concealed weapons – Commonplaces

Police Court – Sacramento, Oct. 12, 1864

September 30, 2016 by sergneri Leave a Comment

POLICE COURT.— In the Police Court yesterday John Doe was tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing a $20 gold piece, the property of Anna Smith. Anna, while under the influence of lager beer, had scattered her money over the floor of her room and afterwards accused the defendant of stealing a part … [Read more…]

Murder in San Francisco 1849

June 27, 2014 by sergneri Leave a Comment

California Digital Newspaper Collection – Daily Alta California Murder in San Francisco WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 19, 1849 The Recent Murder. We cannot refrain from saying a few words with regard to recent sad occurrence at the Bella Union which resulted in the death of one of the parties concerned, and the utter ruin and disgrace … [Read more…]