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Monday, June 8, 2015

Lincoln's Killing Shocked the Nation-- Part 4: Headlines

April 15, 1865 Chicago Tribune Headlines.

TERRIBLE NEWS.

President Lincoln Assassinated at Ford's Theater.

A REBEL DESPERADO SHOOTS HIM THROUGH THE HEAD AND ESCAPES.

Secretary Seward and Major Fred Seward Stabbed By Another Desperado.

THEIR WOUNDS ARE PRONOUNCED NOT FATAL.

Full details of the Terrible Affair.

UNDOUBTED PLAN TO MURDER SECRETARY STANTON.

Very Latest...  The President Is Dying.

A Shocker As People Woke Up.  --Old Secesh

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