Grant's Wilderness Campaign Divided Commands Debate
Gen E P Alexander spoke at the American Historical Association meeting in Richmond on Grant's conduct of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania campaigns. He argued that dividing armies under independent commanders hindered success and noted tactical missteps and Confederate reports describing a fierce but costly clash.
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Richmond
Virginia
Gen. Alexander
Grant
Lee
Army of the Potomac
Meade
9Th Corps
Burnside
Alexander
Wilderness
Spotsylvania
Spottsylvania
North Anna
Longstreet
Miles
Hill
Walker
Ewell
Long
Page
Kershaw
Abbott finds Earthquake a Lesson for the Soul
Dr Lyman Abbott spoke yesterday at the West Side YMCA auditorium saying the earthquake disaster educates humanity and strengthens faith. He argued life is transient, material things fade, and disaster prompts rebuilding of inner manhood despite the tragedy and cries of victims.
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West Side
Young Men's Christian Association
Lyman Abbott
Dr. Abbott
Calbria
Plant Juice Medicine Company sees rapid Georgetown success
Mr Daniel Leyh reports unprecedented quick success for Plant Juice remedies in Georgetown, citing statewide familiarity and a fair purchase proposition with a seven day money back guarantee. He stresses honesty and straightforward business as keys to growth and notes Leyh's office at the corner of Orange and Front streets with evening shows at 7 p m.
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Daniel Legh
Plant Juice Medicine Company
Georgetown
Legh
Plant Juice
South Carolina
Mr. Leyh
Leyh
Orange and
Front Streets
The Brigand's Daughter and Henry Hudson Play Draw Crowds
At the electric theatre tonight audiences enjoy The Brigands Daughter and a historical re production of Henry Hudson and his crew. The shows promise mirth and adventure and attract the fair sex with lively displays. Come early for good seats.
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Electric Theatre
Henry Hudson
Hudson River
Corbett Plans Return to Fight Johnson for Heavyweight Title
James J. Corbett announces he will re-enter the prize ring to claim the world heavyweight title from Jack Johnson. He seeks six months to train and believes he can defeat Johnson, noting his 42 years and current good condition since 1903. If promoters revive a match, Corbett may appear in the arena again.
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Denver
Colorado
James J. Corbett
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Corbett
Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Ring
II Jefries
South Carolinian in Charge of Culgoa En Route to Messina
Washington reports Lieutenant Commander Bryson Patton of South Carolina commands the U S supply ship Culgoa, first American to reach quake struck Messina area. The ship left Port Said and should deliver provisions within four days. Patton, son of the late Rev E L Patton of Columbia, has many naval friends and could oversee distribution of future supplies by the Atlantic fleet.
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Washington
United States
Culgoa
South Carolina
Bryson Patton
Calgoa
Messina
Patton
E. L. Patton
Columbia
Naval Service
Samuel McGowan
Mad Bulldog Eludes Armed Farmers in New Jersey
News flashed by telephone in West Orange about a mad dog running amuck in St. Claus area. Farmers armed themselves with about fifty shotguns rifles and muskets and chased the animal along the road to Livingston. The dog dashed into stables nipping cows and horses as shots were fired.
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Charles Ruth
Timmins
Mountain Park Reservation
James Greening
Wallis Bell
Charles Ocks
Louisa Peterson
St. Claus
West Orange
N. J
Livingston
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Gen. E. P. Alexander
Cutler
Griffin
Ee Abbott
England
the People’s Bank
Georgetown, S. C
People's Bank
King’s Messenger
Gipsy Ann
Alice Freeman
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