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Revolvers On Desks Stirred California House Debate
During Mn Field's legislative days in the California Legislature two thirds carried knives or pistols. A heated impeachment debate led Moore to draw revolvers and threaten. Field sought an apology. Broderick offered aid. Moore backed away. Baldwin advised retreat. A dangerous escalation loomed as the House opened.
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Bostom Merald
Mn Field
California Legislatura
Memt
Olrfere
de Stan
Concer
Turner
Field
B. Moore
Tuolumne
Moore
J. A. Merritt
Merritt
Richardson
Senate
David O. Broderick
State Senate
Broderick
Congress
Drury Baldwin
Baldwin
Judge Field
Me Field
Ummal
Colonel Solon
Gil City
Jamestown
Jenkins
Misa Jenkins