Amateur Soldiering Sparks National Guard Debate
A period discussion features Abel Writers and Elder Evans with Norcross attacking militia abolition, while Talmage Crosby and Elliott offer support for state forces. The piece notes rumored Sherman views and ends noting guardsmen may be encouraged to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
West Point
John B. Evans
William Kirwan Norcross
T. DeWitt Talmage
D. D
Howard Crosby
H. R. Elliott
Quaker Opposes Military Chaplains and National Guard
Quaker writer Jouyn B. Evans denounces soldiers and the National Guard as barbaric. He argues against civilian gun culture and calls for defense to be limited to naval and land destructions, with arms taught only at West Point and Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
National Guard
United States
West Point
Annapolis
Jouyn B. Evans
Sherman’s Commendation On National Guard Support For Militia
The speaker argues states should bolster their militia with arms tents and pay from the national government while the regular army acts as a nucleus. He cites 60 days to raise a million troops, stresses eastern riot risk, and praises disciplined regiments as crucial to defense and national leadership, referencing General Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Washington
William T. Shermas
Der Talmage Approved and the National Guard Role
The piece argues the National Guard as a vital civil military force and defends its value as a peacekeeper after elections. It asserts Republicanism remains central, with political clubs disbanding post election and the public mood settling as stump orators depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Lord John Russell
National Guard Seen as Community Defense
Howard Crosby argues the National Guard is essential for preventing insurrection and maintaining order. He contends a trained force may never fight but serves as a vital safeguard for the state, countering civil unrest in large cities.
Citizen soldiers guard city order in uneasy times
In a nation needing a frontier army, local police lack numbers and arms to curb crime. Citizen soldiers, composed of residents invested in the city’s welfare, form a self-made force with warlike prowess. Their presence acts as a potent deterrent to lawless mobs and violent passions. Howard Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crosby
Praise and Reasons for Militia Preparedness
The piece argues that a citizen militia preserves liberty, reduces costs, and strengthens defense. It contrasts European standing armies with American self government, contending militiamen can form an effective, disciplined reserve capable of deterring invasion and protecting the nation. It notes varied militia effectiveness across states and cites General Von Moltke in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
von Moltke
Elurorz
Women and the Allure of Military Uniforms
A newspaper interview explores why women adore soldiers and epaulettes. Conversations with a lieutenant and a society belle reveal that uniforms heighten attraction, signify strength, and inspire romantic souvenirs such as brass buttons worn as mementos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Washington
Andane
Geom
Alwave
Opshaw
Criticism of National Guard disbandment and West Point path
The author argues for disbanding the National Guard and asserts the majority of regular army officers share this view. He contends only West Point graduates should hold military rank, with no other entry through external means. He questions safeguarding professionals against quacks and defends a government academy only path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
West Point
Civilian soldiers urged to join West Point trained force
William Kirwan Norcross argues for replacing costly amateur militias with a national corps of West Point trained officers who would command city police and county sheriffs as professional soldiers, capable of rapid mobilization and decisive action in emergencies and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
West Pointers
Lnn
National Guard
Uce
William Kirwan Norcross
Washington Infantry drills and militia notes in blue uniforms
Recruits join Washington Infantry as National Guard members meet across 24 states and 2 territories. Reports cover rifle practice inspectors in Washington PA, unit changes, officers on leave, parade plans for Washington's Birthday, infantry drills, and militia strength figures from the War Department. Georgia swaps to US blue uniforms. local meetings draw large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Infantry
National Guard Association
Washington
Lrev Tzxast Epwaxp Deavo
Sixth
United States Cavalry
R.&. Humekoper
G. M. Guiteras
U.S. Marine Service
State of
Georgia
Signal Corp
Philco
Stanley Daggett
Germany
England
Company L
McKeesport
Sharpa
Ruaaneaes
D. P.saannon
Armory
West Council, Jr
U. A.M
Board of Control
Fourteenth Regiment
W. Hill
Board of Survey
Ee Coe
War Department
States and Territories
Arkansas
Florida
New Tete
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Social whirl on Fifth Avenue amid fashion and folly
New York society notes reveal Mrs Astor and Mrs Vanderbilt entertaining heavily as Lent curtails gaiety. A Depew joke explains Mrs Vanderbilt's timetable while a diamond dagger incident and tales of youthful cavaliers highlight the era's display of wealth and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Dispatch
New York
Fifth ‘Avenue
Europe
Chauncey M. Depew
Vanderbilts
Cough Remedy Promotes Recovery After Influenza
