When was it published?

March 22, 1900 in The Yakima Herald

Domestic News March 22, 1900

The Yakima Herald

Q: What keywords are associated?

Joaquin Miller, Lecture, Klondike, Arctic Empire, Mason's Opera House, Keith Theater

Yakima, Yakima County, Washington

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What is this article about?

Joaquin Miller, poet and lecturer, to appear at Mason's opera house on March 28th; Boston Globe reports his recent Klondike lecture at Keith theater drew 2,000, starting with Bible quote and earning applause.

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In speaking of the distinguished poet and lecturer who will appear at Mason's opera house on the evening of March 28th the Boston Daily Globe says: Joaquin Miller attracted a large crowd to the Keith theater last night where he spoke on the Klondike. The audience of two thousand people listened to his word painting of "Our Arctic Empire." When he began by quoting from the Bible, "Have you seen the treasures of the snow?" there was silence, and he was applauded and brought back to the platform several after the close of his talk.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Joaquin Miller Lecture Klondike Arctic Empire Mason's Opera House Keith Theater

What entities or persons were involved?

Joaquin Miller

Where did it happen?

Mason's Opera House

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mason's Opera House

Event Date

March 28th

Key Persons

Joaquin Miller

Outcome

attracted a large crowd of two thousand people; applauded and brought back to the platform several times after the close of his talk

Event Details

Joaquin Miller, distinguished poet and lecturer, will appear at Mason's opera house on the evening of March 28th. The Boston Daily Globe reports he attracted a large crowd to the Keith theater last night where he spoke on the Klondike, with the audience listening to his word painting of "Our Arctic Empire." He began by quoting from the Bible, "Have you seen the treasures of the snow?" leading to silence followed by applause.