12 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
1
Leaders of Thought and Action gather in varied sites to recall the life and deeds of Abraham Lincoln marking a century of reflection on his impact.
Abraham Lincoln centennial celebrations sweep the nation with laying of the Lincoln log cabin memorial cornerstone at Hodgenville Kentucky. President Roosevelt led the ceremony with address, amid rain and large crowds, as Kentucky Governor Wilson and others spoke.
A compact chronology lists Lincoln family moves from Kentucky to Indiana and Illinois, key events including his marriages and children, Black Hawk War service, law practice, elections, Emancipation Proclamation, reelection, and assassination with burial at Springfield. It notes dates from 1809 birth to 1865 death and posthumous interment.
The piece extols Washington and Lincoln as epitomes of public virtue. It contrasts their burdens and triumphs with personal costs, noting their unwavering resolve, compassionate leadership, and ultimate assassination or death. It asserts their timeless value as models for present and future challenges.
Presidentelect Taft telegraphs Senator Hale urging Congress to remove all Knox mentions in relation to a public calamity. Washington report notes Taft’s push as February 12 details emerge.
Summary of February 12 congressional activities. Senate debated appropriations for secret service and rejected president’s stance, passed a joint resolution honoring Lincoln centenary, and repealed a secretary of state salary increase to allow Knox to take the post. McLaurin opposed reenlistment of the 25th Regiment after Brownsville incident. adjourned at 4:56 p.m. House approved agricultural appropriations, opposed naturalization fee rise as Sabath led the defeat, conference report rejected, Boutell paid Lincoln tribute, adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
A Fire Island wireless station recovered a message from the Yankton ahead of the Atlantic battleship fleet. The transmission dated Feb 11 reports fine weather and speed of 10% knots, placing the ships about 2,000 miles from Hampton Roads with an estimated arrival around Feb 19 or 20.
A fragment notes doubts about Knox's eligibility for office while he is cited as secretary of state candidate. The text mentions the 1088 train and an explosion causing no injuries, framing the event as a potential public misfortune without naming further details or outcomes.
President elect Taft finds a delegation with golf links offers and plans a busy day in New Orleans including a reception at Pelican park luncheon at the country club and a banquet. He also says the Panama canal will be completed by January 1 1915 at latest and describes its impact on world commerce.
A bomb was hurled at a railway train near Barrackpur about 15 miles north of Calcutta. Investigators suspect the act was an attempt on the life of Lord Minto the viceroy of India, who was due to pass this spot en route to Assam.
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