Lincoln's Strange Dream Before His Death
A dramatic narrative from a newspaper page ties a dream Lincoln reportedly had before major Civil War battles to pivotal events. The piece recounts Gideon Welles's account of Lincoln describing a recurring dream of a swift voyage toward a dark shore, hinting at forthcoming battles and Union victories.
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T Nedn
Lincoln
Grant
Gideon Welles
Navy
Sherman
Sumter
Bull Run
Antietam
Gettysburg
Stone River
Vicksburg
Wilmington
Johnston
Candidates must go on record on straight county option
The Anti-Saloon League of Pennsylvania will make a straight county option a prime primary issue. Trustees resolved to interrogate every candidate for the Legislature and publish his reply, ensuring no dodging the issue at Harrisburg.
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Juan Perez
Sing Sing
Estrilla
Antonio Corri
Maud
Halifax
Sixth Avenue
Pier
East River
Rosalie
Perez
Anti-Saloon League of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
E. J. Moore
The
Anti-Saloon League
Harrisburg
Political vanity and election myths described
A satirical reflection on how officeholders inflate their role from dog catcher to nation savior. The text mocks the idea that election triumphs confer ultimate political power and avert governmental chaos, highlighting grandiose self-importance.
The Deacon and the Widow Valentine Scheme
A village tale on February 14 follows Deacon Bacon Perkins as he delivers goods and dodges two women, Miss Spratt and Mrs. Mudgett. He unwittingly becomes a target when Widow Mudgett reads a valentine’s verse and impulsively kisses him, leading to an unintended engagement and a quickly arranged wedding.
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Bacon Perkins
Mary Ann Spratt
Mrs. Mudgett
Miss Spratt
Widow Mudgett
Nanette
Valentine
Madgett
Lincoln Amused Ex President Van Buren in 1842
In Illinois near Springfield ex President Martin Van Buren traveled with friends and stayed at a poor Rochester inn. Abraham Lincoln joined them and entertained all with vivid western life stories and witty anecdotes. Judge Peck recalls a joyous night with Van Buren laughing at Lincoln's humor for days.
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Abraham Lincoln
van Buren
Illinois
Springfield
Rochester
Lincoln
Country Inn
Judge Peck
Elisha Williams
New York
Hamilton
Burr
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Will Irwin
Bobbs-Merrill
West Side
Elevated
Mstrilla
Corri
Miss Lane
Captain Baldwin
Cyrano
Brooklyn
Betsy Barbara
aXe
Widow's Arms
Dayton
Arrow
Redding Shoe CO
B. G. Gregory
Warren, PA
Pickett Hardware Company
Hickory Street
Warren Rubber CO
R. B. Hansen
Penn’a Avenue
Warren Mail Office
Phila. Smelting & Refining Company
Chestnut ST
Philadelphia
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second
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