Regiments and Leaders Shape Fortieth New York’s Valor
Historian recounts how the Fortieth New York formed from diverse companies in 1861 and fought across major Civil War battles. Led by Lt. Col. Thomas W. Egan, the regiment earned renown at Fair Oaks, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness, suffering heavy casualties yet displaying relentless resolve under strong leadership.
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American Press Association
RMY
Fortieth New York
New York Volunteers
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
Fortieth
Hibernians
Fair Oaks
Kearny
Thomas W. Egan
Egan
New York City
General Sickles
Tom Egan
Tom
Army of the Potomac
Hooker
Greeves
de Fortieth
Insula
Antietam
Washington
Lee
Fredericksburg
Birney
Meade
Hamilton
Stonewall Jackson
Thirty-eighth
Gettysburg
Thirty-eighth New York
de Trobriand
Sickles
Longstrest
Wheatfield
Devil's den
Peach Orchard
Longstreet
Round Top
Hood
Smith
Plum Ruan
Ward
Devil’s den
Colonel Egan
Benning
Plom Run
Richmond
Hancock
Hatcher's Run
Geouc
L. Kumer
Farmer Hines and the Farmers' Rail Road Vision
E. V. Smalley profiles Farmer Hines of Drayton North Dakota who builds a 40 mile grade of a proposed farmers owned rail line to Duluth aiming to cut transport costs. He argues a lower cost line can yield profits at 7–8 cents per bushel and gains for the valley, enlisting local workers and modest funding from Duluth merchants.
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Drayton
North Dakota
Red River
Farmer Hines
Red River Valley
Hines
Grafton
Great Northern
Duluth
St. Cloud
Minn
Lake Superior
Northern Pacific
Woods
Minnesota
Winnipeg
Farmers’ Railroad
Red Lake
E. V. Smalley
Chicago Times- Herald
New York Merchants Form Jewelry Free Club
A group of about 50 prominent New York businessmen pledge to wear no jewelry in public until the police force takes action. The club, once fond of diamonds, will keep jewels at home amid concerns about thieves and safety.
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New York City
New York Recorder
License for Drinkers Proposed in Iowa Legislature
A temperance bill in the Iowa General Assembly would require any person who wants liquor to obtain a city license for 2 dollars valid 12 months. Licenses must be shown at the bar, are nontransferable, and protests can be lodged by relatives or friends over 14. Saloonkeepers face a 10 dollar fine plus court costs for selling without a license.
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General Assembly of
Iowa
Senate
Mulci
Perrin
Chicago
A New Armory For National Republican Convention
St Louis plans a new armory at Twelfth street and Clark avenue costing 160000 to 200000 on the old Washington park site just south of the city hall. An ordinance will seek authorization to erect the armory, with a wigwam alternative estimated at 30000 to 50000. If built soon the drill hall could be ready by June 1 for delegates and committees.
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St. Louis
Twelfth Street
Clark Avenue
City Hall
Washington Park
National Guard
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Converted By A Song In Bridgeport Theft Returns
In Bridgeport Connecticut tenants report a lock picker thief who left bundles of stolen items on their door knobs with a note praising a reformist song. The note cites Have Courage My Boy to Say No and claims the thief has reformed. Mrs Howard Scribner associated with temperance work is named in connection with the case.
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Franklin Block
Bridgeport
Conn
Iain
Temperance Hall
Howard Scribner
Frake
The
Temperance League
Scribner
Healer Ham mond Sparks Belvidere Epidemic
The Chicago Times Herald reports an epidemic in Belvidere Illinois with up to eight hundred people sick due to a healer named Ham mond. The town reports a large outbreak as residents seek aid from the healer in their midst.
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Lagrippe
Belvidere
Hammond
Chicago Times: Herald
War talk and public inquiry in old newspaper voice
In a dated reflection the sultan’s argument shifts to a question of action while Washington’s New War Fellows and critics debate war’s demand. The piece laments those who seek war yet have not experienced it, warning that a future conflict would draw all into battle and join in the chorus of conflict.
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Washington
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Faultless Chemical Co
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E. Main ST
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
Telephone
W. F. Geller
Clifton House
Monroe Street
Wabash Ave
Palmer
GEO. Cummings Hotel CO
Geo. Cummings
White National Bank
Albert E. Bulson, JR
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Pennsylvania Station
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Angin
Wayne
Kort Wayne
Ind
Ickel
Nickel
Boston
Cleveland Mail
Eastern Express
WEST
Chicago Express
Chicago Mail
Western Express
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BR. F. Horner
Cleveland
M. C. Bates
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lake Erie & Western Railroads
Connersville
New Castle
Rushville
United States
Canada
Arbeive
Very Tegal
Tate
E. Philley
Ft. W
C. and
L. Railroad
F Daly
HC Parker
Indianap
Fort
Hoston Loledo
Atlantic Express
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Pacific Express
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Ims
Kansas City Express
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St. Louis Limited
Indianapoli Ly
Fort. Wayne
Muary
Indianapolis
Seyeen
New York Palace
New York and St. Louis
R. G. Thompson
Atand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Bulan
Grand Rapids
North
Cincinnat Ul Highmoud
Findlay, Fort Wayne & Western Railroad
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B. M
A. BM
Haviland
Eh Cloverdale
Ottawa
Toledo
Findlay
A.M
P.M
P. Me. West
Havilan Et Ciorarcnle
D. Findlay
Wabash
Sund
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Broadway and
Fort Wayne, Inc
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Evenine Post
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