Romance of a Life in California and the Breckinridge Tale
The article recalls the California career of Breckinridge, son of a Kentucky planter, who wed into Wells Fargo wealth, built land holdings under the Desert Land Act, and rose as a feared advocate and statesman. It notes his divorce from Mrs Breckinridge, his law work in Fresno, and a feud with a former husband over a private marriage, culminating in threats and public intrigue tied to Southern aristocracy, railroads, and frontier society.
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Bey Francisco
Hips
John W Kreckinridge
Merced
Cal
Irtane
Vile City
Ennl
Lloyd
Evin
Great Gru
Wells, Fargo & Uo
Tevis
J. B Hagain
Maother Kentuckian
Kern
Tulare
Fresno
Colorado
Wyoming
Huggin
Levin
California
Thale
England
Breckinridge
Freano
Francisco
Ian Breckinridge
Lewlew
Breckin- Tidge
Lim Ju
Murala
Bret Harte
Saermblyman
Reilroad
Sarah Althes Hill
David & Terry
Sharon Bel
Mra Breckinridge
Hat
Hushood
Sharon
Fair Lady
San Francisco
Europe
Arrest of Jaeger in Berlin hotel sparks extradition bid
Jaeger, second page cashier of the Frankfurt house, held by Berlin detectives at Hotel Hamlet. He arrived May 1 with a woman, used an assumed name, and attempted a revolver when seized. Luggage contained most of the money from the Rothschilds theft, bound in small bundles.
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Lmt
Rothschilds
Alexanpura
Jaeger
Absecond Pg
Frankfort
Berlin
Braan Teat
Janger
Aire
Bla
Matrimony Turmoil by Everett and Morrison Case
Everett of Boston now in Williamsburg inflicts a tangled tale of a 16 year old mock marriage in Providence between her and William J. Morrison. The union, later deemed non legal, led to an annulment in 1587 and a long separations before Everett deserted and traveled to Europe.
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Everett
George le Hinmann-Everett
Boston
Williamburg
William J. Morrison
Providence
World’s Fair appropriation debate at Congress hearing
May 12 report on World’s Fair funding where Lyman J. Gage and Edwin Walker address the Congressional committee. Directors push 5 million dollar appropriation while proposing a 10 million silver half dollar souvenir clause. debate over origin bill changes and passage prospects. Also notes an unrelated abduction case involving W. W. Bain and statements from Mine Webopald.
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Hamer Fheir
Concave
Deborrow
Lyman J. Gage
Edwin Walker
Gage
Walker
Congress
DeYoung
Knife attack over alleged theft shocks town
On May 12 in this city a confrontation between Harry Daugherty and a man named Christmas escalated after Daugherty accused Christmas of stealing a gold tooth plug. The exchange turned violent when Christmas drew a knife and stabbed Daugherty in the neck.
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Negra Wasuixorom
Harry Daugh
Christmas
Daugherty
Beck
Dems and Notables in Brief May 12
Mrs A B R Spofford wife of the Librarian of Congress dies of pneumonia after recent illness in Manhattan where she lived since 182. She leaves a husband and three children. A New York street commissioner Brennan narrowly escapes injury when his wagon is struck by a train. only he and the driver are unhurt. In Knoxville, evangelist John Smith is reported to be insane after an overdose of strychnine. Philadelphia police report actions following local disturbances.
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Spelterd
Nrensam New Yous
Brennan
Central Railroad
Arangellat Benith Eneane
Knoxvusa
Teon
John Smish
Dinith Bse
Sean Te Ben
Besiss
Emperor Francia Joseph Regiment
Wiliam Wea
Laeck
Wrangel Strafes
Loeck
Lueck Thun
Armilar
Denied His Child Perjury Trial At Bow Street
A 19th century court scene at Bow Street heard Ralph Usher accused of perjury over whether Mrs Mary Bain was his daughter. The case traced a complex family history from South Shields to Furness, with Usher denying paternity despite acknowledging the child was his wife’s. Justice Butt ordered papers impounded while a prosecution was considered.
