Booth’s Knife Wounds Orchestra Leader in Theater Scene
Wilam Withers, old and frail, recalls being attacked by John Wilkes Booth during the Lincoln assassination drama at Ford’s Theatre. He describes Booth’s sudden assault in the wings as he sought the stage door, the chaos, and his own wound but survival. Withers details Booth’s later confrontation and the discovery of Lincoln’s death in the President’s box, plus a later Indianapolis tribute to Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
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Lincoln
New York
Uetar
Lenard Sntuiekhy Frontlista Tragedy. de Withers Was Leader of the Ar Aoe Vond
Oroahivak
Wakedell
Wijam Withers
Booth
Ibnly
Ime
Keene
Wright
Ihrs
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Edward Spangler
Pen
Spangler
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Hotaily
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Miscus
Byath
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C Company
Tad
Assas
Allieh
Dyna Jblin
Billy Witch
SAS
Mayor Wallack
Utem
Jour Wilkey Booth
Beatt
British Ambassador Letter Honors Lincoln in House Tribute
The House marked the tenth anniversary of Lincoln's birth with tributes led by Chaplain Couden and speeches by Representatives Boutell Nye and Douglas. A letter from James Bryce, British ambassador, conveyed his government's sympathy, praising Lincoln's emancipation work and calling for global peace and progress.
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Eye
Minnesota
Abraham Lincoln
Couden
House
Lincoln
Boutell
Winds
Douglas
Ohio
Nye
South
America
Burleson
Texas
Sheppard
James Bryce
United States
Lincoln Conference on the Negro Question Calls Across Nation
New York February 12. Prominent men and women sign a call for a national Lincoln Conference to discuss how far the nation has kept its obligations under the Emancipation Proclamation. The plan opposes lawless attacks on African Americans and notes disfranchisement in Georgia and other states amid Supreme Court inaction. Signers include Jane Addams Samuel Bowles Ida Wells Barnett W E B Du Bois Francis Urimke G Hinseh Louis Post William Salter Susan Warton and others.
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New York
Lincoln
Georgina
Supreme Court of the United States
Jane Addams
Chicago
Samuel Bowles
Springfield
Mass
Ida Wells Bernett
William Lloyd Garrison
Boston
W. E. B. Dubois
Avlanta
Francis J. Urimke
Washington, D. C
Rabbini G Hinseh
Lous F.post
Wiliam M. Salter
Redman Warton
Philadelphia
Susan Warton
Charles Zueblin
Postum Converts Coffee Drinkers Say It Heals Ailments
Wisconsin woman praises Postum after a year trial noting her husband’s relief from sick headaches and her own stomach and heart palpitations. She claims coffee caused both issues and that Postum, prepared as directed, tastes like mild Java and is wholesome. They recommend read The Road to Wellville and say new letters arrive periodically.
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Apa
Pke
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mien
Well Vile
Memorial tablet proposed at Done Hill spot linked to Lincoln
Pupils of Orr School inaugurated a campaign to erect a memorial tablet on Done Hill North Rancho Highlands where Lincoln often stood to view Washington. Capt J Walter Mitchell led the event as principal speaker noting Lincoln’s White House days and a nearby resident once guided visitors to the exact overlook. Miss Constance Luebkert supervised the school exercises.
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Done
Rancho Highlands
Lincon
Washington
Orr
J. Walter “Mitchell
Randle Highlands and Twining City
Orr School
Constance. Luebkert
District Force Keeps Health Officers at Posts on Lincoln Birthday Holiday
District building largely emptied as health department staff and detectives report for limited duties. Commissioners Macfarland and Cosby stay at desks part of day, with Strain’s watchmen remaining on site. White House proclamation declared holiday prompts closures and inquiries from visitors. The Masonic Temple celebration of Lincoln’s birthday was scheduled for later.
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Health Department
Detective Bureau
John J. Strain
Congress
Department
Macfarland
Cosby
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
John J. Strath
Watch
Hia
White House
Mr. Macfarland
Massachusetts Pays Tribute to Lincoln in Statehouse Observance
Boston scene marks Lincoln and Abral Lincoln memorials with Massachusetts lawmakers, patriotic groups, and city officials reflecting on Lincoln’s leadership. Senator Lodge argues a great executive must prioritize major duties, central government grows as the nation does, and state action cannot override federal treaties or endanger national peace.
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House of Representatives
Clvilians
A. T. Treadway
Senate
Senator Lodge
Lincoln
Gpicx
Mr. Lodge
Ouuvill
United States
Wright Addresses Civil War Memorial Ceremony
Secretary Wright defends reconciling Union and Confederate views amid a ceremony for a Lincoln memorial. He recalls Lincoln’s restraint, the fate of reconstruction, and the role of Lincoln’s emancipation, while Isaac T. Montgomery places a box with historic documents inside the cornerstone.
Fairbanks Praises Lincoln At Lincoln Day Meeting
Vice President Fairbanks spoke at the Lincoln day observance in Alarmsburg on February 12, praising Lincoln as a great lawyer, statesman, and orator. Gov. Stuart presided. Fairbanks reviewed emancipation, war conduct, and Lincoln’s life in conflict, while escorted by the governor’s troop and visiting the new capitol.
