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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

64

Lincoln Farm Outbound Homeward Trip Detail

Fragmented report describes a Lincoln celebration and a special train from Washington to Pennsylvania with dignitaries including Mrs Roosevelt and Secretary of War. Mentions a measure for an Alabama relief. Includes references to political figures and a post 1388 terminology.

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Fragmented notice of marriage and death notices in old papers

A garbled OCR fragment references marriage and death notices from various newspapers. It mentions Washington and Republic era publications, with scattered hints of Poaper Herald and Pioneer items. The legible parts indicate notices on personal life events but lack clear names or dates.

Proclamation Declares Feb 12 1909 a National Holiday

President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims February 12, 1909, the centennial birthday of Abraham Lincoln, a special legal holiday in the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. The proclamation, signed in Washington, designates the date as a national observance, with Secretary of State Robert Bacon attesting.

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Lincoln Birthday observance floods town with school program

A lengthy program at the Presidents Satisfaction House celebrates Lincoln’s birthday with a vast list of student participants and recitations. The event features songs, readings, and tributes from eighth through first grades, honoring Lincoln with Gettysburg addresses and patriotic pieces. Community members attend as students perform in a commemorative ceremony tied to the local church and school groups.

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Finds fault with Byrd law in Washington Post report

Crandall Mackey attacks the Byrd law as biased toward brewers while Rev James Cannon and Thomas Whitehead defend or critique the legality. The antialcohol league debates state wide prohibition versus local option, with leaders pressing for action as soon as feasible.

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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company annual report to Congress

A report sent to Congress by A Bethell shows District receipts for operations at 9118038716 with expenditures 314723 leaving a balance of 1236602. It also lists District capital receipts 140088 and capital expenditures 1400.385% and notes dividends and interest paid totaling 207190.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Congress Bethell

Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Bid Sparks Local Parade

Two bidders, including a Lincoln brand whisky seller, competed for the Lincoln farm cabin near Hodgensville Kentucky. Robert J Collier’s party won the auction for 3600 dollars, and a national association secured the cabin and begun a memorial building plan to preserve Lincoln’s birthplace as a park site.

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Lincoln’s character and rise to the presidency recalled

A detailed reminiscence recounts a meeting at the White House where Lincoln approved a bond for a port appointment, notes Lincoln’s homely character and moral steadfastness, and reflects on his humanitarianism and enduring impact. The speaker praises Lincoln’s loyalty to principle, strategic patience, and vision for reconstruction, citing personal moments and public acts.

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Cape Peter C Hains Linked to Queens Jail Shooting Case

A New York report ties Cape Peter C Hains to a jail shooting of William Booms in Queens County. Evidence suggests Booms died after alleged hunger and warden testimony claims Hains received ample food and no medical care was sought.

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Plan National Road League Pledges Public Funds

The Virginia Good Roads Association pledged one cent to support the interstate good roads campaign in the state. Most county delegates did not respond. May Logan Waller Page, former director of roads for the U S government, moved to perfect plans to present to the next legislature for road improvements.

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