Notorious Santa Fe Provost Order Test of Duty
A young lieutenant recalls martial law in Santa Fe during the war. A man refuses to register, is tied by the thumbs and kept in pain for minutes under guard, then released after apology and identification as Sam J. Knapp, chief justice of the New Mexico territorial supreme court. President Lincoln stood by the soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Santa Fe
Hnanor
Sam Joseph G. Knapp
Supreme Court of the
Curleston
Obsonra Cinema
Judge Knapp
Carleton
Colonel Carleton
Lincoln
St. Louis Republican
The
Republic
Washington Cor
Philadelphia Times
The Whole Thi Haydn Dining Tale at Dover Tavern
A fragment recalls The Whole Thi Haydn, famed glutton, arriving in Dover with an empty stomach and ordering dinner for four. The waiter asks about company and the composer replies in a humorous mispronunciation, claiming to be the gompany and Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydn
Dover
Gompanyl
Sid
Argoan
Detroit News Quotation on Account Irregularities
A Detroit News clipping quotes uniform skepticism over irregularities in accounts. The text notes that officials were said to have reviewed records daily in a routine, underscoring a contrast between alleged concerns and observed regularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Local notices advertise whiskey and imported dramcy for sale
The undersigned offers a small quantity of very fine rye whiskey eighteen years old at two dollars per bottle and some old imported dramcy at two dollars per bottle. Also advertises accommodations at Whitney House in Turkey Creek area and lumber pricing at Verdial ten dollars per thousand. Hunters warned to heed premises or face prosecution. Signed T G Mtman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foulkes
Republican Central Committee Members and County Chairs Named
The list names county chairs and secretaries across Nevada counties including Washoe, Carson, Lander, Eureka, Nye, White Pine and others. Key figures include chairs WIlliam Green Wood, C W Patterson, Henry Hagar, and J H Taber, with secretaries such as GN Shallenberger, JW Hanna, A Calin, JP McOrmie, and Ralph Nichola detailing the party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilltonwee Furas
Bhai Central Comiuisiee Binray
I Stoddart
Chairway
Dm Grarhuet
Beeretarys
Ziegler
Deve Unoter
Willem Greenwood
Virginia City
TP Williams
Len Liivhenberger
Gohd Hill
Hillibolde
Thomas Nelson
Chairan
Stone Hawee
FJ Button
GN Shallenberger
Golconda
Evane
Willow Points
Hondfield
Wingeme Washoe County
JW Hanna
Yeringtor 5
C Littell
Dayton
LR Ames
Smithe's
Ortuby
S L Lee
Chairavan
GD Oliver
A Calin
Pov Doyle
Hone Yerington
Garson
Diarmid
Dableymple
Empire
Douglas County
Springmeyer
Gardnerville
KR Cook
Sheridan
Wo Haines
Ware Selby
Genoa
Exell
Fred Hebron
Gardnervilles
Johnson
UT Bilis
Glenbrook
Kolcom
Hollant
Dames
Jack's Valley
Campbell
Walker RE Lander
K L Norton
Chairmun
Mebturdy
L Sitelner
Bimion Bray
Austin
Churchill County
d W_ Ferguson
Fallon
Wim Murphy
Stillwater
JP Schneider
Mivicke
W Lee
St. Clair
Elko County
C H Sproule
Hd Jones
J H Taber
Transmer
Elko
Eureka County
D J Smith
W 8 Long
John Torre
del Bondio
Eureka
Nye
BK Millett
Ion
White Pine
M J Davis
Campton
Mc Ormie
Ely
Glanscock
Osceola
B Colling
Cherry Greek
Biate Republican League
O H Grey
KA Vanderlioth
Carron
Republican County Central
Lincol County
Henry Hagar
A. Hanvon
Ralph Nichola
Bueh
A. Hudgens
DeLamar
J.C. Campbell
M. D
Cral Newall
Pioche
Richar
Rich
Canaca
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A. Jackman
Wadsworth, Ney
Joes Hesidonew
Nol Hill
McDonald
Wadsworth, Nevada
Jfice
Disraven
Nevada House
LFRED
Ees
Carson City
Nevada
Thomas When
Wren & Julien
Virginia Street
Reno
Goodwin & Dodge
Ite
First National Bank
Reno, Nevada
Whitney House
T. B. Whitney, Prop'r
McKer
California
Poplar Hotel
Truckee
D- Horman
Wadsworth, New
Anite
Patent Office
Murcer
U. S
Meubee
Asldress
Snow&co
Parewy Orrick
Walmington
Wwe
Rome
Mune & Co Scientific American
Munn & Co
Broadway
New York
Wadsworth
TistAaTi
Buban Vision
Seatay Mill
Mall
Warrior
Gee Mouth
Bie Ey Om
Daniel
Washoe
County Bank
New
We Buy and Well Exchange
Chicago
San Francisco
United States
London
Paris
Webth
Hellingonn
Copenhagen
Stockhal
Europe
Martin
Gee
W. Mapps
Ward
GT Bend George II
Taylor
Hirat Vicw
Bewond
Cagnter Assixtuot Canhtor
Lodge Neuvon
Wirlsmurth Lodge
No. 25
Macthtersos
Mt. Horeb
Fraternal Hall
Wadeworth
Pavrinn Luvin
Seriti
Pyramid Lodge
sCawrle Hall
Klem
C. G A. MacPherson
R&s
J.G. Ede
Adsworth
Pioneer Dairy
T. G. Herman
Taleo
Lown
A. W. MacPherson
P.O. Building
Travkee
Pemenebereekel
T, G
Mtman
Cill
Manufactuers
Gill
Kivery Bolle
Dispatch Office
Main Street
Columbus Saloon
Gregory Mariana & CO
Whit
Aerige Deatawe Wastin
Mnacenpiel Ferritiry
Siberu Terme
Addrenn, Waite Sewing © Machine Company
Cal
Cleveland
Republican Organization
Lovelock
Pyramid Reservation
Olinghouse Canyon
J. Hodgkinson
Railroad Saloon
Orrosire Devor
Good Lodging Department
Troyes & Sam
the Best
Klucny
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