Heroism in a Series of Brave Deeds Across Battlefields
A vivid anthology praising courage in war and private life. Stories honor figures like Sherman Alger Depew Porter Villiers Dr Shrady and Kimball, highlighting acts of valor from trenches and witness accounts by renowned figures and war correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Alger
Depew
Horace Porter
Villiers
Shrady
Grant
Lieut. Parr
Roanoke
Supt. Kimball
Sherman on Brave Men and Cool Courage in War
Gen Sherman recalls personal acts of bravery from the Civil War and the march to the sea. He cites Capt Baldwin saving a prisoner from a mob, foraging partisans, the Altoona defense, Weldon Railroad bravery, and Horace Porter stories. He notes the need for duty over vanity and recounts Grant's daring at Petersburg and the front line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tecumseh Sherman
Florida
Colliorate
Argonauts
H Abundan
Cklers
Atisuta
Sherman
Altoona
Gen. Corse
Gen. Sherman
Eifforts
Abe
Corse
Ge Otion
Hyman
Anr
17Th Corps
North Carolina
City
Uncle Billy
Grant
Richmond
Horace Porter
Porter
Sonas
Weldon Railroad
Petersburg
Hey
Owever
Doughty
Sergt. Reas
Pennsylvania
Tenches
Jase
Gen. Grant
Coius
Brave Men Before the Guns and the Rail
Frederick Villiers recalls wartime bravery across campaigns from Plevna to Alexandria, praising Beresford, Forbes, and other leaders while highlighting ordinary heroes like Hank Silliman and Captains Tuttle and Patterson. The piece interweaves personal bravado, battlefield grit, and quiet steadfastness in danger.
Sherman and Lincoln settle brave soldier tale with humor
In a wartime anecdote Gen Sherman threatened a private with capture and execution but Lincoln urged caution, noting Sherman's stern look would likely carry out the act. The exchange illustrates mutual respect and a shift toward collective battlefield action in modern warfare.
Dr Shrady Describes Bravery Under the Surgeon’s Knife
Dr George F Shrady editor of the Medical Record who cared for Gen Grant reflects on the common courage of men facing death. He notes Shrady’s wartime service and the many experiences that shaped his views on bravery during life and under operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrady
George F. Shrady
The
Medical Record
Gen. Grant
Dashing Confederate Lieut Parr recalls famed river exploits
Dr Henry A Parr of New York city, once a bold Confederate navy officer, recounts his war deeds. He led a 10 man party to seize the U S sloop Roanoke at Cuba, held her for days despite 96 Union crew, and aided Morgan’s men in Nashville including the Minnetonka raid. He praises Capt Reid’s riverine heroism along the Mississippi and Mobile Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Harbor
Reid
Thad
Morgan
Meyer
Chance
Lieut. Little
Little
Henry A. Parr
New York City
Lieut. Parr
Parr
United States Navy
Cuba
R. Parr
Nashville
Uell
United States
Minnetonka
Buell
Gould
Mississippi
Mobile Bay
Bisammi
Real Heroes of the War Say The Muskets Carried The Day
Gen Russell A Alger declares the real heroes were the muskets bearers and frontline fighters. He recalls Yellow Tavern and Bucklandills near Warrington, praising soldiers who faced danger, women at home, and the brutal reality of battle. He notes fear, duty, and the idea Give them hell as a wartime creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell A. Alger
Grand Army of the Republic
Yellow Taverna
Rushig
Evangelical Alliance
Detroit
Warren
Bunker Hill
Bucklandills
Warrington
Byang Qpeush
The Wifes Mistake at Cloverdale Cottage
Sophie Garland clashes with her mother in law at Cloverdale Cottage when Mrs Percy's visit reveals hidden kinship. Mrs Peregrine Percy contracts spotted fever and, aided by Harry's mother, Sophie learns to value family ties and forgives her husband and mother in law. The病 illness reshapes loyalties as Sophie bonds with her mother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Percy
Saratoga
Harold
Harry
Harry Garland
Launcelot
Launcelot Under Ugly Circumstances. He Welcomed Mrs. Percy
Sophie
Cloverdale Cottage
Erica
Charity
Thas
Darling
Ike
Mrs. Garland
Angel
Tam
