Lincoln Day at Birthplace Lincoln Memorial Cornerstone
A Lincoln Day observance in Bodgenville Kentucky marked the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for the Lincoln Memorial after eloquent addresses by ex Governor Folk and others. The Lincoln Farm Association organized ceremonies with veterans groups present. Robert J. Collier of New York was praised for preserving Lincoln's birth cabin. The speech highlighted Lincoln's vision and leadership and urged unity between those who wore blue and gray.
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Lincoln Memorial
Roosevelt
Lincoln Farm Association
Bodgenville
Aimeren
Bethlehem
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Farmi
Lincoln
Robert J. Collier
New York
Nberator
Davenport
Collier
Roosevelt Ami
Tayeh
Louisville
Grand Army of the Republic
Loursville
United Confederate Veterans
Lincoln Farm
Folk
Willson
Wats
Brent
Wright
Lst
James Grant Wilson
Aupury
Bunker Tuison
Ablo
Ume
Brother
North
South
Abraha
Favors Tariff Commission by Rep Fowler at Indianapolis
Representative Fowler of New Jersey addressed the tariff commission convention in Indianapolis advocating a bill to create a fifteen member tariff commission at ten thousand dollars per year each. He urged commercial bodies nationwide to form campaign clubs to mobilize voting power and press Congress to support the program, noting the legislature would not yield power without overwhelming public sentiment.
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Lincoln
Washington
Fowler
Indianapolis
New Jersey
Tariff Commission
United States
Conmrees
House
Senate
England
Two Men Die After Wagon Hit by Northern Pacific Train
In Voss North Dakota Feb 17 two men Andrew Kruchar a rural mail carrier and Frank Sudo a Wesleyville farmer were killed when their wagon was struck by the Northern Pacific flyer at speed about fifty miles an hour. The collision demolished the wagon and killed one horse. the other horse survived. The drivers were hurled high into the air and died instantly with little visible injury on their bodies.
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Voss
N. B
Northern Pacific Flyer
Andrew Kruchar
Frank Sudo
Weseleyville
Married to French Count near Orleans
Philadelphia society reports the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Liston Cochran to Count Georges Glaous de Fermon of France. The ceremony was at the bride's father's home, performed by Father William Kieran. They plan to reside in the count's chateau in the Loir district near Orleans.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth Liston Cochran
Georges Glaous de Fermon
France
George Cochran
Mer. William Kieran
St. Patrick's Romtan Catholic
Distriet
Loirat-Caer
Orleans
Russian Education Push for 148 179 New Primary Schools
In St Petersburg on February 17 the ministry of education introduced a bill to create a building fund for erecting 148 179 primary schools across the empire within ten years. Provincial authorities would build and maintain the schools with government subsidies, and a statute for general compulsory education was to be discussed in the duma after the current debate ends.
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St Petersburg
Ministry of Education
Duma
Empire
Austria Denies 70 Million Loan for War Prep
Vienna reports deny a loan of seventy million dollars to prepare for possible action regarding Servia. Government contemplates issuing a portion of the already sanctioned monetary issue by the delegations, but no loan is planned.
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Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Oles to Escape Kiss Attempt Ends in Tragedy
In New York an office boy George Millett, fifteen, trying to flee a stenographer Gertrude Robbins, was stabbed by a steel ink eraser that severed an artery. He died in hospital within half an hour. Chicago reports state prosecutors summoning 25 contracting firms amid strike manipulation allegations.
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Oles
New York
George Millett
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Gertrude Robbins
State Legislator on Trial for Falsified Expense Claim
Mason Michigan February 12 The securing of a jury to try State Representative H Anderson of Grand Rapids on a charge of receiving money under false pretences in progress in the circuit court here. Anderson is charged with claiming expense money from the state for a legislative junket when he did not actually make the trip.
