War Fifty Years Ago by Captain Kilmer
The narrative recalls Union and Confederate movements in 1862 with McClellan advancing toward Richmond and Johnston retreating. It notes the Pamunkey and James rivers as water routes, ironclads under threat, and Halleck’s Corinth campaign amid shortages in New Orleans. Butler’s May actions target insults to federal troops, provoking local protest.
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George Kilmer
Army of the Potomac
George B. McClellan
Virginia
Richmond
Yorktown
Joseph B. Johnston
McClellan
Pamunkey
James
Gatena
Corinth
Alabama
Chattanooga
Mississippi
H. W Halleck
Miss
Beauregard
Shiloh
Halleck
Mobile
Butler
United States
New Orleans
Farragut
B. F. Butler
United States Mint
Mumford
General Butler
Fort Jackson
Daily Papers
Lincoln
Davis
Lord Russell
Confederate Fire Beats Ironclads and Union Sails
The James River battle near Drewry's Bluff features the Confederate batteries under Tatnall repelling Union ironclads Montour and Galena as the ironclad fight fails. Union advances in New Orleans trigger Butler’s martial rule and Order No 28 sweeping public behavior with lasting controversy.
Finger print ID tested by North Side Savings Bank
The North Side Savings Bank in the Bronx adopted a fingerprint system to identify depositors and deter fraud. Bank officials praise safety gains but worry about broad adoption by large institutions. The method records prints of three middle fingers on a card and is used when withdrawal identifications are in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Savings Bank
New York City
Bronx
Kellogg to Lead Sunday Meeting for Men and Boys
Captain J J Kellogg will lead the Sunday afternoon gathering at Begios hall at 3 o clock. The event promises good music and a serious talk on spiritual matters for men and boys, urging attendees to bring a neighbor and reflect on God and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
J. J. Kellogg
Begios’ Hall
J. J. Kellogge
Jis
God
Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
Advertises Mother's Friend as a safe aid for pregnancy, claiming it eases suffering and nausea, prevents breast tenderness, and supports healthy motherhood. Cites years of endorsements and suggests readers write for a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
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Standard Oil Company
Indiana Corporation
J. J. McKeone
Seanal Ysastiddher AV
Ionwva
C. M
St. P
Atlas Portland Clement
Washington
the Citizens Savings Bank
Wash. County
Citizens Savings Bank
Ticers and Directors
Chas. H. Keck
Frank Stewart
Donald J. Ross
Cashier
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Asst
Cash
F. R. Sage
T. J. Berdo
Caner Music CO
Victor
Edison Talking
Monroe
York River
Chesapeake
Sige
Peninsula
West V Point
James River
Drewry's Bluff
Johnston
Drewry’s Bluff
Josiah Tatnall
Merrimac
Monttor
Galena
Monitor
Tatnall
Slaughter
John Rodgers
Buell
Ohio
Tennessee
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Ben Butler
The
Patriot Publishing Company
Drewry
BANKS
Kellogg
Eagle Hall
Abp’s
Ther
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Iowa
American Steel Post
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