Lincoln at Close Range 1908 tribute by J A Edgerton
A condensation of reflections on Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his humanness and hidden depths. The piece cites Horace Greeley and others, recounting Lincoln’s early career, legal prowess, and fearless character, plus anecdotes from campaign days and moments of prophetic bearing as captured by Edgerton.
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J. A. Edgerton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Horace Greeley
Congress
Greeley
Tlinois
Mr. Galt
J. M. Scovel
United States
Great Britain
Mason
Sidell
Stanton
Queen Victoria
America
England
Colonel Scovel
Richard Cobden
Cobden
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Douglas
Assassi
Robert C. Ogden
New York City
de A. Edgerton
Lincoln rebukes Lynch law and military aid to the courts
The text notes President Lincoln’s rebuke of Judge Lynch for Lynch law and mentions Judge Lynch’s expanding jurisdiction with military aid. It contrasts Lincoln’s milder stance toward Carl Schurz and hints at concerns over war’s direction and administration. The fragment reflects Civil War era tensions and judicial authority disputes.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Blunt
Electric Cars Crash On Annapolis Branch Tragedy En Route
A head on collision on the Annapolis branch near Camp Parole killed eight people and injured others. The two cars a special from Annapolis to Washington and a regular car from Baltimore to this city collided on a curve blamed on orders disregard. Victims include William L. Norton A H Schultz Jr J W McDaniel George Green James O Neal Ruth Slaughter and Mrs George W Green.
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Polis
Washington
Annapolis
William L. Norton
Baltimore
A. H. Schultz, Jr
J. .W. McDaniel
George Green
James O’neal
New York State
Policeman Shriber
Ruth Slaughter
W. E B. Slaughter
George W. Green
Northwest Represented on National Conservation Commission
Washington June 9 President appoints national conservation commission per White House May guidance. Northwest representation includes Senator Knute Nelson as lands committee chair and J. J. Hill as a member. Philo Hall of South Dakota and C. R. Van Hise of Wisconsin named for minerals. William Irvine of Wisconsin on forest. W B Allison of Iowa on waterways.
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Washington
White House
National Conservation Commission
Northwest
Knute Nelson
J. J. Hillalso
Philo Hall
South Dakota
C. R. van Hise
Wisconsin
Wiliam Irvine
W. B. Allison
Iowa
Oregon Democratic State Convention Endorses Bryan for President
The Oregon Democratic state convention met in Portland, elected four at large delegates and two from each district, and endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president. The body praised Governor Chamberlain for the U.S. Senate nomination and supported postal reform, higher carrier wages, broader interstate commerce powers, Oklahoma banking laws, and direct election of U.S. senators, affirming unity for Bryan.
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Portland
Qre
Oregon ‘Democratic
Bryan
Pilote
Chamberlain
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
Hammond Opens Vice Presidential HQ in Chicago
Chicago June 9 officials opened the first headquarters for vice presidential candidates at the Auditorium Annex for John Hays Hammond. John Montgomery of New York led the effort and announced Hammond would arrive in Chicago late this week or Monday.
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Chicago
John’ Hays Hammond
John ©. Montgomery
New York
Montgomery
Hammond
Wheat prices steady on market quotes in Minneapolis
Market quotations from Minneapolis show July wheat at 1.04 and September at 0.884. Prices for grain bands include No 1 hard at 1.10 and No 1 Northern at 1.08 with No 2 Northern around 1.065 and 1.01 for No 3 Northern.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat price quotes on track for arrival in Duluth
On track and to arrive prices released in Duluth with No 1 hard at 1.0914 No 1 Northern 1.075 No 2 Northern 1.0285 July 1.045 Sept 0 89 Plax on track for arrival July 1.235 Sept 1.22 Oct 1.21
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and sheep market figures from St Paul stock yards
St Paul Union Stock Yards report dated June 9 shows cattle prices with good to choice steers $6.00 to $6.75, fair to good $5.00 to $5.75, cows and heifers $4.50 to $5.50, veal calves $3.75 to $5.00. Hog prices range $5.25 to $5.45. Sheep demand strong with good to choice wethers $4.50 to $5.00 and lambs $5.00 to $5.60.
