Golden Phantoms of the Gila River Gold Field Mystery
A 19th century tale recounts Aztec prospectors guided by a Yuma captive to promising placer gold in the Gila headwaters near New Mexico Arizona. The party faced famine Indian attack and desertion leaving Adams as lone survivor who hoped to return to the three mountain peaks but failed to find them again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New Mexico
Ines
California
Gila
Yuma
Adams
Three Mountains
Agaln
White cement hoax stuns Southwest gold rush tale
In 1868 prospecter White entered Horse Head camp near Amarillo with a white claylike ore rich in gold. He led men toward the mine only to vanish with his horse, leaving the party blank on the location. Three years later White appeared in East Lake City, spending freely and reportedly loaning a man $50,000 in gold dust.
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Qld
Southwest
White
Horse Head Guich Camp
Amarillo
Texas
Eteke
Sol
East Lake City
Wilson war claims and air power plan in 1918 discussion
A mixed column argues over Woodrow Wilson and the possibility he sought to enter World War I earlier. Professor A M Arnett contends three men kept him out, while Archbishop Langley and imperial leaders issue peace calls as Britain builds 8,000 aircraft. Ethiopians report victory over Italians as Dejazmatch lauds success. Misc items note a Washington visit refusal, triplets in Kentucky, and German rearmament aims including a larger air force and colonial demands.
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Wilson
A. M. Arnett
North Carolia University
Arnett
Champ Clark
Flood
Claude Kitchin
House
Women's changing attitude toward men and marriage noted
The article argues that Moslem and Western societies are unveiling attitudes, with women gaining economic independence and agency. It envisions a shift from chattel to partner in marriage, predicting a future where women are equal and self supporting, shaping society and family dynamics.
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Anatole
France
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Tsay
Snow Man
By C. M. Payne
Huntley Ee
Finney
Aon
Ian
AoLa
Weex
Adamson's Adventures
By C. Jacobsson
Eueecleee Sant
Fred Harman
Hoshing
Paes On
Gluyas Williams
Auright
Golden Phantoms
Tales of
Diggin
Brisbane
Woodrow Wilwon
Canterbury
Church of England
Sam
Curran
American Museum of Natural History
New York
New Jersey
OCO
Halle Selagile
Dejermatch Hailu Kebede
Italdana
Christias
Rome
Alfred B. Smith
Washington, D. C
Hitler
Yella
Eingland
Germany
Anstris
Anela Sam
Uncle Sam
Ie Deantheian
Oman
Gil
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