Just Like a Woman A Klondike Tale of Emma Kelly
Emma Kelly of Topeka returns from a year in the Klondike recounting gold wealth and hardship. She describes mining life, royalty costs, scarce provisions, and the ratio of men to women, plus stories of bear meat caribou and sleigh journeys. She also mentions a wrecked ship near Biashe and plans to winter in the Yukon’s north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
United States
Bert
York
Selee
Nisgor Siar
Kelly
Kiowa
Biashe Jalund
Mies Kelly
Klondike
Klondike Adventurer Miss Kelly Recalls Yukon Trek
Miss Kelly, arriving at 4 PM, recounts the Klondike trek from headwaters to the Yukon and Dawson City life. She describes brutal cold, brief summers, royalty issues, mining claims, and the lure of reopening ventures while noting Dawson’s hospitals and harsh riverfront conditions.
Social and Personal Notes From Mrs Carpenter's Party
Mrs E M Carpenter hosted an afternoon party for Mrs Alfred Johnson at Waupan Wisconsin with abundant palms and plants. Guests included Mrs Alfred Johnson and many locals while Miss Edna Carpenter and Mrs G P Ashton provided music. Also notes on dances at Hudsons Fall and various visits, arrivals, and social engagements in Topeka society.
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E. M. Carpenter
Alfred Johnson
Waupan Wis
Carpenter
Charlts E. Wardin
Wills Eden
Mra C. Saxton
G. P. Ashton
Mise 2Dna Carpenter
Herman
Topeka and nearby travels noted in social column
Several residents are hosting and visiting relatives across towns. Miss Gertrude Devereux visits in Lance while Mika Edith Bristol returns home to St. Joe after a Topeka trip. Margret Griffith returns to Femporta from a visit with Miss Jennie McCall. Emma August heads home from New York and summer resorts. Mrs. Madison visits Emporta family. Mrs. R. Kelley heads to Ohio for winter with plans to rejoin in spring. Lizzie Boyle travels to Kansas City for winter with sister. Roland Pribtle hosts birthday party for seven, with music and games. Marriage of G. W. Freeman and Eva Allen solemnized at Oakland. David Sibley moves to Albuquerque for a Santa Fe job.
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Olive Kiein
Johnston
W. W. Thompson
West Steth
Bradley
Geneseo
Til
Topeka
W. A. Morton
Lou Stewart
Shire Louise Bellaes
Stee
Margeret Wells
Kengal City
Omaha
Lissie Wilson
Galesbore
Nellie Post
W.J. Radcliff
Anna Crane
Misa Ollie Hayes
Herman
Colorado Springs
Hirdie King
Juccaré’s
Freak
Mitchell
Alice Goodhue
Emporia
Eral
Gertrude Devereux
Lance
Coal Club
Hudsons Ball
Mika Edith Bristol
Ihome
St. Joe
Margaret Griffith
Femporta
Jennie McCall
Emma August
New York City
Madison
Emporta
R. L. Cotran
R. Kelley
Ohio
Kelle
Mike Lizzie Boyle
Arkansas City
Charles Trowbridge
Roland Pribtle
G. W. Freeman
Nickerson
Miles Eva Allen
Oakland
L. F. Smith
David Sibley
Albuquerque
Hurley
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Great Peace Jubilee Naval Review On Delaware River
Philadelphia October 25 crowds filled the city as the great peace Jubilee pageant began with a nine ship naval review on the Delaware River. War vessels anchored along the riverfront, bunting gleaming, while the procession moved upriver to honor the secretary of the Navy aboard the May. Comdr Josiah F. Adams led the day’s events with dignitaries, press, and invited guests aboard the McCauley and May as gun salutes marked the occasion.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Geluw League Island Navy Yard
McCauley
Josiah FR. Adama
Philadelphia Techt Club
Ng Line
New Jersey
Secretary of the Navy
Wheel Tax Invalid
Chicago court rules the wheel tax ordinance invalid as no express or implied city power to levy such a license fee exists. The decision voids the annual wheel tax fund for street improvements and sustains the lower court’s injunction against collection.
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Chicago
Orrin C. Collins
Circuit Court
Cook County
Supreme Court
Tno
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Register of Deeds
Real estate transfers listed include Heltman and wife to Mary L. Mae for 2000 in northwest quarter 33-11 7. Bary J. Wallace and husband to Catherine Heltman for 000 with parcels at 214 and 216 First Avenue. Dusie Webb and husband to Fremont Weaver for 00 at Plot 4a Chandler Street. Housebush and husband to Stewart ea east 85 feet at 371 Madison What Street.
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Register of Deeds
Heltman
Mary L. Mae
Northwest
Bary J. Wallece
Catherine Heltman
First Avenue
Ust
Dusie Webb
Fremont Weaver
Chandler Street
Aouth Loara PF
Housebush
Stewart Ea
Jou
Madison
Stuhies Saaitian
Whitson Convicted Private Refuses Surrender to Military
Judge Colin refuses to surrender Private John Whitson of the Tennessee volunteers to military authorities. Whitson, a man, was convicted and warned that an example would be made. The guard house held no terrors as the case proceeded.
