Deliberate Fire Death Ties to Donovan Betrayal Tale
A Memphis area tragedy unfolds as Margaret Myers, widow with cash resources, sets herself ablaze after accusing Colonel John Donovan of treachery and robbery. She dies in Memphis after declaring his deceit to her children, while Donovan’s whereabouts remain unknown. An accompanying note touts a home remedy for health and a brief hunting anecdote closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirapurs
Margaret Myers
Acean Fuller
John Donovan
Donovan
Bia
Arit
Almont
Mra
Margaret Allmable
Mérally
St. Lowis
Myers
Dongvai
Memphis
Abe
Ann
Rey
Kelly
Jobo Donoven Bi
The Cape of Bob Morrow and a Gold Era Miner Tale
A fragmented account recalls Bob Morrow of San Francisco who owned St Julian the fastest horse, his Nevada City beginnings, and mining days on the Comstock era. The narrative traces poverty, shifting fortunes, and connections to Arthur Hagadoro and others as wealth fluctuated in California and Nevada during the mid-1800s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Morrow
San Francisco
St Julian
Bia
Mackie
Nevada City
Bea
Joe Clark
A.B. Head
Arthur Hagadoro
Comstock
Virginia
Shekela
Bank of California
Apto
Numerous Local Incidents Reported From Various Counties
A survey of recent events notes William O. Cole turning fifty in Grizzly Flat with a weight of 212 pounds. Reports speak of Los Angeles tin wine movement and Oroville’s Chinese servant abandonment for white staff. Monterey landed the second whale of the season. A brakeman died after a fall near Gilroy. October grain shipments to Vallejo reached 40 000 tons by rail. Terrence Lynch allegedly poisoned near Guadalupe. Fire damage concerns Voltax and its resilience. Los Angeles Journal cites grizzly boars near Santiago Canyon disturbing nearby areas. A conference led to church discussions with Dr Rios addressing an explanation amid laughter.
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William O. Cole
Grizzly Flat
el Dorado County
Los Angeles
San Barbardino
Oroville
Monterey
Supreme Court
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Gileroy
Vallejo
Ukiah
Terrence Lynch
Guadalupe
Clare County
Voltax
Los Angeles Journal
Santiago
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Pioche Weekly Record
Ward
Ualpin
Pioche and
Bullionville
al Pornoma
Achepus
Oakland
Cal Man Ganonen
Jeune Hoff
THE
Amier
Millionaire
Pioche
Nev
Kishnmann & 0O
Nevada
ASTO
Marcwood & Wagon
Callifornia
V. E. Griffin
United
Canada
Europe
Bilger
Oracle Ballion
Cnake
Ansamauonte Pal
Vargo & CO
Broadway
New York
Bives, & Allen
King William Street
London
Kay
Agente Wells, Pango de Co
Fowles
Runtee
Sruaten
Pusioo
Ieee
Runton
Trastev
Hirastee
Truntee
Trantes
Trates
Aruntao
Voile Joule Ainle
Sould
Dould
Gould Gould Gunitd
Gould Gould
Gould
Avani
Arnoli
Arnpl
Arnold
Arnold Arnold
Erte
Branton
Trustea
Trunten
Tronteo
Eustee
Sruvnten
Erainteo
Uruntee
Truateo
Tenistoe
Richard Whaster
Richard Wheeler
Mohand Wheeler 'S
O'brien Ke Co
Traetens
O'Brien & Co
Hebard Wheeler
Hohard Wheeler
Hehard Wheester
Trusten
Uchard Whaeler
Hobard Wheeler
Traeten
Dilchard Wheeler
Parker Crittan- Min
Com
Biarchanta’ Xchange
San
Prancisco
California
Tod
Mle ‘Cent Des
PRN
Pioche Record
Srd
Main Street
Merebeut
Utah
Dons
Exoonp
Orme
u-Meads
Asony Blanks
Atc
Pioohe
General Merchandise
Boots
Hoods
U's
Brown & Sparks
Corus Mull and Mestow Valley
Chas. Stein & CO
Commission House
Sheriff's
Lincoln
Ejada
Courk
A.D
F Wallbaum
Agsinet W. Blum
Record Fublishing Company
Lincole
Gwonae T
Mayflower Bilver Mining Company
Moattes
Frenchco
Paneer
Lincoln County
Nevede
United States
Pine Street
Sam Francisco
Paw
Gevald
Val
Brust
Wuld
Jould
Maton
Rice
Nts
Bard Baich
Rios
Ely Biabop
D. C. Clark
Stone Stord
Lower Main Street
Piocree, Nevada
ALGO
Micholm, Dentle
Mayflower Silver Mining Company
Bristol
Moton— Pheres
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