Civil War Rankings and the Leaders of Gettysburg
A historical reflection argues that Grant, Meade, Sherman, Sheridan and Thomas shaped the Civil War’s outcome. It contends Gettysburg surpassed Vicksburg in significance, with Meade at Gettysburg’s helm and Grant acknowledging its impact on Union victory.
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Grant
Thomas
Meade
George Gordon Meade
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Sherman
Ville
Meads
Sharman
Sheridan
Memorial Day Reflections On Valor And Country
The piece honors veterans of the great war and the public’s gratitude to those who risked everything for liberty. It notes fewer survivors over time and asserts the enduring connection between sacrifice and national purpose amid changing conditions.
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Cation
The Grand Army Scene Incomprehensible Verse Fragment
A fragmented OCR reads like a garbled Civil War era banner text with references to drums and banners. The readable words point to themes of marching bands and veteran imagery but lack coherent narrative or clear events.
Memorial Day Reflections On Grand Army And Costly War
Memorial Day observances recall Civil War survivors marching past and the fading ranks of veterans. The piece notes millions enlisted young, pension rolls with over 406000 living veterans, and the enduring symbol of freedom and national unity amid vast sacrifices at Shiloh Gettysburg and other battles.
New Electric Bell for Paria Uses Self Contained Batteries
An original electric bell design to eliminate external batteries. The magnet parts sit under the gong while a dry battery box sits free, housing three cells for long life. The setup eliminates external wiring, leaving only battery connections and push buttons to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Spies and undercover networks in wartime America
The article argues no nation is free from espionage, noting a powerful German spy group with outlets in the United States. It claims secret services exist, but covert operatives and foreign influence shape Europe, urging vigilance as citizens confront the realities of international espionage and state security.
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Epee
United States
Europe
Time Ripe to Unite on Day for Veterans Memorial
A 1915 editorial calls for a single national holiday to honor both Federal and Confederate soldiers. It cites Gettysburg as a model where veterans from both sides shared canteens and tents and urges national unity in commemorating brave men who died for a principle.
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Orty
Richard G. Conover
Gettysburg
Veterans’ Example Lives On In Nation’s Poignant Memory
The piece reflects on the enduring impact of soldiers from the Mexican and Civil Wars, praising their faith in great life aims and suggesting their heroic stories will be remembered long after their final encampments fade. It notes the fading of veterans’ associations yet asserts their example remains a priceless national treasure.
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Estet
Remembrance Day Vision of Unity Across the Land
A reflective meditation on the heart’s response to graves and the hope for a far reaching accord. The text envisions a shared spirit of remembrance uniting people across the land on a single day.
Multiple incidents and notices across the West region
A rash of reports spans sudden deaths in Reno and Spokane, a fatal car crash near Helena, a prison escape attempt halted in Carson City, and a Salt Lake funeral. Other items include a Spokane death by suicide, Washington University president election, a proposed US reclamation head, and regional rail/film industry developments.
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A. ©. Jones
Nevada
Ft & Reno
Heart Row
Montana City
Helens
Denver
Helena
Mont
L. W. Elliot
Internal Revenue Office
Empress Theater
Butte
William Swarts
State Penitentiary
Carson City
New
Victor Barron
Barron
William C. Helm
Green River
Wyo
Gwendoline Harrett Helm
Salt Lake
Henry Suzzalo
Teachers’ College of Column
Bia University
New York City
University of Washington At
Seattle
Board of
Regents
Margaret Hutchinson
R. A. Hutchinson
Spokane
Australia
United States Reclamation Service
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Intermountain States Exhibitors’ League
J. Russell
E. L. Brown
Denver & Rio Grande
W. 8. Martin
Union Railway of
Memphis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Atlantic Seaboard
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Retail Merchants’ Association of Montana
Union Pacific System
Ogden
Burlington
Colorado
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oregon State Grange
Tillamook
H. J. W. Elges, Jr
Carson Valley
Carson
Montana Bee
Secretary of the Interior
Grasis Pass
Oregon
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Georg
the Grand Army
Pension Roila
Grand Army
Amalier
Loyal Legion
South
Russia
Vitisens
Shiloh
Chickehominy
Autom
Fredericksburg
Chancel Horeville
Chickamange
Spottsylvania
the Wilderhea
Sterman
Richmond
Washington
Arlington
Walter Gong
National Magazine
Aaietaan
Fang
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