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Lordsburg Eagle

Location

Lordsburg, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1888

Page

2

Lordsburg Eagle Entry at Post Office Noted

An item notes the Lordsburg Eagle entered at the Lordsburg Post Office as part of local archival listings.

Lordsburg

Essie subscription details reach Lordsburg readers

Many copies of the Essie have been subscribed for by parties in Lordsburg and mailed to recipients in the East and elsewhere. Subscribers need not fear bills, as Backie is not sent until ordered and paid for.

Lordsburg

Ree Democratic National Convention to be held in St. Louis

The Ree party confirms its Democratic National Convention will convene in St. Louis on June 5th. Organizers expect delegates from multiple states to attend and set party platform on national issues.

Washington philanthropist W W Corcoran near death

Mr W W Corcoran of Washington D C noted philanthropist and prominent figure who has been ill for some time is reported this morning to be slowly dying.

W. W. Corcora Washington, D. C

President and Mrs Cleveland Attend Sub Tropical Exposition

The President and Mrs. Cleveland left Washington last Tuesday to attend the Sub Tropical Exposition in Jacksonville Florida. Secretary and Mrs Whitney and Colonel and Mrs Lamont accompanied them.

Cleveland Washington Jacksonville Florida Whitney Lamont

Southern California Veterans' Home hailed as grandest spot on earth

The committee selecting the Soldiers' Home near Santa Monica commends the region praising the scenery climate and advantages and declares the Southern California Veterans' Home will be the grandest and prettiest location on earth.

Santa Monica Southern California

Atchison Road Directors Outline Bond Strength and Plans

The Atchison road directors say new bonds place the company in a strong operational position for the coming year. They claim all yearly needs are provided for and a large working capital balance is available for emergencies such as potential pirate attacks by competitors. The company will not add mileage beyond completing work already in progress.

Atchison Road The Atchison

Meeting of Carson and Colorado Railroad Directors in San Francisco

In San Francisco a meeting of Carson and Colorado Railroad leaders discussed a planned extension south from Owen's Lake to Los Angeles. Attendees included H. M. Yerrington president D. A. Bender secretary and directors M. B. Langhorne S. P. Smith W. S. Wood and James H. Dobinson. D. O. Mills, owner of the controlling interest, seeks to expand the line to boost business and push the property toward Los Angeles.

Carson and Colorado Railroad H. M. Yerrington D. A. Bender M. B. Langhorne S.P. Smith W. 8. Wood James H. Dobinson Owen’s Lake Los Angeles D. O. Mills

Cyclone Ravages Mt Vernon Newfoundland Town

A cyclone struck Mt Vernon NL on Sunday, leveling half the town and sparking a major fire. The disaster left 29 dead and 100 wounded, with many still at risk as winds drove destruction and property losses exceed $500,000.

Mt. Vernon

Real Estate Boom Slows After Year Start Says Herald

The January comparison across three years shows a dull turn in real estate with transfers and values down. Early February starts with 128 sales totaling 784 950, suggesting a red-hot spring may follow per the L A Herald.

Spirited St L. A. Herald

California Climate Described as Winter and Summer Mild

The piece notes California summers and winters with near equal heat and coolness, few days above 90 in summer, many mild winter days, and sea bathing possible almost daily. It highlights frost rarity on peninsular highs and warmer midwinter growth, calling the region a climate of perpetual spring in a vast amphitheater of mountains and ocean.

Othe Sumer van Dyke

Oddities of Knowledge and Ancient Life in Harper's Young People

A collection of curiosities and musings on education and spelling from an 19th century column, followed by a travelogue on ancient sea sponges and the reign of reptiles. The piece contrasts Modern ignorance with questions about America’s discovery and spelling, then shifts to natural history notes from Harper's Young People.

Lincoln Jokes and a Prayer for the Nation

A Washington clergyman relays a Lincoln anecdote about a persistent congressman named Jerry Smith. Lincoln says he prays nightly for the Union and the toll of war, then jokes that without Smith’s office requests under the bed he can sleep, thanking the Lord and turning out the lights.

Dr Nourse Washington Lincoln Congress Jerry Smith

Saved from the organ loft by air thrust and tree demand

A man wedged feet first in a diapason pipe at St. Andrew's church spent a night trapped. He climbed out using air compression and shoutedSaved. Meanwhile fruit tree demand soars with 350000 to 500000 olive trees expected to be planted and many varieties sold out in San Francisco.

New York St. Andrew's Church R. F. Trumbull San Francisco

New $75,000 Cuhan Hotel Planned by Russ House Owner

The Courier notes an assured project to build a brick four story hotel in Cuhan by Mr. Seymour, owner of the Russ House in San Francisco. The hotel will have 150 rooms.

Cuhan Seymour Russ House San Francisco Courier

Remnant of a Lincoln Era Tale on Chase Removal

A reminiscence recounts men urging President Lincoln to remove Secretary Chase. a farmer story within recalls a horsefly on Nance the mare prompting a son’s pleas and the father’s line that the fly makes her go faster, signaling a collapse of the push to oust Chase.

Johne Littlefield Lincoln Nance Chase

Struck It Rich In California Mine Find Near Yuma

A letter to 8. B. Tubbs from partner John Peterson reports a new shaft at their Carga Muchacho mountains mine near Yuma yields three feet of gold bearing quartz. Samuel Brown and two partners work an adjoining vein six miles from Oglesby on the Southern Pacific line, near the famed Carga Muchacho mine once sold for over $600,000.

B. Tubbs John Peterson Carga Muchacho Mountains Yuma Samuel Brown Pasadena Oglesby Southern Pacific

Glass Manufactury Formed in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Glass Manufacturing Company files articles of incorporation with 1000 shares at 100 each, capital 100000, planning to locate in the city. The board includes Dr H Nadeau Fortune Dogneaux Col Charles H Howland E Germain and W A Clinton, described as influential citizens bringing business experience to a new era.

Los Angeles Glass Manufacturing Company Dr. H. Nadeau Fortune Dogneaux Col Charles H. Howland E. Germain W. A. Clinton Los Angeles Tribune

Hartford youth sets course for Bahamas in Kidd gold hunt

Daniel Doane Bidwell, a Hartford lad and Yale graduate of 1'86, leaves journalism to seek Captain Kidds long lost gold. Armed with a grandfather’s chart obtained from a dying sailor, he traces Bahamian lands marked with signs guiding where to dig.

Daniel Doane Bidwell Hartford Yale Bahamas Captain Kidd

Unused Brandy Bottle and Lee’s Self Discipline Tale

When General Robert E. Lee returned from war his wife found an unopened bottle of brandy in his trunk meant for illness. He never used tobacco and refused promotion to an officer who drank saying he cannot place in others what he cannot control in himself.

Robert E. Lee

Growth of Coronado Schools Reflects Southern California Boom

Two years ago Coronado Beach was a barren stretch. The Coronado Mercury reports 108 pupils are now admitted to public schools, illustrating rapid town growth likened to a mushroom.

Coronado ‘Beach The Cornado Mercury California

Lordsburg Investment Offer Promises Quick Double Returns

Advertisers claim investing in Lordsburg now yields doubling profits and lasting happiness. The message urges immediate purchase before further price increases and promises contentment through ownership.

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