Clancys Claim Chapter 1: A California tale of love and murder
In a San Francisco dining house amid 1840s turmoil, waiter Hiram Clancy pleads loyalty to Bess Burton while two suitors, a Spaniard and a U.S. Sergeant, vie for her favors. A dramatic night ends with Burton murdered and Clancy blamed, then acquitted after Bessie's testimony reveals a web of passion, betrayal, and motive. The Burton House declines into crime and decay as gold rush fever reshapes the city.
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New York
Hiram
Walting
Pater
Innathe
Yen
Tito
Glancy
Burton Steppet
Theo
Clancy
Bureton
Poland
Herton
Dens
Nasnesia
Mra. Burton
Ners
Tart
Wilow
Benale
Chaney
Bessie Durton
Tito de Veen
Mr. Clancy
Ginvey Wan
Mr. Clancy Wan June
Mile Point
Tito de Vega
Papa
Piutom
Besa
Rene
Clincy
Wan
Howe
Talngs
Burton
Marshall
California
Burton Howe
Wailora
la Trane Cinco
America
Collegiana
Fortune
Journey to Placerville and shifting fortunes in California
Fragmentary travel narrative describes Placerville as a rising California hub while the Burtona group moves toward Macerville, noting delays and dangers tied to a tarnished fortune. The text hints at a swift river of adventure and uncertain prospects for the expedition.
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Placerville
Bark Coluen voyage tale and missing crew
The Bark Coluen, under Captain Ewart, left Kabntai Glia wall for Departive bay on October 2int, bound for a twenty five day voyage. It carried a cargo worth about $60,000 and the vessel valued higher, with weeks of searching yielding no trace of crew or ship.
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Coluen
Kabntai
Gliawall
Ewart
Enogle's Captain Dead on Glengogle Voyage
Captain KH Jones known as the Sporting Captain died at sea on November 20 aboard the steamship Glenogle returning to San Francisco from Manila where he had accompanied the 32d Infantry. He suffered brain fever for three days before his death. Upon arrival at Manila General Otis summoned him to the front and he spent two days aboard the firing line with the officers he had brought. He fell ill again during the voyage and did not recover sufficiently to resume duties on reaching Nogales.
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Enogle
KH. Jones
Glenogle
San Francisco
Manin
Jones
Mantia
Otis
Nognesakt
Beattle P t Changes Hands In Seattle Paper Trade
The Pont-in telligencer has changed hands with the Lees believed to include B C Hughes Maurice McMicken and partners from Struve Allen Hughes McMicken. B Piper and George J Piper announce retirement. Weston named new manager. Purchase price about 250000 dollars paid mostly in cash. Commander I P Wood of the gunboat Petre dies at his residence, health broken after battle and voyage.
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Wnderatodd
Wood
Washington
Der
P. Wood
Petre
Manta Hay
Captain Dorris Home From Wreck At Sea
Captain Dorris, master of the transport Morgan City, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Zealandia after the ship struck rocks in the China coast and was abandoned as a wreck. He remained with the vessel until he deemed it unsalvageable, then sailed home. Also noted are full lists of fruits and produce landed in Australia and advertisements for Camarino Refrigerator and Singer sewing machines with local agents.
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Dorris
Morgan City
San Francine
Zealandia
Deaths Reported in Sanitary District Under Quarantine
Office of the Heart of Health reports December deaths with autopsies. two declared Bebonie Mage. No Hus Vonie Plague deaths since the 22nd, no other deaths under suspicious circumstances since the 1st Instant. Infected district remains under strict quarantine from the 1st to the date noted. houses of death under surveillance. Port of Honolulu deemed free of danger. Henry B. Cooper president.
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the Heart of Health
Mhinaluin
Board of Health
National Holiday Observance Announced by Interior
A National Holiday notice from the Interior Office states that December 25 and January 1 will be observed as holidays across the Republic. The document, dated December 2, 1801, is signed by Alex. Young, Minister of the Interior.
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Alex. Young
Mitilater
Interior Office
Reward Offered for Information on Vandalism in Honolulu
A reward of 26 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who defaces street Bienes in the City of Honolulu. Signed by Alex Young, Minister of the Interior, with official letters.
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Honoluli
Water Notice for Honolulu Water Works Rates Due
Water users must pay rates due by January 1, 1900 at Honolulu Water Works. Delinquent after 16 days incur a 10 percent penalty. By February 25, 1900, unpaid balances may lead to suspension. Payments accepted at Kapualawa Building. Andrew Brown, Superintendent. Honolulu Water Works. December 22, 1890.
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Honolulu
AML
Kapualwa
TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES TO HEALTH BUREAU HONOLULU 1899
Tenders for furnishing the Bureau of Health with supplies for six months ending June 30, 1900 will be received at the office until Wednesday December 27 1899, bids for items of each schedule must be separate and endorsed Tenders for Supplies. The Board does not bind itself to accept the fewest of any bid. Henry J Cooper president Board of Health.
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Bureau of Health
Henry J. Cooper
Board of Health
Material and supplies for Mo Jukal leper settlement
A procurement schedule lists items to be delivered to the Mo Jukal leper settlement, including lumber shingles doors nails pipes and window sash. Quantities are to be determined and subject to inspection by Board of Health agents. Prices are given per unit and per measure for various materials and supplies.
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Jukal
Board of Health
Naila
Hobback
Breakfast foretaste of the whale day in a cryptic note
A fragmentary notice mentions meals and a foretaste of a difficult day. It references acting authority for missing times, with initials W M Gillard and W. Irwin appearing as signatories, plus a dated stamp and place names that remain unclear.
Provisions and supplies for Departure Bay market delivery
A chaotic list of provisions and supplies appears with quantities per month or day, including wheat, flour, sugar, coffee, tea, oats, milk, butter, lard, beef, pork, fish, vegetables, and assorted goods. Entries reference Delivery Bay and the Garbage Stables, with delivery weight and monthly tonnages or bags.
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Queen of South Street
Ingane
Quantina
Medien
Tenders for Hides and Tallow Belonging to Health Bureau
Honolulu Board of Health invites bids for six months from June 20, 1900 for hides and tallow. Bids due December 27, 1899 by noon. Price per pound for hides and tallow to be paid in gold coin on delivery at Honolulu wharf. No obligation to accept any bid. Henry S. Cooper, President. 1408-3
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Board of Health
Honolulu
Bureau of Health
Henry 5. Cooper
Board of
Rinth
Notion to Corporations for 1809 Exhibit
Notice under Civil Code Section 5084 requiring all corporations to file a full and accurate exhibit of affairs for the year ending December 1, 1809. The exhibit must be filed with the Interior Department by a specified date upon application. Failure to exhibit may incur fees and legal action.
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Interior Department
Interior Otton
Irrigation Notice From Water Works Superintendent
Water privilege holders and rate payers are informed irrigation hours are from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. The notice is signed by Superintendent A. Young, Minister of Interior, dated June 14, 189.
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Andrew Brown
Apuraved Lip A. Youna
Hemotviti
Juin
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Sue
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Janey
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Edison
Eeanie Gas & Electre
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Alex, Young
Interior
Litéelor Offies
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Bop
Bupila
the Board of Health
Bulding Materials
Mortland
Lewis & CO
Fort St
W. M. Giffard
W. G. Irwin & CO
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W. G. 1Rwin
Honalut
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