Lincoln era tales from New Salem and Sangamon
Samson Traylor travels with his family to Illinois and befriends Lincoln era figures in New Salem. Harry Needles, Bim Kelso, Ann Rutledge, and John McNeil drive romance, politics, and danger as the panic of 1837 hits Chicago and debt schemes unfold with Lionel Davis and fellow locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Betsey
Vergennes
Land of Plenty
Sangamon
Illinois
Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Salem
Abe” Lincoln
Jack Armstrong
Lincoln
Armstrong
Bap McNell
McNeill
Harry
McNell
Hisang
Ann Rutledge
Ann
Beggs
Bim Kelso
Biggs
Bim
St. Louis
John McNeill
McNeil
Abe
McNamar
Traylor
Springfield
Ie Namar
Chicago
Lionel Davis
Kelso
Davis
Aim
Samson Buys Interest as Chicago Venture Awaits
A man of notable character faced credit strain as goo money shortages hit lenders. Samson, before departing the news city, buys a quarter share in Kl Fredenberg’s business. His lots have devalued since purchase, yet he remains hopeful about Chicago. He writes a long letter recounting his visit and suspicions, then travels west toward the Riviere des Plaines to avoid a plague settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samson
City
Lionel Davis
Eli Fredenberg
Mr. Davis
Jack Kelso
Samson. “Oh, That Is A Matter Between Miss Kelso and Me,” Mr. Davis
Davis
Henry Brimstead
Harry
Abe
Steve” Douglas
O. H. Browning
E. D. Baker
Democrat
Mr. Wentworth
Wentworth
Eli
Primstead
Samson Traylor
Son
News City
Kl Fredenberg
Riviere ‘Des Plaines
Lincoln
Massachechusetts
Josiah
America
Choate
Joe
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Bevarly
Brougham
Caroline
Gentryville
States
Remarkable Springfield School of Political Science Opens
A vivid portrait of Josiah Lamborn and a circle around Joshua Speed's store in Springfield where Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, and other notable figures convene for nightly political debates. The narrative traces Joe Brimstead’s awakening to law, Lincoln’s philosophy of law and character, Choate’s teaching, and the formation of a future orator amid intimate fireside talks and personal trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Speed
Samson
Abe
Joe
Brimsteads
Annabel
Mary
Springfield
Josiah
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
E. D. Baker
O. H. Browning
Jesse B. Thomas
Josiah Lamborn
Douglas
Lincoln
United States
Havana
N. D. Judge Up To Harding In Senate Nominations
Washington reports political differences in North Dakota over federal judge appointments. Senator Ladd backs Seth Richardson for Amidon’s seat, while Senator McCumber endorses Andrew Miller. Both meet President Harding as decisions and Senate forwarding were anticipated before December 1. Dressel Nominated For German Post. Ellis Loring Dressel of Boston named by Harding as chargé d affaires to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Dakota
Harding
Senator Ladd
Republicans
Nonpartisan League
Seth Richardson
Amidon
McCumber
Republican
Andrew Miller
Dressel
German Post
Ellis Loring Dressel
Boston
Germany
Mr. Dressel
Berlin
RIoters Bomb Tram Car in Belfast Shipyard Riot
Two bombs exploded inside a tram car carrying shipyard workers in Belfast, killing three and wounding 18. Shortly after, two more bombs were hurled into a crowd by a fire on Newtownards road, injuring 12. Overall deaths reach nine from the disorders, with tram fatalities caused by gas fumes.
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Belfast
Newtownards Road
Train Crash Kills Four in Birmingham Area
Four persons were instantly killed and three others seriously injured when a Southern passenger train crashed into an automobile in Birmingham, Alabama, causing a major local disaster and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern
Tuberculosis Seals Promote War Against TB
The Nations Tuberculosis Association and its 1,200 affiliated groups wage a continuous war on tuberculosis funded mainly by the sale of Tuberculosis Christmas Seals. Buy and Use Tuberculosis Christmas Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nations] Tuberculosis Association
A Rose to the Living is More than Wreaths
A fragmentary poem line notes that a rose given to the living surpasses wreaths for the dead. It repeats the idea that living love fills infinite need, contrasting with offerings to the departed. The text shows archaic phrasing and incomplete sentences.
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8&J. Louis
Eliphalet Biggs
Bina Berry
Lincoln Ae
Vandalia
Elijah Lovejoy
Underground Railroad
New England
Webster
Linneolin
Daniel
Brimstead
Abe Lincoln
Rufus Choate
Knapp
Gisreyn
Florida
Mr. Lincoln
Tazewell County
Mal
Honey Creek
Harry Teld
N. D
Senate
Linton, N. D
Wolverton Hospital
W. C. Wolverton
M. D
W. H. Hintof, Prop
J. H. Shoemaker
Strasburg Auto CO
Distributors of
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Chas
Coventry
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