Grant and His Era A Brief But Bracing Portrait
The piece reviews Ulysses S Grant born on April 27 and his brief yet consequential career. It notes critics admire his generosity, patriotism, and magnanimity while acknowledging debated faults in administration and the Virginia campaign. It emphasizes Grant’s fairness to subordinates, his treatment of defeated Confederates, and the lasting respect across parties despite differing views.
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Grant
Gladstone
Lincoln
Paine
Sherman
Acove
Virginia
Sheridan
Logan
Blair
Congress
Appomattox
Lee
North
Johnson
Mosby
Gen. Grant
Chauncey
Mr. Depew
Eee R
J. H. Beadle
Grant and the Dispatch Bearer Contended Meeting Tale
A Detroit Evening Journal piece recounts Maj Osman recalling his 1864 dispatch ride to Gen. Grant during the Petersburg campaigns. Grant’s humor and humanity emerge as Osman describes misjudging the rider’s identity, Grant’s self mockery, and a later Albany visit where Grant lightens a tense moment with a cigar light and a quip about matches. The anecdotes sketch Grant’s character beyond battlefield leadership, including his interactions with reporters and staff.
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Gen. Grant
Maj. Osman
Hancock
Grant
Petersburg
Detroit Evening Journal
Truth of St Cashaway Ends Robinson Engagement
In Cleverton the town learns Robinson’s engagement to a girl has been broken. Washaway counters that the girl discovered Robinson’s poverty, while Judge notes the reverse in a terse exchange. The remark highlights social tensions and reputational concerns in the community.
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St. Cashaway
Robinson
Cleverton
Washaway
Bellamy
California
Bank of England
Europe
Grand Duke
Michel
Galveston
Harrison
World's Fair Board of Lady Managers
Phewbe Couzins
Battle With The Strikers Ends With Fatality In Adelaide
In Ustowrowx Pennsylvania on April 22 a clash erupted as deputies and Sheriff McCormick evicted strikers from homes. About 300 Hungarian men and women fought back, one girl killed and several wounded including deputies. McCormick slightly wounded. Evictions to continue at Leith tomorrow amid expected trouble.
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Ustowrowx
Adelaide
McCormick
Posse
Leith
Scorrpauz
Alex. Jones
August Delaber
Bakers’ Union
Jones
Chicago
Morewood
Scorrpatg
Lessing No. 8
Glasho
Scorrpaug
Inter Mountain Special
Connellsville
McCormic
Fricke Company
Leisinring
Week Bollea Down and Condensed The influenza inflames London
A weekly digest notes widespread influenza in London, retirements and deaths including Rear Admiral Taylor. It covers strikes, arrivals, poisonings, mutinies, and various global tensions, with accounts of rail accidents, elections, and international diplomacy from the past week.
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Cable
Bollea
London
Taylor
Australia
New York
Louisville
Grenadier Guards
Pine Ridge
New Orleans
Aspen
Lake Shore Road
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Euch Amateur
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Miss Pepperton
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Krems
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Ulysses
Geestemunde
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Reichstag
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America
Address Our Homes Publishing Co
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Canada
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Butler
United States District Court Room
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England
Benares
India
Corpus Christi & South American Railroad
Corpus Christ
Panama
Minnesota
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