Pope’s Army of Virginia Era and Bull Run Battles
The piece traces Maj. Gen. John Pope’s command of the Army of Virginia from its 1862 formation through the Virginia campaigns. It covers leadership shifts, corps assignments, early disarray, key commanders McDowell and Jackson, rival strategies with McClellan, Stuart raids, and the August 28-30 battles at Gainesville and Manassas, detailing troop movements and casualties.
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John Pope
Army of
Virginia
Banks
Fremont
McDowell
Stonewall Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
Army of Virginia
Pope
Franz Sigel
Bull Run
Gen. Gordon
Illinois
West Point
Choice Engineer Corps
Florida
Missouri
Northwest
Irwin McDowell
Columbus
France
McClellan
Richmond
James
Henry W. Halleck
United States
Washington
Tennessee
Igel
Sper
Waterloo
North Fork
Rappahannock
Rufus King
Fredericksburg
Ginia
Clai
Harrison's Landing
The
Ricmond
Hooker
Sedgwick
Malvern Hill
Halleck
Joe Hooker
Halek
Acquia Creek
Cedar Run
Army of the East
Rappahannock River
Cedar
Fortress Monroe
Burnside
Gen. Lee
Lee
Jackson
Carolinia
Crosa
Cadet’s
Stuart
Strasburg
Alexandria
J. E. B. Stuart
Teafus King
Revolutionary Times
New York
Engineer Corps
Rome
Fred
Ericksburg
Groveton
Manassas
Yorktown
Fairfax
Ile
Salem
Thoroughfare Gap
Washington City
Manassas Junction
Bristoe Station
Fitz John Porter
Warrenton Junction
Gainesville
Morell
Sykes
Reynolds
Pennsylvania
Gen. Meade
Longstreet
Gen. Longstreet
George Sykes
Delaware
Cerro Gordo
Centreville
Manassas Gap
New Jersey
Taylor
Ewell
Hill
Robert C. Schenck
Ohio
Congress
Brazil
Renpart
Schence.paign
Schenck
Old Bull Run Battle Field
Thorouchfare Gap
Tali
Gibbon
Doubleday
Abner Doubleday
Merxison
South Carolina
New York City
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Warrenton
Potomac
Sudley Ford
Sigel
Milroy
Carl Schurz
Pape
John Bell Hood
United States Army
Secona Bull
Chickamauga
Thomas
South
Buford
Gap
Longstreeet
Hood
Warrenton Turnpike
Bethlehem Church
Porter
Grover
A. P. Hill
General Tut tle of Iowa praised for gallantry
The Indianapolis Journal notes General Tut tle of Iowa as a War Democrat and brave soldier, citing promotions for gallantry and criticizing the abuse by the Democratic press.
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Indianapolis
Tuttle
Iowa
Prohibition Defeated in Texas by 75000 Vote Margin
The latest indications show Texas voters rejected prohibition by a 75,000 adverse majority. The average statewide Democratic margin is noted, while St. John did not campaign in Texas.
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Texas
St. John
The Prince of Wales Struggles with Debts and Wealth
Report notes the Prince of Wales earns nearly a million dollars yearly yet cannot meet his debts. It accuses him of lacking the frugality taught by his mother and of failing to practice economical virtues.
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Alrnovueh
Prince of Wales
St John backs northern stay over Texas trip for prohibition
The St John figure prefers remaining in northern states at a per diem, arguing he is fighting the Republican party rather than visiting Texas to aid prohibitionists.
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Hanthrorp
St. John
Texas
Georgia Legislature Targets School Color Lines
A Georgia law proposal draws attention by forbidding teaching white children in colored schools and colored children in white schools, insisting the color line be strictly maintained.
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Georgia
WoopEN Shoes For Children Lauded In London
Children’s WoopEN shoes appear in London with notable early success due to their low cost. They are so inexpensive that they cannot be pawned, unlike leather shoes often pawned by poor families who receive such charitable aid.
