Daily Alta California,13 July 1877 Little Rock, July 12th. — This morning, Samuel Myers’ young child, while playing with an old mus- ket, shot the ramrod right through the body and arms of Samuel Welch, a young companion. The wound is not necessarily fatal. San Bernardino Sun, 1 January 1947 Gun Accident Takes Life of … [Read more…]
California Star, 30 January 1847 An Ordinance. Whereas the local name of Yerba Buena as applied to the settlement or town of San Francisco—is unknown beyond the immediate district; and has been applied from the local name of the Cove on which the town is built.— Therefore, to prevent confusion and mistakes in public documents, … [Read more…]
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…]