Locust Grove Park Dedication Recalls Jefferson Davis Love Story
The Louisiana state monument at Locust Grove cemetery near St Francisville marks the burial site of Sarah Knox Taylor, daughter of Zachary Taylor and first wife of Jefferson Davis. The article recounts their courtship and marriage amid frontier army life, and notes the 25.28 acre park dedication by Governor Leche with renewed care for the historic grave and surrounding grounds.
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Sarah Knox Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Western
Union
St. Francisville
Pelican State
Locust Grove Cemetery
Zachary Taylor
Confederacy
Louisville
Taylor
Davis
Tate
Joseph Emory Davis
Rich
Warren County
Mississippi
Casey
Trousseau
Knox
Hancock Taylor
Young Davis
Alex H. Pope
Heverend Ashe
Christchurch
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Locust Grove
Luther Smith
Leche
Tacaakiva Bane
Emily Samuel
Sarah Knox
Taylor Davis
Jefferson Davis early life and rise to power examined
The article tracks Jefferson Davis from recovery after a fever to his marriage to Varina Howell, then details his political ascent, service in the Mexican War, and leadership role that shaped his later Confederate presidency, noting his self view as a military genius and its impact on history.
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Davis
Northwest
Jefferson Davis
Ippi
Confederate States of America
Roosevelt Purge Fears Stir Wyoming Idaho Visit
Analysis of Roosevelt court plan pressures in Wyoming and Idaho as Mrs. Roosevelt charms Sen O Mahoney while Borah and Wheeler complicate the White House plot. The piece notes O Mahoney and Schwartz roles, Farley ties, and The People’s Lobby push for consumer subsidies and Ever Normal Granary questions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wyoming
Joe O'Mahoney
Harry H. Schwartz
Idaho
William E. Borah
Hu Iman
Borah
Schwartz
O'Mahoney
James A. Farley
Boston
United States Senate
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Supreme Court
Burton K. Wheeler
White House
Wheeler
Chicago
Jake
Jim Farley
Joe
Farley
New York
Senate
John B. Kendrick
Senator Schwartz
Democratic Organization
Desires of Athletes for Higher Learning Surprise Press
A famous college basketball coach will be visited by a committee seeking assurances that scholarships won t be cut after playing careers end. The piece notes athletes pursue diplomas and mentions various sports figures and teams with prospects and plans ahead of seasons.
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Pesek
Charley Berry
Connie Mack
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Mexico
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Monterey
Prentiss
Varina Howell Davis
Carter Field
Benjamin Clarke Marsh
Maresh
Federal Treasury
AAA
New Deal
Wallace
Marsh
Henry A. Wallace
Glew
York Fest
WNY Se
Towa
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Temple
Frank Bruiser Kinard
Dom Fonte
Bernie Pearlman
Elmira
N. Y.pa
Syracuse
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Penn
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Laurentian Mountains
Albert Battleship Leduc
Les Canadiens
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Montreal
Lione
Conacher
Toronto
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Bill Powers
WN. Y. Hockey Writers Association
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Pop Warner
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Newark
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Frau
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Frank Makosky
Yankee
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Lefty
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