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February 18, 1889
Weekly Courier Journal
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Excitement runs high in Purcell, Indian Territory, after miners discover and extract gold from ancient placer mines in the Choctaw Nation along the South Canadian River on February 14.
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Gold Discovered In Indian Territory.
Gainesville, Tex., Feb. 15.-Excitement is running high at Purcell, Indian Territory, over the recent discovery of a number of old placer mines, two miles east of Purcell, in the Choctaw Nation, among the hills along the South Canadian river. These mines had been worked in past ages, as shown by various evidences. Miners went to work yesterday, and, after a few hours' labor, succeeded in making some valuable discoveries, and by night had taken out a large amount of gold.
Gainesville, Tex., Feb. 15.-Excitement is running high at Purcell, Indian Territory, over the recent discovery of a number of old placer mines, two miles east of Purcell, in the Choctaw Nation, among the hills along the South Canadian river. These mines had been worked in past ages, as shown by various evidences. Miners went to work yesterday, and, after a few hours' labor, succeeded in making some valuable discoveries, and by night had taken out a large amount of gold.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gold Discovery
Placer Mines
Indian Territory
Choctaw Nation
South Canadian River
Where did it happen?
Purcell, Indian Territory, Choctaw Nation, Along The South Canadian River
Story Details
Location
Purcell, Indian Territory, Choctaw Nation, Along The South Canadian River
Event Date
Yesterday, As Of February 15
Story Details
Excitement in Purcell over discovery of old placer mines two miles east, worked in past ages; miners extract large amount of gold after a few hours' labor.