May 1861: Early War Hopes and Leaders in Brief
George L. Kren recounts the tense days of May 1861 when Lincoln’s call for three-year regiments sparked arming and movement. He notes McDowell, Scott, Fremont, and others preparing campaigns toward Washington, Bull Run, and the West as public optimism dissolved into crisis.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Cincinnati
Washington
McClellan
Eleventh Zouaves
Lew Wallace
Indianapolis
Ben Butler
Fort Monroe
Newport News
Big Bethel
Irwin McDowell
Northwest Virginia
Scott
Bull Run
Sherman
McDowell
West Virginia
Mississippi Valley
Fremont
St. Louis
Army Beginnings of the Civil War on the Home Front
The piece recalls the rush to arms in 1861 with volunteers and veterans shaping leadership. It notes scant militia setups outside major towns, gray uniforms, and old muskets remade for percussion. It highlights Grant and other future leaders early in May 1861 and their efforts to form Illinois volunteers and recruit nationwide.
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Blanktown Guards
Decatur Rifles
Millville Blues
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Virginia
Alexandria
Arington Heights
Missouri
Bull Run
United States
Aquia Creek
Farragut
Hastings-on-the Hudson
Grant
War Department
Washington
Illinois
Springfield
Covington
McClellan
Cincinnati
Little Mac
Twenty-first Illinois
Sheridan
Plains
Custer
West Point
Kilpatrick
Duryea
Newport News
Trim
J. H. Wilson
Chipa
Miles
Sickles
Howard
Leutenant
Maine
Sumter
Andrew
Massachusetts
Wilson
Point
Domestic tragedy in Osceola ends with throat cut
Elmer Lane broke into his wife’s Osceola home and cut her throat before attempting to kill himself. Mrs. Lane is in critical condition but may recover. The couple had domestic troubles and she had sought a divorce.
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Osceola
Elmer Lane
Lane
Charge Against Wolter Dismissed in Federal Court
In Omaha on May 21 E. J. Wolter charged with attempting to blackmail Utah Senator Kearns of $5,000 was discharged in federal court.
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Father Phillips
Pittston
Edward S. Phillips
New York
St. John’s Church
Phillips
Wolter
Omaha
E. J. Wolter
Senator Kearns
Utah
Chicago grain and provisions report May 20 1925
Corn and oats closed strong with gains for July, wheat steady after early gains. Provisions rose modestly led by pork and lard futures. Cash quotes covered multiple wheat and corn grades with varied bid ranges across No 2 and No 3 classes.
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Chicago
Chicago cattle and hog market summary with prices
May 20 Chicago cattle receipts 26 000 good to choice steers steady others active price ranges to 5.95 for prime steers. Hogs receipts 35 000 steady to strong with top around 6.00. Sheep receipts 18 000 lambs strong with wethers 4.30 to 4.60 and lambs up to 5.75.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas Bulls
Kansas City and South Omaha Livestock Markets Report
May 20 cattle and hog receipts with price ranges for native and western cattle, cows, heifers, calves, and stockers. Hogs show weak start then strong finish with top around 5.90 and bulk 5.70 to 5.85. Sheep and lamb values quoted for western and Texas stock, with rising or steady trends in several categories.
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Kansas City
South Omaha
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Under the Stars and Stripes
Lincoln
Regi
Department of the Northwest
Nut
Thomas
Carlisle Barracks
Hagerstown
Meade
Lakes
Rosecrans
McClellan and Burnside
Rhode Island
Lundy’s Lane
Chapultepec
Potomac
Gulf
John C. Fremont
Rockies
California
Radiocal Party
Bayard
Greorge L. Kren
Or Lane
Chaffee
Peking
China
Taku
Manila
M. Pichon
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