Vigilantes Shoot Suspect on Skaguay Trail for Flour Theft
An unknown man is killed by a vigilante committee on the Skaguay trail after a flour theft accusation. His body hung for days before being buried, as the first-hand report arrives from the Utopia steamer. The dispatch describes a growing Skaguay boom with tents, shacks, and a rush of 3000 people, plus frontier activity and plans for future transport over the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Skaguay
Committee of Vigilantes
Utopia
Detroit
Dyea
Associated Press
Alaska
United States
Lake Linderman
Usury Suit Threatens Idaho Mortgage Firms in Latah County
Latah County sues Balfour Guthrie & Co of Portland over interest coupons tied to a $3900 loan to Thomas Eves and wife. Coupons bore 12 percent annual penalty after due date, with 50 percent of principal forfeited to the state school fund if unpaid. Foreclosure followed, land sold, sheriff's deed issued. firm has farmed the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
Latah County
Thomas Eves
McNamee
Northwestern and Pacific
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Portland
Latah
Eves
Supreme Court
Vermont Loan and Trust Company
Hoffman
Harrity Declared Out of National Democratic Committee
In Reading Pennsylvania on August 30 the state Democratic Committee voted 53 to 26 to declare the Philadelphia seat of William F Harrity vacant on the national committee. The meeting featured a lively debate with Garman presiding and Donnelly opposing the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
State Democratic Committee
William F. Harrity
Philadelphia
National Democratic Committee
Garman
W. H. Brainton
Lancaster
John B. Keene
Westmoreland
State Committee
National Committee
Donnelly
Harrity
William J. Bryan
Brooks Not Guilty of Arson in Canadian Case
Rossland British Columbia August 30 Fred D Brooks was cleared of arson after magistrate Jordan dismissed the charge for lack of sufficient evidence. Prosecution witnesses testified Brooks used a passage and others were seen near the fire while defense argued the blaze was accidental and could have smoldered for hours before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
B. C
Fred D. Brooks
Jordan
McLeod
Brooks
Barney Truckey
Truckey
Brush Fires Near Rossland Threaten Suburban Homes
In Rossland British Columbia on August 30 brush fires burned south of the city, fast approaching suburban residences. Firemen arrived at a cabin on Third Avenue west of Washington Street and, after hours, saved a neighboring house with a bucket brigade. Fire likely started by a candle topple while occupants slept.
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Rossland
B. C
Third Avenue
Washington Street
Fruit shipments rise in Walla Walla Valley week
Walla Walla Washington report shows fruit shipments from the valley last week reaching 30 refrigerator carloads totaling about 720000 pounds.
Miner Activity Surges in Montana Wyoming Gold Fields
In Sweet Grass county Montana prospecting has expanded with 20 men at the Oregon group and plans for a 200 foot tunnel. Several mines including Plymouth Jefferson Gallatin and Yankee Girl show promise with future mills expected. Morning Mine in Idaho advances with new ore bins and rail access. Vancouver deal tops mining news as Dominion Development sells 100000 Golden Cache shares for 180000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Oregon Group of Mines
John M. Smith
Smith Bros. Sheep Company
Oregon
Plymouth Group
Hartman
Howell
Butte
M. J. Connell
Vancouver
B. C
Dominion Development Company
Golden Cache
Cayoosh Creek
Lilloet District
Mark Oldroyd
Imperial House of Commons
Postoffice Established at Green Creek Idaho County
Washington reports a new postoffice at Green creek Idaho county Idaho located 7 miles northeast of Cottonwood and 9 miles northwest of Denver Barney Stubbers is named postmaster at the new office J P Warner becomes postmaster at Dubois Fremont county replacing J J Williams Andrew M Roberts named postmaster at Pierce Idaho has filed bonds and will receive commission soon The Beaver to Arrange service now starts at Spencer skipping Denver reducing distance.
