Bowie Knife Potter and a Duel in Congress Past
A Wisconsin grocer’s memory recalls John F. Potter once known as Bowie Knife Potter. The ex congressman recounts a 1840s House melee with Pryor, Lovejoy incident, and a duel threat over bowie knives, ending without combat in DC. Potter reflects on fights with southern foes and the era’s volatile politics.
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Noxer A. Pryor
Span Potter
John FE. Potter
Congress
Bowie Kmife Potter
Walworth County
Wis
Wisconsin
Capitol
Washington
John Fox Potter
Augusta
Repub
Jcan PF
Potterlican Party
Buchanan
James L. Orr
South Carolina
Preston Brooks
Charles Sumner
Senate
Sumner
Potter
Galusha A. Grow
Kansas
Pennington
New Jersey
Owen Lovejoy
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Alton
Judge Potter
Milwaukee
Lovejoy
Roger A. Pryor
Pryor
House
Congressional Globe
Nlso
Congressional Printing Office
Singleton
Peter
Vntention
Sony
Consin
John F. Potter
West Virginia
Pleasant Ritchie
Bowie
District of Columbia
Colonel Lander
Pennsylvania
James M. Mason
Lander
New York City
Common Pleas
Alexandria
Grow
Reuben Davis
L. Q. C. Lamar
Davis
Barksdale
Orr
J. B. Washburne
Washburne
Weaker Vessel and the Question of Suicide in Women
The article discusses why few women commit death by own action, noting that physiology and morality influence behavior. It cites physicians claiming women bear pain and adversity with a different tolerance and even enjoy illness, affecting suicide rates and moral power over temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Philadel
Model jail exhibit at Atlanta exposition sparks debate
A Dalton Georgia inventor showcases a steel framed jail exhibit at the Atlanta fair. The mock cell block includes a working gallows and hidden bolt mechanism, claiming to demonstrate prison life, safety, and the jailer’s control. The piece prompts reflections on historic prison conditions and reforms.
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Kir
Robert P. Manly
Dalton
Tuileries
Louis le Grand
Howard
Europe
Prussia
Emil
Ty & Waafortiele
Handewss Ad
Iaomitha
Uius
Ahats
Don
Erin
England
Six Months on an Ice Floe Polaris Expedition
Remarkable tale of Captain George Tyson and Polaris crew who drifted on an ice floe from Oct 15, 1872, to Apr 30, 1873. They abandoned ship, built snow huts with Eskimos, faced Arctic night and storm, and were rescued after sighting whalers and finally a steamer.
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Tyson
George Tyson
Polaris
Eship
Hangened
Ainsch
Twang
Steiner
Ealers
Gooseberry Poisoning Case Attracts Attention
A child in Gooscherry Hilly ingested a berry described as resembling a small hickory nut. Medical notes indicate she fainted and suffered head pain after exposure. An examination shows the berry inhaled during a rapid breath, prompting concern over potential poisoning and the need for careful diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicad Syuw
Tattooing spreads in London as mark of delinquents
A report notes Pattooing as a sign of delinquency per Lombroso and his school. A member of parliament visited a tattooer with wife and five children, all tattooed with their name and address in case of accidents.
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Lombroso
London Secie
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Atk Lively
Image EN Congress
Hoger A. Pryor
Cadwallader Washburn
Aforr
Lucretia Mott
Yoo
Atlanta Exposition
Traflulolp
Gelluloid Company
Firondwnay
New Yorker
U.S
C_A.SROW &CO
GPP
Washington, D
Vitalis
Poonoonarat
Calumed Remedy Coilwany
Chicago
Siegfried A Co
Cataerh
Ail Droggista
Warren
Iar
Sa Ld
Circe
W. DO. Harrison & CO
Gerk Ro
Columbuy
Pem Les
Wosiness Directory
Srank W. Whatcomb
Ird
Postatee
Jinsuack & Peters
Attorneys At Law
Tim
Chas Lou
Eas
ST. Asull
Iar Omerin Hodiman Block
Ove Samogis
Gig Goods Sore
Gorver Lrhergy Rp
Secon All Evil
H B. Perry
Asliss
PRACK
Water Street
Boeschelin
Breves
MHAT
Humphrey & Semove
Ian Biscopal
Chvieb
Jan
Warren, Pa
Co FE
Warrockwell
K. Russell
Neartente
HM Oldest Bank
Warren County
URSA
Ireland
Scotandland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Yambure
Jiremen
Havee
Paris
Gothenburg
Chrissina
Copenhagen
Tuuloud Tekers
New York
J. K. Ronne
Merchnt
Walier
Wanamarker & Browns
Ismuense
Penu’a
JK. Ronne
ARS Ave
Thorere Lapital
MM. Waters
T. Wazentine
Vics
D. L. Gerould
LW. Dennison
Ass't
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