Lees's Lost Flag of Truce and Morgan at Appomattox
A Chicago man, Maj. George F. Morgan of the One Hundred Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania, played a pivotal role at Appomattox when a Confederate flag of truce arrived amid the surrender. Morgan pressed the Alabama brigade to surrender and his regiment fired the last volley of the campaign. He also recounted Gettysburg exploits including a night raid and a poker game, highlighting his long service and ties to General Griffin and Sheridan.
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Appomattox
Lee
George F. Morgan
One Hundred and Fifty-ftth Pennsylvania
Grimfis
Fifth Corps
Morgan
Griffin
Alabama
Maj. Morgan
Gen
Gen. Griffin
Sheridan
Grant
Morean
McLean
McLean House
Babcock
Les
Col. Aabcock
Maj
Chicago
Plum Creek
Little Round ‘Top
Leutesant
Leutenant
Five Forks
Beginning of the Civil War Embraces Lincoln vs Buchanan Contrast
The narrative traces the Confederate choice to ignite war after Fort Sumter in April 1861. It recounts Anderson’s surrender, the Union rally, and Lincoln’s decisive call to arms, contrasting Buchanan’s cautious approach with Lincoln’s swift mobilization and authority.
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Ren
Anderson
Hey
Fort Sumter
Sumter
North
Savery
Congress
Lincoln
Buchanan
Helen Nicolay
St Nicholas
Chances of Death in Battle Across Eras
The article contrasts ancient hand to hand combat with modern mechanical warfare noting battles occur at long ranges. It cites a Scientific American idea that smaller combatants have higher survival odds and presents a math-based estimate that Japanese casualties were lower by about 12 percent due to target areas scaling with cubes of height and breadth.
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Papa
the Hammer Club
Syoke
Amy
Eliza
Jett
Charlie
Hardy Sloane
Mother
G. W. Dittingham
Cop
Washington Gossip on Chandler and Senate Rate Bill
Ex Senator Chandler uses his role to relay private Roosevelt criticisms of Spooner Foraker and Knox. Senator Tillman and Knox respond, with Crane and Knox praised for shaping the rate bill, dubbed the Gold Dust Twins. Congress nears adjournment as the Senate slowplays legislation while lawmakers plan trips and rail travel.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate
Roosevelt
Spooner
Foraker
Tillman
Chaniler
Senator Chandler
Knox
Senator Knox
Root
Hay
White House
Mr. Knox
Pennsylvania
Crane
Massachusetts
Shaw
Treasury Department
Congress
United States
Canada
New Mexico
Mercury
House
Cannon
The FIS In Eager For Their Sport Senate Fishing Holiday
The article notes senators prepare for adjournment and summer fishing. It highlights Vice President Pro Tem Frye and Senators Proctor Du Bois and Spomer, each enjoying favorite fishing territories in Canada and Idaho. It describes the culture of fishermen in Congress and their vacation plans.
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Senate
Congress
Gispe
Canada
Simon the Moose
Sponner
Hatley
du Boiy
Idaho
Wud
John Henry In A Street Car
A narrator describes a crowded street car ride filled with loud talkers and gossiping passengers. He endures a barrage of chatter about fashion, actors, politics, and family anecdotes until overwhelmed and unable to continue, finally returning home defeated.
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John Henry
Defenseless Man Sought After Missing Mose Jobmsing
In Washington Cole’s report a defenseless man named Mose Jobmsing has not been seen lately. A correspondent notes he was last seen near the elb with only a safety razor, prompting concern and inquiries into his whereabouts.
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Clarence Kinkley
Washington
Cole
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George W. Hobart
Wail Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Laura Jean Libbey
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Corie Payton
Tve
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