San Francisco Call, 22 June 1896 Searchers for Laverone and Roberts Find “Jim ” Haslip. SURPRISED AT A CAMP. The Indian Desperado Mounts a Horse and Escapes Into the Brush. HI RAPELJE LOSES A TRAIL. Eluded by the Cunning Madera Fugitive—No Trace of Dunham Found. FRESNO, Cal., June 21.— Deputy Sheriff Hi Rapelje, Constable J. … [Read more…]
Weekly Alta California, Number 2, 11 January 1849 United States. By the Brig Cayuga, Capt. Sevige, twenty-three days from San Blas, we have received late intellgence from the United States. We are indebted to Capt. Savage and the supercargo of the Cayuga, Mr. Probst, for a copy of the N. Y. Courier & Enquirer, of … [Read more…]
In the House of Representatives in 1900, we have a Polygamist, Republicans, Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans, so much for a two party system. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. ROBERTS’ SEAT DECLARED VACANT By a Vote of 268 to 50 the House Excludes the Polygamist. ROBERTS’ SEAT DECLARED VACANT By a Vote … [Read more…]
Trump’s Secretaries: Guardian Summary So Far, Dec 13, 2016. Agriculture: Commerce, Wilbur Ross Meet Wilbur Ross, who once bailed out Trump in Atlantic City LA Times, Dec 8, 2016 Defense, Gen. James Mattis Education, Betty DeVos Energy, Rick Perry former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head Energy WA POST, Dec 13, 2016 Rick Perry, Ex-Governor … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor, Press Democrat November, 2016 Move on? Like 2008? EDITOR: Don W wrote that “this election may very well have saved the republic” and urged us drop the anger and get on with it (“Time to move on,” Letters, Nov. 10). I would have said the same thing in 2008, but did … [Read more…]
California Star, Volume 1, Number 38, 25 September 1847 — By the grace of God, the great God in heaven, We, Malo Mahomet, God of earth renowned and powerful empire of Babylon and Judea, from the rising to the setting of the sun, King of all earthly kings, mighty ruler of Arabia and Mauritania, born … [Read more…]
This editorial is a glimpse at the views of the 1950’s. You can see where some conservative values have not changed a bit in 65+ years. In 2015/16 many counties in Northern California are desperate for “affordable housing.” The free market system does not provide for affordable housing and we are back to discussing rent … [Read more…]
A NEW PHASE OF INSANITY. A Woman Declared Insane because she in a High Church Episcopalian —Her Mode or Pronouncing the Word “Amen” Disturbed a Whole Congregation. [From the New York “Herald.”] In the matter of Caroline C. Allen, who seeks to be discharged from a decree of lunacy. It will be remembered by the … [Read more…]
TRINITY DIGGINS, NEAR THE MOUTH OF WEAVER CREEK, May 2, 1851 A short time since some forty-seven mules belonging to miners on Big Bar were taken from the corral and driven off. On the discovery about the corral of numberless bare feet tracks a considerable excitement ensued, and every body was soon armed and prepared … [Read more…]
Russian River Flag, 31 August 1876 It is a historical fact that Tilden is the first candidate for the Presidency of the United States who has ever appeared in a Court of Justice on a charge of swindling.