17 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1883
Page
1
A bizarre report recounts Cree tribesmen discovering seventy Piegan Indians on a river island, all identical and camped around a cave opening. One man proves the trick: the “island” inmates are illusionary. a lone sleeper reveals the ruse and slams the mystery.
In Wakefield Starkey of Austin dies when struck by a locomotive on the International & Great Northern line as his mule dies. The widow accepts a $3,000 settlement from the railroad official who notes they usually pay more. The tale contrasts views on losses and value, ending with a reflection on perspective.
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