Many recovering influenza patients suffer lingering coughs. Mrs. A J Allen recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the lingering cough after la grippe. Available from multiple local suppliers including E G Stuckey Penn Ave and Wylie Ave, Markell Bros Penn on Rare seeting, and Hartwig 72 and 194 Fed. Groetzinger’s Penn avenue offers lace curtains and other items. Cabinet photos and crayons advertised with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Allen
Scott County
Iowa
Blade
Chamberlain
E. G. Stuckey
Penn Ave
Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Fifth Ave
Hartwig
Butler
Pittsburg
Ania
Smithfiel St
Wau
Weekly Art Review Highlights Local Exhibitions and Pieces
The Gillespie gallery hosts Mr M Breman away for his father illness with paintings extended a week. E A Poole landscapes at Boyd's show An Autumn Forenoon with bright light and shaded foreground. Waring collection at Anderson Hotel features Seignac Miralles de Lefebre and others. Carnegie Library loan show grows audience. Zeaming lilac study at Gillespie’s draws attention for bold color and rough technique. Arte berger displays Hoffmann’s Christ Disputing at Boyd's with noted expression and chiaroscuro mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Breman
Gillespie Gallery
E. A. Poole
Boyd's
J. D. Waring
New York
Anderson Hotel
Paul Seignac
Miralles
Nice
Louis de Lcbre
Paris
Antonio Gilbert
Pittsburg
Heoner
Lehreyer
Wille
Tre
Carnegie Library
Allegeny
Lhursday
G. Zeaming
Gillespie’s
Arteberger
Allegheny
Boyd
Hoffmann
Christ
Artzberger
Terbig
Realism in Art in Harper's Young People
A three year old named Edgar drew a big black bear on the blackboard threatening to bite. He then calmed himself by deciding to rub the bear out so it could not bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Atutay
New York
Sahe
Clara Belle
Harper’s Young People
Edgar
Nervous disorders eased by Stomach Bitters remedy
Nervous types suffer anxiety and disturbed digestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a nervine that strengthens nerves and digestion, claiming relief from chills fever indigestion and costiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostatter
Excursion To Washington City By B & O Railroad
The B and O Railroad offers excursion tickets to Washington D C for trains leaving Thursday February 20 at 8 am and 9 20 pm for 39 round trip. Tickets valid 10 days to visit Congress and public buildings with Pullman cars on both trains. Call city office for accommodations. See new Axminster carpets at Groet singer's Peon avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Washington, D. A
Baltimore
Putab
Congress of the United States
Seasion
Pullman
New Lisle Underwear Short 1 Leevess Fine
A fragmentary item mentions New Lisle Underwear and a short note about fines and carpets at Groot sages. Readers should expect garbled OCR with minimal readable names and no clear event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leevess
Buz
Groot Sages
Law for Railroads. Cases Bearing on Employee Injury Responsibility
A critical survey of Pennsylvania railroad decisions and their impact on liability for worker injuries. The piece discusses Charter rights, eminent domain, and defects in court ruling, citing Reese v. Pennsylvania Railroad and Bell v. NY, Lake Erie & Western for how master servant doctrine and co employment affect railroad accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
United States Supreme Bench
Pennsylvania
St Louis
John D. Lawson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Udge Black
Erie and Northeast Railroad
Casey
Benfieldon Railways
Justice Grier
Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
Justice Reiain
Camden and Amboy
Reese
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Justice Mitchell
East Liberty
Pittsburg
Onle
Ewing
Bell
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Susquehanna
Justice Field
Ross
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
United States Supreme Court
Masthons
Aera
Gervae
United States Supreme One
Evia
Atenee
The
of Justice Fields
Fisher
Monongahela Connecting Railway Company
Sterrett
New York, Lake Erie and Western Easilroad Company
Fragmentary constitutional inquiry on railroads and officers
A partial, unclear note debates constitutional road access and officers duties. It mentions Sas terms, judge receipt of services, and deferring inquiry for consideration of sequences, with surrounding garbled phrasing and missing context.
Taunton Advertises 25 Cent Listing in Paper
A fragmented note shows a 25 cent advertisement in this issue. The text mentions Taunton and a cheap listing, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Microbe Killer Co Promises Cure for Diseases
Advertises "Kier crabs" and testimonials to prove cures for vast ailments. Claims blood cleansing and relief from pain with free mailing. Company listed as The Wm. Jim Microbe Killer Co, of New York City, with E. H. Williagey at EY avenue in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tansore
Jim Microbe Killer Co
New York
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Guardemes
Narional Guardsman
the Boys IN Blue
Smith
Dalzeill
Read
Daitell
Lue Altar
Yue
Eighteenth Regiment
J. C. Kay
W. H. Davis
Strand
F. L. Hullenge
Charles E. Kkowk
Harry F. Davis
Mr. Depew
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Depew
Mrs. A
Perotti
Stabba
Fifth Avenue
Ong
Newlace
Groetzinger’s
Penn Avenue
Frise
Groetsinger’s
Weekly Art Review
Axminster
Groetsinger's
Peon Avenue
LAW
Railroads
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Oerta
Starrett Refuseao
Bowes
Jams Common Company
Ihs
Goon
Rees
Weinman
I West
Byer
Byers
Andlask
Logan
Scott
Gao Wa
Richewm
Leo
West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Ind
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