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Miller Lux kingdom holdings rival great powers in 19th century West
In a 1897 Stockton Mail piece Henry Miller of Miller & Lux is cited owning about 14.56 million acres across California Nevada and Oregon. The parcels tower above many nations in area, prompting calls for legislation to curb vast landholding and alleviate rural poverty. Ex governor Altgeld pushes silver in politics as he visits the coast.
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