Famous Duels in Florida and a Brutal Honor Code
In vivid reminiscence of the Seminole War era, Florida’s bloodiest duels trace a path from Governor Call and Lieutenant Alston to Governor Reed and Lieutenant Williams, the Alston brothers, and Colonel Willis Alston. A chain of challenges, knives and old pistols, ends in multiple deaths and legal fallout, revealing a volatile Southern code of honor.
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Zabran
Governor Call
Chronicle and Sentinel
Aueusta
Call
Augustus Alston
Augusta
Chronicle
Reed
Florida
Alston
Willis
Williams
Governor Reed
Teacher urges integrated study of history and geography
A Toronto Teachers' Association speaker urged synchronizing history and geography lessons. He proposed using marine arrivals reported in newspapers to trace direct voyage routes, predict outward and inward cargoes, and analyze winds and currents affecting speed.
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Toronto Teachers’ Association
Thirtiest Millions Stolen Revealed By New York Sun
The New York Sun lists that thefts in the United States over four years before the 1873 panic reach thirty million dollars. Defalcations embezzlements and breaches of trust by city county officials bank officers estate executors and others are cited as the causes.
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The
New York Sun
United States
Benjamin Franklin Birthplace Mentioned in 1766 Note
A fragment notes Benjamin Franklin born opposite the Old South Church and later moving to the corner of Hanover and Wilson streets, with phrasing indicating a youthful memory of his upbringing. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks full context or confirmation of events.
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Benjamin Franklin
Old South Church
Bustoy
Hanover and
Wuson streets
Benjamin
Apostle Paul interrupted at tea in comic family scene
In a humorous piece, a pastor tries to finish a tale about the Apostle Paul as his family interrupts with jokes about baseball bumps, fashion, river trips, and a chaotic searing of mixed stories, ending with a classroom scene led by Uncle Mogea in a tuneful cadence.
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Philacter
Paul
Apostle Paul
Chicago
Harry
Ben
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senate
Mogea
Jim Lumpkins
Jimmie
Old Lion Speaks On Hell For Freedman Bank Reference
A rustic exchange unfolds as two men debate scripture and hell when a white man is read to have dated by the paper. The discussion quickly shifts to warnings about pretending power, with references to bankers and church figures and a threat to confront critics.
Wuar is the Rinre Tane like a tree of plenty
The passage likens Wuar to a large beautiful tree bearing sweet fruit for the hungry and sheltering pilgrims, a cabinet of jewels to be worn, a telescope revealing distant wonders, a treasure store of useful items free of charge, and a calm river whose banks host birds and happy children.
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kingdom of heaven
Consideration and daily acknowledgment of kindness
Inattention to small acts of thoughtfulness harms family happiness. A few words of thanks and recognition are easily spoken and deeply valued, leaving a lasting impression. Take notice of what is done for you and express appreciation.
Devotion to Public Opinion Leads An Elderly Bride
An eighty year old woman married a man of similar age saying he visits her home so often that if she did not wed him people would talk. The remark reflects social pressure and public opinion influencing a late marriage decision.
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Colonel Alston
Governor Brown
Texas
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Brazoria
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