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London
Des Moines Passenger Fare Proposal Sparks Trade Call
A 2 cent per mile passenger rate is urged as a stimulus to Iowa wholesale trade. Proponents argue it would boost traveling salesmen, increase railcar occupancy, and benefit both railroads and the public.
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Des Monks News
Lowa
Taxes rise under Democratic rule, fall with Republicans in power
The New York Tribune argues taxes peak when Democrats control state government and drop under Republicans, urging taxpayers to demand reform. It praises Republican resolve and urges GOP allies in other states to back strong efforts for the good causes.
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New York Tribune
New York
Wreck at Chatsworth Recalled as Nation’s Worse Rail Disaster
The Chatsworth wreck described as unmatched in American railroad history, with 87 dead and many wounded. The narrative notes no clear negligence by Illinois management, but a prairie fire weakened a bridge causing an eight hundred passenger train to plunge into deep waters.
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Chatsworth
America
Edinburg
Illinois
England and Town Wage Gap Showcased in Teacher Commission
Commissioner Houtrenius of the labor bureau presents a table comparing average weekly wages in England across trades with those in a town. The data show higher earnings for workers under a tariff system versus free trade, with tariff workers earning roughly one third to one half more and able to buy more with a dollar.
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Houtreniis
Labor Bureau
England
Towa
Eng
Beonseen
Denison Review Condenses Henry George Doctrines
The Denison Review summarizes Henry George ideas proposing a rent on real estate set to its rental value and abolishing taxes on goods licenses and other items. It argues poorer lots would be abandoned and public finances shift to real estate taxes, citing Crawford County potential levies of about 400000 dollars and per acre costs.
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Denison
Henry George
United States
Crawford County
Remedy for bowel complaints in summer sales pitch
The notice warns that sickness and sudden bowel attacks are common in summer and presents Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as the sole dependable cure. It promises safety, pleasant taste, and universal availability through druggists.
Battle of Ox Hill Chantilly Fought Amid Storm and Loss
The article recounts the September 1 Ox Hill battle near Chantilly between Union and Confederate forces. It notes Jackson's pursuit from Manassas, Stuart and Early actions, Kearney's death, and heavy fighting with no clear victor. Pope complains of supply failures and desertion within the Army of the Potomac.
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Chantilly
OX Hill
Germantown
Centreville
Manassas
Jackson
Bull Run
Sudley's
Pope
Isaac I. Stevens
Reno
Stevens
Phil Kearney
Kearney
Heintzelman
Stonewall Jackson
Ewell
Early
A. P. Hill
Longstreet
Hornes
Gen. Halleck
Battle of
Army of the Potomac
Medicated Salve Advertises Pile Cure at 25 Cents
An old advertisement proclaims a salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or money refunded. Sold for 25 cents per box at Palace Drug Store via Pickett & Co.
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Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Arsenic eater described in grotesque metaphor
The passage compares an arsenic eater with dead skin to a snake shedding a new skin. It implies ignorance about the danger of arsenic and uses vivid, unsettling imagery to describe a toxic condition and its concealment.
Unprecedented Boschee’s German Syrup Sale Amazes World
The item touts Boschee’s German Syrup as the safest fastest remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to heal by addressing the cause without drying the cough and promises reduced doctor bills with a household bottle. Sold by all druggists and general dealers for 75 cents per small bottle.
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Boschee
Doctor endorses Papillon Skin Cure by C P Henry Chicago
Dr C P Henry of Chicago reports using Papillon Skin Cure in 40 or 50 cases last spring with a perfect success rate. He claims it is a reliable remedy for diseases of the skin and recommends purchase from druggists or by mail prepaid from Papillon Company in Chicago. Local dealer L M Bosworth also offers the product.
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Wm. Knowles
Rockville
Amelie
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
C. P. Henry
Illinois
Clarke
PaPilLion Company
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
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