Daily Alta California, 7 February 1881. — Our Mexican Letter. — Description of the December Festivities — The Churches, Music and Procession — Mexican Fireworks [SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE ALTA.] Tipec, January 19th, 1881. Editors Alta: The week ending on the 12th of December is one of much interest and excitement to the people of … [Read more…]
San Bernardino Sun, 1 January 1947 Surprise Action Cuts Taxes, Ends Curb on Strikes WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (AP) – President Truman sprang a major New Year’s eve surprise today by yielding many of the government’s war powers – an action which means a $1,500,000,000 tax cut and scrapping of the biggest strike control weapon. The … [Read more…]
Sacramento Daily Union, 2 January 1871 MAY. 1st — The straw sheds of the paper mill company near Santa Cruz were burned. 3d — Soundings show the removal of Blossom Rock to be complete. . . .Surveying parties for Stockton and Visalia Railroad commenced work. 4th — Creed Haymond, John C. Burch and Charles Lindley … [Read more…]