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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
6
A fragment recalls a tense moment involving President Lincoln and his wartime advisers as Booth slips away after a knock on the door. A mother urges hiding Booth until justice can be served, and distant voices fade while the boys reflect on a quiet, pleasant young man they had grown fond of.
Dr Scarborough and Dr Gambrell lead an educational campaign at Firat Baptist Church to raise funds for the Bryan school system. The drive pursues a second quarter of a million dollars for school improvements across thirteen schools, urging residents to contribute to the town's welfare and support the institutions.
Cortland Myers reflects on Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War leadership noting his resolve at Richmond and Washington. The sermon praises Lincoln as a moral commander whose steadfastness and Christian compassion unified the North and South, calling the moment a supreme victory in the nation’s strife.
A Pennsylvanian recounts how former Booth supporters gathered and heard news of the Lincoln assassination in Washington. The piece notes wartime loyalties, crowd reactions, and mentions a portrait reference tied to New York gallery scenes.
The fragment recalls a Pennsylvania resident’s memories of the Lincoln era, mentioning young men including John Wilkes Booth, a father’s fate, and a sudden disappearance amid the nation’s excitement following Lincoln’s assassination. The text blends personal reflection with historical references from the period.
Allen Academy defeated Calvert High School yesterday afternoon on the Academy Grounds with a 2 to 10 score. The anewlomg team showed dominance as Calvert appeared uneasy at stages, while Allen’s coaching and teamwork led to a decisive victory amid a rough frame of the season. A stray note mentions a new container for wall of paper claimed to be moisture proof.
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