Confederate River Ironclad Duel Near Yorktown May 1862
The article recounts a Confederate attempt to move on May 10 1862 against Union mortar boats on the York River campaign near Richmond. Federals defend with steamers including the Cincinnati Carondelet Mound City Pittsburg and Benton. Confederate rams under Bragg collide with Union ironclads creating heavy damage and retreats.
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Upper
Mississippi
Hat Point
Pederdt
Desence Abaydie Fort
Dally
Seveval Martie
Rane
Ie Fork
Carondelet
Cincinnati
Mound City
Pittsburg
Benton
Bragg
Port Pillow
The Merrimac and the Mississippi advance in the Civil War
The narrative explains McClellan's Yorktown evacuation and pursuit, then shifts to the Confederate defense at Norfolk and the ironclad Merrimac. It covers Farragut's Baton Rouge landing, the capture of New Orleans, and the river campaign up to Baton Rouge with martial law in effect.
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Johnston
Yorkin
McClellan
Abou
Richmold
Yorktown
Bue
Willismethurs
York River
West Point
Pamunkey River
York
Mederala
Eesis
Franklin
Yeieswearg
Beansted
Army of the Potomac
Norfolk
Richmond
Benjamin Huger
United States Nuty Yard
Navy Yard
Merrimac
General Huger
Craney Island
Bbe
Monitor
Hampton Roads
Fortess Monroe
James River
Josiah Chief
Magasines
Beato
Farragut
Baton Rouge
Mississippi River
Butler
Jackson
Mias
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Governor Moore
Kennon
Theodore Bailey
Bailey
Jumes
Rama
Chalmette
Colerate
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L A Dail Announces Candidacy for State Senator
State Senator candidate L A Dail announces run for Roberts County seat subject to voters will at the June 4 1912 primary. Vernon D. is listed as official or sponsor for the notice.
Tan A State Senate Candidate In June 4 Primary
Andrew Marvick declares Tan as a candidate for State Senator subject to Republican voters decision in the June 4 1912 primary.
Fellbaum Announces Candidacy for Robert County Representative
H. M. Fellbaum declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Robert County South Dakota representative. He submits the statement to the voters with respect for the June primary, emphasizing party support and electoral process.
Nomination Notice for Roberts County Representative
A candidate announces his intention to run for the office of representative from Roberts County in the election to be held on June 4, 1912. Alfred Nelson Peeyer signs the notice.
Roberts County Republican Primary Announcement
A notice from Andrew Peterson of Summit lists Roberts County Republican voters for the primary election to be held on the 4th day of June 1912. The message states that Peterson is a representative candidate before the election.
Latern Announces Re-Election Bid for Roberts County 1st District
M. L. Latern declares candidacy for re election as County Commissioner in Roberts County 1st District subject to Republican primary voters on the first Tuesday in June 1912. He seeks the support of party voters in the upcoming election.
Roberts County GOP Race Seeks June Primary Support
A state representative candidate respectfully asks Republican voters in Roberts County for backing at the June primary. The appeal emphasizes party loyalty and local concerns as the campaign begins outreach.
Frank W Murray Seeks Roberts County Register of Deeds Nomination
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the office of Register of Deeds of Roberts County subject to the will of the republican voters at the primaries to be held on June 4th 1912 and promise if nominated and elected to give the duties of the office my personal attention and to execute them to the best of my ability FRANK W MURRAY.
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Roberts County
Dail
Vernon
Register of Deeds
Frank W, Murray
John S. Swanson
Roberts
Centre
Roberta County
A. L. Casey
Peever
Candidate announces for Roberts County Register of Deeds
J. D. Swemmon of Peever South Dakota announces his candidacy for the Roberts County Register of Deeds subject to the will of Republican voters at the June 4 1912 primary.
Roberts County Sheriff Candidate Announces Run
A countywide statement announces a bid for sheriff of Roberts County. The candidate seeks the Republican primary voters guidance at the election set for the first Tuesday in June 1912.
Roberts County Treasurer Candidate Announcement 1912
IVER J. JOHNSON announces as a Republican candidate for County Treasurer of Roberts County subject to the voters at the primary on the first Tuesday in June 1912. The notice states party affiliation and election timing.
County Auditor Candidate O E Lien Seeks Primary Support
For County Auditor republican candidate for the office of Auditor of Roberts county subject to the will of the legal voters at the primaries to be held in the county on the first Tuesday in June 1912. O. E. LIEN.
