Malheur National Wildlife Refuge circa 1851

In the following New York Times article, the malcontents who are “squatting” at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge can be deemed to be the same as outlined in the letter to the editor from the Sacramento Daily Union, 5 August 1851 : First the NYT article: Opposing Factions Take to Facebook in Oregon Wildlife Refuge Dispute … [Read more…]

Immigrant Problems California 1919

In the archive article found at this link: http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=PRP19191213.2.10&e=——-en–20–1–txt-txIN——–1  you will read some interesting viewpoints concerning the “Japanese Immigration” problem in California in 1919. As I read more California “history*” from this site, I am continually reminded of our current crop of candidates in the 2016 Presidential race, their proposed platforms on immigration and how, … [Read more…]

Lost Steamship Bahama – 1882

Daily Alta California, 25 February 1882. Napoleon Metherin, a seaman of the lost steam- ship Bahama, has been brought to New York, being picked up from a deck-house, on which he had floated six days. From: http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/bermuda.shtml Vessel Built Years in Service Tons Bahama 1862 ex- General Meade , 1869 purchased renamed Bahama, 1882 sank … [Read more…]