Two Men and Mme Delpeche on Ocean Chase
An Anglo Irish pursuit unfolds as Dr Delee and detective Browne escort Mme Josephine Delpeche toward Queenstown aboard a yacht and mail steamer to Newark. A New York collision tale fades into a concluding note on Reuben Mobell amid a wrecked Europa inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Dr. Delee
Mrs. Delee
New Year
Deice
Browne
Home Office
Josephine
Fercely
Mme. Delpedhe
Albert
Newark
Queenstown
Mme. Josephine
Alice
Jessup
Southampton
Mr. Browne
New Foundland
Vienna
Inman
City of Vic
Europa
Liverspool
Europa Albert
Hester
Mme
Josephine Delpeche
Jessop
Albert Veice
New York
Marie
Lyons
Bas de Boulogne
Reuben Mobell
Mme. Delpedha
Mobell
Brave Men Who Save Lives Tells Stories by Supt Kimball
Superintendent Kimball of the Life Saving Service recounts acts of bravery by crew members. He notes two instances of personal courage that went largely unnoticed at the time and emphasizes that all men in the service are brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
Charles
Dick’ Beresford
Amar
Mr. Villiers
Lever
Dick Beresford
Sir Charles
Alexandria
Charles Beresford
Charley
Mr. Depew
Mctahan
O'Donovan
Forbes
Stanley
Frederic
France
Toulon
London
Johnstown
Penn
Supt. Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
I. Kimball
The Testimony of an Expert on Cleve land Weight
A New York theatrical manager in Philadelphia notes ex President Cleveland appears visibly heavier. He studied Cleveland in a box at a recent performance and observed a pronounced rise in girth. The manager, who has not seen Cleveland in over two years, describes his expanding frame as obvious and striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Irronclads
Lord Beresford
Condor
Alexandria Bay
Gen
Skobeleft
Rom
Hank
Hank Silliman
West Side
New York
Mr. Tousey
Mr. Teasey
Square Acre
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cleveland
Isbington
Paciawe
My dear child cries as father loses track of child
In a short dramatic scene a distressed child sobs as she laments her father has gone missing, fearing his mother will scold him upon his return. The exchange hints at family tension and concern within a domestic moment.
NEWSPAPER MEN The Difference Between Them and Journalists
The piece contrasts newspaper men and journalists, arguing country-born editors advance to proprietorship and business sense, while educated writers excel at prose yet lack business skill. It claims journalists rely on artful wording, while newspaper men use typesetting, layouts, and illustrations to drive sales.
Fast Railroad Runs Across a Century of Timings
A Philadelphia Bulletin compilation lists historic rail runs showing speeds and routes from 1879 to 1889. It records times for distances from 1 to 168 miles, with engines, cars, and notable legs like West Philadelphia to Jersey City and Jersey City to Broad Street, along with transcontinental and British routes, highlighting rapid gains in rail efficiency over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
West Philadelphia
Jersey City
Duke of Wellington
Slough
Eng
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rahway
Trenton
N. J
Broad Street
Phladelphia
Broa Street
Philadelphia
Fontaine
Amherstburg
St ‘Thoman
Thomas
Wellan
Victoria
St. Thomas
Bataan
Don
Crewe
Engles
London
Edinburgh
Scot
Washington
Ih En Bom ci Ny Vage A
Tengton
Are
Ohio
Jarsev Eit
Sogconda
Jarmo Aliae
Glin Eatsburg
Pei
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fen
Brother Jonathan
Wey
Newar
Baldwin
Lower California
California
Capt
Nicaragua
Abe Lincoln
Shaman
Bull Run
Secretary of War
Tey
Frederick Villiers
London Graphic
Servia
Plevna
Rchibald Forbes
Beresfords
Iresh Iayer R. Villiers
Mie Ie
Khartoum
Illiers
Palepe
Hiero
Rude
Archibald Forbes
Azar
Plevn
Danseuse
Plevna Tonient
Spea
Gonaider
I Refen
Commissariat
Chauncey M. Depew
Arenes
Hrady
Dr. Shrady
Lam
Merve
Virginia
Connecticut
Vermont
Portland
Lord
Dr. Parr
Roger A. Pryor
Abbe
Bangor
New London
Nantucket
Mononny
Tuttle
Weasel
Wessel
Prates
Asbury Park
Patterson
Figat
Sti
Lincoln
Gen. Morgan
Gen. Alger
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