Lincoln Birthdays and Incidents in an Eventful Career
A century and a half after Abraham Lincoln's birth, the piece surveys his early life, legal career, and presidency, weaving in Willard's hog rescue tale and Ingersoll's praise. It recalls Herndon's portrait of Lincoln as ambitious yet honest, secretive but open when it mattered, and highlights anecdotes from courtrooms, campaigns, and domestic support.
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Gettsburg
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William H. Herndon
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America
Anti-Monopoly Address by the Financial Reform Convention
Washington February 9 The Financial Reform Convention adopts an address to the people denouncing monopolistic influence as a threat to liberty. It urges prompt debt payment government money as legal tender a postal telegraph system railroads as public highways and measures to curb corruption ensure fair ballots and public accountability. It calls for land held for settlers and civil service reforms and voter integrity.
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Washington
United States
Ashington
Georgia Woman Predicts Burial at Mars Hill Graveyard
Miss Mary Payne well known in Georgia told her Gainesville driver to stop at Mars Hill graveyard and vowed to be buried there beside her sister Jane. She insisted she would die away from home, and within three weeks she died of a congestive chill in Gainesville and was buried at Mars Hill beside Jane.
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Ocense County Monitor
Mary Payne
Georgia
Gainesville
Mars Hill
Jane
A Little Boy's Premonition in a Can Journal
In the St Thomas Journal a small boy named Ernest Bond predicted his own death days before he fell ill. He spoke of a narrow box and being laid in a cellar while his parents and uncle wept. He died the following Friday after a brief illness.
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Thomas
Ernest Bond
Ernie
Papa
Stay East Young Man: Mill Mechanic Advised to Remain
A Fall River mill mechanic earning $2 daily and paid weekly sought Texas emigration advice. The reply urged him to stay in New England for steady work and better social and educational opportunities, noting Texas demand for cattlemen but higher job stability here.
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Fall River
Texas
New England
A $75 000 Pauper Family Probed in Maine Town
The Augusta Journal notes Lexington Maine faces heavy pauper costs and suggests transforming into a plantation to ease the burden. A single family has reportedly cost the town between sixty and seventy five thousand dollars over fifty years, illustrating how bloodlines may influence public aid and sparking objections to continued support.
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Augusta
Lexington
Two Millions for a Fact in a Polish Heiress Hunt
A reported death of a rich Jew named Lilienthal in America and a $4,000,000 fortune in Poland spur a Polish countess, Potocki of Rymanow, to seek evidence in Chicago. Heirs promise half the fortune for proof. A letter from Sherson of Rawlings Wy oming praises Dr Graves Heart Regulator for heart disease cures.
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Lilienthal
America
Poland
Potocki
Rymanow
Austrian
Kosciuske
Chicago
Sherson
Rawlings
Wyoming
Echoes From Europe Communistic Resolutions Dominate Paris Meeting
Paris February 11 A large workingmen gathering adopted resolutions favoring radical expropriation. Demands include surrender of Orleans property to the nation and extension to Bonaparte Bourbon families and Rothschild holdings. Speaker Rose Michael led the fiery session amid calls for upheaval and even communism. Cuban slaves in Maprio emancipation decree freeing 40000 non census slaves. Count de Chambord manifesto rumored after Chambers adjourn.
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Paris
Plon Plon
Rose Michael
Orleans
Bonaparte
Bourson
Evictions in Donegal Spark Harsh Scenes of Suffering
Terrible reports from northern Donegal recount tenants being forcibly evicted by Harvey, agent for Hector McDonnell. Police and soldiers helped clear homes as families, including children and the elderly, faced rain and cold with no shelter. Many have sold stock and emigrated to America, enduring hunger and poverty with no relief in sight.
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DusBury
Donegal
Hector McDonnell
Edinburgh
Harvey
Beattie
Baecks
SS Ea
America
Bradlaugh plans opening Parliament demonstration in London
London reports reveal Mr. Bradlaugh intends a large demonstration at Parliament's opening to support his seat claim. Rail managers reportedly blocked cheap excursion fares, a move Bradlaugh calls monstrous. He predicts 150000 friends but expects a smaller turnout due to the denial. Distress widens on Lewes Island with potato and corn crop failures, prompting a Lord Mayor appeal.
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London
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
England
Lewes
Scotland
French Senate committee backs expulsion bill report
Paris February 8 The French Senate committee considering the expulsion bill has submitted and read its report in the Senate. Debate will start Saturday. The report cites the minor incident that sparked agitation and says the republic remains safe from princes remaining in France. It states the bill cannot affect Count de Chambord's exile and urges Senate rejection.
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Paris
Senate
France
Count de Chambord
Ireland's Curse as Explained by Gladstone
In a London interview, Mr. Gladstone argues that Ireland's curse is centralization. He advocates decentralizing administrative authority so that even the humblest Irish citizen sees himself as a governing agent.
