Lincoln Almost Duelled With Rival Politician
Abraham Lincoln narrowly avoided a duel with rival James Shields after anonymous “Rebecca” letters stirred Illinois politics in 1842. Lincoln, editor Simeon Francis, and Mary Todd figured in the letters, with the duel planned on Bloody Island near Alton Illinois before peace was restored.
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Eight Came To Trial Following Dramatic Murder Conspiracy
Eight prisoners seven men and one woman sit in a courtroom line linked by chains and padded caps amid trial for aiding in the Lincoln assassination plot. The case spawned dramatic national headlines as the era’s fevered pursuit of justice unfolded in Washington and New York Times coverage.
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Prince ton University Charter History
When chartered in 1746 the College of New Jersey gained university status and was located at Elizabethtown, reflecting its early colonial expansion and renamed institution.
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Liberal lawmakers plan Thursday civil rights strategy meeting
Reps. Diggs and Scott called a bipartisan meeting with "the liberal bloc" to coordinate civil rights legislation this year. They aim to counter Southern bloc resistance and expect White House action before the meeting. Diggs highlighted civil rights as the top issue for Negroes and allies.
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Davis Capture Sparks Row of Confederate Slogans
Prominent headlines recount the capture of Davis with dramatic phrases such as Davis Taken and The Rebel Postmaster General Reagan Also Captured. The front page portrays a relentless pursuit and dramatic surrender scene as Davis is surprised at daylight and surrender persuaded by a revolver.
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Solve-A-Crime Solution Cites Hypothetical Wound Position
The statement argues that if the wife had fallen toward the ward, striking her head on table edge would not create a wound on the back of her head, suggesting a specific unfavorable scenario in a crime narrative.
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New Positions Announced From Page Six A
A Virginia native will represent the Henley Company in that state. Henley Paper Company, from Parker Paper Co., began in High Point in 1906 and marks its 50th anniversary. A B Henley became president in 1934 and the firm expanded in fine and coarse paper, twine and cordage, and paper products with branches in High Point Charlotte Gastonia Asheville and Atlanta plus sales coverage across the Southeast. U S Steel produced about 116 million net tons and steel for castings in
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