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St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Grain and Provisions Prices in Chicago Markets
Wheat bids for June 91 3 4 cents July 86 3 4 cents Sept 84 3 4 cents Dec 88 3 4 cents Corn July 66 3 4 cents Sept 66 0 and Dec 55 1 2 cents Oats July old 42 4 4 cents July 40 0 3 4 cents Sept 35 14 35 2 3 cents Pork July 13 80 dollars Sept 14 05 Butter Creameries 19 23 cents Dairies 17 2 1 2 cents Eggs 14 cents Poultry Turkeys 120 chickens 1 cent springs 18 23 cents
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Chicago
Chicago stock yard prices for cattle hogs and sheep
Chicago Union Stock Yards June prices list cattle with Reeves Texans Westerners stockers and feed ers and cows and heifers calves hogs by weight light to heavy and rough feeding and finish and sheep with yearlings and lambs listed in dollars per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Explosion on U S Cruiser During Rose Trial Off Point Huenene
A United States cruiser burst a steam pipe in the starboard engine room at 226 pounds pressure during a rose trial near Point Huenene. Four men were killed instantly and ten injured as scalding steam and debris swept the compartment. Admiral Sebree Captain Howard and Chief Engineer Robertson had just left the room. Fourteen men were present in the fire room when the tube blew.
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United States
Point Huenene A
Tennessee
Uriel Sebree
F. B. Howard
Robertson
Flood Evicts 7000 From North Topeka Homes
About 7,000 residents were driven from their homes in North Topeka by the Kansas River flood. The majority found shelter in Topeka proper with the auditorium, schools, and private homes opening to them. No fatalities reported, but extensive property damage occurred.
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Topeka
Kan
North
Kan River
Rail lines crippled by rockslide and floods in Montana
Butte reports Oregon Short Line still only line operating trains from Montana while Northern Pacific prepares three eastbound trains. Five miles of track between Butte and Missoula out cutting off Missoula Great Falls. Drummond passengers marooned for a week. Great Falls Boston and Montana smelter flooded. machinery damaged. operations to resume in a month. Northern Montana area sees several small mines inundated. Death toll expected to rise to twelve to fifteen.
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Mont
Oregon Short Line
Montana
Northern Pacific
Jefferson Island
Missoula
Drummond
Great Falls
Boston
Decrease in idle cars signals broader rail demand
Chicago report shows a reduction of 22 630 surplus rail cars to 381 904 across the United States and Canada. Improvement appears general in the Eastern Central and Southern regions with little change in the Southwest and Pacific. box car demand grows in Iowa Missouri Kansas north to Wisconsin the Dakotas and west to Montana Colorado.
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Chicago
Committee
American Railway Association
United States
Canada
Pacific States
Iowa
Misonis
Kansas
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Montana
Colorado
Hafid advances on Fez with large rebel support
Tangier June 9. Couriers report Mulai Hafid the insurgent sultan and his 12 000 strong army marching toward Fez. About 900 Berber tribesmen reportedly join him. Hafid left Mequinez June 2 and, on June 3, is said to have destroyed Cherarda remnants. Some of Abdul Aziz functionaries who fled Rabat reached Mequinez.
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Tangier
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Sultan
Fez
Hafid
Mequinez
Sultan Abdel Aziz
Rabat
Italian Railroad Disaster Kills Nine Near Roccapietra
A rear end freight collision with a passenger train at Roccapietra in Novara province killed nine and injured sixty five. Most victims were Italian pilgrims returning from an excursion to the sanctuary of the Crowned Virgin from nearby villages around Vapallo.
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Novara
Maly
Roccapietra
Vapallo
Apartment Collapse Kills Two in Washington Construction
A Washington building under construction collapsed causing two deaths and two serious injuries with several others sustaining minor injuries. Rescue teams arrived as investigators searched the rubble for missing workers and assessed the causes.
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Washington
Love and Roses in a Connecticut Homefront Memory
In western Connecticut a weathered farmhouse stands beside a graveyard on Memorial Day. Mary Maynard recalls Henry who left for the Civil War and never returned, leaving roses and memory to haunt the quiet doorway.
The Rose in the Hillside War Bride
A Civil War era tale follows Mary and her devotion to Henry Maynard. Mary and Henry’s mother endure loss and longing as Henry fights, writes of brave deeds, and hope anchors Mary’s days by rosebushes. Gettysburg and long wait mark years of vigil for news and reunion.
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Mary
Nead
Lee
Gettysburg
Mariana Henry
Maynard
Dom Wenry
Vantna
War Department
Henry Maynard
Gettysbats
Estray notice from Hanson farm near Huron identified
Notice describes two stray cows missing since May 10 from the Hanson farm eight taal north and two miles west of Huron. Cattle are white with a star and a stripe or braid on the left shoulder. Reported by R. F. D.1 Huron. Dy-27-21.
Chicago and North Western Excursion Rates for Convention
Excursion fares of 19.15 dollars to and from Chicago are available for travel to the National Convention. Rates apply June 12 to 17 from this station. Return tickets at same price. Ask ticket agent for details and schedules.
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Chicago
Chicago & North Western Ry
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