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Washington
Green Creek
Idaho County
Idaho
Cottonwood
Denver
Barney Stubbers
J. P. Warner
Dubois
Fremont County
J. J. Williams
Andrew M. Roberts
Pierce
Beaver
Spencer
Trench Collapse Kills Laborer in Rossland
James Youngclause a laborer working at the bottom of a sewer trench on Spokane street in Rossland B C was instantly killed when the trench caved in at about 3 pm The wet sand mass struck his head breaking his neck He was 20 unmarried and had moved from Sandwich Shetland Islands three months ago He leaves his mother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
B. C
James Youngclause
Spokane Street
Youngclause
Man Arrested in Pike's Peak Death Case
Garden City Kan August Kerkel of Owosso Mich is under arrest suspected in the Pike's Peak murder found dead last week. He will be held for the El Paso County Colorado sheriff's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kan
August Kerkel
Owosso
Mich
Pike's Peak
el Paso County
Colorado
Piper Buys Post-Intelligencer in Seattle
George U. Piper has purchased the Post-Intelligencer of Seattle and will take possession on September 1. Mr. Hoge, the current proprietor, retires from management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George U. Piper
P.I
Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Hoge
Pigeon Shooting Trophy Won by J A Elliott in Eau Claire
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on August 30 J A Elliott of Kansas City won the Dupont silver trophy and the live pigeon championship. He scored 99 of 100 to clinch the event while W Budd of Des Moines finished with 94 thirds and missed only one of six outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eau Claire
Wis
J. A. Elliott
Dupont
W. Budd
Des Moines
Budd
Bank of Minnesota Closes Pending Liquidation Decision
Bank in Minneapolis shuts doors awaiting a liquidation ruling. The institution has $100,000 capitalization and $150,000 in deposits, not declared bankrupt but out of business. The note adds a separate agricultural line about sparrows benefiting farmers by feeding on waste plant seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Bank of Minnesota
Busy Days to the Harvest Fields of the Pacific Coast
The report cites Skagit county grain value near 1 million dollars for the season and Columbia river salmon packs estimated at 430000 to 500000 cases. It notes Douglas county cattle shipped to Montana and alfalfa cuts in Kittitas. Garfield harvests rush. Pierce tax delinquencies total 118584 with 50 percent collectible per the treasurer.
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Pacific Coast
Skagit County
Columbia River
Douglas County
Montana
Kittitas County
Garfield County
Pierce County
Judson
Helena
State Board of Equalization
National Bank of
Miles City
Alderguich
Junction
Fenner
Corps of
Northern Pacific Engineers
Clark's Fork
Elbow Creek
Northern Pacific
Bear Creek
Bob Case
The
Geological Survey
Hamilton
Grantsdale
Lake Como
Darby
East
West Forks
Evelyn
Rundell’s Flat
Sula
Custer
Flathead
Allotting the Indian Lands Uncompahgre Utah
Washington announces new instructions for allotment of Uncompahgre lands in Utah with commissioners James Jeffreys and Ross Guffin. Indians may choose unoccupied non-mineral lands in Utah outside reservations. Selection prioritizes best interests and existing improvements, with special rules for orphans and divorced mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Affairs
Jones
Utah
James Jeffreys
Tennessee
Ross Guffin
Missouri
Uintah
Alliance Talk Buoys European Peace Hopes
Paris papers indicate a de facto alliance between Russia and France after talks aboard the French cruiser Pothuau at Kronstadt. Some critics fear it pledges Russian backing for France if it retries Alsace Lorraine against Germany. The Rappel warns that separation nears and Alsace Lorraine may revert to France as peace shatters brute-power foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Czar
Faure
Pothuau
Cronstadt
Europe
Kappel
Russia
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Nelson and Bedlington Railroad to Begin Work
Bonner's Ferry Idaho August 31 George A Keifer chief engineer for the Nelson and Bedlington railroad said preparations are complete to start work from Worthill with a large force moving northward. A survey for the line has reached Goat river eighteen miles from Port Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner’s Ferry
Idaho
George A. Keifer
Nelson & Bedlington
Worthill
Crow's Nest Pass
Goat River
Porthill
Blacksmith Maher Stabbed After Duel Outcome in Albany
William Maher a blacksmith of Albany Oregon was stabbed in the back by James Blackburn after a bare knuckle duel. Maher is dangerously ill with lung injuries while Blackburn, sober, surrendered and is jailed awaiting charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
Albany
William Maher
James Blackburn
Blackburn
Maher
Massacre of Six Shiners Stirs Pope County Rescue
Six men were shot in Pope county by moonshiners in the Arkansas mountains. Two were killed instantly, two fatally wounded and left for dead, and two disappeared and may be captives or dead. Victims include Captain B F Taylor of Searcy county and Joe Dodson of Stone county, deputy marshals. two Renfrew brothers of Searcy county are among the fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Pope County
B. F. Taylor
Searcy County
United States
Joe Dodson
Stone County
Renfrew
Presidential party visits Cleveland yacht reception
Senator Hanna's yacht with the presidential party arrived in Cleveland's inner harbor. Naval reserves and Tippecanoe Canoe Club prepared a 9 o'clock reception. The party stayed until Wednesday then heads to Fremont for the Hayes Smith wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hanna
Inner Harbor
Naval Reserves
Tippecanoe Club
Fremont
Ohio
Hayes- Smith
Excess wheat payments seen lifting farmer income this year
Assistant Secretary Brigham of the agricultural department said farmers would gain about four to five hundred million dollars in excess receipts from wheat this year compared with last year. Edinburgh has 22 000 cows, Dublin 11 000, London 8000, while Glasgow has 2000.
