Lincoln Lived Now What Would Be His Position on Issues
Tafts reply to the question declares the martyr president would approve Republican acts. The Grand Rapids banquet drew 2000+ at Klingman Exposition hall with Amb Jusserand and Taft among speakers. Taft said Lincoln would back equal protection of laws and oppose privilege and corporate immunities, aligning with Roosevelt on a plain people fight.
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Mich
Lincoln Club
Michigan
Klingman Furniture Exposition
Jusserand
France
United States
Roy M. Watkins
Young Men's Republican Club
Charles Holden
Taft
Kansas City
Morton House
State League of Republican Clubs
Tate Club
Majestic Theater
Philo C. Fuller
William Alden Smith
Jot W. Blodgett
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
What Would Lincoln Do Today Taft Says
Taft speaks on Lincoln's likely actions on today's issues and Spain era policies. He argues Lincoln would be a Republican and a protectionist, and would have supported rights for Black people while rejecting broader voting rights. He cites McKinley era choices and Manila Bay actions.
Consent of the Governed and Roosevelt Policies
Taft asserts the Declaration of Independence allows a government by consent of the governed but only when citizens have sufficient intelligence to discern their own interests. He praises the administration's Philippine policy and contends Lincoln would approve the entire course.
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Taft
Lincoln
Philippine
King Can Do No Wrong Speech Sparks NY Democratic Speeches
In New York on February 18, three Democratic gubernatorial nominees spoke at the Lincoln birthday celebration praising the governor and faulting President Roosevelt’s message. Judge Terrick labeled the address of the president as that of a ruler who believes the king can do no wrong, contrasting it with the governor’s temperate, dutiful speech.
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Linco
National Democratic Eud
Judge PD
Cady Merrick
John LB. Stanchfield
Augustus A. van Wyck
Terrick
Congress
State of
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Reyal
Notable Lincoln and Garfield Celebrations Across Cities
Notable celebrations mark Abraham Lincoln's birthday with clubs in Chicago hosting guests Senator Beveridge and Secretary Garfield. Washington honors Lincoln with speeches by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Cannon. In Springfield and Rock Island Lincoln Day banquets feature judges, attorney generals, and district officials. Minor humor pieces accompany the reminiscences.
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Abraham Gincola
Chicago
Marquette
Hamister
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Hamilton Club
Garfield
Grand Army
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Church of Our Father
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United States Hiistorical Society
Women's Reef Corps
Malipbanks
Cannon
New York
Chayernar Wuehes
United States
Mlives
Piresburg
Pitt. Dire Chamber of Commerce
Wiotel Sehenley
Knox
Springfield
Sangamon Club
Judee
J. Otis Humphrey
United States Distri Court
Stead
Blair
Yock Ishin
Peter S. Grosseno
Hamill Replies to Leake in House Over Bryan Remarks
Washington February 13 The House debates Indian appropriation bill as Hamill New Jersey takes five minutes to reply to Leake who mocked Bryan. Sherman notes the section does not appropriate for Bryan and Hamill defends Bryan’s commandment knowledge. Leake maintains his views while praising Bryan’s honesty. Foraker outlines Ohio primary results as Taft forces dominate. A Hamilton Memorial project is launched with Justice Harlan elected president.
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House of Representatives
Hamill
N. J
Leake
William Jennings Biryan
Sherman
N. Y
William Jennings Bryan
Foraker
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Tie
Atna
Board of Tristees
The
Alexander Hamilton National Memorial Association
Hamilton
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
The Highest Applause and Silent Merit
An obscure reflection on merit where praise comes from quiet acceptance rather than overt praise. The piece contrasts a social coxcomb with the idea that true merit earns the highest applause simply by being normal and unassuming.
Ridgely Defends Currency Bureau Against Coffin Charges
Washington notes Ridgely, comptroller of the currency, replying to John M. Coffin's critique in a New York article. Ridgely denies violations of sections 5200 and 5208 by large national banks and says Coffin errs about stock gambling being curbable. He recalls Coffin’s role with Leaver National Bank and asserts the bank’s voluntary liquidation results from legal breaches.
