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First synagogue in Texas... cornerstone laid by Masons...



Item # 556862

June 10, 1870

DESERET EVENING NEWS, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated June 10, 1870

* 1st Jewish synagogue in Texas
* Charles Dickens death (1st report)


On page 2 under "Texas" is a report headed: "Corner Stone Laid".

The brief but historic report, datelined "Galveston", reads:

* The corner stone of the first Jewish Synagogue in the State, was laid today by the Grand Lodge of Free Masons

Also on the same page is a 1st report on the death of famous author Charles Dickens. (see photos)

Small diamond-shape hole in the middle of each leaf, minor spine wear, otherwise very nice. 4 pages.

Category: Post-Civil War