The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-12
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF
LINCOLN WIDELY OBSERVED
Today is Legal Holiday in Iwen-
ty-Two States, Including
Michigan.
EXERCISES In MANY PLACES

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niversary of Abraham Lincolns birth
is more generally observed this year
than ever before. Today's anniver-
sary Is celebrated throughout the
Union and in the dependencies of the
United States. In twenty-five states,
namely, California, Colorado, Connec-
ticut, Delaware, Florida Illinois, Iowa,
Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minneso-
ta, Montana, Nevada. New Jersey,
New York, North Dakota. Pennsyl-
vania,' South Dakota. Utagi, Washington.
West Virginia and Wyoming. the day
is observed as a legal holiday. In the
schools throughout the country MEM
orial celebrations were held. either
yesterday or this morning, all banks
and public offices remained closed
and everywhere political organizations
and patriotic societies held exercises
I'm honor of the great war President
Everywhere flags were displayed from
all schools and public buildings and
even in thousands of private houses.
Indiana Lincoln League.
Columbus, Ind, Feb. 12.-Enthu-
siastic young republicans from all over
the state rallied here in force today
for the biennial convention of the
Lincoln League of Indiana. T.. T.. Necl,
president of the league. presided over
the days sessions, Which were devoted
principally to routine business includ-
ing several changes in the constitu
tion and bylaws Of the organization.
Interest centers largely in the BAN
quet tonight. at which Senator Bever-
idge is scheduled as the principal
speaker.
Marks Lincoln's "Wigwam."
Chicago, Feb. IA bronze tablet
erected by the Chicago chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu
tion to mark the site of the wig
wan" where Abraham Lincoln was
nominated for president in 1860 was
unveiled today with interesting cere-
monies. The site is located at Lake
and Market streets and is now occu-
pied by wholesale grocery firm.
The tablet was designed by John Paul
ing, the sculptor. and bears the head
of Lincoln in bas relief together with
suitable inscriptions.
Fairbanks Speaks in Rome.
Rome. Feb. 12.-Charles w. Fair
banks. former vice president OF the
United states, delivered an address
today at a gathering OF the American
colony i'm Rome held in celebration of
the anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Mr..
Fairbanks leaves Rome for Berlin to-
day.
Big Banquet in New York.
New York. Feb. 12.-New York city
and the state. i'm common with many
other cities and states throughout the
country. is today honoring the memory
of Abraham Lincoln. The principal
event scheduled for the day in this city
is the Lincoln dinner of the republican
club. at which President Taft will de-
liver the principal address. Many
business houses. particularly in the
Wall street district. observed the day
by closing their doors.
Portrait Of Lincoln Presented.
Mason City, Ia. Feb. 12.-Mrs. Della
II. Henry of Kansas City, Mo-, national
president of the ladies of the Grand
Army. today presented the Sons OF
Veterans a memorial life size 81. eau
dens portrait of Lincoln. The pre-
sentation was feature of the exer-
cises hald in celebration of Lincolns ;
birthday. Mrs. Henry's address was
warmly applauded. Il present this
nortrait" she said "in the name OF
fifty thousand members of the lau,es
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
who are bound by ties Of blood ana
marriage to the noble men who went
forth nj the call Of Lincoln to battle
for the Union in the great struggle
from 'G1 to '65."