Remembered Lincolns War Era Talks and Last Hours by Witnesses
A veteran Washington reporter recalls Lincoln's cautious briefings to reporters at the War Department and White House during the Civil War. He details a Vicksburg telegram scare, Lincoln's calm but anxious reaction, and a later eyewitness account of Lincoln's final hours with Meigs, Barnes, and Dr. Stone present.
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Washington Times
White House
Lincoln
War Department
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Vicksburg
Stanton
Charles Sabin Taft
Mount Vernon
New York World
Miller
Alex Williamson
Brooklyn
Williamson
Chicago
William Bk, Williamson
Fourteenth Street
Robert Lincoln
Tad
Messenger Dunn
Marshal Phillips
General Meigs
Barnes
Dr. Stone
Stone
Verdi's Simple Tastes Revealed by Bevignani Reminiscences
Signor Bevignani, conductor for Mme Sembrich's company, recalls Verdi's modest life. He met the composer yearly at Montecatini, premiered Aida in London, and conducted Us in Moscow and St Petersburg. Verdi valued privacy, spoke little, aided musicians' asylum in Milan, and died a wealthy man.
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Nrico Bevignani
Mme. Sembrich
Verdi
United States
Montecatin
Signor Bevignani
Aida
London
Covent Garden
Mmes, Patti
Scalchi
MM. Nicolini
Graziani
Moscow
Mmes, Stoltz
Anna Louise Cary
MM. Masini
Cotogini
St. Petersburg
Milan
New York
New York Sun
The queen is dead long live the king in glory
A Philadelphia piece by J. McCombie Murray eulogizes Queen Victoria with homage to her reign and calls for praise of a queen thrice crowned in maidenhood youth and age as the world bids farewell and honors her life and lasting influence.
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Victoria
Earth
Heaven
J. McCombie Murray
Philadelphia
History of Union Pacific and its vast railroad holdings
The Union Pacific, holder of control over Southern Pacific, is described with extensive ownership. It directly owns 2,855 miles and controls additional lines including the Oregon Short Line and Ogden system totaling over 5,400 miles. The Southern Pacific enters with stock ownership and leases. Financials show issued capital, bonds, and dividend details from 1900.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
Utah
Union Pacific Railway
Council Bluffs
Ogden
Kansas City
Denver
Cheyenne
Galesburg
Colo
Lasalle
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Granger, Wy
Huntington
Pocatello
Ida
Helena
McCammon
Frisco
Oregon Short
San Francisco
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Kentucky
Southern Pacific System
United States
New York Tribune
Prospects of Porto Rico as Winter Resort and Industry
Governor Allen reported on four day interior trips showing excellent roads and nearing bridge completion. He predicted strong tobacco crops and possible sugar investments, with the island developing as a premier winter resort and attracting American capital. In Arkansas, the Apple Blossom was adopted as the state floral emblem after a senate concurrent resolution passed the House 70 to 19 amid opposition for the passion flower.
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Sperking
The
San Juan News
Coamo
San Juan
New York Post
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House
Little Rock
Senate
Arkansas
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Texarkana
Last Photo of Queen Victoria Sells 100,000 Copies
Lafayette sold over 100000 copies of the final portrait of Queen Victoria taken in Dublin with a sprig of shamrock in her bonnet. A London cable dispatch to the New York Sun notes rising demand for the relic.
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Lafayette
Dublin
London
New York Sun
Valentine Poem Gift To My Best Friend
A poem expresses a sincere valentine to a best friend using rich imagery of a single bloom and fragrant thoughts. The speaker notes deep tenderness and affection, presenting the verse as a heartfelt gift and personal tribute.
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