Sam Houston Will Shows He Was Sincere
The last will and testament of Sam Houston, drafted April 2, 1863, reveals his dedication to country, education for children, and family. The document, kept in Walker County, appoints Margaret Houston as executrix and names executors Thomas Gibbs, Thomas Carothers, J. Carroll Smith, and Anthony M. Branch.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Sam Houston
Houston
Walker County
Walker
Texas
Margaret
Thomas Gibbs
Thomas Carothers
J. Carroll Smith
Anthony M. Branch
Sam Houston, Jr
San Jacinto
The
Noted Japanese Novelist Dies After Reconciliation
Kenjiro Tokutomi, Japan's popular novelist, died at a mountain resort near Tokyo after a 15 year split from his brother Ichiro Tokutomi. He wrote the novel Namiko sold millions and translated abroad. A reconciliation occurred hours before his death as he sought forgiveness.
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Tokyo
Kenjiro Tokutomi
Japan
Tkao
Tokutomi
Namiko
Ichiro Tokutomi
Ex-buck privates win autographs from Marshal Foch in Paris
In Paris during the Legion convention, Marshal Foch freely met ordinary American ex-soldiers. He signed autographs and shook hands with nearly all who asked, accompanied only by Captain L. Hopital. Many plan to return to America with memories of the encounter.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
America
Legion
L. Hopital
Acknowledgment at Request in the Presence of Signature
On the second day of April 1868 Sam Houston acknowledged in the presence of the undersigned and witnessed at his request. James R. Cox, W. H. Randolph, Joab Banton, W. T. Robinson.
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Sam Houston
James R. Cox
W. H. Randolph
Joab Banton
W. T. Robinson
Mrs Bassett's Tiredness Story Promotes Pinkham's Compound
Mrs E F Basser of Lansing Michigan praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring her energy after months of fatigue. She says the remedy helped her walk again and she recommends it to others including a sixteen year old neighbor girl. The advertisement notes the medicine is root and herb based and has been used for over fifty years.
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Lansing
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. F. Basser
South Hayford Avenue
Governor McMullen Decries Borah Farm Plan Threat
Lincoln dispatch reports Nebraska Governor Adam McMullen warns Senator Borah’s plan to control Western delegates could jeopardize farm legislation and McNary-Haugen support. He urges courageous leadership for a stable national farm policy and notes Western farmers resist the plan. Also notes Bettina Warburg begins medical internship in London.
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Republican Party
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
Senator Borah
McMullen
Borah
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Pees
Oh'o
Reed
Missouri
Bruce
Maryland
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Mountain Home
Marshall Foc
Legionnaires
Mrs. Bassett
M’mullen
Lincoln
New York
Bettina Warburg
Paul M. Warburg
London
Cemmand
BAYER
Spirin
D Matture
Monasetticarter
Balleylicactd
Iy Tad
Edward F. Keating
James A. Burns
Toronto
Canada
Charles B. Scully
N. Y
Ucky Smart
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