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California Mining Town Newspapers, 1850-1880 (1954) (112 pages)
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CALIFORNIA MINING TOWN NEWSPAPERS
In January of 1867 George O. Kies and T. J. Caystile
became owners and editors. December 20, 1872, W. A.
Selkirk bought a controlling interest with Kies as partner
until 1874, when Selkirk became sole owner. In 1860
Selkirk and E. A. Smith; 1881 Selkirk bought out Smith.
In November 1862 General Wright, commander of the
Department of the Pacific forbade the sending of the —
paper through the mail or expresses because of its political affiliations. See El Dorado Republican.
News — Weekly, started by Fumarton and Yarnell.
Printed on the press of the Union. First issue August 14,
1861. Probably the same as the Placerville News, published by D, J. and H. A. Yarnell.
Observer—Semi-weekly. Editors, O. L. C. and J. D.
Fairchild. First issued on February 2, 1859. Discontinued
in 1860. Printed on the Argus press.
Recorder—1865-1866.
Republican—August 7, 1861, first issue. D. deGolia,
publisher; Bowman, editor; succeeded by Thomas Fitch.
Discontinued in 1862. Revived in 1863 by B. F. Davis.
It was still being published in 1880.
Quincy: Plumas County.
Fillmore Banner—Campaign paper of 1856. Edited by
Silas Caulkins and printed on the press of the Old Mountaineer.
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