Lincoln Wit and Wisdom in Wartime Humor
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln's blend of humor and sorrow, noting his quick shifts from merriment to deep melancholy. It cites River Queen jokes at Hampton Roads, quips about Lord Lyons and Charles, and sharp exchanges with policy makers, illustrating a leader who used wit to navigate crisis without malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lincoln
Thalia
Joe Miller
Artemus Ward
Utica
Hampton Roads
Seward
Stepheny
R. M. T Hunter
Charles J
Charles
Hunter
New York
New York Harbor
City Point
Lincoln
Gay
Champaign County
Jack Chase
Illinois River
Bloomington
Browning
Wentworth
Indiana
Burnside
Knoxville
Sallie Ward
Sallie
R. Sapon
Castile
Vermont
Jocuse
Danville
Te Win
Lincoln Humor and the Great Debate in Alton
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln’s humor during the 1858 campaign and the Alton debate. It describes a banquet scene, Lincoln’s interactions with Justice Field and Stanton, and a vivid anecdote of a drunken congressman during a tellers’ moment. It notes Mark Twain and Carlyle on humor and cites Lincoln’s manner and the political climate surrounding the famous contest with Douglas.
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Alabama
Shenandoah
California
Washington
Justice Field
Halleck
Stanton
Lincoln
Congress
Bacchus
Ben Wade
Committee On
Wade
Capitol
Mark Twain
Carlyle
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln and Douglas on the Mississippi Debating Tour
The two rival senatorial candidates Lincoln and Douglas travel separately toward a shared destination. On the White River stern wheeler they recall old times on the Mississippi as the campaign wears on. Lincoln, feeling unwell, slips away from the platform with a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Musk
Lincoln
Douglas
Mississippi
White River
Mr. Lincoln
Judge Douglas
Prospects for Peace in the Philippines Brightens
General outlook for pacification improves outside Samar as insurgents break into small bands. Surrenders, captures, and killings rise while reconcentration and port closures curb resistance. General Chaffee aims to pacify Samar by end of February.
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Philippines
Manila
Samar
Chaffee
Norfolk Blaze Levels Major Buildings in City
A vast Norfolk fire destroyed the Atlantic hotel the Columbia office building adjacent structures and a block of stores. The early dawn blaze caused estimated losses near 900000 to 1 million dollars and was among the citys largest conflagrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Atlantic
Columbia
Albemarle Flats
Jim Howard Found Guilty in Frankfort Case
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 31 the jury found Jim Howard guilty and set his punishment at life imprisonment the verdict followed a court trial of the prisoner.
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Jim Howard
Frankfort
Notice of inextensible labor on mining claims Beaverhead Montana
Notice to heirs executors and successors in interest of William Inch William Hambly Wa Ellsworth and Byron Ambrose that $1000 labor and improvements were expended in 1901 on the Sage Brush Admiral Dewey Pride of the West La Vanche Edith and Besele lode mining claims in Beaverhead County Montana. If co owners fail to contribute within ninety days after publication the interests will vest in the contributing co owners per section 2824 Revised Statutes as of February 6 1902. First publication February 7 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Inch
Hambly
Ellsworth
Byron Ambrose
Admiral Dewey
Weet
la Vanche
Edith
Besele
Urorg
Beaverhead County
Montana
the United Staes
Deely
Broadway
Butte
Mont
A. K
Draporo Ugh
Butte, Mont
Desert Land Notice of Intention on Desert Land Claim 6777
United States Land Office Helena Montana on February 4 1902 Notifies Steele E Andras as heir of Dell Mont of intention to file on Desert Land Claim No 6777 for unsurveyed land in section with witnesses listed incomplete and uncertified.
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Desert Land
Finsit
United Stated Land Office
Helena
Montana
Notios
Steele E. Andras
Hineey
Absiros
of Dell, Mont
Seeveriond
United States Land Office
Helens
Mont
Michael Dowling
de P.O
Dilton
Alec Sats Foster
Mary McGee
Elizabeth Dowling
William McGee
Forthes Nise
NM Bee
Vins Luther 8. Seybold, Joseph C. Perbeds
David D. McKnight
Dell
George R. Motlen
Dillon
Groxncx
D. Gaxzar
Offica
Elena
Louis Andereon
Lima
Lt. Price
U.S
Department of the Interior
L. J. Price
U. S
Anne H. Evans
Charles A. Harvey
George °. Austin
John Toers
William Little
Melrose
Estate of John Wells Deceased Admin Notice
Notice by the administrator of the estate of John Wells deceased to creditors and others with claims against the estate. Claims must be exhibited with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the office of John & Willis in Lilion Montana Beaverhead County, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
John
Patent for several White's Bar placer claims in Beaverhead, Mont
Montana Gold Dredging Co applies for U S patent on placer mining claims in White's Bar Mining District Beaverhead County. Surveys 6014 6015 6016 and 6017 total 66 65 acres including Catherine placer and Catherine No 2 and No 3. Descriptions reference corners bearings distances and initial points with brackets and measurements. Principal office listed as Dillon Montana with Edwin Norsiggi as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Montana Gold Dredging Company
Cortion
Lawa of New Jersey
Montana
Ths
Dillon
Edwin Norsigg
White's Bar
Beaverhead County
Office of the Register of the Eeland
Helena
Cor. No. 1
White
Ieee
Tinten
Catherine No
Miner and Investor Ad Rates in Boston Newspaper
Classified listing announces the weekly Miner and Investor reaching 5,000 capitalists brokers and investors. Advertising rates are 1 dollar per inch with a 2 dollar option. published at 410 Worthington Building Boston MA. Subscription costs five cents per issue and fifty cents per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington Bldg
Boston
Mass
Noted Cities and Iconic Eras Across the globe
Fragmented OCR text hints at a discussion of notable cities and famed eras. Mentions include Chicago and twin cities, famous figures, and a sense of global recognition. The passage appears garbled but suggests examining historical significance and international renown of certain places and periods.
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Chicago
Ale
Goa
Pte
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