Duel Over Broderick Ends in Death and Scandal
Texas born judge David Terry, chief justice of California, challenged Sen. David Broderick to a duel after a clash over slavery. Broderick was mortally wounded, dying after three days, as Terry faced accusations of an unfair kill amid a wave of historical controversy and later misrepresented by media.
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California
David Smith Terry
State Supreme Court
Lone Star Independence
Mexico
Gold Bay
David Terry
Terry
David C. Broderick
Tammany Hall
Frederick Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas
Broderick
Tey
Supreme Court
Rising Sun
San Francisco
Sen. Broderick
Mony
David Broderick
Ducting
Texas
Bartee Haile
P.O
Friendswood
Twitchcom
BP faces long leak cap as rumors swirl and stock rises
The piece argues BP may delay capping an underwater leak for dramatic effect, cites an 88 day joke about British plans, hints at payback theories, and notes BP's tax write offs, asset sales, and possible Exxon/Mobil interest while stock climbs amidst disaster chatter.
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British Petroleum Company
U.S
England
Exxon/Mobile
BP oil spill rhetoric and political call to action
A reader warns that BP will spin the Gulf Coast oil spill into a sympathy campaign, while displaced residents suffer. The piece urges strong federal response, accountability, and rightful restitution, recalling colonial history and demanding decisive action.
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Washington
London
Gulf Coast
Residents praise local aid after lightning damages appliances
Dear Editor recounts a June 30 storm incident when a lightning strike damaged a deep freeze and fridge without visible signs. Their son found the chest freezer failing, then Raymond Trujillo of Meridian Locker Plant offered storage for ruined food during the July 4 weekend, with Mrs and Mr Truillo described as good Samaritans helping a Clifton family.
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Chris
Raymond Trujillo
Meridian Locker Plant
Mr. Trujillo
Mrs. Truillo
Alice Pederson
Clifton
Clifton area government and school board meeting schedule
A clipped schedule lists upcoming meetings for Clifton ISD Board of Trustees Bosque County Commissioners Court Clifton City Council Clifton Planning and Zoning and the City of Clifton Economic Development Corporation. Dates span July 19 to August 24 with times and venues at CISD Admin Building Bosque County Courthouse Council Chambers and related venues.
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Clifton
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees
Clifton Middle School
Commissioners’ Court
Bosque County
Commu
Council Chambers
Clifton Civic Center Commissioners’ Court
Bosque County Cour
Bosque County Courthouse
Meridian
Clifton City Council
Clifton Isd Board For Independent School District Board of Trustees
Clifton Planning and Zoning Commission
Clifton Civic Center
City of Clifton Economic Development Corporation
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Mark
Arn
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Clifton Record
Ters Court
Inistrannt
Steet
THE
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Ostmaster Pease
Ian
van Pips
Cad Pum
Hare Taney Sato
Ty Kone
Kay Ort
Urton Core Gandy
Goo
Oh Pas
Pera Stott
Sete
Aimee
Oye
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