Continuing in the September 14, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find an article regarding a bit of larceny in Sacramento, the use of inmates to do work and the status of Mr. Collins, who was shot the…
Criminal Annals, Part 114 – Shooting Affray
Continuing in the September 13, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find an article regarding another shooting in Sacramento. “SHOOTING AFFRAY – A MAN DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED. – About 8 o’clock last evening, a disturbance took place in a…
Criminal Annals, Part 113 – From the Interior
The September 11, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union” has an article regarding the killing of a Chilean, followed by numerous articles regarding local news around the area. “FROM THE INTERIOR “Through Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express, we have…
Criminal Annals, 112 – Where is Col J. L Freaner?
The September 7, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union” has several small articles relating to issues affecting Californians both here and elsewhere. “THE FATE OF COL. FREANER. — A correspondent of the Cal. Express [Marysville, 1851-1866] writing from Yreka,…
Criminal Annals, Part 111 – Cowardly Assault
The September 7, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union” has a lengthy story regarding what they call “attempts to muzzle the press.” It shows that a column, article or letter in the newspapers of that day, could bring more…
Criminal Annals, Part 110 – Coroner’s Inquest
The September 2, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union” has a story regarding a strange discovery in Sacramento by some boys who were out playing. CORONER’S INQUEST – The Coroner was called yesterday morning to hold an inquest on…