Bob Kelly Engineer Hero Of Golden City Disaster
A Louisville letter recalls Robert J. Kelly second engineer on the ill fated Golden City, who stayed at his post as flames engulfed the ship near Memphis, sacrificing his life while aiding others and inspiring a tribute to his valor. The tale includes the pilot Purcell’s brave stand and a later memory of Kelly as a steadfast engine man.
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Robert J. Kelly
Golden City
Memphis
Bob’ Kelly
Bob Kelly
Louisville
Brooklyn
Michigan
Canada
Detroit
Acoss
Mr. Jones
Capt James A Sylvester Captor of Santa Anna Dies in New Orleans
The New Orleans Tignes Democrat recalls Capt James A Sylvester a veteran steamboat supervisor and Texas irregular who discovered and captured Mexican President Santa Anna after the San Jacinto victory. His deed linked to Sam Houston and the Texas independence tale, with praise for his modesty and service.
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New Orleans
Tignes-Democrat
Odd Pellows
James A. Sylvester
Southeast
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Texas
Sam Houston
Rio Grandes
Alamo
Goliado
Santa Anta
Mendia
Seliier
Houston
Ciizen
Pennsylvania
Cisclawati
Robert Lytle
William Lytle
Chickamauga
Lytle
Cincinnati
Younus Sylvester
Sylvester
Democrat
Battle of
Col
Dick Johnson
Tecumseh
Ton
Jackson
Renvie
Beala
Withers
Alwavs
Quentin Durward
Scoteh Mousquetaire
Burgundy
Ardennes
Something About Boys And Their Enduring Charms
A humorous piece on boys living full outdoor lives from rabbit hunts to fishing, farming chores, and stunts, contrasting boyish mischief with parental expectations. A brief note adds that large deposits of coal salt and minerals have been found in El Paso county.
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el Paso County
Wasumetos
Sergeant Mason
Supreme Court of the United States
Lyddy
Prisner
McEwen
Mason
Chinaman Captured After Wild Texas Steer Rampage
A wild chase ends in Brookville Arizona as cowboys Jake McCray Billy Folanshee and Tom Dilworth strap a Chinaman Ah Sin to a steer in a brutal prank. The steer charges through town breaking up poker games and forcing deputies to intervene. Dilworth is killed when his lariat entangles Deputy Smiths pistol while rescuers pursue the riders.
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Brookvill
Arizona
Jake McCray
Billy Folanshee
Tom Dilworth
John
Billy
Tommy
McCray
Ah Sin
Billy Folanebee
Bil
Jake
Mazeppa
Tom
Folansbee
Dilworth
Orion
Nemeses
Charles Smith
Mozeppa
Smith
Dillworth
San Francisco
Poor flour barrels prompt charity and foreclosures
A Chicago wholesale flour house rejects ten barrels as musty and unsellable for hotels or boarding houses. The firm plans to send the goods to Michigan fire sufferers or an orphan asylum, with a card to ensure public notice. The owner vows to foreclose on Smith for repeating such shipments.
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Chicago
John
Smith
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Leader
Hl Street
Public Square
Graham
Fein
Tal
Church Directory
Mrt
TiHopist
Third and
Cherry Streets
J. G. Purman
D. W. Sartwell
Sevices
Presbyterian Church
Flin Streets
W. TP
Cumberland Presbyterian
V. Butler
Young County Lodge
A. M
A. Farmer
W. M. Gro. Wilder
Adelphi Lodge
BV. Waaoonia
N. G
W. L. Graves
Elias of Hoxon
J. T. Davis
Joan Humpuries
Rossie Holmen
West Side Public Square
Graham, Tex.s
W. Jonson
Young
J. H. Glasgow
Wind
QO. E
Finlay
Youneo
Young, Palo Pinto
Stephens
Joan F. Brim
Graham, Young
Gd. &. Oseee
Lane
Throckmorton
R. Hollingsworth
Realms
W. W. James
West Side Square
Graham, Tey
R. N. Price
Oistetellan
Nnte Tno
Kigns’ Drug Store
B. Drury
Mico
Oak Street
BY Will 8
Hays
Purcell
Yong
Bob
Death
Ned
Sikes
Weatherford
Mummy Sikes
Seymour
Baylor County
Tex
Belin
McLain
Denison Pacific
J. R. McLain
Seymour Tex
Coas
COON
Weatherford, Texas
Arnold & Arnold
Ryus
Meisterilans
Shea Waker
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