Death Valley brig found in sand yields California tale
A prospector recounts discovering a modern brig 400 tons sunk on Death Valley floor about 200 feet below sea level. The craft, built with shipwright detail, sits on sand with decks clean and rigging intact. He meets Frederick Kans, California pioneer of ’49, builder of the vessel, who plans for a sea when water returns.
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Death Valley
San Francisco
Cal
E. C. Traver
Dhybody
Mr. Traver
Mount Darwin
Frederick Kans
California
Salton Lake
Tha
Evy- 408
Evans
S Sea
Remedy for Smallpox and Local Tragedy Mentioned
A Walnut Grove reader sends the Courier-Journal a clipping from a Southern paper touting a hot water and tea remedy for smallpox. The note also reports the death of Rev. G. O. Phillips, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Espanola New Mexico, who lost his life in a nearby accident on his farm.
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W. Robbins
Walnut Grove
Ala
Courier-Journal
G. O. Phillips
Methodist Episcopal Church
Espanola
N. M
De Lesseps and a Stranger Investor in the Suez Canal Tale
A Washington tale relays how a total stranger aided De Lesseps amid Paloverston opposition. The man offered banknotes to fund a project he misunderstood as a Swedish railway, insisting on supporting the effort to “worry Rogland.” The anecdote reflects the era’s idiosyncratic views.
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DE Lesseps
Ferdinand de Lesseps
de Lessepa
Sweden
Sues
Rogland
Parliament attack over linen collar sparks odd protest
A report recalls an incident in which a man erupted in Parliament and tore off his English-made linen collar in a dramatic protest. The story then shifts to local notes from Grant County and Ulver City, including cattle movements, mine activity, road completion, and mining company updates.
New Money Order System Introduced by Postal Service
July 1 marks the launch of a new money order system allowing transfers by letter of both small and large sums at lower rates. Fees scale from 3 cents for up to 2.50 to 30 cents for amounts up to 100, with the postal note being abolished and the order form described as artistic and convenient.
Freeman Resigns Not Accepted Postmaster in City
San Antonio postmaster T. J. Freeman visited the city Tuesday and saw his resignation rejected, cited as an excellent official. Dr. Duncan donated a large pineapple from A. Robinson’s Eden Florida plantation, said to be delicious. Deputy Sheriff Hogan bonded Dan Bechtel after injuries from a Mogollon shooting incident. both have recovered. E H Swan of Denver and Eva McCullough wed at the bride’s residence and plan to live in Denver. Harry M Dougherty, rising attorney, bought Breeden library and will open a city office.
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T. J. Freeman
San Antonio
Duncan
A. Robinson
Eden
Florida
Wm. Hogan
Dan Bechtel
Bond
Thureday
E. H. Swan
Denver
Eva McCullough
Harry M. Dougherty
Attornay
Breeden
Casimir Porier Elected President by French Assembly
Casimir Porier was elected president of the French republic by the senate and chamber of deputies sitting as the national assembly. The assembly consists of 884 members with 300 senators. The direct ballot gave Porier 451 votes out of 853. Price's Cream Baking Powder Q Porty Years the Standart.
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Casimir Porier
French Republic
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
National Assembly
M. Casimier Porier
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J. H. Osborne
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