Lincoln Letters Published Reveal Frugality and Kindness
Syracuse dispatch reveals hitherto unpublished Abraham Lincoln letters to Judge William N Dickson. The notes, written before Lincoln’s assassination, praise thrift and honesty while detailing election hopes, family concerns, and post nomination finances. The documents include a Cincinnati bill and remarks on Lincoln’s economy, with other related letters and notices preserved by Mrs. Henry B. Bick of Syracuse.
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Abraham Lincoln
William Nartin Dickson
Henry B. Bick
Soracuse
Mars Todd
Lincoln
Congress
Springfield
Dicktam
ChIn
Cincinnati
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Aonte
Asin
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A. Tincoln
Lincelt
Satter
W.M. Dickson
Nour Telegraphie Dispatch
Annie
Cannon Freed by Churchmen in Virginia Trial
The article reports the acquittal of Cannon on charges brought by ministers. Jurors cleared him after a day of defense as Bishop Ainsworth announced the verdict and named the panel of jurors from various conferences. Cannon’s son and supporters crowd the bedside with news of the verdict.
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Costen J. Harrell
Richmond
T. F. Mectin
Ablogdon
Va.s
J.T. Mustin
Niet
Nord
Cannon
James ¢ Tin
Mons
Can- Ron
Sleric
Mount Vernon
Bishop Ainsworth
Canoog
Porter
T. G. Herbert
B. Stackhence
A. M. Hughlett
Florida
Stanton letters praise supporters amid post assassination turmoil
Fragmented 19th century correspondence shows Edwin M Stanton thanking well wishers after Lincoln's assassination. The notes from Cincinnati Ohio reference ongoing national crisis and hope for peace as rebel leaders surrender and Moody spirits recover.
Cup Offered for Junior Play Group Tournament
The Municipal Playgrounds announce a one act play tournament for children under 17 on February 12 13 and 14. Park Commissioner Stan Tubola will award a silver Rubble Trophy to the best presentation under the guidance of separate playground directors. The winning group may keep the trophy for one year and gain full ownership after three consecutive wins.
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Jacob Rubiola
Stan Tub Ola
Misa Mery Wilson
Junior Dramatica
Government Change Request Rejected in Yoakum Texas
At the city commissioners meeting a petition to switch from alderman to a commission form was rejected after finding 10 percent of qualified voters had not signed. An election was ordered for April 7 to fill three commissioner seats arising from term expirations of E J Turner F Gassert and B J Davis.
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Yoakum
Texas
Jalilion Wenr
J. D. Turner
F. Gassert
B. J. Davis
The Universe Run Down and Gravity's Hidden Role
A speculative essay argues that redirection of rediviventivity leads to a finite universe ending in heat death. It discusses gravity counteraction, whale energy use, and grand cosmic questions about eternity, life, and the fate of stars.
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Eelved Iteir
Tangoo
Abbert Ihe Bane
Ten
Senate grills Stimson over Latin America policy attack
Washington debate centers on Secretary Stimson criticized by Senator Robinson for attacking Wilson era Latin American policies. Robinson, joined by others, accuses Stimson of partisan influence in recognizing de facto regimes, while responses defend adherence to nonrecognition until constitutional compliance.
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Wilson
Washington, D. Gyeh
Blaze Stimaan
Senate
Joe Robinson
Feader
Stimson
Stimson Defends U S Foreign Plan Before Council
Secretary of State Stimson defended the United States Latin America policy in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He cited five Central American republics cooperation on nonrecognition of revolutions, embargo on shipments to rebels, and warned against U.S. policy shifts under current conditions. He criticized Wilson era Mexico policy as a cautionary example and urged consistency and restraint.
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U. S
New York
INS
Unite States
Council On Foreign Relations
Palley
Ourister
Republica Bor Ag
United States
Europé
America
Central America
Latin-America
Mexico
Wondrow Wilma
Beeville Tax Records Show County Voting Strength
In Beeville Tex on February 7 the tax collector Ming Mary Cochran reports the county voting strength around 2528. Three precincts in the town of Theeville each contain over 300 regulars, with Precincts Brildtaore and ranks each contributing 214.
