Teamster’s Adventure and the Army Wagon Masters
A veteran recounts early wagon masters in the Civil War era. One German teamster clung to duties and left the regiment after repeated transfers, while a country-boy wagon master earned trust by directing trains and aiding wounded at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. The piece highlights the evolution of company wagons and the pivotal role of teamsters in battle and relief.
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Wigton
Murfreesboro
Nagleville
Chattanooga
Rinks
Wagenminter
Gatheo
Atock
Weamsters
Chickamauga
Two Old Soldiers and a Moral Question at Exposition
An excerpt shows a committee debate on policy for a regional exposition. Two veterans, Col. Ainsworth and Maj. Hemphill, forged a bond across former battlefield divides. Their reconciliation influences the group, as suffixes and WWII era rhetoric fade into a pledge to stand together "in the army of the Lord."
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Cal Ainsworths
Cnt
Wys
Col. Ainsworth
Maj. Hemphill
Pereysville
Vicksburg
Gen. Pemberton
Itymor
Wiwin
Army of the Lord
Buckeye Items Two Men Killed and Eight Injured by Explosion
Cleveland reports an explosion in a waterworks tunnel killed two men Hen Rudner and Arthur Bolger instantly. Several others were badly burned and hospitalized with some in serious condition. The blast appears caused by contact between two electrical wires. In separate items Norton WI Contest notes James A Norton contests the Fremont election, alleging irregularities. Jackson dismisses charges as a joke and says Congress will decide if he is entitled to his seat.
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Cleveland
Hen Rudner
Rochester
Arthur Bolger
Canton
William Knox
Brooklyn
N. C
James Osean
Williamsport
Clevel
Henry Hapstear
City
Norton
Tiffin
James A. Norton
Congress
Dean
Aoe E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mias Maam Kents
Ave
New York City
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Amanda T. Petterson
Atwater
Minn
Dean Mus
Brutal Highwaymen Attack Man Near Superior Viaduct
Cleveland on December 14 reports two strangers confronted John Wilkens at the western approach to the Superior viaduct. A robber with a revolver was wrestled for. the second struck Wilkens, knocking him unconscious and injuring his head. The duo robbed him of $1.25, a knife, and his keys before fleeing.
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Cleveland
John Wilkens
Wilkens
Brakeman Dies After Ore Train Collision at Newburg Plant
At the Newburg plant of the American Steel and Wire Co in Cleveland Nec Hugh P Brennan aged 23 unmarried brakeman on the company's private ore line was crushed between a passing car and a pile of ties. He died after about a half hour of suffering. He managed a faint farewell to mourners as death came.
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Hrakeman
Cleveland
Nec
Newburg
American Steel and Wire Co
Hugh P. Brennan
Brennan
Bor
Attorney General moves to revoke charter of Home Mutual
In Oyster, Columbus, Dee, 16, the attorney general in the eleventh district court yesterday to oust the Home Mutual Building and Loan Association of South Charleston from its charter on grounds of insolvency. State Inspector found a shortfall of about 16000 dollars in the company fund. J McMillen, the secretary, has been missing for several days.
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Asott
Oyster
Columbus
Dee
Ball
Eleenit
Home Mutual Building and Loan Association
South Charleston
J. €. McMillen
Maumee Valley Railways Organized To Consolidate
Toledo December 12 The Maumee Valley Railway and Light Co organized with 1 million capitalization to take over the Toledo and Maumee Valley and Toledo Waterville and Southern railways. Six hundred thousand dollars paid for the two properties. Ownership by the Everett Moore syndicate. Columbus December 1 Auditor Guilbert returns from Washington where he conferred with Ohio leaders and announces his candidacy for a third term while endorsing Charles Dick as governor candidate.
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Maumee Valley Railway and Light On
Toledo & Maumee Valley Railway
Toledo, Waterville & Southern Railway
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Columbus
Guilbert
Washington
Ohio
Qidnaey
Charles Dick
Fireman Richard Donnelly Dies From Kieper Fire Injuries
Mioa from Min Indartes Toledo December 18 reports Richard Donnelly, a Toledo fireman injured at the Kieper's furniture store blaze the previous Tuesday, died after an operation. This marked the second fatality from the same fire where five firefighters were trapped beneath a collapsing wall.
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Mioa
Min Indartes
Toledo
Richard Donnelly
Kieper
Prisoners Moved to Penitentiary in Rochester County Case
Taken to the Penitentiary. The retreat of prisoners Casey and Davis ended yesterday as they were moved from the Mead home in Rochester County to the penitentiary following an October 13 initiation.
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Elyria
Doe
Mead Home
Rochester
Thie Voonty
Casey
Davis
Penitentis
Murder at Mtltant Sparks Police Capture
A quarrel on Thursday night left James Streikmeyer fatally shot by Garrett Crawford, who was arrested. The shooting was witnessed by Streikmeyer’s wife. Jenkins defeated Melnerney in a wrestling match last night in Cleveland. Ohio governors appoint a commission to study care for deformed children, listing members from Zanygavilles and Marion with a report due by December 190%.
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Mtltant
Brilliant
Der
James Streikmeyer
Garrett Crawford
Crawford
Noah
Columbus
Nah von Terding
A. B. Wouthers
D. E. Brush
Zanygavilles
Joh Hewitt
Weds Unsteady Veil Delays Ceremony at Northeast Labor
A morringe rite at Northeast Iabor last week saw the bridal veil falter in an unaccountable way. The unperturbed bride calmly paused the proceedings to readjust the adornment, then continued toward the altar as the minister proceeded.
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Iabor
PeThane
Kennebes
Markets Report from New York and Cleveland Exchange Notes
The market news lists prices for flour, wheat, corn, livestock and dairy across several regions including New York Cleveland Toledo and East Liberty. Prices show fluctuations with cattle steers lambs hogs and sheep trading at varied levels and futures/spot values recorded for December.
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York
Toledo
Dow
East Liberty
East Waifalo
Dee
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