California History Masterwork by John McGroarty
A Los Angeles reviewer hails John McGroarty’s California History and Romance as a concise, readable synthesis of California’s past. The author balances bold interpretation with solid research, covering eras from the Franciscan era to the American period and emphasizing the book’s comprehensive, romance-infused narrative.
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John S McGeearry
Worly Manger
Los Angeles
California
John McGroarty
Hubert Howe Bancroft
Taneitt
Wittell
Metsruarty
Allie Paset
Lia Desalepmemie
Cuitorbin Frente
Cabrillo
TMZ
San Freieieco
Dezert
McGinaris
Viernia
Califrnia
Fan Singh
McGroarty
Califurn
Dompere Serra
Monkeren
Ecifornia
Calfannin
Eope
Metron
Wattien
Comic misreading spurs debate on shorthand system
A fragment discusses a bizarre note about a new shorthand method and a stenographer's warning that words should not stop at simple spelling. The exchange reveals confusion over meaning and the push to adopt or reject the proposed writing system.
Subcriber Premiums Offered For Early Ad Seats
Standard subscribers, both old and now, who pay ten dollars for one seat in advance, are presented with a choice of valuable premiums. Each premium would suit a Christieasy girl, prompting a call to inspect the premieres.
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Now
Advanece
Indigestion Relief Promises From a Powdered Remedy
An old advertisement touts a digestive powder claim to cure indigestion within minutes. It promotes a product named Pepsin as a remedy and outlines usage, dosage, and general stomach relief claims. The copy repeats warnings against stomach trouble and promotes household preparation for digestive discomfort.
Flint Creek District Mining Report From Madoc Company
Yeon of the Philigsburs Mall reports operations at the Madoc company near Flint Creek, with ore shows improving and coal and railroad progress. Surprising ore samples from the Surprise mine and nearby properties are noted, with Sellentyr and the Denelder brothers overseeing work. overall activity appears vigorous and promising.
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Philigsburs
TH. Bucher
Madoc Company
Fend
Flint Creety
Helds
Une
WY Sie
Atul Wikothb Agpreetian Company
Sellentyr
Tienen Dehnelder
Sil
Ty Menech Neider
Corruption Trial Charge Leads to Foregone Court Dates
An official court schedule notes delays in a high profile case tied to political figures and organizational figures. Authorities indicate subpoenas were served and several witnesses are expected to testify, with further hearings anticipated at a Marin County location.
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A. Tyelinow
Cornell
Corte
Madera
Lottery Words and Errors: A Sun Correspondent Notes Misprints
A New York Sun correspondent discusses the lottery reporting errors and misprints, highlighting inconsistent spellings and garbled phrasing that obscure the actual results. The piece underscores how miscommunication can mislead readers and frustrate accurate record keeping.
City notices and sales mix with varied town chatter
Fragmented city page lists business meetings, saloons, auctions, and social notices. Mentions Fraternal orders, warehouse ads, piano and whiskey listings, railway talk, and local personalities traveling from Butte and Anaconda. Provides street addresses and upcoming events with minimal coherent narrative.
Famous spy Pryce Lewis ends life in poverty
Pryce Lewis, a famed Pinkerton detective and Civil War secret agent who posed as Lord Tracy to spy for the Union, died by suicide after a pension request was refused. He endured years of confinement, espionage across the South, and later helped uncover frauds for an insurer before fading into poverty.
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F. Spelman
Yakima
M. J. Miles
Anaconda
Spelman
M. F. iMolhe
Shy Junction
York
Dersey
Lewy
Lewis
Southern
Lincoln
Mexico
Dreyfas
Pinkertons
Dreyfus
France
Pryte Lewis
England
Allan Pinkerton
Pinkerton
George BR. McClellan
Department of the Onto
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Pryce Lewis
Lord Tracy
Crimea
Loren Cracys
Pinkertoy
Ulm
Wind
Southland
Tronty
Tascha
Calataldin Oliver
Dingell
Si le
Charleston
Wise
Vieri
Milord
Phig
Staf
Lawls
Great Britain
Awine
Lewi
Pirkarsburg
AL Tron
Nti River
Tin Cound
Federa Tetaehy
neRrass
Cox
Mile
Virginia
Bryce Lewis
Missisler
Border
McClellan
Washington
Major Allen
Sinteg
Social Services
Lewhy
Epley
Surrova
Philadelmida
New York
Fis Wolga
Bullianore
Washtoy- Ton
Chatleles
Timothy Webster
Zpy
Richmond
Lewla Avis
Webster
Bevige
Asa
Schatuy Mytote
Alorhin
Hnesco
Hewle
Honriva
Henry Clay Seattie
Belli
Confederati — Administracion Pink
Castle Godin
Castle Thunder
Castle Lightning
Libby Privon
Pingberton
Lui le
Lewis Waenie
Dacacy Post
Old Capitol
Carroll
Chicago
William WH. Scott
Abe Pinkerton
Ant
Ytville
Burenu
Lewis & Dentz Duater
Beuty
Ted Lewis
Danrance Company
Tlheing
Andersonville
Urinke Tadeen
Nis
Unlik
Alinroe
Mo. Harner
Solic
Unclear Event Cited At An Apartment House Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a departing party today at an apartment house with mentions of people named Chloe Cons and Houlton along with unclear details about a Moon and a coinciding scene. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable facts or full names and places.
