Lincoln Monument Dedication in Springfield Illinois
A grand unveiling of the Lincoln statue at Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield drew about 25 000 attendees with Gov Beveridge leading the two mile procession. Distinguished speakers Revered Lincoln biographers and Senator HI obtesby lauded Lincoln's mercy and unity guiding the nation through war and emancipation.
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Goverling
Springfield
Illinois
Srnrinarrey
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Indies
Free Hearts
Mary Reilly Smith
National Lincoln Monument Association
Jesse K. Dubois
Richard J Ugiesby
Lincoln Statue Monograph Celebrates Lifes Work and Legacy
A detailed tribute discusses the Lincoln statue, its bronze likeness by Meade, and the monument’s central role at the site. It notes Lincoln’s height and demeanor, the bronze torso’s fidelity, and the coat of arms symbolizing emancipation and rebellion.
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Lincoln
The
United States
South
Wilson
Schuyler Colfax
Shermer
W. T. Linder
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Meade
Springfield
Thnis
Stealing a Locomotive in Nes Jtagland to Vermont
A contractor’s keeper seized a locomotive with creditors pressing. An engineer and fireman tricked him into firing up the engine for lubrication and depreciation relief. They then fled with the locomotive toward Vermont, stopping near a saloon and leaving the keeper surprised and thirsty.
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Nes
Jtagland
Vermont
Hfe
New Hampshire
Zosten
Lost man found after four days in Wisconsin woods
Joseph L. Robinson, a Wisconsin Central railroader from Menasha, wandered into the pineries October 9 while hunting partridges. After four days in cold, fear, and hunger, search parties from Wisconsin Central and local towns located him near a shanty. He owed his rescue to hand-written notes and the efforts of Buckingham and E B Phillips. he returned home safely with a wary view of pistols and partridges.
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Wisconsin
Wisin Central
Mill Creek
Pinery
Jos
L. Robinson
Wisconsin Central
W. Hinman
W B Buckingham
Kenosha
oThonins
Tam
Wisconsin Central Road
L. Rowres
Shoe
Bear Creek
Jo Romeon
Hayin
G & J. Powell
Odesthean
Menasha
Wis
Joseph L. Robinson
Joaxru L. Rollinson
Sengaha
Buckingham
Robinson
E. B Phillips
Xtra
Ateneus
Gov
Chicago Times
Dangerous Experiment on Queen Aims Sea Voyage
The steamship Queen, sailing from New York on the 10th, carries Paul Boynton and other pearl divers. He plans a dangerous experiment by dropping overboard at least 200 miles from land in a life saving suit.
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New York
Liverpool
Boynton
Jersey
Queen
Paul Boynton
Hapless Victims Provide Toll of Tragedies Across towns
A series of mishaps claims lives and causes injuries from Illinois to Michigan. Mary Harribell near Bloomington gored by a cow. a Lucerne child burned in a match accident. Ophelia Rogers dies after a powder flash while riding. Henry Zerne scalded in a planing mill cauldron. four injured when Mitchell & Co boiler explodes. a Baltimore cracker factory elevator accident maims Beatty. Edward Waldron and a Necleyville agent die in railroad incidents. King family child drowns near Waynesville after searching for lost siblings.
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Mary Harribell
Bloomington
Ill
Noow
Job Walter
Lucerne
Ophelia Rogers
Montieth
Mich
Henry Zerne
Gregp
Mendota
Mitchell & Co
New Albany
Ind
William Beatty
Beatty & Co
Dugan’s Wharf
Baltimore
Edward Waldron
Jackson
Henry Lich
Necleyville, J
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad
Lick
Kate
King
Plato
Marks County
Waynesville
Wayneaville
Roubideaux
Prodigal Taste: Books versus Fine Dining
A curiously forced contrast argues that people overspend on meals and luxury while neglecting affordable books that would enrich the mind. The author notes neighbors borrow popular works instead of buying and laments wasteful spending on entertainment over literature.
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