to slow. Hay shows higher bids while oats and barley are barely steady. Prices for dairy and other listed items appear unstable with limited detail available.

Kansas City City Ford

Market Gossip from Wickham Commission Co report

Market notes from Wickham Commission Co Topski Liverpool show wheat and corn futures up, cattle revenue data for Chicago, Omaha and Kansas City, and hog volumes in Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha. Riotous stock commentary cites September wheat and corn prices with regional price shifts, market sentiment, and weather risks impacting the grain outlook.

Wickham Commission Co Eust Fifth Street Topski Liverpool Chicago Kanegas City Omaha Kan-sas City Cary Shea Cty Catia New York Port Cty Willie Espnange Spain Nttm Heese Saotembee Park Puis Uae

Grain and Stocks broker advertises cash or margin trading

E. V. King, broker at Topeka announces grain and stock trading via wires to New York Chicago St Louis and others. Full market quotations daily by phone 187.

Donovan Topeka New York Chicago St. Louis Sae City E. V. King

Summer Tourist Tickets to Colorado for $24

Round trip passes offer summer travelers a $24 fare to Colorado with daily departures by the Santa Fe Route through September 1. Tickets include return travel and are available at Santa Fe Route offices and agents nationwide.

Colorado

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