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Mason, Mich
H. Anderson
Grand Rapids
Anderson
John Mitchell Slightly Injured in City Trolley Collision
Spring Valley Wisconsin February 17 John Mitchell secretary of the National Civil Federation was slightly injured in a trolley car collision while en route to New York after a brief visit at his home Several other persons were also seriously hurt and had wounds dressed before the party continued its journey
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Spring Valley
John Mitchell
National Civile Federation
New York
Mitchell
Has Fine Trip W. L. Miner Returns From Coast Tour
Former Thor iind-Democrat editor and local business loan who visited Oregon California Colorado Arizona Utah and Texas says every day was enjoyable. He praises irrigation efforts in the Yuma valley and desert fertility with water. Miner notes meetings in Los Angeles with Fred Wilcox O P Helm and G F Laubie and recalls social encounters from Parsons Kansas to Santa Monica. He foresees investing in Yuma valley cheap lands fed by government water and believes the coast would benefit from South Dakotans’ enterprise and intellect. He plans to stay awhile before possible further investments.
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W. L. Miner
Thoriid-Democrat
Oregon
California
Colorado
Arizona
Utah
Texas
Yuma Valley
Bill
Los Angeles
Fred Wilcox
O. P. Helm
G. F. Laubie
Santa Monea
Mies Zula
South Dakota
Miner
Yume
Western Brew Broken Bottle Contest Draws Big Interest
Sioux City Brewing company launches the Western Brew Broken Bottle Contest with broad appeal. Hundreds send in entries daily. prizes total 500 dollars with 300 for first, 100 for second, and twenty 5 dollar prizes. Entries accepted until March 13 with equal judging of late and early submissions.
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Sioux City Brewing Company
Catarrh Cure Ad and Farm Rent Notice
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 failure guarantee from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, detailing internal dosing and mucous-surface action. It also includes a brief rental notice for an improved 480 acre farm by A M Urquhart in Huron Dakota Territory.
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Hoall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
A. M. Urquhart
Huron
Notice of Probate Hearing for James M Love Will
Notice from Beadle County South Dakota for probate of the estate of James M Love deceased. Heirs listed include William T Love Valdez Alaska George J Love Valdez Alaska and others. Hearing set March 8 1909 at 10 PM in Huron Court to prove the will and issue letters testamentary.
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South Dakota
Beadle
James M.' Love
William T. Love
Valdez
Alaska
George J. Love
James M. Love
Huron
A. A. Saamberlain
Asher F. Pay
Clark
C. A. Kelley
Janes Byrnes
South Dakota Hardware Association plans four day Huron convention
The fourth annual convention and manufacturers exhibit of the South Dakota Retail Hardware Association opens March 21 in Huron's auditorium, with about 50 exhibitors and space nearly filled. President E. J. Gregory Alexandris, secretary H. E. Johnson Redfield, and headquarter Royal drive the event, featuring afternoons of business, exhibit study, and evening socials.
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South Dakota Retail Hardware Association
Huron
EE. J. Gregory
Alexandris
H. E. Johnson
Redfield
Commercial Club
the Royal
American Steel & Wire Co
Axelrad
Columbia Hardware Co
Dover Manufacturing Co
Sad Irons
DeLaval
Cresi
Empire Cream Separstar
Forman, Ford & Co
Paints
Fuller-Warren Co
Globe Manufacturing Co
Wackney Mfg. Co
Luly Tours
International Heating Co
National Cabel Co
National Cash Register Co
Ohio
Peters Cartridge Co
Quaker City Rubber Co
Roberts Heating and Ventilating Co
Remington Ams Co
Reed Mfg. Co
St. Paul
O. Co
White Lily Washer Co
Waterloo Register Co
Furnsee Registers, Manufacturing Co
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Stiehard Lloyd Jones
America
Tno
Linceon
Mim
Vons, N. D
Miss Cochran
Russia
Grand Jury Wii
Chicago
Wayman
John Mitchel R
Well
Oklahoma
Ark
W. J. Bulin
Wilbur
Walker Brothers
Grant Township
Alpena
Horticultural Society of the State
State Board of Articulture
Board of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Simi City
Idaho
Denver
Scenic
Salt Lake
Seattle
Northwest Inc
Horn Basin
Sioux City
D. Clem Deaver
Landseekers Inforation Bureau
Omaha
Seattle Exposition
Yellowstone Park
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
U. S. Jones
Mings
Hardware Association
Hardware
Wahle Foundry and Machine Co
Wathena Washer Co
Victor Mfg. Co
Epworth League
Grace Gibbs
League
Reading
Valentine
Lark Boys
Pure Food and
Pineule Medicine CO
AL Ferriton
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