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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1888
Page
4
A fragmentary narrative recalls the 1863 Lawrence raid and the guerrilla chief Quantrill. It mentions Quantrill’s birth in Canal Dover, his notoriety, and a local Dusty panorama of his life, with references to relatives, supporters, and dramatic events. The text hints at wartime legends, family ties, and enduring Canal Dover lore about Quantrill and the Civil War guerrilla era.
A biographical sketch of William Clarke Quantrill detailing his early life in Maryland and Ohio, entry into outlawry in Missouri, and infamous actions with his band. It notes his association with John Brown’s anti-slavery campaigns, his brutal raids in Kansas and Missouri, and his notorious infancy into rebellion, including the Canal Dover and surrounding communities.
An narrative recounts Quantrill's raid on Lawrence and the guerrilla campaign led by Quantrill across Kansas and Missouri. It covers the gang's tactics, the siege and burning of Lawrence, the notorious exploits of Kate Clark, pursuit by Union forces, and the long fugitives across the border with details of key engagements, mutal casualties, and aftermath.
Fragmentary account recounts Quantrill’s guerrilla band moving from Mississippi River region through Kentucky in 1865. It notes a Confederate captain executed by Union forces, wartime brutality, and the band’s decline with several members later in prison or civilian life. The piece references Laura Valle Kentucky grave, specific names like Cole Younger, Jessy and Frank James, and mentions trials, patrols, and postwar fates.
A fragmented OCR passage describes bustling kitchens, cooks at work, and lively dining scenes. It references workers at a Chinese restaurant, mentions salaries, equipment, and food preparation, and notes cultural observations and wages amid a chaotic, speculative narrative.
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