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Washington
Brigham
The
Agricultural Department
Edinburgh
Dublin
London
Glasgow
Port land holds vast Klondike gold treasure
Seattle dispatch reports Charles H. Hamilton of the North American Transportation and Trading Company says the Port land carries at least 750000 dollars in gold dust and nuggets mined at Dawson City St Michaels and other river points. Authorities withheld details after pirate scare and confirm ship's passage past Tatoosh island light. The Alaska news syndicate tug is due in Seattle as Port land brings miners and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Charles H. Hamilton
North American Transportation and Trading Company
Portland
Dawson City
St. Michaels
Tatoosh Island Light
Post-Intelligencer
Alaskan News Syndicate
Port Angeles
Port Angeles News: Portland Delays Due to Storm
Captain Kidston reports a three day delay at Port Angeles from a storm at St Michaels delaying discharge. He says cargo includes about 825000 in gold dust and nuggets, not the rumored 2 million. Passengers include Timothy Bell with 30000 in gold. prospectors forecast future yields from 600 claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Angeles
Wash
Kidston
Portland
St. Michaels
Timothy Bell
William Ogilvie
Dominion
Weare
Yukon
United States
Bear
St. Michaela
Seattle
Magee Sees Fewer In via Skaguay Chilkoot Route Perils
Thomas Magee Sr reports from Lake Bennett B C that most at Skaguay and Dyea will fail to reach the Yukon this year. He cites White Pass to Skaguay dangers and says many will be forced out, warns supplies can be scarce, and warns 750 pounds per man is needed though many start lighter risking disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas Magee
Klondike
Associated Press
Lake Bennett
B. C
White Pass
Skaguay
Chilkoot Pass
Magee
Dyea
Yukon
Harvest strike looms as idle workers demand higher wages
In Oakesdale on August 30 a strike among harvest hands threatens higher pay. Eight to ten headers stand by but cannot start due to lack of men. About 50 idle men wander the streets as farmers refuse to pay more than two dollars daily. Header box drivers earn 1.25 to 1.50 dollars a day and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
Idaho
Northern Pacific
Kingston
John S. George
Oakesdale
Ovkesdale
Real estate man Richmond of Portland arrested in counterfeit case
Portland August 29 Frank L. Richmond of the Richmond and Honeyman firm was arrested charged as an accomplice in passing a hundred dollar counterfeit bill. F T Clarke, jailed awaiting federal grand jury action, gave the information leading to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Frank L. Richmond
Richmond & Honeyman
F. T. Clarke
Clarke
Federal Grand Jury
Richmond
Congress of All Religions Opens in Stockholm Exposition
A largely attended universal congress of religions opened in Stockholm on Aug 31 in conjunction with the exposition commemorating the 25th year of King Oscar's reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Universal Congress of Religions
Oscar
Mills Resume Operations in Lawrence After Four-Week Shutdown
In Lawrence Massachusetts on August 31 operations at the Atlantic mills restarted after a four week shutdown. About 1200 workers will regain employment as production resumes.
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Land of
Gold
Laat
Springfield
Ill
Poland
China
Klever
Aldershot
Idaho Real Estate
Pennsylvania
Pierce City
Golden Gate Company
Golden Bar Company
Oro Fino Creek
Ellis, Morrow & Lambee
Columbia Mining Company
Musselshell Creek
Boston and Montana
John Bordeaux
Meaderville
Mont
Great Falls
Colusa
Boston
Kaslo
Slocan
Ruth
Everett
Pueblo
Payne
Whitewater
Omaha
Noble
Slocan Star
Surprise
Rambler
Acoma
Great Western
Ibex
Black Hornet
Boise
Anaconda Copper Mines
Anaconda
Western Australia
Idaho Postoffices
Laborer
Washington and
Whitman County
North Yakima
Buckley
Hanging Rock
Whatcom County
Superior Court
Pack River
Lewiston
District Court
William H. Payne
St. Mary’s
Alliance For the Preservation of the Peace of Europe
Nelson and Bedlington
Arkanans
Portland Tolches
Chilcott Pass
Skageay
Congress of All Religions
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