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Sir Jobs Bridge
Bow Street
Ralph Hodgeon Usher
South Hilton
Durham
Evesring
Mra
Mary Bain
Bain
Usher
Teceme
Sithough
Sbe
Justice Butt
Gill
Ae Ber
Thomas
South Shields
Mary Tatesten
Mra Hutchinson
Mary Usher
W Clith
Hutchnson
Barrowe-in
Furness
Thomas Usher
Ralph Usher
Ana ‘ Wee
River Front Flooding Affects Wickweuns and Loeb Estate
May 12 dispatches report significant river rise along Wickweuns and nearby estates with water reaching near crest and threatening scattered structures. Buildings are washed away and banks erode as authorities monitor flood behavior while remains of earlier embankments show damage.
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Wickweuns
Boi McDowall
Jos Beyou Maou
St. Lowe
Silinote
David Markley
Death sentences set for next week in state prisons
May 12 week to see three executions. Joseph S. Tice at Auburn Prison, Charles Wright at Dea semaivty, and Henry C. Fanning at Sing ng. Appeals affirmed for Tice and Panning. Weight case awaiting court action. Clinton Prison has a parole hearing request, Governor Flower to hear commutation bid for life. Brown pleads guilty to secession before the fact in a murder case.
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Auaain
Hhe
Joseph 5
Tice
Aubarp
Charles Wright
Deasemaivty
Henry C. Fanning
Sing Ng
Panning
Court of Appeal
Steat
Watkes Theyeref
Clinton
Flower
Explosion in Mine Kills Dozens at Tacoma Labor Site
Reports from Tacoma describe a gas explosion in Mine No 2 that trapped hundreds of miners. About forty eight bodies are recovered with hundreds more missing as rescue teams and families gather near the entrance seeking word on each worker.
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Tacoma
Wash
Kangley
Roslyo
Tuse
Wan
Bodlyo
Toa
Cnce
Remarkable May Day accidents claim several youths
A string of incidents along the Hudson River area results in the drownings and deaths of Edward Barnill aged 7 and Wil Ham Denk 17 while on or near railroad tracks. The day also reports a boy injured and a farm superintendent’s son hurt but to recover. A prison cashier Paige faces forgery charges in Ohio.
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Bertes
Dalos Ison
Caryae
Hudson River
Ital
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Millionaire Ranch
Sherman
Eecaidence
Bharoe
Oryhag
I. See
Rayert
W. W. Bain
Chartie McDonald
Sear Bie
Ollie
Putade Af
Philiadelphis Peltce
All
Aloe
Devil
London
Dave Devil
Robert the Devil
Flora Melyon
Silver Spur
Wasnrworow
National Silver Committee
Gestalter
St Louis
United States
Sebama
Beatin
Vermont
Montreums
Lurck
Mperor Wilam Grinms
Mewrvarromr
Mem
Gay Koewill Brown
David B Seahemin
Soamary
Wurder
Roslyn
Randolph
W. Randolph
West Front St
Plainfield, N
Borough Scavenger Co
Willie
Menidenes
al Harrison
North Plainhew
Imble Beate
Quarentones
Perfect Fit
Acme Tailoring Co
Front Street
Plainfield, N. J
Paige
Ohio State Prison
Heb
Itelias
Camp Wanamases
Thresten
Wits
Ee. Seleepue
Lowont
C. Schepflin & CO
West Front Street
North Avenue
Fred. W. Dunn
Barkalow & Doon
Fine Groceries
Wheelmen's Meadquasters
Park Avenue
Fourth Street
C Martin
United Tea& Coffee Growers' Association
R. J. Shaw
Addon
Herman A. Weber
Liberty
Ceretelly Echeee
Init Tee
Linke
Sue
Opebarn
el Cel
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