San Francisco in History The Days of Vigilantes
A historical survey of San Francisco from the 1849 gold rush through the vigilante era. It recounts fires, crime, and the rise of the vigilance committees, with notes on population, foreign-born residents, and the city’s cosmopolitan character. It cites Casey and the 1856 executions and the broader impact on law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Street
Presidio
Marine Hospital
Filbert Street
North Beach Anchorage
King
The
Bulletin
James P. Casey
Casey
Cora
California
San Francisco
United States
San Francisco’s birth from Spanish to American rule and growth
The narrative traces San Francisco from early Spanish and Mexican control through the 1846 American seizure under Commodore Montgomery, the appointment of Lt. Washington A. Bartlett as alcalde, and the city’s rapid shift after the 1848 gold rush. It describes blanketing tents, adobes, and the spread toward Slappy Valley, with key streets and districts named, and notes on gambling dens like Cafe Royal and a California Supreme Court poker ruling impacting their legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Kearney
Sutter
Montgomery
Dupont
Flood
Crocker
Sharon
Bucareli
Vancouver
Presidio
John B. Montgomery
Mexico
Spain
California
United States
San Francisco
Washington A. Bartlett
Frisco
Clark Point
Telegraph Hill
Clay Street
California Street
Market Street
Stockton Street
Sacramento
Green Streets
Powell Street
Mason Street
Green Street
Cafe Royal
California Supreme Court
British Columbia
Nob Hill
Pacific Heights
Bay
Golden Gate
Golden Gate Park
Indigestion Said to Cause Heart Ailments
A medical claim links nonorganic heart disease to indigestion. The text asserts most heart trouble stems from digestive issues and describes stomach pressure on the heart. Bottles marketed for $1.00, 2½ times trial size. prepared by E. O. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, with C. A. Gamble as the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
C. A. Gamble
Grip Quickly Knocked Out Cold With Remedy
A Maple Landing Illinois man recounts severe winter colds turning into grippe. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with easing symptoms and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for full relief after heavy use. Sold by Loughran &auer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Egleston
Maple Landing
Ilona
Chamberlain
Loughran &Auer
Churches Hit By Lightning Grow: A Statistical Note
Ten per cent of buildings struck by lightning last year were churches. The remark about wisdom adds humor: unless a man has a horse sense he is apt to make a donkey of himself.
Hollister Tea Promises Vitality Against Spring Ailments
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a preventive tonic for headaches and spring disorders. Claims it makes you strong and vigorous and sells for 85 cents in tea or tablets. Distributor listed as L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Beauty Unadorned Eyes Millions for a Sharp Future
A compact profile notes a beauty editor seeking vast wealth through minimalist style. It highlights a precision-driven business mindset and a focus on scalable impact within luxury markets and media ventures.
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Oregon
United States of America
John Oakhurst
Bret Harte
Second Street
San Francisco Harbor
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Overland Limited
Atlantic Express
Los A United Saan
DM & Chicago
Los A Limited
Carroll
D & Dak
Omaha & D
St P& Sioux
Dakota
Scotts Emulsion
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Frank N. Fowler
Dickerson
Globe” Poultry
Fowler's ‘‘Home
Parley Sheldon
Pres
Judisch Bros
H. Schieiter
Cashie
Story County
AMES
Iowa
Tors A General Banking
Tornado Insurance
J. R. Munden
Deelesx Ir
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
J. R Munden
Rie
Maple City
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Illinois
Devoe Lead and Zinc
Loughran & Bauer
Kodoi Dys
Gure
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