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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1895

Page

8

Li Hung Chang revolts and a famous prophecy tale

The article links Li Hung Chang's waning power and a potential Chinese revolution to the mythic book written 450 years ago by Lou Mak Wong. It cites Ho Tung and Foster, notes Chinese wealth and banking, and mentions Cathay fortune, prophecy, and political fragility amid war and reform. It also touches on an American electric railway idea from Chicago to New York and Cripple Creek’s bullfight festival planned with a 10,000-seat arena.

He Tung Hongkong England San Franccisco Orient Pekin Li Hung Chang China Lou Mak Wong Ghisa Ho Tung Enid Ho Tung John W. Foster Japan Li Hung Chung

Woman Captures 410-Pound Halibut on Alaska Trip

A 10 foot halibut weighing 410 pounds was landed near Fort Wrangel Sitka on a Queen steamer trip. Miss PA Sprague of San Francisco reportedly wrestled the fish from the line with help from a gentleman, tying the sea monster with a rope lasso and delivering the catch to cheers aboard.

Killisnoo Banks Fort Wrangel Sitka Alaska Sabor McDonald PA. Sprague San Frantisco Captain Carroll Horaic Paueille

Silver quarter tale and odd Georgia tale linked

A Madison man claims a silver quarter dated 1601 was cut from a mule’s shoulder in Georgia by J B Amalie with witnesses present. The quarte r was allegedly linked to a mine rumor about India and Pogleg mining by McHaney brothers, with vast claims of daily gold yield and a $2 million offer.

Georgia Q. L. Williford Madison Hay J. B. Amalie George Waters Inslie New India McHaney Taurtz San Francisca Chronicle

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