Pedro dispute leads to assault verdict in saloon brawl
In Justice Moses court Sleery Krause faced charges for assaulting Patrick McGinley after a pedro game for drinks at a B Street saloon. Testimony mixed with slang and fake accents ends with Krause found guilty and ordered to appear for sentence at six.
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Sleary Krause
Patrick McGinley
B Street
Hoyle
Stephens
Henry Kraaze
Yousselvy
Virginia City Chronicle
Scrap Book keepsake ideas and spelling note curios
A lively note on scrapbooks preserving articles poems recipes and anecdotes for year end treasure. A foreign spelling anecdote compares wagon spellings between English and American usage with humorous authorial asides.
Texas Gambler's Shootout Ends in Cowboy Justice
A rambler in Texas conspired to dine and ride to town but could not pay. After a dispute over a drink, he shot at the barkeeper and wounded a companion. He then targeted Col Long, who died minutes later. A cow-boy pursued, fired, and killed the gambler near the bridge. the cowboy claimed five dollars for saving the county the travel.
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Col Long
United States
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Why He Won In Breech Loaders Versus Muzzleloaders Debate
The piece argues breech-loaders enjoy an edge over muzzleloaders due to cleaner bores, better loading, and superior American training and coaching. It notes American shooters consistently wipe their bores, favor a back or side firing position, and benefit from veteran coaches. It also cites American rifle superiority and mentions quirky Maine Law era contrivances.
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Hepburn
Conlin
Great Britain
Hawley
Strrtford
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