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Ireland
Gladstone
London
M. Clemencen
Riviera
Lrvishman
London Shock Over Child Shaped Remains Found in Box
A sensational discovery in London England uncovers the remains of a young girl found doubled inside an empty starch box. The incident echoes a famous past case in Lynn where Jennie Clarke’s body was discovered in a trunk in the Saugus river.
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London
Eng
Lynn
Jennie Clarke
Saugus River
England sees surge in worker unions amid labor unrest
Lompoy February 11 reports rising agitation over popular rights. Even unskilled laborers organize, with a parliamentary address inviting operative workers to send delegates to London for forming a National Laborers Federation at a conference.
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Lompoy
England
Operative” Laborers of
London
National
Laborers’ Federation
Booth Crowned With Laurels In Berlin Return
Berlin February 12 Edwin Booth appeared as Othello last evening and received a silver laurel crown after the performance amid ovations. A complimentary address followed. London February 8 survivors of the Kenmure Castle wreck report three days on a flannel west voyage in Bay of Biscay.
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Booth
Berlin
Edwin Booth
Mpplauens
London
Kenmure Castle
Bay of Biscay
London Decline in Smallpox Cases Worries Public
Reports say small-pox is rising rapidly in London. The piece notes public health concern as authorities monitor the surge and urge precautionary measures. A separate item mentions M Gambetta's father preparing to publish his son's letters, and a divorce case where Lady Blandford gains a decree from the Maraths of Blandford amid scandal involving Lady Aylesford. British troops repulse insurrection near Aliamur, causing a rout of insurgents as wheels enmeshment affected operations.
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London
M. Gambetta
Lady Blandford
Blandford
Aylesford
Aliamur
Daggers for French Legitimists Aimed at Coup d Etat
Rochefort in Transigeant claims 200000 six inch daggers were produced in Paris and distributed to Legitimist legions led by General de Charette. The weapons were crafted in parts for disguise, assembled by trusted workmen, and to be used in a planned coup d etat undermining the republic. The plan progressed with organized offices and armed, mounted forces ready to seize government power before Prince Jerome's manifesto altered the timeline.
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France
Count de Chambord
Republic
Rochefort
Christ
Paris
Abyssinia
de Charette
Prince Jerome
Thirteen Years War Dressed as Washing Case in Court
New York banker Ronald Thomas faced suit from washerwoman Elizabeth Bailey for $789 after washing and ironing 1746 dozen items from May 1868 to April 1881 at $1 per dozen. Bailey claimed unpaid balance. Thomas said he settled. Jury awarded Bailey $873 plus interest.
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Ronald Thomas
New York
Elizabeth Bailey
Bailey
Thomas
Thorns
An Old Man's Romance Ends in Hidden Wealth
In North Lima a queer old man named Jacob Augustine dies after a secluded life. He once courted Gottlieb Wealandt, but her father refused. A trunk reveals a will and nearly $700 in gold. The auction follows as Gottlieb, now 58 years insane, remains the tragic survivor of a half century romance.
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Youngstown
Pittsburg
North Lima
Jacob Augustine
Gottlieb Wealandt
Jacob
Princess Louise views Charleston’s changing fortunes
The London Standard essay recounts how Charleston aristocracy once ruled with hundreds of slaves and vast lands. It notes their decline to modest livelihoods while former slaves rise into political roles, accusing corrupt politicians of driving the state into debt and poverty.
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Loudon
London Standard
Charleston
Louise
Columbiatate House
Hod Bey the Circassian Warrior Hailed at Constantinople
Hod Bey, a Circassian leader claiming 120 years of age, appeared before the Sultan to pay homage. He asserts 106 years of military service from a 1777 entry under Abdul Hamid, recalling 65 battles and 23 wounds across eight sultans. Doubt remains on his age, yet his long career and stout health are noted.
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Constantinople
Hod Bey
Burial in Lead and Rum Grave of Spiritualist Pioneer
In North Smithfield BR I and Duty Mowry, a noted Spiritualist, had a leaden coffin buried with rum inside after a rollstone meeting. A later disinterment revealed the remains resealed and petrified in appearance. The text hints at further actions to follow.
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Smithfield
BR. I
Duty Mowry
Thetter Ene
Surial
Wade
Wiggin's Blizzard Delayed by Weather Forecast
A reporter follows Captain Weatherbrace to verify Professor Wiggin's claim of a world shaking storm. Windless harbor scenes, a tax payer warning, and Weatherbrace's taunts lead to the conclusion that Wiggin's predicted cyclone was postponed due to favorable weather.
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Professor Wiggin
Wiggin
From Battle Field to Bakery: Essex Baker's Cart Horse Ned
Ellis J. Burnham of Essex drives his baker's cart with a horse named Ned who fought in twenty Civil War battles. Ned was owned by Colonel Shaiswell of Ipswich, with battles listed from Spotsylvania in May 1864 to the surrender of Lee in 1865, including Cold Harbor Petersburg and Weldon railRoad.