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Guard House
San Francisco
Colin
John Whitson
The
Tennessee Volunters
Whitson
Acres of Diamonds lecture draw draws high demand
The Lecture Course reports strong interest with season tickets selling fast for the Thin Lecture course. Russell H Conwell is set to speak next Monday night in the high school assembly hall on Acres of Diamonds, and nearly every seat is expected to be filled. Subscribe for the State Journal.
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Topeka
Russell H Conwell
Conwell
Cuba for Cubans a tumultuous Havana dispatch
Oct 5 Havana reports US protest over sale of immovable property and Cuban evacuation notes to the US commission. US inspectors and Havana police detail assigned. Spanish troops counted from Nuevitas and Gibara exceed 2,000. Capitan General Blancos discussed demobilization. Campsite for 100 men proposed near Pinar del Rio. medical and supply situations outlined. Red Cross reports rations for Matanzas area limited. emalipax epidemic feared in Gibara and Holguin. French steamer Chambon arrives with troops. Saint resumes to Gilimar carrying Luque and Holguin troops. Jose Martel urges Cubans to resist American landings.
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Hava
Hart
United States
Ward
Police Department
Snacatesata
Senor Girauta
Spanish Evacuation Commission
Evacuaton Commission
Trocha
Vedado
Spanab
Nuevitas
Misuei Gailart
Gibara
Montserrat
Holguin
Vedads
Laine
Havana
Bey
Blancota Fer
Aptain Griseum
Pinar del Rio
Hecker
Griscurs
Hernando Velasco
Loranto
Genktar de Velasco
Prone del Hic
Lorenzo Keefs
Red Cross Society
Matangis
San Antonio
Matanzas
Cardenas
Cojon
Subanilin
Gibrara
Holeuln
Spanish Transatlantic Company
Spain
Gilimura
Luque
Viewpoints in Chicago on Supreme Court joint traffic ruling
Chicago railway officials react to the Supreme Court decision on the Joint Traffic Association. Figures like J F Tucker and Commissioner Donald voice uncertainty and concern, noting they have not seen the text and worry the ruling could impact freight conduct and organizational leadership across carriers.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Teaffic Association
Joine Trattic Association Nes
J. F. Tucker
Central Freight Association
Icascoriytion
Centaur Mee
Supreme Court
Transmissouri
Ite
Eee
Central Freight Frement Dit
Trafic Vesoci
Donald
Central Passeeger
Ae Ie
Bt Equity
Camel
Pas
Giannis
Teoreanierd
Tsa
Bae
Eanlesgur Freight Assoria
Ise
Geass
Fragmentary Note Reflects Unclear Historical Text
Readable fragments show a disjointed note about a group or event, mentioning names or items vaguely. The limited legible parts hint at actions and decisions but lack clear subjects, dates, or outcomes for precise summary.
Santa Fe Lands Move Centralizes Account Handling
President Ripley of Santa Fe issues circular stating after November 131h the land and railway accounts will be handled by Et Curtulde, new land commissioner, who reports to St Hleginenm. Curtlidee will supervise disposition of lands while Joho E Prost remains tied to the sale process. Meg Frost continues a fee frame at the Santa Fe office, with the present office to be abandoned.
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Ripley
Canta Fe
Curthdes
Curtlidee
Ore St. Hleginenm
Joho E Prost
Afl
Meg Frost
Santa Fe General Office
Sanses Avenue
The Road 18 Our s Presents Acquisition Talk
In Fresne California officials from the Santa Fe and San Tonquis Valley railroad met in Free no to discuss a railway purchase. President Ripley announced the deal was closed with an option held on the line, while Captain Payson indicated he had not yet accepted the option. The group included W G Neevin general manager and others.
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Ripley
Banta Pe
Payson
Van
Man 125 Years Old Dies at County Hospital
A centenarian claimed 125 years as his age before death at the county hospital in La Mons Catu Salinas Cal Oct 2 The document notes a San Pedro mission connection and a long residence in the area He was a sheepherder and had lived in the region for about four years He leaves a sister in Shenton and other relatives The report preserves the unusual age claim and local ties while noting limited verified details.
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la Mons
Catu Salinas
Cal
Mission of
Los Angeles
Sojedad Way
Bonors Am
Discharged Soldiers Hints From Telegraph War
In San Francisco an item notes privates and corporals from several units were discharged after a telegraphic company action. The fragment lists Frank F. Ma, Edward Lieurance, William EL, and Private Ba f Bellee among those discharged. An hour of pleasure and Eagle's B appear as stray phrases in the damaged text.
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San Francisco
Frank F. Ma
Edward Lieurance
William EL
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Social and Personal
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H. Et. Clu
Hudzon
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Nellie Kirk
Helen Butterly
Vers Clauser
Siew Mery Morton
Ella Duckworth
Octavia Greenwood
Rea Hayes
Lene Sheldon
Jessie Payne
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Aime Menard
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Bins Eatye Steinbere
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Kittle Firnn
Charles Stolpe
Frank Barkley
Frank Paxton
Victor Martin
Delaware
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Glastesbury
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Ce O. Noheson
Kansas Avenue
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Meat and Fish
Felix
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Tom
Laney
Joos
Santa PE Lands
Ours
Freana
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