General Francis Bar low and the Second Army Corps Heroism
Kilmer profiles General Francis Barlow, a self made volunteer who rose to major general and shaped the Second Army Corps at Fair Oaks, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Petersburg. The narrative recounts his first battle report, wartime leadership, brave charges, severe wounds, and a fortunate reunion with his wife saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Eldom
Putams
Waynes
Starks
Francis
Barlow
Second Army
Hancock
Ceutenants
West Point
Fair Oaks
Howard
New York
Bome
Pennsylvania
Casey
Bunker Hill
Antietam
Peninsula
Sedgwick
Richardson
A. P. Hill
Apen Knots
Sixth Corps
Eleventh Corps
Diroum
Stonewall Jackson
Hapcock
Gettysburg
Eleventh
Sickles
Basin Lands
Rock Creek
Gordon
Wilkeson
Trace
Second Corps
Brock Road
Longstreet
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Ream
Napoleon
Lee
Appomattox
Sheridan
Gioraz L. Kilmer
His Claim to the Title as a Professional Singer
A fragment from the Chicago Record notes a claim surrounding Tubbs as a professional singer. The text questions whether he truly professes to sing and treats the claim as a media remark or misprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubbs
Chicago
De Mott Street Kid Rejects Salvation Army After Street Fight
A Bowery character recounts his clash with Salvation Army workers, quitting after failing to convert the Duke of Mott Street and others. He describes fighting, jail, a lost mission, and vowing to return to his own “bloomin biz” while carrying a chinaman on a string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott Street
Cologne
Cally
Duke
de Salvashun Army
Baxter Street
Battery
Fourteenth Street
Idol Shattered Society Novel Sparks Gossip
A British humor piece notes Mrs Overton, a society woman, authoring a novel to public reaction. The dialogue mocks perceptions of propriety as social circles discuss the author and her literary venture.
Anecdote of a Judge’s Word to a Flowery Advocate
Joseph Hatton recalls an 19th century court scene where a judge rebukes a flamboyant advocate for making grand comparisons. The judge admonishes the counsel to focus on the case, not venturing into invidious contrasts as the jury listens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hatton
Sir Henry Irving
United States
Washington Post
Evening Post
K. Berry St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Colorful chatter on beard color and society gossip
The New York World and Washington Star passages note Fatima probing her husband about a blue color explanation and social fascination with Mr Bobbles’s hair. The exchange highlights vanity, curiosity, and fashionable intrigue among newlyweds and society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Household Humorist Snippets in Genteel Misadventure
A collage of light quips from various papers. Witty exchanges feature a husband who jokes at the wrong moment and a wife debating literature and almanacs. The humor shifts from divorce talk to social pretensions and flirtations with playful banter throughout.
Diseases and Impotency Treated Successfully
A medical report notes treatment of conditions including Bright's disease diabetes and bladder issues. It lists frequent urinary symptoms such as blood in urine and mucus, with a claim of successful outcomes across various ailments linked to self abuse and urinary tract disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Francis C. Barlow
America
OLD Guard
DE Mott Street
M. ‘Quad
THE
Salvation Army
Bowery Sam
Third Avenue
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Fatima
Bluebeard
Ers
New York World
Charlie Cadd
Detroit Tribune
Buonkoing
Mrs. Benham
Henry
Benham
Standard’ Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Fort
Wayne, Ind
the Evening Post
East Berry Street
District Telegraph Office
Aly
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
Care Evening Post
Fort. Wayne
Advents
Reeder
West Gents Street
U. H
Care Home
Fr. L. A
West
Jefferson Street
City
Washington St
W. Williams Street
C. H. Evening Post
H. van
John E. Thompson
Wal Reet
Washington Boulevard
Jesse
Hbouises
Romy & Bobilya
Bank Breck
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz Building
Ace
Court House
Simon Freistrofffr
Inquire Evening Post
Ottee
Lafayette Street
East Main Street
J. Dickerson
Lafayette Stret
Crick
West Main Street
A.C. Aurents
W. Berry Street
East Columbia
Karn's
East
Columbia Street
Guy
Neiswonger and Co
BOYS
GiRty
Tank Leslie
Sopular Monthly
Frank Leslie
Evening Frost
M. E. Burns
Epee Monthly
Evenimne Post
Evenine Post
Leslie
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