Roosevelt Delivers Eulogy At Lincoln Memorial Hall Cornerstone
President Roosevelt spoke at Hodgenville Kentucky as the cornerstone for a Lincoln Memorial Hall was laid. Cardinal Gibbons and ex Governor Folk of Missouri attended, with a massive crowd traveling by train and road to witness the ceremony. The chief executive extolled Lincoln as one of the two greatest Americans, noting his rise from poverty to lead the republic through its defining era.
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Memorial Hall
Roosevelt
Republic
Lincoln’s life and resolve amid war and death
The passage honors Abraham Lincoln as the life-blood of youth and emblem of duty, noting his unwavering devotion, fearless front, and sufferings for the people. It contrasts past leaders with present challenges, praising Lincoln’s foresight and steadfast character.
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Tisister
Lincoln as a model of courage and unity in peril
The passage extols Abraham Lincoln as a patient, principled leader who balanced justice and mercy. It highlights his steadfast love for the union, opposition to slavery, and ability to bridge divisions between North and South, urging a national pride in his restraining yet transformative vision.
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Washington
Lincoln
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Senate votes to split navy with Pacific focus and smaller battleships
The senate approves a naval bill amendment keeping half the fleet in Pacific waters as practicable. It limits new battleship size to 21 000 tons and cost around 4 500 000 dollars each. The marine appropriation remains tied to ship deployment, countering the president's plan.
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Roosevelt
Washington
United States Navy
Pacific
Senate
Congress
Flint
Atlantic
California
Senator Nelson
Mr. Flint
Fulton
Atlantic Seaboard
House
Clapp
Utah
Florida
No Americans In Fatal Acapulco Theater Fire
Late Acapulco reports on the Flores theater blaze during a gala honoring Gov Damian Flores of Guererro state indicate a death toll exceeding 200 with some estimates as high as 350. Many victims were charred beyond recognition. Maxwell K Moorehead, U.S. consul, reports no American fatalities.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Flores
Damian Flores
Guerrero
Maxwell K. Moorehead
United States
Washington
Taft backs Knox for secretary of state post
President elect Taft declares Philander C. Knox legally eligible for the secretary of state role after two White House talks. Taft also presented the canal report to President Roosevelt following the meetings.
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Washington
Taft
Philander C. Knox
White House
Knox
Roosevelt
Earthquake Devastates Sivas Killing About 100
An earthquake leveled houses and government buildings in Sivas capital of its vilayet in Asiatic Turkey. Reports indicate about 100 dead and many injured with residents left without shelter. Sivas population around 43,000.
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Constantinople
Sivas
Naie
Turkey
The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the sole genuine product. It emphasizes refined plant extracts and the need to see the full company name on the package to avoid imitations.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California
Unprofitable Customer in Barber Shop Exchange
A barber quotes ten cents for a shave but asks for a dollar for a full shave all over, framing the price as ten shaves. The exchange reflects a humorous or satirical listing of a price discrepancy and a cheeky customer interaction.
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Caterpillar
Personally Conducted Excursions From Chicago to the Pacific
Colonists' one way tickets Chicago to the Pacific coast via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line are on sale daily during March and April at 33.00 dollars. Through service to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with no extra charge. Double berth in tourist sleeping car seven dollars. Write for itinerary to S A Hutchison Manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago. George and His Wad in Demand A young wife notes that George is popular due to many bridge invitations.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Northwestern
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
S.A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Catarrh Cure Firm Offers Reward for Cured Cases
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, asks readers to send for testimonials. Product advertised as taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. reference to Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Onio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. D
A. W. Gleason
NevTark
Hall
FiveYearOld Smiles Through Lip Injury
A five year old boy fell and cut his upper lip badly prompting a doctor to sew the wound. His mother feared a disfiguring scar but the boy reassured her that his mustache would cover it. Harper's Weekly.
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Tommy
Mamma
Harper's Weekly
Munyon Remedies Ad Claims Four Benefits and Free Almanac
An advertisement touts Munyon Homeopathic Remedies as harmless pleasant to take fast acting and free unless satisfied. It promotes a free Magazine Almanac from The Munyon Company Philadelphia and mentions other health and consumer product lines and promotional lines from various brands.
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Munyon
Munyon Company
Philadelphia
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