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Fragmented Texan Civil War era capitol riot and ouster plot
A chaotic 1874 Austin confrontation pits Governor Davis against supporters of ousting him amid rumors of a civil dispute. Travis Rifles guard the Capitol as armed citizens clash with Black state police, leading to barricades, prisoner recaptures, and Federal observers.
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Travis Rifles
Austin
Cal Tinrry J. Blaynes
G. J. Davis
Trsas
Capitol
Austin Mithtia Company
Davis
Confederat Fuislone Applealice
Bane Houston Terrell
Haynes Tele
Davia
Poxas
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Richard Coke
Hail Deesl
Davin
Hut Davin
Grint
Lel
Travia Rifles
Barnhart Zlupelman
Sherrit
Travis
Ettite
Frank Briiwn
Congress Avenue
Democratic Legia
Wheeler
Ardenal
Avena
Tinynea
Wash FM
Arsenal
Edwards
Spar Ny
Wheeler Fenny
ADT
Hla
Love Toomateh
Proghight Grant Owleed
Divia Sant