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January 15, 1906
Palestine Daily Herald
Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
What is this article about?
The Sixth Artillery battery arrived at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 15 in ragged, mud-covered condition after enduring rains, floods, and a blizzard during their march from Austin through Indian Territory and north Texas. One man, Private Arthur Hall, died en route.
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Clothing of Sixth Artillerymen Was in Tatters and Mud Covered.
Fort Sam Houston, Tex., Jan. 15.—The artillerymen of the Sixth battery were a sorry appearing set of men when they arrived here. Their clothing was in tatters and so covered with mud and dirt that the color of the clothes could not be distinguished. The men are haggard and lean. Many of them were scarcely able to travel. The horses resembled moving skeletons.
This battery encountered severe rains and floods in Indian Territory and north Texas, and a blizzard swept down upon them on the 8th, just as they left Austin. It continued during nearly all of the remainder of the march to San Antonio, about ninety miles. The men walked nearly the whole distance in order to keep warm. The battery lost one man, Private Arthur Hall, during the march.
Clothing of Sixth Artillerymen Was in Tatters and Mud Covered.
Fort Sam Houston, Tex., Jan. 15.—The artillerymen of the Sixth battery were a sorry appearing set of men when they arrived here. Their clothing was in tatters and so covered with mud and dirt that the color of the clothes could not be distinguished. The men are haggard and lean. Many of them were scarcely able to travel. The horses resembled moving skeletons.
This battery encountered severe rains and floods in Indian Territory and north Texas, and a blizzard swept down upon them on the 8th, just as they left Austin. It continued during nearly all of the remainder of the march to San Antonio, about ninety miles. The men walked nearly the whole distance in order to keep warm. The battery lost one man, Private Arthur Hall, during the march.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Artillery March
Blizzard Hardship
Military Suffering
Weather Disaster
Indian Territory Floods
What entities or persons were involved?
Private Arthur Hall
Where did it happen?
Fort Sam Houston, Tex.; Indian Territory; North Texas; Austin To San Antonio
Story Details
Key Persons
Private Arthur Hall
Location
Fort Sam Houston, Tex.; Indian Territory; North Texas; Austin To San Antonio
Event Date
Jan. 15; Blizzard On The 8th
Story Details
Sixth Artillery battery marches from Austin to San Antonio, enduring rains, floods, and a blizzard, arriving in tatters with haggard men and skeletal horses; one man dies en route.