Death of Albert Sidney Johnston in Civil War action
The Cincinnati Enquirer recalls General Albert Sidney Johnston’s death on April 6, 1862 during a major Confederate attack. The piece highlights his fearless leadership, a fatal knee wound, and his final act toward wounded Federals, aided by Dr. David W. Yandell, whose absence proved fatal to Johnston.
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Georgia Coronel
Cincinnati Enquirer
Johnston
Cat Ile
Gov. Harris
Tennessee
Gen. Preston
Gen. Johnston
David W. Yandell
Kentucky
Yandel
Yandell
Tale of Crockett at Old Stone Fort in 1880
An Anceiote recounts Davy Crockett visiting the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches Texas in 1880. Crockett, sworn in for Texas independence, asks to insert republican government into the oath and then leaves to die at the Alamo with Travis and Bowie. A street scene follows with a richly dressed woman in a passing drag and a colored footman.
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Old Stone Fort
Nacodoches
Texas
J. 8. Forbes
Davy Crockett
Texas Independence
Col. Forbes
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Alamo
Forbes
Alcade
Crockett
Betsy
Travis
Bowie
Oman
Kerridge
Wife of Ex-Officer Delivers Court Appearance in London
A woman of good birth and court presence, but addicted to gin, appeared at a London police court. Her husband, an ex-army officer, attended as she refused consent to treatment at an inebriate asylum. The magistrate suggested care, yet she did not agree, and her husband eventually came for her.
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London
The
Austin Review
Austin
Portland
Maine
Thrice guilty Austin youth faces death in Maine case
An Austin youth writes from Portland Maine confessing a string of crimes over two years ending in murder and intended execution the next morning. He describes drinking sprees delusions and a failed marriage as he awaits death.
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Maine
Maine Election Surprise Raises Republican Sweep
Pellator Blaine telegraphed Gen Garfield reporting Maine outcome. Republicans won the first three congressional districts and both legislative chambers by large majorities. Davis and Plaisted lead governor race with about 72,000 votes each. Plaisted favored by a few hundred to a thousand. Democratic losses blamed on national campaign tactics. total cost estimated at 375000 to 100000 dollars, funded from outside Maine.
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Avausta
Pellator Blaine
Gen
Garfield
Davis
Plaisted
Democratic Party
Maine
National Democratic
Religious Lunacy and Rail News Across Indiana and Texas
A farmer named Charles Eggleston in Spencer County Indiana is declared insane after killing his infant by smashing its head on a log, citing Bible commands. The New Orleans route offers freight talk for the Great Eastern steamer, with cattle owners along the Houston to New Orleans line hinting at bulk shipment. Galveston and Dallas papers attack governors’ nominees as rum shop frequenters, while discussions of electrical train propulsion and Texas railroad labor demand complete this mixed report.
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Jackson Towneship
Spencer ,County
Indiana
Pecassett
Charles Eggleston
Freeman
Pocassett
Eggleston
Eygleston
Abraham
Abraham, “the Lord,” Said He—“Told Me To Kill the Babygard
State Asylum For
Lodianapolis
New Orleans
Great Eastern
Mississippi Valley
Crescent City
T He
Houston
Rio Grande
Democrat
Galveston News
Galveston Journal
Christian Advocate
Court of Appeals
Uncle Dan
The
Statesman
Dallas Times
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Young, Palo Pinto
Stephens
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R. FP. Arnold
Arnold & Arnold
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Drs
Price & Atkinson
Obstateiias
Ryus’ Drug Store
J. K. Davidson
Physicians
Graham, Texas
Office West Side Public Square
J. H. Davidson
Young County
West Side Public Square
J. F. Rigos
Tate
Palestine
Tas
Graham A Anna
Orrice
B. B. Garrett
John Meisterhans
Sol
L. J. Bower
Baker & Confectioner
Graham Hotel
M. J. Richards
Northwest Corner Public Square
Graham City
Ryus & Kumpe
Ukas
Jeff's Saloon
Billiard Hall
A. B. Cant
J. B. Austin
Tex
Banking House
Henry Warren & Co
Weatherford, Texas
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
New York
Neé
Powell & Douglas
Waukegan
G.G. Wagner
Commission
Merghae
Weatherford
J.B. Norris
HE Graham
M.J. Arewards
HAMM
Church & Cois
ARM
MAM
MER” Bekand
the Weir Plow Company
D. M. Osborne & Co
North Side Public Square
Tron
Avery
Wi. S
Gray
Piwney
Gray Medicine CO
Nechanie
Bluck
Albert Sidney Johnston
Henriitta
J.T. Lamb
C. L. Dinwiddie
George Edwards
Col. Young
Press Chandler
Wright
Buffalo Springs
Here
Lamb
Chandler
Justicce
Dinwiddie
Roberts
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Waco Examiner
Walsh
Dallas
Fabson
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