Custer Died by Own Hand Says Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson of Costilla New Mexico claims General Custer was not murdered by the Indians but died from a self inflicted gunshot during the 1876 battle. Jackson served as a scout and guide 1874 to 1883 under multiple officers including Otis Reno Miles and Hazen.
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Custer
Robert Jackson
Costilla
Taca County
New Mexico
Jackson
United States
Otis
Reno
Henteen
Miles
Hazen
Sixth
United States Infantry
Supreme Court Sustains Four Mile Liquor Law
The Tennessee Supreme Court held the 1909 four mile liquor law constitutional, restricting liquor sale in the state. The decision, written by Judge D L. L Sanford, covers J W Kelley & Co. v State from Hamilton County and clarifies sales meaning wholesale and retail except medicine and sacra mental purposes. The ruling also notes a separate case on whiskey manufacture and shipping out of state.
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Knoxville
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Tennessee
W. D. Beard
J. W.kelley & Co
State
Hamilton
D. L. Lansden
M.N. Neil
State Supreme Court
Hamilton County
J. W. Keldey & Co
M. F. Wheatly Et al
Washington County
Fire destroys Knoxville printing and engraving buildings
A fire at 3:28 a.m. Tuesday gutted the corner block housing Knoxville Engraving, Knoxville Printing & Box, East Tennessee Text Book Depository and Knoxville Photograph. Firemen saved the structure as $35,000 to $50,000 in damage was reported with $50,000 in contents insured.
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Knoxville
State Street
Union Avenue
Knoxville Engraving Company
Knoxville Printing & Box Company
East Tennessee Text Book Depository
Knoxville Photograph Company
Jake Melton
Revolutionists seize Chihuahua towns as federal forces mobilize
Reports from El Paso say revolutionists captured San Antonio San Andres Torreon Minaca Encinas Guerra and surrounding Chihuahua to impose martial law. Two trainloads of federal troops were en route as skirmishes flare with casualties. Parral Durango rail line reportedly seized and El Correo Hill divides Parral. San Antonio dispatch notes U S troops and neutrality actions while the Standard lauds Senator Taylor's defeat in Tennessee praising leadership.
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el Paso
Texas
San Antonio
San Andres
Torreon Ranch
Minaca
Encinillas
Guerra
Chihuahua
Chihhuahua
Parral
Jiminez
Durango
el Correo
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Taylor
Southland
Rob
San Angelo
Farmers Are Given Fish Car Arrives At Bristol
United States fish car No. 6 of the Bureau of Fisheries arrived in Bristol en route to the Erwin Tennessee hatchery. Government staff unloaded cans of trout for local farmers who met the train with wagons. The car carried young fish for nationwide distribution and encouraged pond construction for home aquaculture.
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United States Fish Car No
Bureau of Fishers
Department of Commerce
Bristol
Erwin
Tenn
Herald-Courier
Confederate Veteran Dies at 80 in Bristol Area
Canada Hodges eighty years old and father of Samuel C. Hodges a Bristol prominent citizen died at his home near Holston Institute after the Confederate army service. He was active in county affairs for years and was a son of pioneer Jas Hodges. The burial took place at Boones Creek in Washington county on Sunday.
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Bristol
Canada Hodges
Samuel C. Hodges
Holston Institute
Jackson recounts Custer death and Sioux surrender tale
Twenty second infantry veteran describes the battlefield scene after the massacre. He asserts Custer was killed by a close range gunshot, with powder burns showing the pistol was held to the head. He narrates Indian accounts, then notes Jackson’s long service and lack of pension.
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Twenty-Second Infantry
Jackson
Custer
General Reno
United States
Indiana
Taos County
General Otis
Miler
Yellowstone River
General Miles
Lame Deer
Canada
Miles
Grant letter among outlaw archive to be shown in LA
The Historical Association of Los Angeles will present a collection of documents recovered from an outlaw’s hideout. A letter from General Ulysses S. Grant during the Vicksburg siege to General Parka details operations before the Confederate stronghold. Other papers reportedly came from General Manuel Garcia of the Mexican army. The hut near Ferris, LA, where kept, shows years of secrecy. Also noted is a novelty music hall “turn” called the human cup and ball tested in Paris with a rolling wicker ball and a high catch.
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Grant
Historical Association of
Los Angeles
A. G. Grant
Vicksburg
Parka
Manuel Garcis
Ferris
San Diego
Nutskirm
Paris
Mothers Association Meeting At Columbus Powell School
The Mothers Association of Columbus Powell School met at the school building yesterday afternoon and placed an order for six drinking fountains to be installed at once. The group praised its untiring work for the school and enjoyed refreshments after the meeting.
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Mother’s Association of Columbus Powell School
Revival Services At Munsey Memorial Continue
Revival services at Munsey Memorial church continue with afternoon and evening preaching by Dr. Watson. Large crowds attend, showing evident benefit from the joint efforts of Dr. Watson and Pastor Rev. B. Vaught.
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Munsey Memorial Church
Freight Rate Increases for Coal Suspended by ICC
The interstate commerce commission has suspended the Baltimore & Ohio railroad plan to raise freight rates on bituminous coal for re shipment via the lake. The suspension lasts until March 15, delaying December 16 rate changes and allowing existing rates to remain in effect for now.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lake
Unemployment Figures From Bowery Mission Report
New York on November 22 reports the Bowery mission estimated 4.5 million unemployed nationwide with about 15 percent in New York City and surrounding areas. The board aims to find work for 7,000 men during the winter season.
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New York
United States
The
Bowery Mission
New York City
What It Means And A Baby Walrus Fact From The Sea
A Bristol Herald Courier aphorism notes first impressions linger for stores. A separate animal fact states a tiny baby walrus eats about 60 pounds of codfish in four days as it grows.
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Bristol Herald Courier
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