The Blind Man’s Fight at Santa Fe Duel Ends in Death
A legendary 19th century duel in Santa Fe pitted Jack Hines, a blind American, against Don, a Mexican suitor for the same girl. After a public knife duel watched by 4,000 spectators, Hines killed Don in the fifth round, earning a public purse and later becoming a respected teacher for the blind.
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Santa Fe
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Pacific Railroad
Far West
Great Plains
Cape Horn
Rogers & Blgir
Jack Hines
Don
Hines
Rio Grande
Jack
Vines
Excessive taxation from drink cited by authorities
The piece cites measures and expert opinions arguing drink drives poverty crime and insanity costs. It notes figures from the Committee of Fifty and doctors at Bellevue and New York urging reduced consumption. It also announces B F Gunson's new store at 121 East State Street offering marked clothing at fixed prices and a modern storefront.
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Committee of Fifty
United States
Frederick Peterson
New York
Gregory
Bellevue Hospital
B. F. Gunson
Trenton
East State Street
Gungon
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