Ellsworth Zouaves and the Lincoln Flag Tale
Mart.y Reese narrates the Ellsworth Zouaves trove of legend linking Elmer Ellsworth to pulling down the Alexandria flag and to Lincoln era drama. The tale recounts Ellsworth’s bold rooftop act, his regiment, and clashes with General McDowell as New York firemen joined the early Civil War forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall House
Jim Jackson
Marty Reese
Marty
Elmer Ellsworth
Alexandria
Potomac
Lincoln
New York City
Ellsworth
Mechanicsville
Chicago
Abraham Liscpin
Middle West
Springfield
Ilinois
Illnois
New York
Sumter
Ims
Boyled
Leutenant
Eich Company
Minos Zouaves
New ‘York
Ellsworth’s
Zouaves
New York Volunteers
Ulinois
Popas
The Long Fellows Height Standards Across Armies
The article discusses raised cadet height requirements at West Point, cites General Sheridan as a tall but insufficient example, and recalls King Frederick William I of Prussia’s giant regiments. It notes the dangers and coercive recruitment tactics used to fill tall- soldier quotas, including kidnapping and forced enlistment, and mentions a seven foot Irish soldier paid about 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Sheridan
Frederick Viiliam I
Prussia
Potsdam Grenadier Guards
Crown Prince
Frederick
Naval Hero William P Cronan Saves Crew at Sea
Lieutenant William P Cronan of the battleship Connecticut faced a looming explosion when a breech block closed. He thrust his hand into the aperture to prevent disaster, losing two fingers as the block mashed his hand. The crew survived, and he is praised for coolness and courage by the Troy Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Piggott Cronan
Connecticut
Troy Times
An Ambitious Army Officer Heads Toward the Front Line
Lieut. Philip H. Sheridan of the Fifth cavalry, U S A, epitomizes the ambitious lower rank officer who prefers field service to social honors. After serving as a social aide to the president, he requested return to his regiment. Though a second lieutenant, his future promotion hinges on more years in the field. He was born 27 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Sheridan
Fifth Cavalry
U. S.A
West Point
White House
Sheridan
The Chemical Detective Reads Blood and Clues
New York police rely on a chemical detective who reads blood and fingerprints to solve poisonings and murders. The article describes his methods, the evidence from handkerchiefs and door fingerprints, and profiles Prof Charles A Doremus as a leading expert in tracing poisons and handwriting for crucial cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Police Department
Buchanan
Carlyle Harrie
Albert T. Patrick
Perils in the Path of the Chemical Detective
Prof. Charles A. Doremus discusses the value of the chemical detective in aiding the New York police. He notes their role extends beyond poison cases to exposing forged documents and solving explosion mysteries, despite severe personal risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Doremus
Doremus
Gustav H. Baum
Henry Meyer
Police Department
The Fare Payment in a Suburban Car Tale
A pretty woman rides a car and realizes she has no money to pay her fare. A plain woman helps by quietly offering a plan, and the act unfolds before amused onlookers. The plain woman advertently compels the other to produce money while the car passengers react with curiosity and embarrassment. The scene ends with the fare paid and the men sighing.
Boxwood Birds Roost in Malls
Visitors dispute the nature of a boxwood bird displayed in a hall. Some insiders claim it resembles an eagle while others insist it is an English sparrow. The florist regards the clipped greenery as an artistic triumph in design.
Value of chemist in homicide cases noted
A fragment notes the chemist’s value in homicide investigations and stresses catching the culprit swiftly. It then shifts to a vague reflection on house plants and domestic life, mentioning ferns and palms and the idea that modern houses are too warm and dusty for outdoor air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seathe
Ofima
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Logan
Flag
Washington Monument
Washington
Tadana
Corpantes
Hix
Gen. McDowell
Capitol Bill
McDowell
Little Old New York
New York World
Chemical Department
Detective Bureau
Charles A.doremus
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