Coast Defenses and the Krupp Gun Threat
The article traces eighty years of debate over coastal defenses led by Gen. Totten and cites Krupp hundred ton guns and Gruson cupolas as examples of modern threats. It discusses how even impregnable forts like Fort Wadsworth may be outdated and argues for action to fortify seaboard cities against superior artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Totten
Wadsworth
Fort Wadsworth
N.Y
Seaboard
Scribner's Magazine
F. W. Greene
United States
Greene
Two Oceans
Great Lakes
Krupp Works
Essen
Germany
Antwerp
Belum
Gruson
Dr. Clark
Ovr
U. S
M. A. McLauchlin & CO
Denver
Col
N. B
Gen Thomas Moonlight Nominee for Wyoming Governor
Gen Thomas Moonlight nominated for governor of Wyoming Territory by President Cleveland. Born November 10 1833 in Arboath Scotland he rose from cabin boy to colonel and brevet brigadier general in the Civil War. A Douglas Democrat turned Republican then Democrat he served in the Kansas senate and was elector at large for Cleveland Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cleveland
Thomas Moonlight
Wyoming Territory
Arboath
Forfarshire
Scotland
America
Kansas
Moonlight
State Senate
Hendricks
JOHN ROACH SHIPBUILDER DIES AFTER REMARKABLE LIFE
The well known shipbuilder John Roach died Monday morning after a life filled with hardship and fortune. He began as a machinist, rebuilt after losses, and started a great shipyard following a pivotal Chester venture. Roach and a loyal friend secured a farm then a debt forced return to industry. He aided a dying friend by paying off a mortgage with a check, later marrying into a family through his son, and his Fifth Avenue home became a public figure landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roach
Tili
John
Chester
Roach
Onte
America
Broadway
Brooklyn
Mr. Roach
Milton Hay Mentioned as Possible Logan Successor
The Hon Milton Hay of Illinois was once named as a potential successor to Gen Logan in the U S senate. Governor Oglesby might appoint him, but the election will proceed as usual with balloting beginning on the 18th. Hay’s law studies tied him to Lincoln and he adds reminiscences to Life of Lincoln in Century Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hay
Ilinois
Gen. Logan
United States Senate
Oglesby
Hay
Abraham Lincoln
Hay and Nicolay
Lincoln
The
Century Magazine
Grit and resolve after arm injury near Rahway
Hayes, serving as brakeman, lost his right arm when a car passed over it near Rahway. He crawled to Rahway station, fainted from blood loss, then insisted on tying the stump. He recovered to learn telegraphy with his left hand and even shaved five days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Rahway
New Brunswick
Bailey
New York Sun
Burchard A Hayes Weds Miss Mary Sherman in Quiet Toledo Event
Burchard A Hayes eldest son of ex President RK B Hayes married Mary N Sherman of Norwalk Ohio in a small family gathering. Hayes, a lawyer with Swayne Swayne Hayes in Toledo, is described as quiet and promising in his legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard A. Hayes
B. Hayes
Mary N. Sherman
Norwalk
Hayes Fs
Toledo
Swayne, Swayne & Hayes
Burchard
Berlin War Books Showcases 1870 71 Conflicts Library
The Kriegsbibiothek in Berlin houses works on the 1870 71 war from large general staff compendia to two page battle and siege descriptions. The collection grows as new items arrive, illustrating the breadth of wartime historiography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kriegsbibiothek
Boston Transcript
Andover Theological Trial Voices Heresy Charges Against Smyth
The Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts faced a high profile trial of Professors Smyth Tucker Churchill Harris and Hincks on charges of teaching doctrines deemed heretical. Main dispute centers on the idea of possible probation after death and the role of the seminary in preserving faith. The board of visitors will review voluminous documents before delivering judgment, with no decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth, Tucker, Churchill
Board of Visitors
Indiana Contest: Robertson Claims Lieutenant Governor Post
Robert S. Robertson of Fort Wayne claims to be legally elected lieutenant governor in a disputed Indiana contest with Senator Smith. A native of Argyle New York, he is about 48, served in the Fourth New York Volunteers, fought in major Potomac battles, wounded three times at the Wilderness, and then established a law practice in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Robert S. Robertson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Smith
Argyle
N. Roberts
Robertson
New York Volunteers
Army of the Potomac
Race Between Papago Bands Ends In Loss For Sonora Racers
The Tucson Citizen reports a large Papago horse race between two Indian bands with cattle ponies dogs cans and other property wagered by both sides. Miguel's crowballs won amid crowding cheers while Sonora racers claim pepper in the eyes caused their defeat and seek restoration of lost property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Arizona
Miguel
Sonora
Chicago Times
Late Bishop Horatio Potter obituary and career
The obituary surveys Bishop Horatio Potter of New York, detailing his birth in 1802, education at Union College, ordination path, leadership of St. Peter's Church, and eventual tenure as provisional and full bishop. It notes diocesan growth, key statistics, and his succession by Prof. Henry Codman Potter, with burial details and reflections on auditing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Potter
New York
Beekman
la Grange
Dutchess County
N. Y
Union College
Institution of Learning
Hobart
Washington
Trinity, College
Hartford
Wainwright
B. T. Onderdonk
Potter
Alonzo Potter
Onderdonk
Pennsylvania
Albany
Long Island
Horatio Potter Miles
Diocese of
England
Henry Codman Potter
Chauncey
Philadelphia
Anna Potter
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OU Coast Defenses
Ericsson
Monitor
Cor
Boston
Tanscript
Mr. Hay
Andover
Professor Smyth
Professor Tucker
Professor Park
Robert
Bishop Potter
Boston Journal
Mt A Hes
Es and
Boisor
Ey Aegus
A. Vourler Col
Orleans
Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Joyce
Maple Street
Greeley
Colo
H. E. Blood
Larimer St
Cinches
SPURS
Main Street
Greeley, Colorado
Hart
Pris CL
Ash
Wax Gartner Gratis
West
Arapahoe ST
Alight & Field GO
Rochester
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
FERRY
D.M. Ferry & CO
Mm. Ferry &Co
M. Ferry
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