Turquoise Treasures and Ancient Mines of the Southwest
The article traces turquoise gems from New Mexico and Arizona mines to ancient mines and tunnels at Los Cerrillos and nearby districts. It notes Spaniards, Aztec uses, and Pueblo trade, plus artifacts and cautions about modern imitators and limited modern production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Spain
West
New Mexico
San Domingo Pueblo
Montezuma
San Juan de Ulloa
Torquemada
Mathiloueye
Alvarado
Turquoiss
Los Cerrillos
Chalchihuitl
Wno
Tempe
Aziz
Mineral Park
Mohave County
Ariz
Columbus
Nev
Holy Cross Mountain Cole
Taylor's Ranch
Fresno County
Cal
Connecticut
Exodus of Workers Surprises U S as Immigration Reverses
The Empire of Finance and Trade warns that in six months more people left the United States than arrived, reversing historic patterns. Factory workers coal miners and wage earners seek Europe where silver demonetization and a gold basis have lowered hardship and raised work prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Empire of Finance and Trade
Europe
Steamship Agenta
Congress
Germany
Pennsylvania
Prospecting licenses and a strike report in 1900s notes
The article outlines British Columbia prospectors needing a $5 license and $2.50 recording fee, two locations per district, 1,500 foot square claims, and a 15 day discovery window with $100 yearly claim work. It also covers Rock Island strike impacts, union negotiations, and editor Gol Williams moving to Colorado with family advancing education.
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British Columbia
Military Tactics In Suppressing Mob Violence
General Army Orders discuss when troops may use bayonet or musketry in quelling mobs and emphasize suppressing resistance to lawful authority while punishing via courts. The article notes Col. J. B. Wasson of Sedalia, a former U S Army officer, being courted by Japan for a command role in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Courts of Justice
Japan
China
Corea
Col
J. B Wanson
Sedalin
United States Army
Col. Wasson
Bie
Watson
Seale
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W. Parker
Hbhancery
Hillsborough
Ter
Hasin
Attorney At Law
Hillsborough, N. M
Fielder
Silver City, New Mexico
J. E. Smith
Mexico
Frank I. Given, M.D
Hillsboro
C. Miller
Aloys Pit Kisser
Standard Company's Mill
A. H. Whitmer, D. D. S
ST. Charles Bollding
EL Paso
Texas
James Adams
Root and Shoemaker
Smith's Cash Deal Grocery Store
Richardson's Meat Market
Apstock Alownyg
EB. M. Smith
J. E. Collard
ESI
P. Hall
Hillsboro, N. M
Meat Market
Court House
Tom Handel
Denver
Dan
San Francisco
St. John
Rock Island Road
Pullman Company
St John
Kernan
Uncle Sith
Gol. W. 8. Williams
Socorro Chieftain
Colorado
State School of Mines
Socorro
Ann Arbor
Michigan
University
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