Tag Archives: World War I

shovels ready

Posted on July 11, 2017 by SUMPTER

I’ve lived near canals and/or old defunct canals almost all my life, so I’m a little disappointed that I forgot to mention the 200th anniversary of work beginning on the Erie Canal back on July 4th. On the bright side … Continue reading →

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WASPish

Posted on June 17, 2017 by SUMPTER

It probably wasn’t another august madness; I doubt anybody thought the doughboys would be home for Christmas (at least not in 1917 – first they had to get over there). But 100 years ago there was a lot of evidence … Continue reading →

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more to come

Posted on May 30, 2017 by SUMPTER

Back in April 1917 the United States declared war on Germany. As young American men were signing up for the draft and getting ready to be shipped to France, the country observed Decoration Day on May 30th. One hundred years … Continue reading →

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a war welcome

Posted on April 13, 2017 by SUMPTER

In April 1917 the United States entered World War One. 100 years ago today New Yorkers could read a sort of welcoming poem hot off the cable from a famous British writer. Rudyard Kipling had personal experience of the war-related … Continue reading →

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zeppelin attack

Posted on September 24, 2016 by SUMPTER

Reportedly 100 years ago last night German Zeppelins attacked England. It wasn’t as flashy, but I’m pretty sure the British blockade during World War I caused German civilians a lot of agony.

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at any cost, except

Posted on February 24, 2016 by SUMPTER

We covet peace, and shall preserve it any cost but the loss of honor. For a little variety … A year and a half after the First World War began and during the week when the Battle of Verdun began … Continue reading →

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chains into ploughshares

Posted on November 11, 2015 by SUMPTER

A poem from 150 years ago celebrated peace and the victory of freedom and free labor over slavery: From The Atlantic Monthly, VOL. XVI.—NOVEMBER, 1865.—NO. XCVII. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Our modern Veteran’s Day springs from Armistice Day: The shooting finally stopped … Continue reading →

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war and peace horses

Posted on August 31, 2014 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the delegates to the Democratic National Convention meeting in Chicago selected General George B. McClellan as their candidate for U.S. president. There was a “scattering” of support for other men, but “Little Mac” won overwhelmingly. Leading … Continue reading →

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grounded steamers captured

Posted on August 13, 2014 by SUMPTER

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in 1863: A Rebel Raid into Illinois.   CAIRO, ILL., Aug. 13 [sic?]. About 500 rebel [c]avalry, under Col. Jonson [sic], crossed the Ohio river into Illinois, at Saline Bar Saturday. The steamers … Continue reading →

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young colonel killed

Posted on August 5, 2014 by SUMPTER

at Peachtree Creek From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in August 1864: COLONEL KILLED. – Col. W. L. Logie, of Geneva, was killed at the late battle in front of Atlanta. He commanded the 141st N.Y. Volunteers. THE EIGHTH … Continue reading →

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