Cavalry Parade Voice From a Veteran's Memoir
Excerpted pieces recount Civil War nurse Mother Ransom now near ninety at Ransom Industrial Home near Garvanza California. She recalls Memphis 1863 hospital service and the shipwreck North America in December 1864, with Libby rescue and grim losses, plus Grant anecdotes and G A R encampment plans in Denver for 1905.
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Mother Ransom
Eleanor C. Ransom
Times
Memphis
Indiana
Morton
Gayoso General Hospital
Washington Hospital
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Galveston
North America
McClintock
New York
Texas
New York City
Florida
Mary E. Libby
Cuba
Portland
Libby
Stemphis
Adams Hospital
Ransom
Los Angeles Times
Medal of Honor: High honor with historic rivals and strict vetting
The Medal of Honor, redesigned recently, stands with Victoria Cross and Iron Cross as a top decoration. Awarded by Congress for distinguished bravery, its rarity reflects strict scrutiny by the War Department. Of over 2.5 million Civil War service members, fewer than 2,000 received it, with nearly half going to the Twenty-seventh Maine Infantry who stayed to fight at Gettysburg.
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Great Britain
Germany
War Department
Twenty-seventh
Maine Volunteer Infantry
Paul Jones
Navy Department
London
Jones
England
Lord Selkirk
Lord de Spencer
New York Herald
Tallest G A R Veteran Reaches Seven Feet in Pennsylvania
W P Bane of Nineveh Pa stands seven feet tall and weighs 200 pounds making him the tallest U S G A R veteran. He wore specially made attire and served in the Twenty second Pennsylvania cavalry during the Civil War. He has attended G A R encampments since 1892 except St Paul and jokes about his size in tents.
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United States
W. P. Bane
Nineveh
Twenty-second
Pennsylvania Cavalry
St. Paul
New Judge Advocate General Oscar I Moore Appointed
Comrade Oscar I Moore Poat No a Abilene Kan has been appointed judge advocate general to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Comrade Amos M Thayer.
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Oscar I. Moore
Poat No,a
Abilene
Kan
Amos M. Thayer
Pictures of John Paul Jones in Navy Library Collection
Navy department library in Washington showcases prints of John Paul Jones portraying him as pirate, dandy, and seasoned naval officer. Engravings trace his life from Ranger battles to Serapis victory, with views from French and English artists and notes on likenesses and portraits.
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John Paul Jones
America
Navy Department
Washington
Charles W. Stewart
Naval War Records Office and Library
Jones
Paul Jones
London
Paris
Imperial Society
Horace Porter
France
Houdin
Secretary of the Navy
Carl Guttenburg
C. J. Notte
Commodore Jones
United States of America
Pearson
P. Jones
Tom" Ochiltree
Victor
A. L. Stephens
Chappel
Janes
George Washington
Virginia
England
A. Park
Uncle Sam
Varin
Chapman
Act of Congress
British Isles
Selkirk
Dumfries
Scotland
Ranger
St. Mary's Isle
Lady Selkirk
Selkirks
Lord
Lord Selkirk
Lord de Spencer
Selkirka
Superstitions and a Odd Household Scene
The scene shows a playful quarrel where a clock is thrown and a potato masher taps a head as they tumble to the carpet. They discuss a superstition about gold in the teeth of the dead and propose removing it to be shared with charity.
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America
A Dental Treasure Trove Revealed in Curios US Claim
A dentist declares knowledge of a vast trove of treasure buried within the country. He hints at digging up millions of dollars’ worth of valuables, referencing a necropolis or cemetery setting as his source of wealth. The remark suggests a bold treasure hunt notion.
West African reliance on King Edward coinupsurges
Report notes West African natives increasingly reject coins not bearing King Edward's profile. Comment mentions Queen Victoria's death and possible British policy shift to repudiating Victoria coins.
