Lincoln the Greatest Student Who Shaped a Nation
A 19th century profile portrays Abraham Lincoln as a self taught scholar who rose from log cabin beginnings to become a master of language, law, surveying, and military strategy. It recalls his limited formal schooling, relentless self study, and the lasting impact of his disciplined mind on American history.
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Lincolns
Dennis
Faust
Peart
Polly
Ser J
Abraham Lincoln
Dernls Hanks
Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln
Kentucky
Deans
Lincol
Indiana
Nathaniel Grigoby
Dewr
Idneola
Pasalon
Siger
Aix
Euclid
White House
United States
Sta
Dennia Hanks
Two Killed in New Tong War headlines Los Angeles
Two men die in a Tong war clash in Los Angeles China town as Quam Foo wealthy merchant is shot and killed by Quam Num. Num’s body later found with multiple bullet holes. police doubt self infliction and seek motive amid unsettled tensions.
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New Tong
Los Angeles
Cal
China
Quam Foo
Quam Num
Chareter
Utes
Num
Foo
Let Her Have Engage Says Lou Tellegen
In Denver Feb 7 Lav Tellegen declines to oppose Geraldine Farrars decree suit in New York saying the divorce should come through peaceful means. He refuses to discuss details of the charges and notes the public interest lies elsewhere. Miss Nina Romano, in a theatre sketch with Tellegen, denies being the Spainia type referenced in Farrars suit.
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Denver
Col
Lav Tallegan
New York
Geraldine Farrar
Bath
Birthday Gathering For Mrs Betts At Kipton
In Kipton on Monday February 4 Mrs Stella Betts celebrated her 42nd birthday with a dinner and a large cake. Attendees included Ethel Betts of Cleveland Will Betts and family John Brooder Adam Moehle and families Jim Calkins of Camden and others. Measles cases noted and local social events plus church activities fill report.
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Kipton
Stella Betts
Ethel Betts
Cleveland
Will Betts
Lattman
Camden
John Brooder
Adam Moehle
John Adrian
Fred Betts
Elyria
Jennie Helling
Colling
Hales
Cora Bowen
Elsrna
Akiketa Club
Haigh
Bradiex
Roy Eggleston
Brent
Joan
Kent
L. C. Bates
Henrietta
Ladies’ Aid Society
Camden Baptist Church
Jim Calkins
Charlie Pomeroy
Wakeman
Adam Geist
Harry Cook
Alton Pitts
Pittsfield
Clara Bayles
Wendell
Anna Ingersoll
Clarence Betts
Fred Jordon
Penfield
Isaac Bricker
F. E. Meeks
Sandusky
Judson
Halph Blackwell
Keller
F. E. Weeks
Monroeville
Beryder
Henry
Kenneth
Tuth Wald
Jacob Smith
Cora Wildman
Myrtle
Wellington
Amy Hill
Ennis
East Norwalk
Wilma LaDaw
Union
Turner
Milan
John Scott
Gwendolyn Haigh
Edna Bates
Oberlin Conservator
L C. Bates
Thmas Lee
Church pulpits shift to movable pieces in medieval era
Movable pulpits appeared in churches during the eleventh or twelfth century, replacing earlier episcopal thrones that had been in use beforehand.
Governor Donahue Refuses Access to Evidence in Voght Case
Columbus February 7 Acting on advice from Attorney General Crabbe and E E Corn Governor Donahue denied a request by Massillon mayor Herbert Voght and his attorneys to review the evidence behind the suspension of Mayor Voght for misconduct and failure to enforce laws. The governor’s advisors said the hearing on February 13 would proceed with the government presenting the evidence while the accused review is limited to imbursement of denial.
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Columbus
Crabbe
E. E. Corn
Donahey
Herbert H. Voght
Massillon
Joseph McGhee
Wilton Hames
Voght
At Was
State Supreme Court
Mav
Denied Alimony Increase in Stillman Divorce Suit
In White Plains New York on February 7 Justice Morschau declined to raise alimony for Mrs Anne A Stillman in the divorce suit filed by her banker husband James A Sulliman A Japanese government note destruction plan is noted as part of war measures to preserve silver and expects to burn 218 000 060 yen next April
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White Plains
Supree Court
Morschauser Todly
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Sulliman
Transoceanic communication prospects discussed in New York
New York reports experiments extending years to determine ties of transoceanic communication tied to the space mission. General Jehane and Chief executives note ongoing difficulties but anticipate eventual oral accomplishment. Researchers discuss breakthrough series of experiments guiding future long distance communication predictions.
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New York
Jehan .Ee
Developments in Early Radio Broadcasting 1915 Progress
A fragmented account notes early radio growth from 1905 to 1914, referencing Le Fore and broadcasting trials. It mentions 1905 access, 1914 concert casting, and weather forecasts transmitted from Arlington, Virginia. The piece underscores slow practical adoption and naval broadcasting milestones amid imperfect technology.
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Armstrong
Phony
le Fore
Navy Department
Arlingtom
Arling
Woes Tiny English Session Picks Up Words on San Francisco
A brief column notes a small English language session in San Francisco, highlighting participants and the informal learning setting. Names of attendees are mentioned, with emphasis on a casual gathering focused on vocabulary and conversation.
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San Francisco
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International Correspondence Schools
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Lew
Lou Tellegen
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New York City
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Gude
Cheapside
Second Street
Hall’s Auto Service
Gilbert Bros
Redington
Elyria, Ohio
West Side Laker & Coal Co
Forest I Hill Coal
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Trans-Ocean
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Apia
Western Electric
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