Arlington a Nation's Monument to Immortal Dead
Describes Arlington National Cemetery near Washington as a sacred resting place for Union soldiers, with history from the Custis Lee era, Civil War use, the Tomb of the Unknown, Temple of Fame, and the Sheridan Gate. Notes the 1,100 acre estate, mansion modeled after Athens, and thousands of graves awaiting resurrection.
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Alington
Washington
Georgetown
Alexandria Pike
Arlington
George Washington
George Washington Parke Custis
Mary Lee Fitzhugh
Mary Randolph Custis
Robert E. Lee
Megis
Lee
Theseus
Athens
Fort Meyer
Potomac
Legislative
Congressional Library
Temple of Fame
Lincoln
Grant
Farragut
McPherson
Sedgwick
Reynolds
Humphrey
Garfield
Mansfield
Thomas
Meade
War Department
Little Phil
Heroes Remembered Across Oceans and Time
The nation honors fallen and living heroes from Arlington to Cuban hillsides and Philippine jungles. Americans unite in praise of courage from Appomattox to Santiago and Manila, as memorials recall generations of sacrifice and steadfast patriotism.
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Liberty
Arlington
Church Yard
Philippines
Sherman
Lee
el Caney
Dewey
Luzon
South
Shiloh
Chickamauga
Corinth
America
Memorial Day Rites Celebrate Fallen Heroes in May
Poem extols Memorial Day as flowers and greenery honor fallen soldiers. May blossoms crown their sleep as grateful remembrance replaces battle roars with quiet reverence.
Old Abe the live war eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin
The article recounts the capture of Old Abe the bald eagle from Chippewa country by Chief Sky and another Indian. It details the nest location, the transfer of the other eaglet, and how Old Abe joined the Eighth Wisconsin infantry, carried beside the color bearer in battle.
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Eighth Wisconsin
Old Abe
Chief Sky
Flambeau
Rapida
Daniel McCann
McCann
Eau Claire
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Abe
Chippewa
United States
Old Abe the Bald Eagle’s Service in Wisconsin
The article recounts Old Abe the bald eagle carried on a five foot staff with a leather ring and twenty foot hemp cord. After three years many company members mustered out and Old Abe was presented to Wisconsin. He drew public attention in parades and spent years in Madison capitol until his death at an advanced age.
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Abe
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
One Decoration Day Aided A Needy Soldier
On Decoration Day May 30 the town honors fallen soldiers. Officials, villagers, and a procession in white carry flowers while a sick, impoverished veteran sits comforted in an easy chair amid images of wartime sacrifice and charitable aid from a generous neighbor.
Old Soldier Receives Help From Decoration Day
A Decoration day tale recalls a wounded veteran aided by friends and a generous woman. He received pine and needles, a door latch for ease, neighborly trifles, legal help, and pension relief after years, improving his health through communal support.
Significance of the Day in Memorial reflections
The piece notes Memorial Day as a day of baptism for freedom, second only to Independence Day in importance. It honors heroes who sacrificed life and possessions for liberty and peace under the Constitution, raising humanity toward the Divine Spirit and ensuring freedom untrammeled.
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United States
San Isidro Taken by Gen Lawton’s Forces
Gen Lawton’s advance, led by Col Summers of the Oregon troops, captured San Isidro after a brief engagement two miles from the town. Summers’ line included the 72nd Infantry, Minnesota, Oregon and North Dakota regiments with Scott's battery. Rebels estimated at 2000 retreated after our artillery opened fire. American casualties were light. Summers continued pursuit while Kebbe’s expedition moved toward Arnyal with siege and river flotilla support.
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Lawton
Summers
Oregon
San Isidro
Sewenty-Second Infantry
Minnesota
North Dakota
Scott
Baluarte
Sition
Kebbe
Third Artillery
Seventeenth
Calumpit
Rio Grande
Kruger finds a plot opposed to Transvaal republic
Seven men, mostly former British officers, were arrested in Johannesburg on high treason charges. Warrant actions extend to many prominent figures in an alleged conspiracy. Authorities report incriminating documents showing recruitment of two thousand men for rebellion. Officers reportedly planned to form a corps in Natal to aid the movement at Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal Republic
Natal
Orange Free State
Indian Ocean
Costly telegraphing and global routes shape news reach
An old account explains telegraph rates from Manila to New York at 2.35 dollars per word and traces a long cable path via Hong Kong Saigon Singapore the Straits Settlements Penang Madeiras India Aden Port Said Alexandria Malta Gibraltar Lisbon Plymouth Waterville Canso to New York. It also notes Sable Island shipwrecks and a March to April drop in exports plus Iron Hall windups and life saving costs and a brief on Rear Admiral Watson in the Philippines.
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Manila
New York
Hong Kong
Saigon
Anam
Singapore
Straits of Settlements
Penang
Malay Peninsula
Maderas
India
Aden
Arabia
Port Said
Alexandria
Egypt
Malta
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Plymouth
England
Waterville
Ireland
Canso
Nova Scotia
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Arlington Cemetery
Washington City
Pauk
Resime
Toel Benton
Tyr
Laguna DE BA
Kruger
Ccurney
Sable Island
Iron Hall
Se Yice
Watson
Mobile Bay
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