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August 3, 1935
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Veterans of the Klondike and Yukon gold rush, known as 'sourdoughs,' plan a reunion in Seattle on August 16-18, drawing about 3000 from the US, Canada, and Alaska. They will share memories of the late 1890s rush, with notable attendees including former governors and a cartoonist.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 3. (U.P.)Oldtime "sourdoughs" - men who mushed over trails of the Klondike and Yukon country - today looked toward Seattle and their "stampede" reunion, August 16, 17 and 18.
About 3000 one-time gold seekers, from all parts of the United States, Canada and Alaska, will assemble for the reunion, Chairman Fred J. Wettrick estimated. It was at Seattle, in the late 90's, that they gathered to sail for the northern bonanzas.
Hopes of Riches Blasted
Most of them came back without the fortunes they hoped to find, but with memories of one of the world's most spectacular rushes. They are middle-aged and old now, but still consider themselves "sourdoughs." The nickname comes from the staple "sour-dough" bread of the Northland.
Among the men who will come back to Seattle for the reunion are former Governor William Sulzer of New York, former Governor Thomas Riggs of Alaska, Mayor Joe Clark of Edmonton, Alta., and A. V. Buel, Fresno, Calif., cartoonist. Clark and Buel will meet for the first time in 31 years.
Miners who sought wealth on various leads and strikes will recall old days at their own tables at the banquet, an important feature of the stampede. The Dome Creek Miners will have a table, the former employees of No. 7 Eldorado another, and those who worked for No. 16 Eldorado a third.
Picnics, sports, a ball and other events will make up the reunion program. But most important will be meeting of old friends and exchange of memories of days in the Far North, when they were much younger, and fortunes were made and lost every day.
About 3000 one-time gold seekers, from all parts of the United States, Canada and Alaska, will assemble for the reunion, Chairman Fred J. Wettrick estimated. It was at Seattle, in the late 90's, that they gathered to sail for the northern bonanzas.
Hopes of Riches Blasted
Most of them came back without the fortunes they hoped to find, but with memories of one of the world's most spectacular rushes. They are middle-aged and old now, but still consider themselves "sourdoughs." The nickname comes from the staple "sour-dough" bread of the Northland.
Among the men who will come back to Seattle for the reunion are former Governor William Sulzer of New York, former Governor Thomas Riggs of Alaska, Mayor Joe Clark of Edmonton, Alta., and A. V. Buel, Fresno, Calif., cartoonist. Clark and Buel will meet for the first time in 31 years.
Miners who sought wealth on various leads and strikes will recall old days at their own tables at the banquet, an important feature of the stampede. The Dome Creek Miners will have a table, the former employees of No. 7 Eldorado another, and those who worked for No. 16 Eldorado a third.
Picnics, sports, a ball and other events will make up the reunion program. But most important will be meeting of old friends and exchange of memories of days in the Far North, when they were much younger, and fortunes were made and lost every day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Sourdoughs
Klondike Gold Rush
Yukon
Reunion
Seattle
Gold Seekers
Stampede
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred J. Wettrick
William Sulzer
Thomas Riggs
Joe Clark
A. V. Buel
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Klondike And Yukon Country
Story Details
Key Persons
Fred J. Wettrick
William Sulzer
Thomas Riggs
Joe Clark
A. V. Buel
Location
Seattle, Klondike And Yukon Country
Event Date
August 16, 17 And 18
Story Details
Old-time gold seekers from the Klondike and Yukon rushes reunite in Seattle to share memories of their adventures, with banquets, picnics, and meetings of old friends, including notable figures like former governors.