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West Africa
King Edward
Victoria
Angle Joke Sparks Lesson At City School
A teacher asks pupils to define an angle and Little Doris Tresser answers that an angle is a place to put bad boys in, prompting a humorous moment during a corner time lesson.
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Doris Tresser
Abandons His Title by Reginald Ward
Reginald Ward, American millionaire and society figure, once a Boston broker and friend of King Edward, has abandoned the title of count conferred by Pope Leo XII after adverse criticism.
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Reginald Ward
King Edward
Boston
Leo XII
Tallest Californian Dies in Los Angeles at 67
Andrew J. Tart, famed as California’s tallest man, died in Los Angeles on June 27 at age 67. He stood 6 feet 1 1/2 inches, weighed 250 pounds, and had lived in the city six years. Born in Indiana, he supported his mother before marrying his childhood love. his wife survives him.
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Senator Daniel
Virginia
Chicago
Hamilton Club
Ward
John S. Mosby
Potomac
Maryland
Washington
United States
Andrew Johnson
General Grant
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew J. Tart
California
Los Angeles
Andrew Hart
Indiana
San Francisco Chronicle
Should Reverse Salaries and Judge by Eatery Quip
A fragmentary UK note quotes Arnold White addressing workers in London with a quip about judging a man by his eating habits. It mentions salary figures for Togo pets and Admiral Rojestvensky, including a figure of £11,000.
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Arnold White
London
Togo
Admiral Rojestvensky
Starry Silence and Faith Amid Death and Love
Poetic meditation on death and heaven in Starry Silence, with reflections on faith, sleepless edicts, and rest from storms. The piece shifts to St Bonaventura and insistent lessons on fidelity in small deeds, love as guide, and inner vision of Christ shaping virtue.
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St. Bonaventura
Bonaventura
Brother Giles
Christ
Honor All Men In The Spirit Of Olin Roche Sermon
The essay urges universal respect for all people, praising the divine image within every soul. It rebukes contempt born of familiarity and cites a Memphis yellow fever nurse case to illustrate transformation and inherent worth. It ends with faith in human potential and the goodness of God.
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Peter
Christ
Memphis
Harry
Olin Scott Roche
Bear Ye One Another's Burdens Arch Temptations Note
Archbishop T ETle reflects on mutual influence in daily life and Christian duty. He warns that temper and actions can help or hinder, urging humility and unselfishness to avoid stumbling others. The message echoes St Paul about bearing one another's burdens.
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St. Paul
Christ
Temtle
Spiritual Growth and Discrimination in Faith
Under Spirit guidance there are methods to sharpen discernment and cultivate genuine Christian feeling, growing through fidelity in small things. Care and practice under spiritual tutelage emphasize steady moral development and attentiveness to everyday acts.
Building Character and Endless Effort in Spiritual Growth
The speaker compares building a grand edifice to shaping character. Walls grow with effort as storms threaten. The path from animal to angelic rises by constant exertion, or gravity pulls one back. Only rooted in the mansions above will continuous struggle end.
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H. W. Beecher
The Peril of Abundance in Life and Duty
The text argues that abundance can hinder progress and tests our strength. Those with excess time or wealth often achieve less unless they endure strong discipline. Only iron will and deep consecration can overcome wealth’s drag, a costly inner conflict for those drawn into it.
A New England rail president on going beyond need
A railway president urges going a little farther than required in work and life. He argues that exceeding expectations in public or private duties leads to new opportunities and upward progress, echoing a theme of character building and spiritual growth.
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New England Railway
Distrust of Self and the Risk of Failure
The text argues that self-distrust protects against overconfidence. It warns that self-confidence can dull effort while fear of failure sharpens resolve. It suggests reliance on a higher restraint keeps from falling, contrasting public speaking and athletic contests with personal restraint.
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Leslie’s Weekly
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Col
George W. Cook
Stout Street
National Guard
Grand Army of the Republic
Admiral John Paul Jones
Fortrait Chapman
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Sharp Mann
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