Lincoln Memorial dedication foundation laid at Mogdenville
President Theodore Roosevelt laid the foundation stone for a new Lincoln Memorial birthplace monument in Mogdenville. The ceremony, held beside the birthplace cabin, drew officials from multiple states including Governor Augustus Willson and ex-slave T. Montgomery, with Taft awaiting completion next fall.
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New York
T. Montgomery
Mississippi
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Roosevelt
Lincoln and Washington cited as nation’s two greatest men
A speech marking the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln honors Lincoln and Washington. It praises Lincoln’s resolve, humility, and moral vision, contrasts him with extremism, and notes his impact on reunifying the union and freeing the enslaved. It also salutes Lincoln and Washington as exemplars of duty and devotion to the right.
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Bryce Sees Lincoln as a Leader in England’s Tribute
British ambassador James Bryce praised Abraham Lincoln at a Springfield Lincoln celebration. He said Lincoln’s blend of intellect and character, his unflinching courage, and his steady leadership preserved the republic and earned enduring reverence across nations.
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Lincoln stamps sell out in Boston sale rush
Fifty thousand two cent Lincoln postage stamps were placed on sale in the Boston postal district yesterday but sold out before noon due to a printing delay. The stamps commemorate Lincoln's birth and feature his profile from the st aunton statue with a ribbon bearing 1809 February 12 1900.
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Lincoln Remembered as Plain Working Leader with Moral Vision
The remarks portray Abraham Lincoln as a powerful yet unpretentious figure who combined prophetic imagination with practical governance. He is noted for avoiding deliberate harm to others, emphasizing truthfulness and moral leadership during his time in office.
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British Message to Bryce on Lincoln Birthday Tribute
The British government expresses cordial sympathy with the United States in commemorating February 12, Lincoln’s birth. It notes shared respect for Lincoln’s emancipation work and encourages the Secretary of State to convey royal goodwill and support for honoring his character and impact on freedom and progress.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Celebration in Rome recalls Lincoln birth dinner
In Rome on February 12 a dinner at the Excelsior Hotel marked Lincoln's birthday with 110 Americans, including Ambassador Griscom and Rome's mayor. Griscom spoke on US Italy Civil War friendship, recalling Garibaldi's refusal of Lincoln's army offer over slavery.
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Italy
United States
Grishom
Nelson Gay
Boston
Calabria
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Garibaldi
Garibaldi To Command One of the Northern Armies. “Garibaldi
Lincoln Day Gifts to Blind Children
The Perkins Institution in South Boston and the Jamaica Plain kindergarten each received a $1 Lincoln Day gift yesterday, the ninth distribution from Stephen J. Blaisdell's estate. The $2500 total has funded gifts since his 1901 death, with the date Feb 12 set for annual disbursement to recipients who may spend the money as they see fit.
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South Boston
Iindergarten
Jamaica Plain
Stephen J. Blaisdel
Want No War Says Takahira at Banquet in Peoria
Japanese ambassador Baron Takahira told the Creve Coeur Club at a Peoria banquet that Japan has no intention to anger or fight the United States. He emphasized friendliness, urged reducing immigration of Japanese workers, and urged removing causes of misunderstanding to strengthen U S Japan ties.
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Diplomat Praises US Japan Ties and Immigration Note
Baron Takahira extols Lincoln era diplomacy and the Monroe Doctrine while citing Secretary Hays on American policy and the Golden Rule. He recalls Perry and Harris’s service, then notes U S immigration limits to Japan and the shift of Japanese arrivals and departures in 1948, predicting continued declines in residents.
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Hawaiian Islands
Flag Raising at Benjamin Cushing School
Master William Joseph Donovan a pupil at Benjamin Cushing Primary School Dorchester assisted by Master Lester Rayner and Mr Kingsley janitor raised the flag at the school yesterday morning. Donovan wore a soldier suit carried drum bugle and knapsack.
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Dorchester
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Samuel Elder Delivers Lincoln Day Address at Christian Science Church
At a Lincoln Day service the Hon. Samuel J. Elder spoke on Abraham Lincoln noting his simplicity of thought and character. He praised Lincoln for mastery of words and direct action and cited his empathetic letter to a grieving Boston woman and a wartime note to the American minister.
