Nationwide Lincoln Day Observances Across Boston orbits
The city marks Lincoln Day with a full schedule of events across Boston and suburbs. Exhibits at the Boston Public Library, school readings of the Gettysburg Address, and a joint Legislature session with Senator Lodge highlight morning activities. Afternoons feature musical performances, memorial services by the D A R, G A R events, and open houses.
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United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Christian Science Church
Lincoln Day municipal exercises staged in Symphony Hall
Readings and concerts marked Lincoln Day observances in Boston venues. Notable participants included the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Max Fiedler, addresses by Major Henry L. Higginson and John D. Long, and a Gettysburg Address reading by Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteers.
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Symphony Hall
John D. Lang
B. J. Lang
Brighton
Dorchester
Charlestown
South Boston
Roxbury
West Roxbury High School
Chapman Grammar School
East Boston
Wells School
Blossom Street
Middlesex Club
Brunswick
John S. Wise
New York
George Keyes
Concord
Representative Landis
Indiana
Alexander Mann
Pinner
University Club
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Temple Chabei Shalom
John IL. Bates
Draper Club
Ward 19
Columbus Avenue
John A. Andrew
Old Franklin
Washington Street
Dover Street
Polish Light and Science Club
Abraham Lincoln
Jacob C. Goldsemit
Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Charles Russell Lowell
Corps
W. R.C
S. of V
D. of V
Franklin
Everett
Lynn
Boston Symphony
Max Fiedler
Bernard J. Rothwell
Lincoln Day Committee
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Henry L. Higginson
Julia Ward Howe
J. Payson Bradley
Boston
Mendelssohn Boston Symphony Orchestra
Grace Bonner Williams
Clarence LB
Shirley
B. L. Whelpley
John E. Gilman
Twelfth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Handel
Christ
John D. Long
William H. O'Connell
Dorchester High School
Lincoln anecdotes on security and a famed assassination escape
The recollections recount Lincoln urging guards for his safety yet often riding alone. He described near shots at night from a rifle, joked about Old Abe, and compared his ride to Gilpin and Henry Wilson. The tale includes Usher and Lamon, and a Wall and Jones marriage linked to a postmaster mix up during war letters.
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Ward H. Lamon
Lincoln
Mr. Lamon
Old Abe
John Gilpin
Flenry Wilson
Bull Run
Mr. Usher
Usher
Mulberry Grove
Bond County
A. Lincoln
Elizabeth Jones
Abraham Lincoln
Wall-Jones
Lincoln Benevolence Highlighted by Army Chaplain
The army chaplain at Fort McHenry recalls President Lincoln as universally benevolent and tender. He notes Lincoln’s kindness to a poor prisoner and, in death, the same kindliness evident on his features.
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Lincoln
Fort McHenry
Lexington Chapter D A R holds meeting with Samuel Adams address
The Lexington Chapter D A R met at 67 Mt Vernon Street with James P Munroe of Lexington delivering a talk on Samuel Adams highlighting his role in independence. A Lincoln romance tale and memorial items from Lincoln's 1865 funeral were shown, along with Upham's poem Peace and songs by Marion Littlefield. The Philadelphia Quaker City Chapter regent spoke briefly.
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Lexington
Mt. Vernon Street
James P. Munroe
Samuel Adams
Lincoln
Grace le Baron Upham
Marion Littlefield
Philadelphia
Lincoln Anecdotes by Horace White at Tech Convocation
Horace White of New York told 700 Tech students at Huntington Hall about Abraham Lincoln. He recalled the famous speech and quoted A house divided against itself cannot stand. White, a friend of Lincoln, shared anecdotes and compared Lincoln with Douglas, describing Lincoln’s imposing presence and appearance.
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Lincoln
Horace White
New York
Tech
Huntington Hall
White
Douglas
Lincoln's Speech Outshines Opponent in Brief Exchange
The account describes Lincoln, described as awkward but unembarrassed, delivering a forceful speech that outweighed his taller opponent Douglas in a brief confrontation. The scene emphasizes Lincoln's presence despite perceived awkwardness and the impact of his rhetoric.
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Douglas
Lincoln
England Pays Honor to Lincoln's Memory
Lincoln centenary observances began in Rochdale Lancashire with a large Town Hall meeting led by the Mayor. John I Griffiths the American consul at Liverpool delivered an eloquent address.
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London
England
Rochdale
Lancashire
John I. Griffiths
Liverpool
Alienist Sees Chester Jordan in East Cambridge Jail
A man described as one of five New York alienists tested Chester Jordan’s sanity at East Cambridge jail yesterday afternoon. He arrived with Attorney William F. Hart, part of Jordan’s defense team in the murder of his wife.
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New York
Livermores
Chester 8
Jordan
East Cambridge
William I F. S. Hart
Christian Scientists Acquire New Meeting Place in Chelsea
The Christian Scientists of Chelsea, homeless since last April’s fire, will move into The Third Congregational Church on Reynolds Avenue after interior alterations and updated fittings are installed to create a modern meeting space.
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Christian Scientists of
Chelsea Bay
Chelsea
Third Congregational Church
Reynolds Avenue
Christian Scientist Society
Noted Guests to Attend British Charity Ball
Plans are underway for a British charity ball on February 19. Attending will be Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Frothingham and Mayor Hibbard, plus presidents of 19 represented organizations. Matrons to greet guests include Mrs J Humphrey and other society leaders.
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Louis A. Frothingham
Hibbard
J. Humphrey
The
British Charitable Society
Fr. C. de Lumichrast
Victoria League
James Brough
Scots’ Charitable Society
F. L. Clements
Women's Auxiliary Canadian Club
Lincoln Life Teaches Children Through Public School Observances
Governor Draper Mayor Hib bard and Rev J W Chapman urge public school exercises to commemorate Abraham Lincoln. They cite his simplicity integrity and honesty and note his deep family ties shaped by his mother wife and son and his belief in the people.
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Life of Lincoln
Draper
Hibbard
J. W. Chapman
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Thle
Congress Declares Lincoln Birthday a Special Holiday
Congress votes a joint resolution to observance of February 12 1909 as a special holiday. The President issues a proclamation applying to the District of Columbia and the territories Alaska Arizona New Mexico and Hawaii. Several states already recognize Lincoln's birthday as a legal holiday by state law.
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Congress
Abraham Lincoln
District of Columbia
Alaska
Arizona
New Mexico
Hawaii
Lincoln
Kentucky
Senate
House
Territories
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Kansas
Minnesota
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Takahira to Speak at Lincoln Celebration Tomorrow
Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador will participate in Peoria Illinois Lincoln celebration after a telegram confirmed his acceptance. Report states he would have declined if anti Japanese bills had passed in California.
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Peoria, Hil
California
Baron Takahira
Lincoln
Takahira
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