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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1917

Page

7

Belle Boyd and other hidden guardians of the Civil War

A historical reminiscence chronicles Belle Boyd and other female spies who aided the Confederacy and Union alike. It recounts Belle Boyd’s daring acts in the Shenandoah Valley, Lizzie Van Lew’s bold resistance in Richmond, Pauline Cushman’s major’s role, and various other agents who shaped wartime intelligence and endured capture, betrayal, or execution.

Tonewall Jackson Napoleon Stonewall Belle Boyd Jackson Banks Shenandoah Shields Miss Boyd Shield Stonewall Jackson Winchester Liberty North Confederacy Prince of Wales Edward VII Elizabeth B. van Lew Richmond Lizzie van Lew Libby Lizzie Grant Col Ulric Dahlgren Rosa B. Greenhow Washington Miss Duval Beauregard McDowell Johnson Bull Run Davis Northern Secret Service Lafayette C. Baker Baker Allan Pinkerton Timothy Webster Webster South Alabama Baltimore Knights of Liberty Confederate War Department Pittsburgh Pinkerton Hattie Lewis Jefferson Davis Pauline Cushman Pauline Thomas Nashville Stanton Maj Belle Reynolds Seventieth Illinois Sam Davis Bragey Tennessee Grenville M. Dodge Nathan Hale General Dodge Dodge

Ulysses S Grant Man and Soldier

A near unanimous view places Ulysses S Grant among history’s great military chiefs. Henry E Wing praises his unyielding resolve and adaptable strategy amid war’s trials, noting his quiet nature, open mindedness, and the pivotal Petersburg and Wilderness campaigns.

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Wilson Signs Draft Law Sets June 5 Registration

Washington May 21 President Wilson signed the conscription bill and issued a proclamation detailing the June 5 registration date for men aged twenty one to thirty one, excluding certain officers and guards in service. The order directs a nationwide muster and calls for mobilization of the National Guard by August.

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Wealthy cattleman Lyons slain near El Paso

The body of Thomas Lyons a millionaire cattleman from Silver City New Mexico was found in a ravine in a suburb of El Paso Texas. His head was crushed and he had been robbed. He had arrived from Deming New Mexico during the night. Lyons came here from Rochester New Mexico.

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Treasury Announces Third Offering of Treasury Certificates

The Treasury Department unveiled a third issue of 200 million dollars in treasury certificates of indebtedness. Officials expect banks and trust companies nationwide to subscribe within the next two or three days.

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