Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln courting in Springfield
In 1841 Mary Todd visits Springfield where Abraham Lincoln, a rising legislator, pursues her with candid affection. Mary sees his promise yet fears their differences on slavery and manners, but a kiss after a heartfelt talk solidifies their engagement. Elsewhere, Harry Davis recovers health and plans marriage with Bim, while families discuss future matches and business.
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Mary Todd
Springfield
Ninian W. Edwards
Mary
Mr. Edwards
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Speed
Todds
Mr. Lincoln
Abe
Sangamon County
Lincoln
Miss Todd
Rature
Lfe
Josiah Traylor
Edwards’ House
Abe Lincoln
Douglas
Edwards
Ann
Todd
Henry Brimstead
Davis
Chicago
Henry
Prairies
Harry
New York
Bim
Plain’s End Ride Foreshadows Amun West Visit
Two days later Bim persuades Harry to a one night trip to Plain’s End to mingle with a friend’s simple hospitality. He boasts of bear-carrying prowess as they plan an eight oclock departure, a brief visit, and a return the next day to deepen their bond amid talk of law study.
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Bim
Plain's End
Harry
Coke
Abe
Parrot Causes Fuss in Hanson Place Neighborhood
A gray parrot with a long red tail perched opposite the Hanson Place Baptist church drew attention by whistling at women as they passed. Patrons reported the bird’s antics to police, leading to laughter when the culprit was revealed by an amused officer.
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Hanson Place
Hanson Place Baptist Church
Brooklyn Eagle
Tribute to Chinese craftsmanship in stone and jade
Artistic Chinese works in cloisonne and jade bowls show intricate craftsmanship. The pieces, featuring coral and amber blossoms and delicate white jade, reflect the artisan's skill and the collector’s zeal as American buyers import Far Eastern treasures for luxury markets.
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Far East
Pacific
Postmaster General Hays to enter film work after cabinet
The Postmaster General Will Hays is leaving the cabinet on March 4 to join the movie industry with a $150,000 yearly salary. He says the move aims to lead a moral crusade to raise standards in film production and promote the educational value of motion pictures. The President supports the decision as a public service opportunity.
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Will Hays
Madden Watchdog Hailed as Watchdog of Treasury
M B Madden, chair of the house appropriations committee, says government expenditures will be kept within income for the coming fiscal year. Initial estimates show a 167.5 million dollar gap, but four annual bills have been cut by 58 million, with eight more pending. Budget Director Dawes says balance in two years. committee moves to make expenditures balance in the next year.
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Samson
Biker
Logan
Browning
Stephen T. Logan
Sangamon County
Harry
Lake Placid
Judge Fine
Ogdensburg
Oswegatchie
Chicago
Bim
Dearborn Street
John Wentworth
Sarah Traylor
Rassling
Josiah
Annabel Brimstead
Joe
Annabel
Dod
Bing
Ways and Means
Sarah
Milwaukee
Martin B. Madden
Minors
Good
Iowa
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Treasury
Charles G. Dawes
Appropriations Committee
He's Counting the Days Till Spring
Allister McCormick and Mary Landon Baker, the Smart Set couple, have stirred headlines since January 2. Mary missing the Chicago church wedding plans triggered his voyage to England. Mary now in Montecito, California declares a spring marriage aboard a New York sailing.
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Allister McCormick
Mary Landon Baker
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Allister
Mary
Alister
Ngland
New York
Montecito
Calif
Pearl Necklace Mystery Inches Toward Public Eye
A New York suit by Benguiat Brothers claims Cartier mishandled a $1.5 million sale of Catharine II of Russia’s pearl necklace now linked to Philadelphia socialite Mrs. James H. St. Cromwell and her daughter Delphine. The case traces the piece through Detroit and to the Dodge family with a $300,000 import duty noted.
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James H. St. Cromwell
Nee Dodge
Philadelphia
Catherine 1I
Russia
New York
Benguiat Brothers
Paris
Cartier, Inc
Benguiats
Pierre Cartier
Sam
Detroit
H. E. Dodge
Delphine
Cromwell
Mr. Dodge
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Irving Bacheller
Brooklyn
Srrolin
Hays
National Association of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors
Mr. Hays
M. B. Madden
Undarwood
EDU
ICL
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