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Ellis J. Burnham
Essex
Ned
Shaiswell
Ipswich
Spotsylvania
North Anpa River
Tolopotamy Creek
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
O'Hare House
Strawberry Plain
Petersburg Mine
Deep Bottom
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Poplar Spring Church
Jerusalem Plank Road
Weldon Railroad
Hatcher’s Run
Duncan’s Run
Ditto
Genoa
Lee
Happy Youth Seeks Esther Then Forgets Six Sisters
A New Haven youth, invited to escort a guest named Esther, arrives at a gate under a family name and finds six sisters paraded before him. None of them match the woman who promised to ride with him, leaving him puzzled at the gate.
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Esther
New Haven
Miss Blank
Double Fox Story Shocks Worcester Spy Report
The Worcester Spy notes Mr. A. B. F. Kinney hunted near Dounty pond on Tuesday and fired twice, killing two foxes in one range. The feat surpasses any local fox shooting, reminiscent of Nathan Harring whom some time ago killed two with one barrel.
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Worcester
A. B. F. Kinney
Dounty Pond
Nathan Harringwem
Funeral for Newfoundland dog in New Bedford draws procession
A large Newfoundland dog’s funeral was held in New Bedford with a procession, pallbearers, a grave digger, and an acting clergyman. Other vignettes include a Bennington youth moving his sleigh with an ox to church and a Portsmouth clerk humorously selling ink for “dark possibility of bright ideas.” Brown's Iron Bit is advertised as a cure for ailments.
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J &@ UUY
New Bedford
Bennington
Steady Money Market and Prices Reported in Boston Style Note
Finance and commerce update from State Street on February 10 1883 shows steady local money market with banks offering loans at 5 15 percent to regular customers and higher rates to outsiders. Clearing house exchanges total 10 908 184 for the day and 70 684 277 for the week. New York funds at a premium. various commodity prices including lumber molasses oats and oils noted. bank statements show loans up and reserves down.
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Prime Corporation
New York
Frances
Uisfigure
Zea
Boston Market Daily Summary of Commodities Prices
Orrica or THx Beeron DAIly GLone reports Saturday evening February 10. Market notes cover apples, kidneys, butter, coffee, coal, corn, dried fruits, eggs, feed, flour, fresh meat, and hay with varied regional quotes. Key items include Baldwin apples at 360-400 per barrel, Yellow Eyes and Red Kidneys seen in modest demand, Northern creamery butter at 26-30 cents, Rio and Java coffee markets firm, and beef and mutton quotes alongside hay values in the Northeast trade network.
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Bardwins
Keans
Coramon
Bush
Hed Kr
Alitta
Franklin County
New York
Vermont
New Y York
Cholee
Dale
Cumberland
New York York
Maracribos
Java
Maracaibo
Rio
Lau
Wisconsin
Neeota
Michigan
Trndiana
St Lone
Ous
Ohio
Indiana
New York Markets Saturday February 10 1900s dull and uneven
Markets were quiet with corn futures lower and spot cash unsettled. Wheat, rye, and oats showed varied movement while provisions, butter, cheese, and sugar traded firm to steady. coffee and molasses were active in options but quiet on the cash side. receipts and futures quotes noted across grains, provisions, and metals.
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Muay. Com
Mare
West
Aggil
Iter
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America
Drea Bocn
Western Dairy
New Orleans
Cuba Nuscovado
Demerara
Hello
New Orleana
Bards
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Rosingin Fewana
Atrasond
Ana
Ohio
Western
Liverpool
Catton
London
Gream
Glasgow
Bristol
LIVE STOCK MARKETS BRIGHTON AND WATERTOWN WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 9
Market report shows light Northern cattle mainly dairy grade sold at 4 to 9 cents per pound live weight, with some pairs above 9 1/4 cents. Maine stock mostly milch cows and springers found ready sale. Western cattle mixed grade, most suitable for butcher trade. Working oxen scarce with sales around 80 to 87 dollars live weight. Heifer and steer prices listed, milch cows at 18 to 80 dollars, springers 18 to 66 per head. Veal calves demand moderate with prices per pound. Lambs up 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents live weight, extra lambs at top prices. Ewes from the West landed at yards, five weight very extra lambs priced high. No lambs on market from elsewhere.
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Spence
Hemlock
Southurn Lane
Abipatonk
Dimension Factory
Doedo
Bush
Ull
Western
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Boston
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Sicily
Suina
Ohio
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Maine
X Hive Renaea
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Lamba
Gloucester Fish Market report from February concise
Special correspondence from Gloucester notes an week’s arrivals totaling 34 vessels with Georges Bank cod and halibut, Newfoundland frozen herring, and Grand Manan catches. Markets show light stock with steady prices for Georges cod and various herring and cod byproducts. no major price changes anticipated as Lenten season opens.
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Sunday Globe
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Georges
Western
Hanks
Newfoundland
Grand Menan
Grandenan
Aine Bank
Haddock
Tony
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