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Beeville
Teank
Ming Mary Cochran
Valley canal district bill readied for Texas legislature
Rio Grande Valley Water Conservation District of Texas aims to include irrigable lands in four areas. A proposed bill, discussed at a meeting in San Juan, seeks state and federal support for irrigation and flood control on the Rio Grande and Lower Rio Grande. Committee members from Pharr Harlingen San Benito and other cities attended, with legal review planned.
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Teans
Rio Grande Valley Water Conservation District of Texas
Ue Legignature
Nso
Secretary of State
Department of State
Intecautional Water Commission
Congress
Lowerio Grande
Water District
E. ©. Couch
Wes- Inco
A. W. Cunningham
Harlinge
L. Yater
Townsville
Robertson
San Henito
Clay Fyerhard
Pharr
Sbsentees
Whorace Guerra
Rio Granle City
Wafinm Variing
Raymondville
Highway Topping Contract Awarded for No. 72
The range area reports a highway topping project pushed forward from Hernes county line to Smith Creek near Yorktown. Cooke in Braden of Mae Ball Texas secured the contract at 45303 dollars for caliche and crushed stone base and double bituminous coating to follow.
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Tesas
Hernes County
Smith Creek
Yorktown
Cooke
Braden
Maeball Texas
iTes
Weather forecasts and city names across Abilene and Texas regions
Fragmented OCR reads list of temperatures and weather terms for Abilene and Texas cities. Mentions winds, clear skies, and varying conditions with scattered place names and dates.
Bogus Currency Scheme Reported At Local Stores
Police warn residents to inspect paper money for faked bills after a man around 24 wore a grey coat passed counterfeit notes at two city drug stores. Clerks observed a counterfeit two faced $1 bill created by soaking fronts and backs to form two bills, with similar incidents previously reported at another location.
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Wikeng
Sommery
Alano Diaza
Wreng
School of Instruction Draws 300 Women in Mercedes
More than 300 women from across the Valley attend the Eastern Star school in Mercedes with state officers leading sessions. Twenty-nine A and 100 B certificates are awarded as Fr. H. Kern gives the welcome, with notable attendees from Temple Austin Kingsville and San Benito among others.
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Texas
Bel
Mercedes Thuranly
H. Kern
Hensley
Ban Fort
Mirs
Ressia G. Garth
Temple
Grand Chanter
Texan O. FB
Eva Simma
Austin
Mira. Ray Stevenson
Kingsville
Grand Examiner
Flarrie Glark
San Benito
Injured Crew Rescued After San American Airways Crash
A three man crew on a San American Airways plane from Tatara Peru to Cristobal was found severely injured in the jungle after the crash. Rescue teams reached the wreckage at 8 35 p m and rushed the men to a hospital where authorities say none are likely to die. The plane was a total loss and motor trouble is suspected as the cause.
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Paname
San American Airwaya Piace
Dumale
Tatara
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Indian Death Case Set For Thursday Trial
Indicted Indian chief Red View also known as Chief Red Wing to face trial Thursday before Judge M C Jeffrer for the killing of Evangeline Caracon last October. Prosecutors expect the Indian to enter a plea while Frank Woot assists in the case with county attorneys Fred Blundell and the original court in place. The body was found behind a signboard on the main step of a town store after a three day spree that spanned the area. The child belonged to a carnival show owner for whom Chief Red Wing worked. He has not spoken publicly since his arrest in November.
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Red View
Indieh
Searold Evangeline Caracon
M.C. Jeffrer
Fred Blundell
Red Wing
Red Wink Hag
One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 Monthly Policy
An advertisement from Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co promotes a disability policy offering up to 100 dollars a month for 24 months and a 1000 dollar accident benefit. No money needed initially. send name and relationship for a policy to arrive in ten days. no medical exam required. over 5000 already enrolled.
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Moriarty
Kansan City
Icientie—Costa Iso
Scond Dame
Adilreng
Nee
Bene
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