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Washington
Ridgely
Currencey
John M. Coffin
Depty
New York
Coffin
Leaver National Bank
Geffs Missing on Galapagos Island Search Sought by Connecticut Figure
A Connecticut resident asks Admiral Evans fleet to stop en route from Callao Peru to Magdalena Bay and search for Geffs believed stranded on Santa Cruz Indefatigable in the Galapagos. Earlier requests failed due to no ships nearby. Senate and House discuss currency bill amid panic remarks.
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Washington
Geffs
Connecticut
Galapagos
Tortoise Islands
South America
Department
Admiral Evans
Calilao
Peru
Magdalena Bay
Santa Cruz
Army rifle to arm 100000 militia units nationwide
Acting Secretary Oliver announced the War Department can fully arm the organized militia of the United States, numbering 100000, with the new high power army rifle or musket.
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Washington
Oliver
War Department
Inst
Wedding Clothes Theft Case Sealed by Governor’s Commutation
In Jefferson City Missouri Governor Folk commutes Alvin Worden’s three year sentence for stealing his cousin Manson Shields wedding clothes. Worden was found in the Shields barn wearing the attire the day before the wedding. Shields recovered the wedding gown and the couple wed soon after. Worden had been sentenced to three years, a sentence trimmed by the governor’s mercy after prior discussions with supporters.
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Jeerson City
Govenor Folk
Alvin’ E. Wooden
Carrol County
Mansone Shields
Shields
Worden
Seleydale Tine
Fao
Pandon
Carroll Romney
World travel and politics blur with varied military notes
A jumble of dispatches reports ships leaving New York heading via the Bering Straits toward Boris, while Premier Pasance visits Italy. Germany plans to teach jiu jitsu in military gyms and a flood threat looms in Minnesota as snow melts.
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Speeeh
Elle
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New York
Boris
Bering Straits
Pasance
Tartingad
Hansulima
Washington
Germany
Kiewit
Mars
Elite Players stage Mr. E 2 Mark and vaudeville
Amusements note the Elite Players show their comedy Mr. E 2 Mark to a fair audience on Wednesday night. A trapeze act by three acrobats is highlighted and Little Master Robert St. Clair sings a pleasing aria. The Sullivan Stock Company follows with royalty plays at the New Bucklen next week featuring The Counterfeiters and added vaudeville acts.
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Mr. E
Mark
Robert St. Clair
Sullivan Stock Company
New Bucklen
Dora Thorne
Lena Rivers
Why He Concealed His Calling
A divinity student explains why he hid his studying to get work. He says employers distrust ministry students, fearing poor performance and a misplaced priority. He notes that disclosing his path would likely cost him the job.
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Tibor
Tfme
Parsons
New York Times
Webster Snuffbox Moment in Old Massachusetts Trial
A dramatic moment in a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case features Daniel Webster as counsel and Mrs. Greenough as a poised witness. Webster, growing animated, theatrically sniffed his snuffbox and blew a loud sneeze before questioning about Mrs Bodgen. The scene interrupts testimony amid ad hoc references to a patent tea and remedy offered by local sellers.
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Webster
Miadam
Band of Terrorists Attacks Post Van Near Janoff
A terrorist band attacked a post van near Janoff in Lublin government territory. They killed the driver and five soldiers, wounded two soldiers, and seized $2,500 in cash.
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Janoff
Lublin
Markets Close in Chicago for Lincoln’s Birthday Open
Chicago markets halted for Lincoln’s Birthday with no quotes. Hog receipts 35,000 with top heavy shipments at 4.50 to 4.55, light 4.45 to 4.50. cattle receipts 17,000 with prime steers 5.80 to 6.15 and cows 3.60 to 4.75. sheep receipts 14,000 with lambs 6.50 to 6.90. East Buffalo deliveries show steady cattle, strong hogs at 4.75 to 4.80, lambs 7.50 to 7.60 and calves up to 9.50.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Lincoln
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunuping & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Money to Loan on Real Estate by Simpson Abstract Office
Real estate loan offering announced by Simpson Abstract Office. Funds available for property purchases or refinancing with terms to be discussed. Contact details not provided in excerpt.
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Simpson Abstract Office
Safety deposit boxes offered by St Joseph Valley Bank
Burglar protection prompt. The notice offers safety deposit boxes at 3 dollars a year with the customer holding their own key. Public service style advertisement from St Joseph Valley Bank.
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ST. Joseph Valley Bank
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