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Alabama
Lincoln Day Celebrations Across Greater Boston
School children and local leaders speakers across West End Dorchester East Boston Chelsea Somerville Charlestown Dedham Newtonville and West Newton marked Lincoln Day centennial events. Notable figures included George S Hill H Mars ton Guy A Ham Willard Howland William K McClintock and Arthur W Dolan with addresses by Norman E McNaughton Mingor Hutchinson and Rev J Edgar Park among others.
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East Boston
Patrick J. Sullivan
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Chelsea
Willard Howland
William KE. McClintock
Somerville
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Grand Army
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Arthur W. Dolan
Charlestown High School
John R. Murphy
Dedham
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Leonard A. Freeman
William J. KeHey
Edward H. Rudd
Herbert B. Turner
Vesper II, George
Gettysburg Decisive Yet Questioned by D A R Speakers
Ralph Batrick Putnam of Salem told Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution at Lincoln memorial services in the Second Unitarian Church that Gettysburg was decisive though not absolute. He argued Sheridan might have prevented Lee’s Potomac reach and called Lee’s genius into question while noting three major outcomes of the battle. Mayor Hibbard attended as a guest and Mrs. Charles Masury presided.
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Lincoln's Birthday Marked in Birmingham High School
Birmingham public schools observed Lincoln's birthday for the first time with a program at the high school. Edwin D. Mead of Boston was among the speakers.
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Edwin D. Mead
Boston
Lincoln Monument Exercise Crowds Halt Traffic
At the Abraham Lincoln monument in Park Square yesterday a large crowd gathered for ceremonies hosted by Plymouth Rock Lodge 1622. The program opened with the Governor's proclamation read by William H Suerz and included a Gettysburg address, a blessing by Rev S A Brown, a tribute by Rev D W Henderson praising Lincoln, and evergreen tributes around the statue.
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President Roosevelt Wins $100 Bet in Pennsy Wager
President Roosevelt accepted a bundle of cigars at Pittsburgh Union Depot last night, winning a $100 bet placed by clubman Alex Melnight. The wager had claimed the President would not take the stogies.
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Lodge Rejects State Rights in Foreign Affairs
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, speaking at the State House on Lincoln Day, warned that any assertion of State rights in foreign relations would not be tolerated. The speech drew prolonged applause as lawmakers' galleries filled with women and notable state leaders including Governor Draper, Lieutenant Governor Frothingham, Senate President Treadway, House Speaker Walker, and the Governor's Council.
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Lincoln and the Union’s Preservation Through State Balance
The piece argues Lincoln saved the Union by defeating secession and limiting slavery. It warns that asserting State rights to drive foreign policy harms national harmony and stresses the need for a strong central government within constitutional bounds. It honors Washington and Lincoln as nation builders and warns against neglecting their lessons.
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Lodge Lincoln Speech Echoes Lincoln’s Path
Senator Lodge argues that America cannot imitate Lincoln exactly but should strive to emulate his legacy. He states that the nation excels when Washington and Lincoln are guiding it and warns against states acting alone in foreign relations, insisting only the general government may manage such matters.
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Booker Washington Praises Lincoln in New York Tribute
In a Waldorf Astoria address to the Republican Class of New York Booker T. Washington lauds Abraham Lincoln for freeing 4,000,000 enslaved people and shaping a generation of Black citizens. He cites gains in education, housing, banks, stores, property, and churches, urging equality through simple, steadfast virtue.
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Booker Washington First Heard of Lincoln Story
Booker T. Washington recalls learning of Abraham Lincoln as a slave child. He describes waking before dawn in a dirt cabin while his mother prayed for Lincoln’s success and for a future freedom. Washington spoke at the Republican Club of New York.
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Notably Framed Union Advocate Vows Racial Unity pledge
A speaker recalls Union sacrifices and Lincoln and pledges his race will act honorably to uphold the Stars and Stripes and best interests of the nation in both North and South. The address emphasizes inspiration, perseverance, and a commitment to national fidelity.
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Ask for Fifteen Thousand for Wife s Love
Plymouth Feb 12 Panels were filed in the Superior Court in which Richard Brophy a Boston restaurant keeper sues O Herring a Rockland resident for alienation of his wife s affections and demands 15600 damages. Details of the case could not be learned tonight nor would either party discuss it.
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Rockland
Jilted Bride Elopes With Another Groom on Wedding Day
Richmond Feb 12 Miss Mamie Edwards to wed John Trarvis. license issued guests assembled before she fled with Thomas Harris, a young farmer. The other bride Miss May Atkins had recently been jilted by a man who then eloped with her.
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