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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
6
Frederick W. Seward recalls January 1 1863 when emancipation for enslaved people in rebelling regions was declared in Lincoln's presence at the White House. Lincoln hesitated then signed boldly, with the document later archived and distributed to the press.
The article recalls Edward Everett delivering a two hour plus dedication oration at Gettysburg, praised as splendid though largely forgotten, while Lincoln’s brief speech, prepared en route, became world famous.
A garbled reminiscence places President Lincoln visiting a state penitentiary. Inmate quotes argue they have seen many prisons, with Lincoln remarking on knowledge of prisons and prison life amid odd phrasing and dialect. The account reads as a humorous or corrected anecdote.
Poem argues Lincoln was never buried and remains alive in spirit rather than tomb. It envisions enemies of tyranny freeing his heart and spirit, asserting Lincoln’s vitality endures beyond any grave. The piece credits James T. Mackay in La Cestery Magazine as its author.
The Wide Awake marching clubs helped propel Lincoln's campaign with torches and glazed capes. Originated from Hartford meeting on February 25 1800 and gained mass turnout across towns, with Lincoln addressing a marchers setup on March 6. By inauguration year, over two million voters joined these clubs and both parties continued the organization in later campaigns.
Price Collier praises Abraham Lincoln as a patient humble peacemaker who bridged a divided nation fifty years after a civil strife. The essay contrasts Lincoln with political adversaries and underscores Lincoln’s self discipline and conciliatory spirit shaping American identity.
Dr Grenville M Weeks of Newark who was wounded on the Monitor sought army medical staff appointment. Secretary Stanton gave no encouragement and Weeks went to Lincoln at the White House. Lincoln rebuked the officer and told him to be a gentleman and offered Weeks a place if he can "pee your head."
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