Hidden Chinaman’s Wealth Sparks Western Mining District Hunts
In Georgetown Colorado reports claim Ah Lee hid up to 100000 in gold dust and nuggets near Idaho Springs. Since his 1903 death in Denver, organized searching parties from Denver and beyond persist as spring weather softens, hoping to locate the treasure near Floyd Hill and Clear Creek canyon.
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Georgetown
Colo
Idaho Springs
Ah Lee
Denver
Lee
Floyd Hill
Clear Creek Canyon
Potter’s Field
Old Country
Quote from courtroom transcript gathers visitors remarks
A judge records a brief exchange where a visitor asks to see a man brought in, a nurse notes he is unconscious, and the visitor jokes about selling ether to him, prompting the judge to comment on the scene.
Effect of Heat on Opals
Opals expand with heat to a greater degree than other precious stones. The expansion often causes the gold bands holding them to crack or open, leading to loss of the opal.
Christening Tale at Finnegan Home Sparks Court Confusion
In New York a magistrate questions Bill Murphy about Mike Finnegan and a christening at 300 West Fortieth Street. Murphy recalls a long walk from Columbus Avenue and describes undressing and sharing a bed before police and women’s shouts interrupted the scene.
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EW York
Michael Finnegan
Mike
Bill Murphy
O’conner
West Side Court
Mr. Finnegan
West Fortieth Street
New York
Columbus Avenue
Columbus
Bill
Judge
West Fortieth
Man’s Shortcake Pact Tied to $14000 Wheat Market Move
Chicago investor recalls a fortunate restaurant encounter that linked a strawberry shortcake impulse to a pivotal wheat trading decision. He explains that buying time with a shared dessert helped him avoid a market crash and netted him about $14,000 three years earlier.
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Board of Trade
Wade Through Huge Drifts for Food
In a January storm west of Lincoln Nebraska passengers aboard a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train survived 48 hours without food after their diner stop failed. Traveling salesman F H Hooper described trudging through deep drifts with a willing companion to reach a ranch for provisions. The journey proved grueling as wind and snow blocked progress for long stretches.
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Ansas City
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Lincoln
Neb
F. H. Hooper
Final Chinese burial voyage from Seattle ship to homeland
A British steamship left Seattle with 8000 Chinese deceased as freight for final burial in China. Coffins were loaded in plain pine boxes, with minimal ceremony, while crews and agents watched. Each coffin bore the deceased's name and origin, then were sent to the birthplaces for interment.
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Seattle
Wash
Orient
Pacific Coast
United States
Bricks That Will Float Inventor Claims Moisture Proof Material
An inventor announces a new lining brick that is impervious to moisture and so light it will float on water, promising a novel construction material.
Spike-Tooth Harrow Use and Teeth Condition
Question about spike-tooth harrows and tooth wear. Mentions removing worn teeth and refers to an angelsmith or Sharpepa with possible tools or experts.
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Angel — Smith
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Colorado
Finnegan
Chicago
FAMIT
Fatherland
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