29 May 1901
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
1
A Civil War era verse exchange recalls vows and bravado from both sides. The speaker jeers Johnny Yank and boasts about lessons learned in battle while recounting marching, drills, and bravado on southern soil. The opposing voice recalls a drum call and the gray uniforms scaring the blue army.
A patriotic exchange between Johnny Yank and Johnny Reb reflecting on Bull Run and the Civil War battles. The verse honors honesty, bravery, and mutual respect between opposing sides while acknowledging a shared kinship despite conflict.
The speaker reflects that the war is over and peace endures with shared graves and a rose for soldiers in gray and blue. Time heals old feuds and reconciles brothers as lasting ties form between former rivals across the country after battles in Cuba.
A historical reflection on May 1861 as the U S prepared for a three year Civil War draft under Lincoln. It describes volunteer haste, varied regimental nicknames, scarce arms, gray uniforms, and the ambitious but unsettled outlook of leaders from McClellan to Grant and Fremont as battles loomed and enlistment surged.
May 29 report from Murphyeloro says William Biel shot and killed his uncle John Barber on Tow Head Island, fifteen miles southwest of here in the Mississippi. The coroner's jury finds self defense as the cause. Both men loved the same girl, fueling frequent quarrels and Barber enticed Biel away two weeks earlier to meet a friend who existed only in Barber's imagination.
The article outlines the Confederate push to war in May 1861 as southern secession consolidates. Virginia, Beauregard, Lee, and Jackson mobilize on the Alexandria and Bull Run lines while Virginia’s militia, state forces, and Confederate officers prepare for immediate combat. Troops from many states converge, led by seasoned veterans from the Mexican War, with Beauregard at Manassas and Lee directing Virginia in the east.
The article traces early Confederate rosters from May 1861 in Virginia, listing leaders like Ewell, Hill, Jubal Early, Lee, Fitz-Hugh Lee, Stuart, and others. It notes few new great names by Gettysburg in 1863 and cites strategic decisions before the Manassas/Bull Run clash with Beauregard and Johnston summoned to bolster defenses.
Chicago May 29 Yesterday s records of baseball talent show National League games including Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and New York results with scores. American League at Milwaukee Chicago and Cleveland. Western Association matchups list Louisville Grand Rapids Dayton.
At a May conference in Omaha Wyoming and Nebraska congressmen discussed Senator Dietrich's plan to use state and federal convicts to build canals and reservoirs for arid lands. Ex Senator Manderson and Senator Warren advocated ceding unused lines to states for leasing to cattlemen, but no action was taken. London reports the Mullah allied in northern Somaliland with a large force to oppose Britain.
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