A Lesson in the Life of Lincoln
A reflective piece contrasts Lincoln with conquerors of old and urges young readers to emulate his selfless service. It praises his humility steady study and belief that sacrifice, not vanity, yields lasting value. The article frames Lincoln as America’s guiding example for boys and students alike.
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Ime
Alexander
Caesar
Hannibal
Napoleon
Earth
Lincoln
Boys of America
America
Har ry Brown's Sentence Suspended After Drunken Outburst
Har ry Brown, dejected by a hard winter and his sick wife, drank downtown and harbored thoughts on life. He was booked for attempting to grab two young women and insulting another. He asked the judge to replace a 10 day sentence with a fine, citing the risk to his job and wife. Judge Gordon suspended the sentence.
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Harry Brown
Harry
Gordon
Boxwood Tree Theft At Evergreen Nursery Report
George Lawrence swiped a Buxus Sempervirans from the Evergreen nursery at Third and Pine. The trees priced 37.50 at a tender age, valued for wood usable in violins. Lawrence shrugged that it was only a bush and remarked the theft carried ten and costs.
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George Lawrence
Lawrence
Dockworker Lang Arrested After Bar Singers Plea
James Lang a dockman admits singing at saloons with friends at a Victor bar. Patrolman O Brien warned him to stop and Lang was later arrested. The court issued a firm pledge of the stockade as the ruling.
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Victor
James Lang
O'Brien
Unclear street conflict and confession in dialect
A dialect speech describes a confrontation where Frank Leroy admits bricks were used as a threat. He says his hand was in his pocket and he ran, hearing plans to force him to run. He claims to have thrown two bricks at a man’s head, stating the payments were two dollars and fifty cents per brick.
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Jedge
Frank Leroy
Five Men of Washington State GOP Club Faced Gambling Charge
Attorney Snyder led a defense for five members of the Washington State Republican club. Evidence included chips and wet liquor bottles, but a state license and charter were shown. The case was dismissed and the men agreed to split fifty fifty with the officers before closing the place.
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Washington State Republican Club
Snyder
Evi
Dence
Woman to live month in Maine woods in nude fashion
Miss Bana Douglass plans a month alone in the Maine woods without clothes food weapons or shelter to prove a woman can endure nature. A group of women will join for entry and return with a tailored gown and shoes. Her background as a trapper’s descendant and woods experience support the bold venture. Premier Kokovaoff resigns in St Petersburg.
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Boston
Maine
Mother Eve
Miss Douglass
Maine Woods
Gore and wife in court over defamation suit
Oklahoma City February reports sworn testimony in a defamation case brought by Mrs. Minoie Bond against Senator Thomas P. Gore. Bond accuses Gore of assault at the Winston hotel in Washington on March 24, detailing a struggle, threats, and attempted coercion as Robertson entered the room.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Getaila
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Minoie E. Bond
Gore
Bond
Senator Gore
Winston Hotel
Jacobs
Senator Gore TE
Mra. Bond
Mr. Robertson
Robertson
20 Below Zero in East Today In Cold Wave
The coldest weather of the winter prevails along the coast from California to Maine with temperatures from a few degrees above to 20 below zero. In the East the mercury fell to two below in New York area and four people died of exposure. Mrs Barbara Walsh of Paterson collapsed on the street and died before help arrived. Syracuse reported 20 below.
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New York
California
Maine
Barbara Walsh
Paterson
N. J
Syracuse
Three Deaths Attributed To Severe Cold In Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on February 12 three deaths were reported as directly caused by the extreme cold. Officials warned of continuing frigid conditions and urged residents to take precautions against exposure.
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Minneapolis
Fel
Progressives Oppose Amalgamation at Nebraska Conference
Revenue officers in Seattle seek guidance from Washington as local corporations fail to remit withheld taxes. The Lincoln conference, held on Feb 12, unanimously records opposition to merging with any other party, signaling strong third-party stance.
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Washington
Seattle
Lincoln
Neb
Progressives
Paris Fashion Bows to Colored Wig Trend
The Duchess d Uzes sparked a Parisian fad at a recent ball by asking guests to wear colored wigs. Duchesses and princesses adorned hair in lavender blue turquoise pink pea green and violet tones.
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Paris
Duchess d'Uzes
Bridges Withdraws Appeal and Surrenders for Embezzlement
Samuel D. Bridges former clerk of the federal court in Tacoma withdrew his appeal and surrendered to serve an 18 month sentence at McNeil's Island for embezzlement.
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Tacoma
Samuel D. Bridges
Federal Court
McNeil's Island
Usher credited with saving lives in theatre fire
In Portland yesterday a fire at the Majestic theatre caused about 5000 dollars in damage. An usher named B. K. Clear is credited with preventing a panic and guiding patrons to safety without injuries.
