The War Fifty Years Ago The Federal Army at Harrison's Landing
A retrospective by Captain Geo J Kilmer covers the 1862 Harrison's Landing period after Malvern Hill. It details Halleck becoming general in chief, McClellan's push to James River, and debates over removing the Army of the Potomac from the peninsula. It notes Averell's cavalry actions, Lee's movements, and Lincoln's generals and drafts shaping the war.
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Herrison's Landing
James River
Confeders
J W. Halleck
Peninsula
McClellan
Lincoln
Geo. J. Kilmer
Malvern Hill
Army of the Potomac
Wes Cound
Harrison's Landing
Sues River
Richmond
Chickahominy
James
Ile Ory
the James
8. G. French
D. H. Hill
Petersburg
W. N. Pendleton
Molle
Lerail
Halleck
Federal Army
Corinth
Miss
Cneral
MicCiella
Washington
Potomac
Aquia Creek
Pope
Rappa Fhannock
Baltimore
Rappahannock
Harrison’s
George Stoneman
W. W. Averell
Cavalry
Averell
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Harrison's
United States
Pennsylvani
Virginia
Sycamore Church
Coggin Point
Harrison
A. F E. Burnside
Rolina
Burnside
Hallack
Ifacd
Ionera
Democratic Party
D. G. Farragut
L. M. Goldsborough
S. F. Dupont
A. N. Foote
Farragut
New Orleans
See
Goldshborough
Slatteras Inlet
North Carolina
Dupont
Port Royal
8. C
Foote
Fort
W. H L. Seward
Blair
Bandits Mistake Water for Champagne in Guerrero Raid
J B Butler recalls rebels seizing hundreds of bottles from a box car in Chilpancingo Guerrero. The water, mistaken for champagne, sickened and killed Spaniards after bandits drank two bottles each then attacked a dance party, leaving thirteen dead and scores wounded.
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Monterey
Mex
J. B. Butler
Bisbee
Ariz
United States
Chilpancingo
Guerrero
Thomas Huxley’s Lectures and Final Fate Discussed
The article recalls Thomas Henry Huxley’s American lectures on evolution, his agnostic stance, and his vow not to attack beliefs. It notes his dedication address at Johns Hopkins, his late life philanthropy, and his 1895 death after a mistaken tonic overdose.
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Thomas Henry Huxley
Huxley
United States
Johns Hopkins University
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins
America
England
East End
London
FE. J. Edwards
Eight Legged Fish Barks In San Diego Catch
An eight legged creature with a dog like bark was netted off Lower California by Steve Ghio aboard the Panama. It is two feet long with fur covered feet and teeth like a dog, eats raw potatoes and seaweed, and may be studied by Dr. Ritter at La Jolla to classify its identity.
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San Diego
Cal
California
Steve Ghio
Panama
Custom House
Ghia
Dr. Ritter
la Jolla
Johnson Drives Loud Car Through Trafalgar Square
London Letter reports Jack Johnson fined in northern England for fast driving as he passes Trafalgar Square in a large vehicle with himself at the wheel. Spectators note his loud coughing when traffic slows. Two taxi drivers react, one mistaking the sounds for a cutout.
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Jack Johnson
England
Trafalgar Square
Johnson
London
New York Tribune
Clock Watchers and the Search for Ambition
A corporate executive laments the scarcity of capable, ambitious leaders. He contrasts true talent with clock watchers and funchasers who chase quick dollars and avoid real work whenever possible.
Not in Proportion Dialogue Quip
A witty exchange features a self made man claiming merit while another comments that the speaking head is small compared to the mind. The retort notes the proportion between talking and thinking parts.
Train schedule fragment shows arrivals and departures
The clipping lists numerous train numbers with limits passes and arrivals. It records arrival times at 2:55 am and 6:05 pm and departure times at 9:37 am and 10:30 am among others. It notes daily service with one Sunday exception and identifies E. Kuna as agent.
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Ith
Transit timetable fragment with scattered routes
Fragmentary train schedule listing several northwest and southern lines with times. Mentions No 5 Pass No 3 Passenger No 91 Local No 63 Milwaukee Mdse and No 12 Pass Southwest Lim with scattered morning and afternoon times. Eastbound and Broadgate references appear amid garbled text.
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So'west Sensaair
Haree
Chicago
Milwaukee
Mdise
So’west Lim
Ewasvedhin Sin
Broadgate
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H. W. Halleck
Scouts of the Federal Cavalry
H. Hidl
James Briver
War Department
Secretary of War
Edwin M. Stanton
The
Patriot Publishing Company
the Review of Reviews Company
W. W. Averele
U.S. A
Ypeninsula
Thomas Huxley
E. J. Edwards
Casew Bros
J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
LAW
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Ficher
Livingston
LAW Abstract Department
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
Cgrl & P, Fasthound
Lim
Westhound
Sund
H. W. Russel
C. B
Pasenger
E. Kuna
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washington County
W. M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crafl’s
Ae Eel
P. J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko
E. J. Perry
Weet
Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Palmer School
D. F. Macon
Edigreed
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Harry H. Ross
Alpine Aerie No
BE. G. Fox
W. P.-R. C. Dubois
Secy
Wat
AY Valley Forge
Hall
Moriarty
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
J. W. Morton
Sec
No. 98
C. FR
J. B. Kunath
Chichester
Chicchester
Lemmon
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