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History’s Mysteries : General Houston (part three) — And the verdict is . . .

Posted on February 26, 2008 by SCblogger

. . .‘Guilty in the second degree.’ (Muscatine Daily Journal , 6Sept1876, p. 4) “Gen.” Houston, the murderer, on being arraigned for sentence, made a statement alleging that Kelly pursued him with an axe before he shot him—that the first … Continue reading →

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History’s Mysteries : General Houston (part two)

Posted on February 22, 2008 by SCblogger

When last we blogged, General Houston’s life was taking a tragic turn. The devastating Hill’s Block fire in February 1876 must have been a terrific blow to him both professionally and personally and no doubt created hardship within his marriage. … Continue reading →

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