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Lincoln Assassination Tale From Historic Outbreaks
The article recounts the Lincoln assassination, detailing Booth and conspirators, the fateful night of April 14, 1865, the attempt, Lincoln's death, and the funeral. It notes Booth's capture and execution of Payne, Herold’s surrender, Surratt’s escape, and the nation’s mourning with a funeral train to Illinois. It also mentions Warren of the Chicago board of trade predicting no price impact, contrasting with Garfield’s prior death.
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Republic
Lincoln
Garfield
Fort Sumter
Grant
Washington
South
John Wilkes Booth
Lewis Powell
George Atzerodt
Potomac
Maryland
Téncoln
Cabinet
State Seward
Payne
Booth
Herold
Rappahannock
John Surratt
Illinois
Chicago
Warren
Chicago Board of Trade