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Story April 1, 1892

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle

Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon

What is this article about?

Gold rush excitement in Harney country echoes discoveries in California and Virginia City, drawing experienced and inexperienced prospectors despite snow-covered hills; new finds reported, stages overloaded, placer diggings active but water delayed by timber and location.

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Rush to the Gold Mines.

The excitement following the discovery of gold in parts of California, Virginia City and other localities is being repeated in the Harney country today. Notwithstanding the north side of the hills are covered with snow, making it difficult to prospect, says the Harney Items, yet they are fast filling up with experienced and inexperienced men, and new finds are constantly being reported. The four-horse Idol City stage is daily loaded down with men hanging on to every available hand hold, and the hills are already alive with men. Work at the placer diggings is going on with a rush, but the diggings being on the north side of the mountains and the timber being quite heavy a sufficient amount of water will not be running for several days yet.

What sub-type of article is it?

Adventure Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Exploration Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

Gold Rush Harney Country Gold Discovery Placer Diggings Prospecting Snow

Where did it happen?

Harney Country

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Harney Country

Story Details

Discovery of gold in Harney country sparks rush of prospectors despite snow; new finds reported, stages crowded, placer work begins but water supply delayed.

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