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Portland
B. K. Clear
Majestic Theatre
Family quarrel ends in self-inflicted death in Tacoma
Henry Gunes, 59, father of seven, told an officer to wait before he shot himself at his home in Tacoma last night after a quarrel with his family.
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Tacoma
Henry Gunes
Finishing Touches Y M C A Students Hear Health Talk
Y M C A students in the school of salesmanship will hear A G Douthitt physical director of the Y M C A speak tomorrow evening on how to keep health while traveling.
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School of Salesmanship
A. G. Douthitt
Star Office Pennant Coupon Offer
One coupon and 15 cents per Pennant at Star office and 1320 Second Ave. Twenty cents by mail and at branches. Bathing Girl Co Ed Flower Girl Stage Beauty Matinee Girl Office Girl and Debutante.
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Star Office
Second Ave
Trenholme Campaign Costs Questioned Over Expensive Tactics
A critic spars with candidate J. D. Trenholme over campaign spending claiming only $200 is spent while citing high costs for Alaska building offices seven to eight rooms, staff and literature, large posters, telephones, printing, postage, and venue rents. The speaker argues these items vastly exceed the alleged $200.
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J. D. Trenholme
Trenholme
Alaska
Mr. Trenholme
Oldman Broods Ends Troubles With a Bullet
Despondent over separation from his family in the East Michael H Sullivan 57 living with a sister at the Lowman apartments 1115 14th av fired a 22 caliber bullet through his brain at 11 o clock today He died instantly Fred Nicholson janitor heard the shot and found him lifeless in the bathroom Police and coroner notified Sullivan is divorced from his wife and had been worrying about domestic and financial troubles.
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Michael H Sullivan
Lowman Apartments
Sullivan
Fred Nicholson
Legate
Miners’ Riots Sentences Suspended in Nanaimo Case
Justice Morrison suspended the sentences of 14 miners convicted in Nanaimo riots. Lieut Robert B Parker of Fort William H Seward will begin his defense Friday before the court martial as the prosecution concludes its case.
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Vancouver
B. C
Morrison
Nanaimo
Robert B. Parker
Fort
William H. Seward
Berger Signs to Pitch for Seattle
Portland February 12. Joe Berger, leading pitcher in the Western Tri state league last season with Pendleton, has signed to pitch for Seattle.
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Portland
Joe Berger
Pendleton
Seattle
Auto Show Draws Thousands to Armory Attendance
The automobile show in the Armory drew 2,500 visitors last night. Organizers expect a new attendance record during the rest of the week.
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Armory
Premier Ase quith reiterates England to skip Panama Pacific Exposition
London February 12 Premier Asquith reiterated England will not participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition scheduled for 1915.
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London
Asequith
England
Man Calls For Death As He Jumps On Streetcar
A 29 year old Alberta man N A Rees cried I am called upon to die and rushed onto a street car at First Avenue and Yeasterway. Lieut Mason rescued him and carried him to the city hospital for treatment.
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N. A. Rees
Alberta
Canada
Yesterway
Lieut. Mason
City Hospital
Skater Struck by Car in Minor Avenue Incident
John Newby a schoolboy was hit by a vehicle driven by A. F. Shaw yesterday afternoon near Minor Avenue and Union Street. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to his home at 1227 B Cherry Street.
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Minor Ay
Union St
John Newby
A. F. Shaw
B. Cherry St
Lincoln Day Banquets Highlight Abe Lincoln Honors
Two Lincoln day banquets are scheduled with Ole Hanson and Dr. Henry Waldo Coe as chief speakers at the Epler cafeteria. Edgar C. Snyders will preside, with L. B Steadman Mrs Helen D Stevens Robin Wells Prof Walter G Beach and Frances C Axtell among speakers. A second banquet at the Hotel Washington annex features Lieut Gov Hart Harry E Wilson George A Lee E L Skeel and Edward Juda.
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Ole Hanson
United States Senate
Henry Waldo Coe
Oregon
Epler
L. B Steadman
Helen D. Stevena
Robin Wells
Walter G. Beach
Frances C. Axtell
Hotel Washington Annex
Lieut
Wardall Granted Divorce and Custody in City Court
Councilman Max Wardall was granted a divorce and custody of his child Maxine seven by Judge Frater. Marie Wardall, his wife, deserted him and is in New York City, he said.
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Eve
ST. Petersburg
Kokovaoff
Bana Douglase
Sen. Gore
Usher
Billie Burke
Keattle Voiei
Oldman
Abe Lincoln
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