Three to Hang See Indians Executed In Yukon Drama
The Yukon Valley and southeastern Alaska prepare for a triple public hanging at Tagish Lake on November 1 after the murders of two prospectors near the McClintock and Hootalingua rivers. One survivor, Fox, escaped through grueling miles of desertion and bush, aided by endurance and luck, while four Indians are taken to trial in Duncan. The incident has stirred local Indigenous communities and drawn police reinforcements to prevent unrest.
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Tantan
Alaska
Tagish House
Skaguay
Juneau
George Far
Sir Yelle
William Mehan
Fox
McClintock
Hontailnqua
Hootalingua
Lake Tealin
Lewia River
Wamp
Fee
Bob
Myhan
Pox
Yehether Fox
Buck
Shen
Cffwern
Foor
Dancan
Tagish
MM Winter
Bill Mehan
Kia
Lake Teslin
Peily
Stewart
Yukon
Danger in Soda Remedies Warn of Health Risks
A fragmented notice warns that common soda and patent remedies can irritate the stomach and intestines, potentially worsening digestion. It cites Dr Harlandson and Dr Wuerth recommending gentle, digesting tablets to aid sour stomach without acting as laxatives, and promises a free sample offer.
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Siemanh
Harlandson
Wuerth
YELL FOR BRYAN sparks wild New York convention display
In Syracuse New York on September 30 a Bryan reference by Thomas Carmody in seconding Stanchfield’s nomination triggered the convention’s greatest demonstration. Delegates stood on chairs, hats waved from the floor and galleries, coats were raised, and the scene lasted several minutes.
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Syracuse
N. Y
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas Carmody
Stanchfield
No Time for Politics in Washington Campaign
Attorney General Griggs will not make political speeches during the fall campaign. He cites the U S Supreme Court and his duties in Washington, saying he cannot attend campaign events or enter political discussions while fulfilling official responsibilities.
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Washington
Griggs
States Supreme Court
American Theater Stars Plan Hawaii Manila and Sydney Tour
American actor Harry Carson Clarke frames a world tour with his company. Plans include stops in Hawaii Australia Japan India and Manila with a twelve month Australian season under Henry Skinner of the Palace Theatre Sydney. Clarke aims to be the first American company to play Philippine venues, and advance agent Horace Ricker has begun finalizing southern Asia routes with Cavite Manila and Calcutta contacts. Miss Olive Snider will join the tour, while Miss Lillian Young’s participation remains undecided.
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Hawaii
Manila
Sydney
San Francisco
Harry Carson Clarke
Australia
Japan
India
Henry Skinner
Palace Theater
Skinner
Clarke
Melbourne
Philippine Inlands
Malle
Horace Ricker
Sesson
China
Ricker
Hicker
Arit
Cavite
Rickertx
Calcutta
Hudson
Hongkong
Clarke Company
Honolulu
Chine
Feading
Lillian Young
Olive Snider
Snider
President McKinley Western Trip Invites Pour In
In St Louis and other cities east and west many communities seek inclusion in the president's itinerary for a Western exhibition visit. Invitations have been sent by telegram and letter, yet McKinley plans a fortnight away from home.
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Washington
Sept
Omaha
McKinley
President’s travel plan remains largely unchanged
Assistant Secretary Merkel-Jobr reported to the president on the trip schedule with no changes decided. The skeleton itinerary remains published with arrival in Omaha on October 1 and Chicago by October 16, while other stops like St. Louis and personal visits are not fully settled. Congress members were among the lobby visitors outside the president’s office.
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Washington
Merkel- Jobr
Chicaago
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
Congress
Fashoda Affair Secrecy Provokes Public Outcry
London reports the government keeps details hidden as public demand for transparency grows. The Foreign Office refuses full disclosure though leaked notes suggest tension over the French and British positions, with the sirdar raising the Egyptian flag after Marchand declined a protest. Negotiations set to begin today with the British ambassador meeting M Delcasse.
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London
Foreign Office
Salisbury
Major Marchand
Edmund J. Munson
M. Delcasse
Kansan Secures Damages in Illinois Steel Case
Henry Baumann of Newton reported from Chicago that an appellate court in Illinois awarded him seven thousand dollars for injuries from a 1896 steel explosion while employed by Illinois Steel Company. Baumann is nephew of Fred Harvey, Harvey Houses proprietor.
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Kansan
Newton
Henry Baumann
Fred Harvey
Harvey Houses
Chicago
Tllinois
Tllinois Steel Company
Ingalls on Roosevelt and the war’s political impact
Ex Senator J J Ingalls argues the Roosevelt nomination reshapes American politics postwar war era. He likens Roosevelt to a bronco rider and Platt as a steady hand, notes party frontiers dissolving, and praises independent voters while criticizing depatriation attacks. Washington furlough rules for sick soldiers noted.
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New York
J. J. Ingalls
Hasardous
Dewey
Schley
Miles
United States
Spain
Tumbera
Roosevelt
Platt
Teddy
Preside
McKinley
Billy
Dewey Georgie
Schley “Winge
Andrew Jackson
Andy
Seth Low
Washington
District of Columbia
Canton
Cuba
Housevelt
Courkee
Cassinet
Black
Hoosevelt
Sempronius
Pice
General Miles calls on Colonel Bryan in social matter
Washington dispatch reports General Miles met Col William J Bryan at the Metropolitan hotel as part of a courtesy call. Republican officers question significance and possible political implications while Miles says the meeting was normal, routine courtesy with no political meaning.
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Washington
Milen
Metropolitan Hotel
Colonsl
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Miles
War Department
Bryan
Nebraska
Emperor's Crisis and Dowager Empress Remove Heir
Reports from Pekin dated September 27 recount palace turmoil as reforms prompt a power struggle. The dowager empress deposes her nephew after influence from Kane Yu Wei and foreign influences alarms courts, while court officials and exiled ministers face reappointment and renewed loyalties.
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Pekin
Bhanghal
Kane Yu Wei
Min
Stpress
Wondertel
Summer Palace
Rang
Russia
Two Dewey souvenirs sent to Washington from Manila
Admirals Dewey presents two naval trophies to the navy department. One is The Official Flag of Manila with a memorandum showing the Sag was hauled down August 1, 1698 at 5 40 p m aboard the flagship Olympia after the surrender. The other is The flag of the Spanish armed transport Cebu captured at Mantle. Avount 13, 1805, to be sent to the naval academy. Also notes fast mail force increase with Santa Fe mail to carry three clerks, extending to Nantentem Stead.
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Washington
Dewey
Mounfin Beare
Navy Department
Manila
Trromby
Albove Branton and Ferguson
Olympia
United States
Cebu
Mantle
Naval Academy
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
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