Lincoln Campaigns and Courage in Illinois History
Lincoln's leadership and campaigning style are recounted with vivid anecdotes from early camps and stump speeches. The article details his decisive actions to quell mutiny among volunteers, his strategic restraint, and his first legislative candidacy showing Whig principles and views on national banking internal improvements and tariffs.
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Poog & Knap
James A. Herndon
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South Carolina
Mr. Webster
Jackson
Washington Gossip highlights Roosevelt era social minutiae
The piece surveys President Roosevelt’s social world, noting old Rough Rider allies, senatorial friction between Vest and Morgan, and Mrs Roosevelt’s steadiness. It covers Morgan’s rise, Roosevelt's Olympic influence rumors, Siamese minister arrival, and Chicago’s John Feely as a youthful congressman adjusting to Washington life.
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Land of the White Elephant
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Yale Law School
Mr. Feely
Lincoln defeats Needham in Greenwood wrestling match
In Coles County Abe Lincoln meets Daniel Needham in a public wrestling match at Greenwood Wabash Point. Lincoln throws Needham twice and accepts a possible further trial by combat to prove his skill. Needham surrenders the field rather than continued fighting.
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Lincoln Voyage on a Flatboat to New Salem
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln's Mississippi flatboat trip in Offutt service loaded with pork hogs and corn. On April 19 they reached New Salem where Lincoln faced a dangerous jam at Rutledge's mill-dam and devised an improvised solution to steady the craft as cargo moved.
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Illinois
New Salem
Mr. Lincoln
Rutledge
Abe
Lincoln's intervention saves an Indian in Black Hawk era camp
In a Black Hawk war scene, Captain Lincoln stands between a mob and a frightened old Indian bearing Gen. Cass's safety letter. His courage and moral leadership quell the crowd's vow to kill, transforming fury into reluctant obedience as he asserts the value of mercy over vengeance.
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Mother's Teiture Reveals Lincoln's Tender Debt and Love
A sentimental portrayal of Mrs. Lincoln’s memory of Abraham Lincoln. She recalls his care in poverty in Indiana and greatness as president, saying he was kinder and truer than others. The interview ends with her tearful reflection on their bond and her fear for him.
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Missouri
Morgan
Alabama
Washington
Clapp
Senator Vest
Sapp
Minnesota
Vest
Jones
Utah
Port Henry
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Western Territory
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Capital
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Abe
Mr. Herndon
Indiana
John
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Helps Poor Man Chop House For Shoes
A cold day finds Ab Trent toiling barefoot to convert a house into firewood for one dollar. Lincoln, noting his plight, takes the axe and finishes the job fast, leaving Ab grateful and moved by the mercy shown.
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Ab Trent
Mr. Rutledge
Abe
Harpers and the Dead Letter Mail Mix Up
A Harper prospectus mailed to a patron list went to a deceased world famous statesman. The statesman’s indorsement read In heaven 1901 Gentlemen As your publications are not permitted to circulate here I believe it would be useless for me to subscribe for them Yours respectfully. The circular was filed for future reference.
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Harper
Crime in Ulster Shows Marked Decline at Belfast Assizes
Ulster enjoys a tranquil period as Belfast assizes report only thirty cases. Police districts show a noticeable drop in crime with a significantly lower number of persons charged than in recent times.
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Belfast
Population figures by country and section of land
The record lists counts of persons per land section across nations: Great Britain 342, Japan 300, Italy 276, Germany 270, Austria 226, France 187, Hungary 154, Spain 92, United States 22, Russia 15. Data sketch reflects regional distribution in a historical context.
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Japan
Italy
Germany
Austria
France
Hungary
Spain
United States
Russia
Beatrix Coleridge Quote on Love All Things Great and Small
A fragment from Coleridge recalls the virtue of loving everything, from the grand to the humble, as a path to true piety. The line emphasizes devotion to all beings and the moral merit of inclusive compassion.
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