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Roberts County
O. E. Lien
Olson Announces Candidacy for Roberts County Clerk of Court
Arthur C. Olson declares as a Republican candidate for the Roberts County Clerk of Court. He states the race will be decided by voters at the primary on June 4, 1912.
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Roberts County Nomination
Orville A. Johnson of White Rock 5 D announces his bid for Sheriff on the Republican ticket for the Roberts County primaries set for Tuesday June 4 1912. Johnson notes his three years as deputy to retiring Sheriff John S. Swanson and pledges to faithfully perform duties if nominated and elected.
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Orville A. Johnson
White Rock 5
Primary Election Notice for Roberts County
Official notice from the Clerk of Court of Roberts County announcing the primary election to be held on the first Tuesday in June 1912. D F Stevens signs the notice.
Casey Declares Candidacy for Centre Clerk Post
A. L. Casey of Peever announces for the office of Clerk of Courts in Centre Roberta June 1912. He pledges personal attention to duties if elected. Sincerely, A. L. Casey.
County on the republican ticket primary June 1912
W D Wilson advertises his candidacy on the republican ticket subject to the voters will at the primary election to be held on the first Tuesday in June 1912.
Nelson Wilcox for Roberts County Register of Deeds
Nelson Wilcox announces candidacy as a Republican for Roberts County Register of Deeds. The declaration states candidacy is subject to the will of the voters on June 4, 1918.
Sheriff Candidate Announcement on Republican Ticket
Ernest A. Nyberg announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. The statement cites June primary timing and lists Corons as the associated location with the signer identifying as a candidate.
Local Service Promises Complete Satisfaction in South Dakota
A South Dakota firm advertises standard job service claiming up-to-date methods and guaranteed work to ensure complete customer satisfaction across the region.
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South Dakota
Sheriff Candidate Declares Candidacy in Roberts County
J A Minder announces candidacy for sheriff of Roberts County on the Republican ticket. He appeals to voters at the primaries to be held on a date in June 1912.
Coroner Candidate Declares Candidacy in Roberts County
The note announces a 1912 bid for coroner in Roberts County on the Republican ticket by Dr. Vif Brown as candidate number four.
McKenna Seeks Nomination for Roberts County State's Attorney
Frank R. McKenna declares his candidacy for the State's Attorney office in Roberts County South Dakota. The primary election to choose a Republican candidate is set for the first Tuesday in June 1912.
Mani Announces Run for Roberts County States Attorney
States Attorney candidate Thomas Mani declares as a Republican seeking voters approval at the June primary. He pledges impartial service if nominated and elected, stating he stands apart from any political machine.
Roberts County Judge Announces Primary Election Candidacy
The Office of County Judge of Roberts County South Dakota announces candidate HAL M KNIGHT for the Primary to be held on the first Tuesday in June 1912 subject to the voters will.
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Robert County
South Dakota
H. M. Fellbaum
Roberts County
Hal M. Knight
Republican Candidate for Roberts County Judge
A Republican candidate announces a bid for Roberts County Judge subject to voters at the primaries, aiming for victory at the first Tuesday in June.
Roberts County Judge announces for 1912 primary
To the people of Roberts County I desire to announce that I am a candidate for County Judge subject to the choice of the Republican voters at the June 1912 primary E. J. Turner.
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Roberts County
E. J. Turner
Bonnie Andrews Seeks Re election for Roberts County Supt
Bonnie Andrews announces candidacy for re election as County Superintendent of Roberts County. He asks Republicans to support him in the June 4 1912 primary, citing his administration during the present term and requesting voters' belief in merit for a second term.
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US Vv
Yorking
J. Johnston
Morte Monroe
Tichmond
Jeckson
Tnhe Hioui Giles
Pedorala
W. H. Milroy
RC. Sehevek
Jackson Wa
McDowell
Doedertls
Prankin
Beleuek Washoy
Mekwon
Milroy
Sehvack
Duckson
bin Delgade
General Price
General Sumter
Fort Pillow
Missingigpi
Orleans
Freeciads
Fort Sey
Review of Reviews
Federal Ironclad
Tan
Andrew Marvick
Alfred Nelson Peeyer
Andrew Peterson
Summit
M. L. Latern
Yor County
Iver J. Johnson
Arthur C. Olson
W. D. Wilson
8. D
Nelson Wilcox
J. L. Minder
Wilmut
Vif Brown
Frank R. McKenna
Thomas Mani
Barrington
Bonnie Andrews
Miles
C. M. Hrown
Estherville
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Elkhart
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