War Fifty Years Ago Recalled In May 1861
A compressed reminiscence by James A. Edickton outlines May 1861 recruiting fervor, troop calls, and political shifts. It notes Queen Victoria's neutrality proclamation, Sherman’s promotion, McClellan's rise, and the public mood in the North and South, with songs and speeches fueling Union support and fears of prolonged conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Edeckton
Lincin
Dung
Jefferson da
Lee
Kneh
Wingipe
Qreen
Charles Francis Adans
Great Bee
New York
Lord Palmerston
Great Unitain
Palmerston
Gladstone
Mag
Newcastle
Jefferson Davin
Falmerston
Queen Victoria
England
Forth
South
Asmerian
America
Victoria
William Tecumteh Sherman
George B. McClellan
Benjauiy Hutter
McClellan
Ohio
Wrates
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
McCrellan
Maine
Coast Hears of Aviator Walker In Hawaii Tour
The San Francisco Call reports Clarence Walker, San Mateo aviator, did two notable flights in the Hawaiian Islands during an extended Far East tour with Continental Aviation Co. Limited. His fans debunk rumors of a recent Honolulu incident and note repairs to his biplane after a Hilo meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harney
Missouri
Lyon
Suleure
Camp Jackson
General Price
General Lyon
Harpers Ferry
Batimore and Ohio Railroad
Aly
St. Louie
Lower
Mississippi
Washington
Billworth
Alexandria
Virgina
Kentucky
Robert Anderon
Bumter Fame
Abrahem Lincoln
South
Lincoln
San Francisco Call
Clarence Walker
Walker
Honolullu
Hilo
Clarence SI. Walker
San Mateo
Honolulu
Honolulan
San Francisco
D. Masnon
Inlanda
Austentia
Dexter P. Dorgan
Hubert Lathan
Rapid Transit Improvements Planned Extensions and Siding
The Superintendent of Public Works reviews proposals from the Rapid Transit Company to extend and upgrade its city corridors with several thousand feet of siding. Requests approval for 740 feet on Beretani avenue, 1080 feet on Lunalilo avenue, and 1606 feet on Wilder avenue to reduce delays and waste at the switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid ‘Transit Company
Korvier
T Hat
Wilder Avenue
Sidig
Keeaumoku
Punahou Street
Awitchen
New Harbor Board Named by Governor Frear
Governor Frear announced the personnel of Hawaii’s new Harbor Commissioners created by the latest Legislature. James Wakefield F B McBrocker mill A Berndt and C J McCarthy will serve with Maraton Campbell as ex officio chairman. The board will supervise large harbor funding including 350000 for Hodduly harbor and 200000 for Hilo plus other Territory allocations. The commission appoints a clerk and shares control over pilots harbor wardens and other harbor employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frear
Board of Harbor Commissioners
James Wakefield
F. B. McBrocker
Mill A. Berndt
C. J. McCarthy
Commissionera
Hodduly Harbor
Hilo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucoli
Terralor
Pather Abraham
Mswlasipol
Stronrna
New England
Father Abraharm
Father Abraham
Srimenal
Tascat
Balimore
Amaya
Monaagos
Mt Neue Kortres
Monroe
Sherman and
Sheridan
Doveph
Johnston Wih
War Department
Kansas
Booth
James Gorton Bennett
Jamen
Manon and Dixon
Frog
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Bay
Fortress Monroe
Woot
Butler
Nenbordt
Wool
Howell's Point
Potomac
Freeborn
Smith's Point
Potosi
Amtrrward
Ganakale
Ladl
W. T. Sherman
P. H. Sheridan
Nathaniel Lyon
Coast
Aviator Walker
Si "Buna
Harbor Board
Paik Medicine
Ayer
Dr. C. Kye Ce
A. Blom
Fort St
S. F. Zeave
Kuyeda
Yee Chan & Co
KAM Chong CO
Bervtania Streets
Wah Ying Chong
King Street
Ewa
NG. Tin
Bergtanis
Maunaken
Smith Streets
Wing Chong Co. Se
Ang Chan
Wing Wo Tai & Co
Er At Lie
Fike
Moare
CO. King
Btreete
E U
Bishop & Company, Bankers
Damon
A W. T. Bottomley
Abbete
Depontts Ouly
T My
Allen W.T. Bottomley
of Bishop & Company
Allen W. T. Bottomley
A, Harris MacKenzie
Henry Waterhouse Trust Co
Bility
Tromt and Agency
Otter Natiition
Territory of Hawaii
Ham
Campbell
Henry Waterhouse Trust Co. Ltd
Ino, Quild
First Judicial Circuit
Rainier Beer
Metropolitan Meat Market
Telepho
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!