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Wheeling Sunday Register in Wheeling, West Virginia

08 Aug 1897

Page 7

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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1897

Page

7

Alaska Fever and the Gold Rush Tale of Ladue Dawson

A long feature recounts Josep Ladue of Tawews and his Alaska gold finds. It traces how he struck rich near Dawson, built a fortune, and inspired a rush by sea and land routes from Unalaska to Circle City. The narrative warns of harsh travel, scarce shelter, and booming prices as thousands seek gold in Alaska and North regions.

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Dr George Dawson Reports On Yukon Interior Routes

From the Washington Star comes Dr George M Dawson’s official Canadian Geological Survey report describing the Yukon interior. It covers coast ranges Chilkoot Chilkat White Pass lakes rivers and rapids including White Horse Rapids and Lake Labarge and the Lewes river route with timing portages and still water navigation for miners and builders.

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How Eph Jones Makes a Living

New York Advertiser recounts Eph Jones who does nothing but loaf around town and drink. The tale describes his voter behavior in a swing town where elections hinge on turnout and bribes spark intrigue, with a noisy train ride and a mobbing scene aimed at influencing an election.

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