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Romantic Tale Of The Poor German Miner And A Lively Millionaire
A historical sketch from 1865 follows John Ebner a poor German whose claim to a mine sparked a costly multi year dispute with a richer party. The saga covers discovery at Poorman Mine, court battles, sheriff seizures, armed guards, and a tangle of investors led by New York capitalists, Bradford, and Oregon Steam Navigation Company.
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New York
Syndorete
Lyeebing
Poorman Discovery Hole
John Ebner
Foorman
Brunt’ Bradford
Oregon Steam Navigaflog Company
Kboer
Portland
Oregon
Poorhain
Sinker Creek
Welly
Virginia
Nev
Pooriisu
Adil
Itelasdi
Bolion
Adl
Chloe Baths
New York Company
Bael
Fintta
Poorman Milne Vie
Poorman
Whiol
Caph Kelly
Hirgefeere
Peel
Hegray
Vari Street
Bradford Wees
Bey
Bette