The book often referred to as “The History of El Dorado County,” is actually titled, “Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers.” It was originally published in 1883 by…
Criminal Annals, Part 45 – The Placer Times: Unfortunate Accident
In the Monday, June 3, 1850 edition of edition of the “Placer Times,” there is an article pertaining to a gentleman who accidently went for a swim with about 11 pounds of gold in his pockets. Although no crime was…
Criminal Annals, Part 44 – The Placer Times: Imported Goods
Just beyond the discussion about the problem with fire in early California in the Wednesday, May 29, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times, there is a very small article pertaining to the newspaper itself. This may be the reason that…
Criminal Annals, Part 43 – The Placer Times: Incendiary
Fire is one of the greatest fears among the businesses in Sacramento. Several areas have already burned, mostly because of carelessness. However, in San Francisco, where there are apparently higher numbers of the criminal element, intentionally set fire is a…
Criminal Annals, Part 42 – The Placer Times: New Treaty
In addition to the in depth report on the slavery issue, the May 27, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times” contained a number or short articles regarding two in-progress trials involving squatters, a theft and a mysterious loss. “JUSTICES’ COURT.…
Criminal Annals, Part 41 – The Placer Times: The Slave Case
As promised in the May 24, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times,” the May 27, 1850 edition has an in depth followup on the case involving the runaway slave that had been captured after California had adopted a State Constitution…