Lincoln the Self Made Man and His Human Presidency
The piece portrays Abraham Lincoln as a relatable, human leader whose greatness lay in character over perfection. It traces his humble Kentucky beginnings, self driven education, early military service, rise in law and politics, and his abolitionist stance, culminating in a nation mourning his assassination and honoring his humane legacy.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Joseph Jackson
Philadelphia Public Ledger
New York
McClellan
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Missouri
Kentucky
Illinois
Commonwealths
Ilinois
North
America
Daniel Boone
Lincolns
Abraham
Thomas
Nancy Hanks
Indiana
Sally Bush Johnston
Taylor
White House
South
Horses Speak On War Time Races In Vienna Suburbs
A Vienna Peace column mocks war strain by imagining a mare and an in the heat of race talk about duty courage and loyalty. The horses insist on carrying on for the master despite hardships and seek only a gentle reward after the race.
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Vienna
Peace
New York Tribune
German Prisoner Craft Show Is Reported in The Hague
A correspondent says the Westminster Gazette notes a Hague exhibition of German captives’ handiwork by transferred British troops. Items include blue and white bound books, knitted goods from old socks, a motor chassis model from meat tins, rifle rack handle tires, carved sabots from bread, and more. London may soon view this display of resourcefulness and courage.
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Hague
Westminster
England
Germany
Holland
London
White hart emblem in ancient legend and royal lore
The narrative traces a white hart through myth and history from Diomedes offering one to Diana, through Alex endangered by gold collars, to Julius Caesar and Charlemagne. It notes white harts in Windsor, England, France, and Germany with a final killing by Richard the Lionheart and an inscription in Lubec cathedral.
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Diomedes
Diana
Agathocles
Sicily
Pliny
Alexander
Julius Caesar
Windsor Forest
England
France
Germany
Charlemagne
Richard Coeur de Lion
Cathedral of
Lubec
Open All Night Joke Reaches Schoolyard Debate
A teacher notes the vanishing phrase I dont know as pupils discuss a dentist sign misreading Nitrous Oxide. A boy asks what the sign means and another retorts it is Latin for Open All Night. The exchange highlights how slang and signs puzzle youngsters.
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L X. Tractem
Grudge Resident Predicts Store Venture Failure
A Grudge citizen criticizes Oscar Snort from Allegash who plans to open a local grocery. He is described as tricky conceited and unprincipled with a blowhard demeanor. The speaker bets Snort will fail within six months and blame the knockers if he stays.
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Oscar Snort
Allegash
Kansas City Star
Punishment for the Teutons Reflected in Cartoon Banter
A Life magazine cartoon dialogue imagines feeding Germans as punishment. Ted says they are willing if similar portions are given out as in fashionable resorts, while Ned comments on the distribution by whoever handles it.
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Lincoln
Weems
Washington
Bunyan
United States
St. Louis
Illinois
Ted
Ned
Hoover
Irresponsible Persons Blamed for Devilry Worldwide
A terse critique labels those called irresponsible as the driving force behind much wrongdoing in society. The remark underscores moral blame and social disorder attributed to such individuals.
Peace Terms Likely For Armistice Renewal This Month
Paris reports the peace bureau moving to frame terms for a league of nations and a peace treaty with Germany. The February 17 armistice renewal deadline prompts consideration of inserting basic terms into conditions and deciding troop withdrawals from occupied territory. President Wilson weighs the move as Balkans and Poland priorities rise.
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Fee
Paris
Peace Bureau
League of Nations
Ministry of Labor
Germany
German Armistice Commission
Society of Nations
Wilson
Balkans
Poland
Supreme Council of the Great Powers
RESTORE ORDER IN BELFAST STIRRERS RULE BY CONSISTORY
Belfast remains under self styled rulers from Artisans hall as 300 special constables join city police. The strike committee governs with window smashing sharply reduced and bans Sinn Feiners and extreme agitators from speaking. Grievances require committee permission for public airing.
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London
Belfast
Artisans Hall
Germans Take Three Towns on Eastern Front
Zurich reports German troops attacked Polish positions along the eastern frontier capturing Grunthal Wunshein and Grossamokl. A large quantity of artillery and machine guns was seized in the operations.
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Zurich
Grunthal
Wunshein
Grossamokl
Czecho Slavs occupy Silesia after heavy fighting
Vienna dispatch reports Czecho forces have occupied Eastern Silesia after heavy fighting with Polish troops. The territory forms part of Austria and is located in the region near Silesia. The report originates from Amsterdam dated February 3.
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Amsterdam
Silesia
Austria
Vienna
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Whistler Painting Fetches Two Hundred Thousand
New York art dealers announce the purchase of Whistler's Lady Meax from the Meax family in England for 200000 dollars, marking a major sale in this week’s art market.
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Whistler
New York
Lady Meax
England
House Sets War Revenue Bill Tax on Political Contributions
Washington February 3 by a 244 to 61 vote the house told its conferees to refuse to concur with the senate amendment that would impose a 100 percent tax on political contributions over 500 dollars. Opposition centered on the retroactive nature of the senate provision.
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Washington
House
Senate
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