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Chicate
Dey
Houlton
Chloe Conswee
Gas Tablets Claim Big Relief for Stomach Gas
An advertisement touts Tinalmianns Gas Tablets as a cure for gas in the stomach and bowels. It promotes rapid relief and urges readers to order by mail from J. Hanalmann Co at 26 Butter Street, San Francisco, California, stating widespread use and strong demand.
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Tinalmiann
J. Hanalmann Co
Butter Street
Unidentified man found in deserted cabin near Missoula
A Frenchman’s body was discovered in a deserted cabin at the old McDougal railway camp west of Missoula. The corpse showed a partly filled bottle of strychnine and a water-soaked flagon. authorities suspect suicide after finding the name I. Lacey on a case found with the clothing.
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Mr. Lacey
Ship steamer Ey of Pueblo battle near Port Townsend
Seattle crewman Andrew Roud of the Tactic East Steamship Co. was badly injured while attempting to move the engine room lantern during a voyage near Port Townsend. He collapsed after bursting a forward cylinder as the steamer pitched. Ey of Pueblo was towed to Seattle for repairs.
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Seattle
Wash
Chist
Ene Gunser
Andrew Roud
Tactic East Steamehip Company
Poeblo
Exhibition Hockey Disappointing Butte Visit
Vallure of the Butte players drew a crowd but the visiting team failed to appear, leaving fans disappointed. Clarke coordinated practice plans in Hutte, while lifting hopes for a strong winter exhibition. Roy Chirko led the forwards with three goals in a 5 to 4 scrimmage.
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Vallure
Butte
Waleham Eshibblon
Clarke
Tila Pracstice Cnntert
Hutte
Mitte
Toni
Gomlex Preeeereres Rover
Suse
CHM
Arurwatns
Roy Chirko
Parks
McKay
T Heworth
Londe
Buller
Notated Splen- Wi
Hy Clarke
Remarkable Town Letter From Tr fx Trongport Ohio
Fragmented OCR reports a tale of a troubled port town with mentions of 700 infants, 20 nights, sightings of Zanenville, and a closed post office. Citizens are described as wary, with limited friends and a focus on transport, patrols, and local governance amid decay and drought.
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Ohio
Zanenville
Tarney
Puatincaten
Bern
Pallee Department Mls
Palleemat
Fett Seishin
Armani
HOLL
Theta
Gwonnon
Yarneavilla Petaak Rach
Uise
Aeceanad
Thesa TV
Hsnmeniaaldy
Elena
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Waltwak
Peoprietarr
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Anaconda News
John Sighoarty
Algess
Flint Creek
New York Sun
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Knights of Pythios
Tontent
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Mwarper
Park Central Labor Council
Fraternal Brotherhood
Liuwner
Bell Phone
Montana
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Starger's
Billie’s Palace
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Impactaut
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Lawrence
Mags
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Bee Tive
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Trients
Peter Breen
Butts
WV. M. Kelly
Forgate
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Ranes
Vis
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TH. Verlon
Ree Hive
M. Hudtloff
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4Berta
Superior Coal Company
AL Reimenschneider
Cable
Miwiukre
Angcondi
W. C. Cadwell
West Pack
Bell Hive
Misa MeeNonala
Ireland
A. A. MacDonald
Cherry Street
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Menhier
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Beyce Lewis Kipos Horeli
Doverty
Maryland
Maate Miu
Burnett
Joseph Burnett Company
Boston
Western Union
Telephone
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Manufacturers
Bonner, Montana
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Tiny Claris
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Missoula, Mont
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Tasqula
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