Fort Sumter documents reveal civil war origins and key letters
A northern Pennsylvania attic find yields a cache of original manuscripts and letters tied to Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War. Items include a state department notice to Governor Pickens, Beauregard endorsements, and Major Anderson letters from Fort Monttire, illuminating South Carolina’s preparations and early siege details.
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Fort Sumter
Penn
Crawford
Arleston Harbor
Abraham Lyn
State Department
Washon
Robert cl
L Cis W. Pickens
South Carolina
United States
F. W. Pickens
Letters From Fort Sumter Show Early Confederate Tensions
The article highlights correspondence from Fort Sumter after its occupation, including Beauregard and Whiting notes on bombardment pace and defense, plus Francis W. Pickens letters detailing South Carolina military prep and communications with Jefferson Davis. It notes Pickens’ drafts and mentions references to France Britain and the Thirteen United Colonies.
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Anderson
Francis W. Pickens
South Carolina
Jefferson Davis
Jackson
Miss
Pickens
Davis
France
Louisiana
Great Britain
Cotton Stocks Rise With Big Orders and Rail Road Leaders
The market shows gains with a 3 point rise on 500 shares in a seasoned issue and American Locomotive slipping to 66. Traders expect profits to come slowly as manufacturing remains slow. Speculation recovers in rail stocks with Union Pacific leading the rally and signaling broader gains.
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American
Ins
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Hundred Britons Lost as Turkish Transport Sinks
A World War I battle report describes British forces attacking German lines after a night bombardment. Allied troops stormed wire and trenches, forcing the Germans from their pits on a ridge. The article notes the Schnepfenreithkopf peak as a key objective.
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Schnepfenreithkopf
Medical meeting agenda showcases notable speakers
The Alabama Medical Association gathers with Dr. Michael Hoke of Atlanta and Dr. John Billett Jr. of New Orleans among planned speakers. Major General William C. Gorgas will address the crowd on preventive medicine, as local organizers promote lively entertainment and guest inclusion.
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Michael Hoke
Atlanta
Mike Hoke
John B. Billett, Jr
New Orleans
South
Biliott
William Seaman
Bainbridge
N. Y
William C. Gorgas
United States Army
Jefferson County Medical Society
Birmingham
William H. Oates
Alabama Medical Association
Oates
Breakup of Love and Business Tangles in Legal Case
Three legal actions unfold in New York City as Dora Minzesheimer sues Treeger for alienation of affection seeking 50000 dollars with a plea for a receiver in Rubber Works business. Jacob Klein appointed receiver pending outcome. Treeger claims equal share and innocence while denying interference with Mrs. Minzesheimer.
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Newburger
Jacob Klein
Eoceietaeet
Ce Ities
Jarripaton
Trenton
East 111Th Street
Treeger Er
Ith Minzesheimer
Treeger
Aes
Royal Rubber Works
Minzesheimer
Child's Coffin for This French Bulldog
Pittsfield Massachusetts April 17 Hav ing attained the age of 12 years illness overtook Punch a French bulldog which had been that long in the family of George L Mower General Electric Company engineer of this city and they chloroformed him Saturday Before leaving for Boston to escape the ordeal Mrs Mower ordered a child's coffin lined with white satin and obtained a lot in the cemetery of the Home for Little Wanderers in Dalton An automobile was engaged to carry the body to the graveyard A marble stone is to be placed over the grave.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Punch
George L. Mower
General Eleectric Company
Boston
Villa Defeated or Not In Celaya Battle Verdict Looms
April 17 report says Villa holds Celaya against Obregon as both sides amass reinforcements. Officials doubt a clear Obregon victory though Villa’s final outcome remains undecided. State Department notes Villa wounded being moved to Aguas Calientes amid Mexico City battle fears.
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Waere
Villa
Celaya
Bogan
War Department
Obregon
Matamoros
Tuxpam
Mazatlan
Oseville
Texas
State Department
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Aguas Calientes
Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
Troia
Teaching to Protect Children Program Urged
General George W. Wingate proposes a comprehensive safety education program in New York City public streets. He calls for the board of education to lead systematic patrols and clubs in schools with police cooperation, plus extension of safety education to parents and expanded playgrounds.
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New York
George W. Wingate
Klyn Institute For Safety
Central Committee
Wingate
Board of Education
John Bunny Nearing Recovery After Illness
New York silent film comedian John Bunny, visiting for three weeks, was reported Saturday to have passed the crisis of his illness and is improving.
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New York
John Bunny
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