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Fairbanks
Gov
Stuart
Tincoln
Staesman
Capitol
Tribute by New Yorkers marks Lincoln centenary celebration
The New York State Club met at the Pythian Temple to honor Abraham Lincoln's centenary with a reunion, entertainment, and dance. President William C. Connor opened, with speeches by Representative James B. Perking and WW. Driscoll, followed by a musical program including solos by Stephen P. Lout and others, a Norica Banjo Club feature, and the Star Spangled Banner by the orchestra.
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New York State Club
Pythian Temple
Abraham Lincoln
William C. Connor
James B. Perking
WW. 2
Driscoll
Glen
Barytone
Stephen P. Lout
Love You
Zebeard
Kate Jellis
Tosta
Thomas L. Jones
Nordica Banjo Club
Woodland Memories
Walter Holt
Arthur Middleton
Morsell
Lincoln Birthday Observed at University of Berlin
Berlin February 12 1909 the one hundredth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln is marked at the University of Berlin with Prof Felix Adler of New York delivering an address on Lincoln as a typical American. The hall is crowded with leading professors and officials including David Jayne Hill the American ambassador and Mrs Hill. Adler presents a bronze bust of Lincoln to the university for the Roosevelt room. The Hills open their house to the American colony for an Lincoln celebration.
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University of Berlin
Berlin
Abraham Lincoln
Felix Adler
New York
Lincoln
David Jayne Hill
Hill
Fica
Ministry of Education
Adler
University
He Volks
Washington
Roosewelt
Brazil Honors Lincoln Centenary Across Nation
Brazil paid tribute to Abraham Lincoln as the Lincoln centenary was marked by hoisting the national flag on federal, state, and municipal buildings. Warships and fortresses fired a 21 gun salute at 1 PM, while the Brazilian embassy in Washington flew its flag at topmast.
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Brazil
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Students Honor Lincoln Centennial at Howard University
A centennial celebration for Abraham Lincoln was held at Howard University in Memorial Chapel. Secretary Garrela presided as Speaker Cannon and former Speaker J Warren Keifer delivered speeches. The event featured a bronze tablet of the Gettysburg Address, a painting The Underground Railroad, and addresses by W H Coffin and artist C T Weber.
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Abraharm Lincoln
Howard University
Memorial Chapel
Gar Rela
Cannon
J.warren Keifer
House
Ohio
Thirkfeld
Lincoln
Lincoln Educational League
Levi P. Morton
Will'am Dean Howells
William H. Curtis
C. T. Weber
Cinenati
W. H. Coffin
Levi
Catherine Coffin
Children honor Lincoln at St Patrick's Academy
Children at St Patrick's Academy held Lincoln Day exercises in the assembly hall. Miss Genevieve Garkins read a biographical sketch and Miss Alice Lucas delivered a poem. Rev Dr William T Russell spoke on Lincoln’s lessons in citizenship. clergy and parishioners attended.
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St. Patrick's Academy
Lincoln
Genevieve Garkins
Alice Lucas
America
William T. Russell
Must Grow By Education Lincoln Douglass Banquet
Cleveland February 12 Lincoln Douglass banquet of Attucks Republican Club featured Roscoe Conkling Bruce formerly Tuskegee Institute academic director and now assistant superintendent for Washington colored schools. He spoke on freedom through education noting seven million rural Negroes and urging internal, moral and industrial regeneration led by trained teachers preachers and workers in Negro schools.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Attucks Republican Club
Roscoe Conkling Bruce
Tuskegee Institute
Colored Schools
Washington, D.C
Bruce
United States
South
Favorable Vote on French Tariff Amendment
Paris on February 12 reports the parliamentary tariff commission voted to recommend senate passage of the supplementary convention to the Franco Canadian commercial treaty of 1907. The proposed amendment protects French agricultural interests with a special tariff.
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Paris
Senate
Lincoln Honor Stirs Crowning by Kentucky Lincoln Association
A wreath of carnations was presented by the Kentucky Lincoln Association in a ceremonial tribute. The President boarded a tram for Louisville at 345 yy. 2s, aiming to arrive in Washington around 2 p.m. The account reflects a formal, period-voice report of a presidential honor and travel plans.
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Kentucky Lincoln Association
Louisville
Washington
Sherman Chief Speaker at Pittsburg Chamber Dinner
Vice President elect Charles G. Sherman of New York was the principal speaker at the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh. He praised Abraham Lincoln for his duty driven life and character. Earlier he addressed the University of Pittsburgh convocation at Carnegie Hall.
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Pittsburg
James S Sherman
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Schenley
Mrr
Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
University of Pittsburg
Carnegie Hall
Stirling Divorce Case Involves Atherton In Scotland
The Stirling divorce suit and Mrs Stirling cross suit were continued amid drama at the table of Mrs Atherton. Solicitor General Tro spoke of Mrs Atherton as linked to Mr Stirling and recalled alleged intimacy during Mrs Stirling’s time in America. Atherton showed reaction as the matter unfolded. Alfonso of Spain arrived to greet King Manuel and attend a yacht launch before continuing to Pau, France.
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John Alexander Stirling
Lord Northland
Vila Yrcosa
Portugal
Alfonso
Spain
Rai
Manuel
San Sebastian
Pau
France
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