Yorktown Evacuated Forts and Federal Pursuit in 1862
In May 1862 Federal forces quietly occupied Yorktown after the Confederate garrison abandoned the forts. The campaign featured infernal devices, balloon reconnaissance, and a rapid pursuit led by General Stoneman across a fortified peninsula with clashes around Fort Magruder and James Longstreet's lines. The engagement ended with Union forces pressing toward Richmond as Confederate defenses held on the retreat.
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Yorktown
Stoneman
Richmond
Stuart
Virginia
Hefeat
Ras Ad
Magruder
Longstreet
D. H. Hill
Stoteman
E. V. Lamer
W. F. Smith
Trocker
Sumner
W. 8
Hancock
Tancock
D. T. Wit
Nancock
Subterranean Torpedoes at Yorktown Draw Fire
General Fitz-John Porter reports explosions in the enemy works before dawn as Confederate torpedoes cause injuries and a fatal death. Lathrop, a Young Ohioan, dies testing a telegraph line. McClellan's dispatch condemns the practice, provoking official inquiries.
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Fitz-John Porter
Jameson
McQuade
Fourteenth New York
Lathrop
McClellan
Stanton
New York
Rains
Longstreet
Yorktown
War Department
Joseph B. Johnston
Torpedo placements linked to retreat at Yorktown
In a Civil War account, soldiers noted torpedoes set on rods near roads to harm advancing Union forces. The Confederates reportedly avoided traps, allowing a decisive Confederate push led by Tian cock while Federal efforts under Trocker and Mort Magruder stalled. Wounded numbers and casualties across both sides are mentioned.
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G. W. Randolph
Richmond
Yorktown
Tiancock
Trocker
Mort Magruder
Adis Bts
Peddpat
Hooker
Taft Visits Savannah For Centennial Banquet
President Taft arrived in Savannah to attend a centennial celebration hosted by the Hibernians and to be hosted by the Yale Alumni Club. Noted IrishAmerican figures including W Bourke Cockran J Lane and William P Ryan are present for the event with speakers planned from Hoke Smith and C G Edwards alongside Taft and Cochran.
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Savannah
Taft
Hibernians
Yale Alumni Club
W. Bourke Cockran
New York
Eon J. Lane
Boston
William P. Ryan
Baltimore
Cochran
Hoke Smith
C. G. Edwards
Pittsburgh Steel to increase capital stock for new furnaces
At a special meeting of Pittsburgh Steel Company stockholders on May 1 the board voted to raise capital stock to 17,500,000 by issuing 3,500,000 additional 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. Proceeds will fund two new blast furnaces at Monessen and other improvements.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
Pittsburgh Steel
Monessen
Illinois workers compensation act goes into effect
Chicago May 1 The new Illinois workmen s compensation act requiring employers to insure workers in hazardous jobs takes effect today. A large mail order firm has already purchased health accident and life policies for all 2008 employees. Life insurance totals 4 400 000 and annual premium 42 000. Most industrial firms plan to comply.
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Ih Iminois
Paper Trust Boosts Wages Across U S Plants
The International Paper Company known as the paper trust raised hourly wages by one cent today in Glens Falls New York and across its hourly paid workforce. The move adds about 150 000 dollars annually and, with prior increases in the year, totals roughly 200 000 dollars yearly for thousands of employees nationwide.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
International Paper Company
Paper Trust
Hyomei Inhaler Outfit Promises Quick Relief
A nostalgic advertisement claims Hyomei can end catarrh colds sore throat and croup. The complete outfit with inhaler costs $1.00 and a spare bottle is offered for a small extra charge at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
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Lemmon’s
Caution on Cold Neglect and Safe Remedy Mentioned
Town residents warned that neglecting a simple cold can lead to diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended for prompt cough relief and cold cure as it contains no opiates and is safe for children, per Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Lemmon’s
City Bus Line Order Line Details
Call up phone number 589 to arrange a city bus line order. Leave street address and number for Frank Rogers who will promptly attend to the request.
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Frank Rogers
Steet
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Lowe
Fowever
Porter
Heintzelman
Williamsburg
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Patriot Publishing Company
Rks
Wells
Springs
Ffs
L’orter
Ishing, Company
Patriot
BEKO
President Taft
ERAL
Harmonisuy
J.F. McNamara
Ss. S. Furniture
Pany Stockholders
Owen McGovern
Cg, J. Wilson
Cc. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Washington
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Lawyer
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Eye
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Iowwa
Eicher & Livingston
Abstract Department
Edmund D. Morrison
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
M Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Cralil’s
Lowa
Illinois Compensation
Chicago
Pelling Financial Responsibility of
Hanley
Kiein Kilo
Plong
Hyomei
Croup
Departa
G. S. Lim
H. W. Russel
Depar
Sundaxe
C. M
ST. P
West Lim
Ccsces
Chicago Meire
Milwaukee Moise
Lo'west
Lim
Pasenger
F. L. Broadgat Ee
Ees Kiana
John Shields
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Palmer School
F. Macon
Joe
Macon
Wasilington
Austin Sutherland
Harry H. Ross
DRU Gaists
Igarage
Bright
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