Lincoln Did Not Seek War Yet Freeed Slaves, Says Author
The writer argues that Lincoln opposing abolitionism and racial equality in 1858 did not prevent him from waging the Civil War, ending slavery, and granting voting rights to freed Black people. Washington and Lincoln are contrasted as reluctant leaders who shaped a nation through force of circumstance.
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Lincoln
South
Abraham Lincoln
Charleston
Wilson
South America
Liberia
Washington
Andy Johnson
Bryan Now Fights For Existence In Democratic Convention
In San Francisco on June 30 1912 the Bryan Wilson split widens as Colby circles a wet plank in the Democratic platform. Subcommittee members deny rejecting a wet plank while preparing platform language on League of Nations liquor and reservations. The full committee votes a 7:30 pm recess to advance deliberations.
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San Francisco
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
Colby
Higan
Whaon
Democraticlatform
Carter Glass
Bainbridge Colby
Walsh
Montana
Vance McCormick
Pennsylvania
McKellar
Tennessee
Horace Hawkins
Colorado
George H. Hodges
Kansas
M. M. Crane
Texas
W. R. Pattangali
Maine
Palace Hotel
League of Nations
Glass
Senator King
Utah
Democratic convention scramble over Cox and Owen nominations
At Frisco Hugh Baillie Auditorium delegates roared for Cox and Oklahoma’s Owen, while Linebaugh and Hayden Lindaugh spoke. Mrs Susan Fitzgerald, first woman to second a Democratic national convention speech, urged Gerard as a nominee and Crosby nominated Homer Cummings as temporary chairman.
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San Francisco
Cox
Robinson
Rabt Meyer
Alabama
Arizona
Oklahoma
Robert Ll. Owen
Hayden X. Lindaugh
Muskogee
Okla
Linebaugh
Washington
Okliahomans
Brough
Arkansas
Owen
Susan F. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Edward Rooney
Pennsylvania
Palmer
South Dakota
G. Cherry
Sioux Falls
James W. Gerard
New York
Germany
Cherry
van Dyke
Gerard
Colorado
Connecticut
David Fitzgerald
New Haven
John T. Crosby
Crosby
Homer
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Elwell Admired as Courtier Idol of Women
New York June 30 The Card King of America Joseph Bowne Elwell won women by a chivalrous, detached charm. Beatrice Tremaine describes him as a true gentleman who treated women as queens, mixing elegance, social grace, and cultured wit with a poised, respectful manner that enticed many of his intimates.
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New York
Joseph Bowne Elwell
America
Beatrice Tremaine
Miss Tremaine
Washington Square
Fifth Ave
Bonded release for Anna Madge Sawyer pending new trial
Anna Madge Sawyer left the county jail on $15,000 bond with Superior Judge Boyd J. Tallman ordering release until September 4 when she will seek a new trial. Attorney E C Hyde led her to a luxury Seattle home for the interim, citing safety concerns. Deputy Patterson questioned bond adequacy while bondsmen posted $85,000 in resources across tenors of real estate and notes.
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Anna Madge Sawyer
Boyd J. Tallman
E. C. Hyde
Hyde
T. H. Patterson
Patterson
Tallman
Bondsamen
Sawyer
John Olson
Catherine Olson
Fred Murphy
B. B. Murphy
W.L. Webster
Theresa Webster
BE. C. Lake
James W. Webster
S. I. Cullan
E. B. Calhoun
Woman reports being drugged by three men in black car
Evelyn Cuddy, 21, a clerk, says she was lured from Dr. Ghent's Seaboard building by three men in a big black auto, drugged, and taken to a hotel. She woke in Madison Park and was later taken to a city hospital as detectives search for the vehicle and suspects.
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J. A. Ghent
Seaboard
Fourth Ave
Pike St
Madison Park
Madison
Charles Toms
Parry Barton
Cuddy
Seventh Ave
Seaboard Building
Western Ave
Rainier Grand Hotel
James E. Kelly
Rainier Grand
Lst
Miss Cuddy
City Hospital
East Madison
Ghent
Airplane Worker Hit By Auto On Way to Golf Club
William Drexel, 39, employed by W. E. Boeing, was injured riding his bicycle near the Golf club when an auto driven by L. B. Stedman Jr. struck him. He suffered a broken arm and shoulder and a head gash and was taken to city hospital.
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William Drexel
W. E. Boeing
City Hospital
Golf Club
L. B. Stedman, Jr
Highlands
Women of Mystery Haunt Elwell Death Case In New York
A wealthy New York gambler found shot at his West 70th home on June 11 spurs an ongoing probe. Police name several female associates as suspects or persons of interest including the Strong Woman, the Woman in Gray, the Short Dark Woman, the Lady of the Lingerie, Miss Wilson, the Woman in Black, Annie and Clara as potential links in the case.
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Elwell
New York
Smoker for Scott Family at Liberty Park
Seattle boxing set hosts a smoker for the Scott fund at Liberty Park to aid Mrs. Scott and her two children after the deputy sheriff was killed. Five bouts include Johnny McCarthy vs Billy Wright in the main event starting at 8 30 p m with transit routes listed nearby.
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Seattle
Robert C. Scott
Scott
Liberty Park
Johnny McCarthy
Billy Wright
Madrona
Cable
Jackson St
Pine St
Pike St
Say Baddie Insurance Drive Reenlists Veterans in Seattle
About one hundred Seattle women worked as insurance agents on Wednesday to urge discharged soldiers to renew war risk insurance before the deadline. The last day for reinstatement applies to former soldiers discharged more than 18 months ago. Booths were set up in major stores offices and banks with ready blanks to minimize time.
Retail Stores to Close on Monday
All retail stores in Seattle will remain closed Monday July 5 to let employees join Independence Day celebrations if the recommendation of F A Ernst chairman of the retail trade bureau of the Chamber of Commerce is approved. Druggists and department store managers said they are building floats for Monday's parade.
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Seattle
F. A. Ernst
Retail Trade Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Ernst
Retail Druggists’ Association
Old Sol Keeps Heat Record Near 90 Degrees All Day
The veteran sun set a heat mark around 90 degrees most of Tuesday with a peak near 92 percent at 3 30 pm. Lab official Mr Salisbury listed 81 degrees as the day’s maximum while a government kiosk logged 24. Promenaders on Second Ave swore the thermometer touched the century. Indications pointed to more warmth on Wednesday.
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Salisbury
Second Ave
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