Discovery of gold and a roaring 1849 style rush in the West
Long retrospective on the California gold rush era and its fevered crowds, notes how Nevada and other states draw fortune seekers while California curves into memory. It recalls ships, mules, and a million dollars pouring into Frisco, with camps like Hell's Delight and Poker Flat and miners in top boots and slouch hats. The piece also salutes departed Globe News figure Seth Holman and previews current mining zeal amid rising freight and rail concerns.
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Nevada
California
San Francisco
Frisco
Hell's Delight
Hangtown
Poker Flat
Shirt Tail Canyon
el Dorado
Bella Union
Equipoise to Carry Great Weight in Arlington Handicap
CHICAGO July 21 Equi poise often called America s greatest race horse since Man O War will carry 135 pounds in the Arlington handicap worth 10 000 tomorrow and face a field of top handicap horses. Equipoise is fit and ready though many experts doubt he can concede ten pounds to Gallant Sir eleven to Plucky Play and twenty seven to Kerry Patch in the Arlington classic.
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Chicago
Equipoise
America
Gallant Sir
West
Plucky Play
Kerry Patch
Bank Robbery Near San Antonio Sparks Border-Guarded Route
Two men robbed the First State Bank at Somerset about 15 miles south of San Antonio, taking around 6000 dollars. Officers guarded routes to the Mexican border and trailed suspects near Von Ormy toward the Laredo highway. Allen Owens, cashier, and his daughter Lois Owens, the bookkeeper, were held at gunpoint during the heist.
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San Antonio
First State Bank
Somerset
Seden
von Ormy
Laredo
Allen Owens
Lois Owens
Houston Scores Early And Then Holds Lead
The Houston Buffaloes routed Oklahoma City 11 to 1 after a fast start on Thursday night. Ed Caveman Greer pitched his 19th complete game, improving to 17-5, while Houston piled up 14 hits. Galveston beat Tulsa 4 to 3 as Hutchinson struggled for Dallas. Fort Worth defeated the Steers 3 to 1 behind Minogue. San Antonio and Beaumont sat out due to a Wednesday doubleheader that San Antonio won.
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Associated Press
Houston Buffaloes
Oklahoma City
Buffaloes
Ed “Caveman
Greer
Houston
Kennedy
King
Buccaneers
Galveston
Tulsa
Hutchinson
Dallas
Cromer
Bivin
Lefty Minogue
Joe Vance
Fort Worth
Steers
Minogue
San Antonio
Beaumont
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Creed
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Co. B. Davis
Rock Island Division
Bill Conway
Stratford
Bill Putral
Rock Island
Santa Rosa
Tucumcari
New Mexico
H. E. Jones
S. H. Medearis
A. E. Gruhlkey
L. B. Dee
H. S. Beaver
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Rio de Janeiro
France
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
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108Th District Court
Potter County
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Julia F. Stanley
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Sam Ramsey
J. S. Jones
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Texas Railroad Commission
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H. E. McMullen
Seth Holman
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Zelmastead
Real Estate Land Law and Trust Company
Real-Estate Land Title and Trust Company
Zelma Bumstead
State of Texas
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News-Globe
News Globe
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Tee Daily News
Masonic Bulletin
Pale Dare Lodge
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W. B. Dial
EARL W_ INCE
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Blackstone Hotel
Harrison, Corner
M. Coronado Hotel
Tulan
Tost—Peir
L. B. Cox
Globe-News
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Madison
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Roy Hill
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Harrison
Wolflin School
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Tyler
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Lucerne
Polk Street
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APA
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Polk
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Amarillo Cottage Camp
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Hille
Palo Duro
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Hayden
Jefferson
Pierce
Lincoln
Ward
Tyler Street
Washington
S. Fillmore
South Pierce
Louisiana
Lipecomb
Dia
SCOTT
Ciass
Diace
Marcelling
Hollywood Beauty Shoppe
Eugene
Marinello's
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Herring Hotel
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Imperial Barber Shop
Elite Beauty Shop
Capitol Hotel
Betty Cooper
Betty
Oliver Eakle
Sunshine
R. R
Hollywood
Palo Duro Furniture Co
ST. Charles
Taylor Living Room
Ranger
City Used Furniture Co
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Mathes Tire Shop
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Alabama
N. E
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Adama
Oliver-Eakie
J T. Glover
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Green
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Enid
Oklahoma
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Steinway & Sons
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Straube
Story & Clark
Graul
Jenkins Music CO
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Accessorice
Orion
Bert Hart
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Amarillo Electric
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Globe News
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Floydada
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Clark Realty
San Jacinto
Loewenstern
R. W. Castleberry
Kentucky Ave
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South Plains
Tom Sparks
Blackburn Bldg
Amarillo Travel Exchange
East 5Th St
Taylor St
Reliable Travel Bureau
Reliable Automobiles
Travelers Service Exchange
J. A. Cress
Santa Fe
Pampa Furniture Co
Pampa
Hereford
A. D. Foreman
N. Highway
M Thomas
IT Economy Travel Bureau
Bowens News Stand
Ft. Smith
Little Rock
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Walter Irvin, Inc
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Chrysler
Chevrolet
Becond and Taylor
Pierce-Arrow
Oakland
Studebaker
Oldsmobile Co., Inc
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Toney Chisum, Inc
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Buick Ltd
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Plymouth
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