Local Weekly Echo Praises Printer’s Resolve Amid Storms
The June 24 1871 issue of The Weekly Echo from Lake Charles Louisiana notes the printer publisher’s financial struggles and vow to continue the paper, despite sparse subscribers and storm damage. It recounts a severe June windstorm that devastated crops and property, including a schooner and several buildings, with Captain Hall praised for risking his crew to save cargo. It also reports railroad progress toward Houston and New Orleans, shipping disasters along the Texas Gulf coast, and notices demanding prepaid advertising.
Police Jury Deliberations Postponed Until July Meeting
The Police Jury met at the old barn or Court-house and will reconvene on the first Monday in July. Proceedings from the next session are expected to be available for publication after adjournment.
Dry Goods Treasures From New Orleans At Hutchins Store
Reading through the week, Web Ladies are urged to visit Mr Wm L Hutchins Dry Goods Emporium for a bird's eye view of the new stock from New Orleans. J H also offers a large stock of family groceries. Reports from an exchange warn of rising dog bites in West Feliciana with fatalities. Apache war declares against whites in Arizona. Gauze notes the Camp Grant massacre. An exchange notes unusually heavy rain and hail at Quincy Missouri with hailstones up to three ounces. Paris suffers heavy damages from recent riots and conflagrations. Trade disruptions include sixty francs worth, excluding some merchants’ charges and properties.
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Wm. L. Hutchins
Atogkof
New Orleans
J. H
Paul
Arizona
Evening turmoil near Houston sparks murder hunt and mill shutdowns
From a torn report we learn a man was found dead after a night around Houston. suspects fled, leaving a manhunt under way as authorities pursue three linked leads. Saw mills suspend operations due to flooding while lumber ports await reactivation as tides recede.
Gold Fields of Tennessee Described by Correspondent
A correspondent from Nashville to the Union and American outlines Tennessee gold fields, noting a belt about 40 miles long and 10 wide where mining is possible. He mentions the enduring search for gold and the long history of discovery, with Kokor Creek cited among early sites and widespread interest spanning years.
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Mobile Tribune
Naville
Union
Lennes
Sini
Tennessee
Len
Kokor Creek
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Banner & Times
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Opr
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New
Donaldsonville
Gainas
Loti
Lowdauglas County
Califiersia
Galvaston
Nora
Superior
Houston Direct Navigation Company
Nineteenth Street
Henrietta
Lilly
Galveston News
Clinton
Bergh
Tremont Street
Emily
Strandt
San Carlos
Oliver
Echio
Calcasieu
Larkin'a
Wilhelmina
Severa
Mollie Hambleton
Chimmeys
Cugé
Honac
Strand Street
Pres
Franklin
Vossel
Orsera
Se. &O
Alwat
Weet
Feliciana
Perdons
Quincy
Wpall
Paris
Trix
Houston
Mymary
Jackson
Pennewm
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