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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
6
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln at the time of his rise, noting his restraint and decisiveness in quelling a disrupted company. It describes a confrontation with Needham and others, Lincoln’s refusal to tolerate cowardice, and his tactful leadership that maintained discipline without formal charges.
The record recalls Abel Motter’s debt to his stepmother and her heartfelt tribute to Abe Lincoln. It describes Lincoln’s early campaigning at Pappsville, a crowd fight, and his declared Whig platform supporting a national bank and internal improvements.
A fragment recounts Abraham Lincoln sailing as a merchant’s agent with Offutt on a load of pork hogs and corn. The voyage began at Singiman town, reached New Salem on April 19, and a near-sinking incident at Rutledge dam prompted Lincoln to improvise an innovative solution to stabilize the boat.
During the Black Hawk War a hungry old Indian seeking refuge presented a crumpled paper claiming ally status. Lincoln stepped between mob and victim, urging restraint as soldiers balked, his stance calming the crowd and averting a shooting. The scene highlighted Lincoln’s resolve and leadership under pressure.
In a cold day Lincoln sees a poor laborer Ab Trent chopping a house for firewood employed by Mr Hill. Ab offers one dollar and bare feet poor. Lincoln buys him shoes by quickly finishing the job. Rutledge says Ab later recalls the act with gratitude though voters against Lincoln due to party pressure.
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