On October 31, 1913 The Lincoln Highway was Dedicated.

Towns and Cities all across America Celebrated with Torchlite Parades,
Bon Fires, Speeches, Dances, Fireworks and Cannon Fire.

The Governors of at least three States,
Nebraska, Wyoming & Nevada
issued Lincoln Highway Day Proclamations
and declared it a Holiday.

In Nevada it was extra special, because Nevada was admitted
to the Union on October 31, 1864 joined in the Celebration.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Eastern Terminus
of the Union Pacific Railroad was the first to celebrate
with factory whistles, fire bells and a tourchlite parade
beginning at 12:01 am on the morning of the 31st
and continuing the remainder of the day.

Omaha, Nebraska, just across the Missouri River
hosted perhaps the biggest celebration in the Nation
with over 10,000 people attending a huge bon fire.

The Union Pacife Railroad donated 3 train carloads of railroad ties
for the blaze located in downtown Omaha as well as flares and ties to other
towns along the Platee River forming a 300 Mile line of fire.

In Wooster Ohio, it was the Biggest Day in the history of the Wayne County,
with Auto Races, Games, Speeches and a Mascarade Ball.

In Indiana, Farmers placed Jack-o-lanterns on fence posts for miles.

And in South Bend, Carl Fisher, Founder of the Lincoln Highway
stopped by to see the huge Auto Parade and 40 foot Bon Fire
that could be seen for 20 miles.

In Cheyenne, Wyoming the Governor made an appearance
and Cannons were fired to mark the occasion.

In short is was one of the biggest celebrations
in the History of the United States.

Accordingly, on October 31, 2003 for the 90th Anniversary
of the Dedication and the Kick-off to the Lincoln Bicentennial
the Museum is sponsoring a Global Event called "Light Around the World".

Firefighters from around the world are asked to sponsor lighting
"The Sacred Fire of Liberty" in their communities in Honor of Mr. Lincoln
and those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks.

A Nation Celebrates Coast to Coast

New York

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New Jersey

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1	Trenton	City Wide	Parade with Illuminated floats	***	Click

Pennsylvania

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Ohio

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1	Wooster	City Wide	Proclamation, Speeches, Auto Races, Torchlight Parade & Ball	Mayor	Click

Indiana

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1	Fort Wayne	***	***	***	Click
2	South Bend	Springbrook Park	South Bend and Mishawaka were placed on the Lincoln national highway in a trail of fire and blaze of glory. A pile of boxes heaped up in a monster bonfire illuminated the field east of Springbrook park while United States Senator B. F. Shively unveiled the road marker before a large crowd, following the biggest automobile parade ever seen in South Bend. One of the most spectacular sights ever viewed in the county was that afforded the Mishawaka delegation who arrived on the spot first and watched the South Benders, each automobile illuminated with red fire winding down the road in an enormus red glow worm. It is estimated that 500 autos took part in the dedication. It was South Bend and Mishawaka's part in a great national movement. For at the same hour from New York to Frisco similar fires are being lit at similar gatherings. From ocean to ocean flames leaped in the skies 3000 miles of bonfires a national highway aflame. The crowds gathered down town early in the evening. Everyone who had a car had it out. Those who didn't have cars went by street car. M.L Williams as master of ceremonies, passed the great line as it stretched out Main Street perfecting the formation and giving each driver some red fire to be kept alight during the parade. The word was given and the parade started out Vistula Ave. along the river to Springbrook. The red fires had died down as the autos debouched into the field and formed a great semi-circle around the bonfire. The torch was laid and the oil impregnated pile and the flames shooting skyward with greater and greater intensity revealed a great mass of humanity. Senator Shively spoke briefly before unveiling the official marker praising the good roads movement as one of the most important of the day. Then Lt. Gov. William O'Neil representing the Mishawaka aggregation told of the posibilities of the national highway and gave unqualified endorsement of the plan. "It is a sign of progress," declared Judge G.A. Farabaugh, the last speaker. "It is a symbol of a new era, it means that we become more and more one people, drawing closer the bonds of east and west, making this a greater more united country. Carl G. Fisher, of Indianapolis and father of the highway who drove to South Bend in the afternoon, went on to Ft. Wayne from here and didn't witness the final dedication. South Bend News-Times-November 1, 1913	***	Click
3	Mishawaka	South Bend	South Bend and Mishawaka were placed on the Lincoln national highway in a trail of fire and blaze of glory. South Bend News-Times-November 1, 1913	***	Click
4	Elkhart	***	***	***	Click
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Illinois

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***	Joliet	City Streets	15 Mile Auto Parade	Will County LHA	Click

Iowa

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***	Clinton	City Center	An automobile parade 3 blocks long and quantities of Red Fire were the chief features of the Lincoln Memorial Highway Inauguration. Citizens from 100 miles east and west met to hear the speeches, see the bonfire and join in the parade. W.F. Coan, State Consul for the Lincoln Highway led the parade of cars decorated with stars and flowers Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil-November 2, 1913	Commericial Club	Click
***	Cedar Rapids	***	No Information Available The Cedar Rapids Gazette	***	Click
***	Belle Plaine	Opera House	The opera house was well filled on the occasion of the Dedication of the Lincoln Highway. Three patriotic songs were sung by 200 pupils from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Muddy roads prevented many from coming, but there was still a splinded representation of Good Road Boosters some traveling as far as 20 miles. H.C. Beard, State Highway Commissioner was the principal speaker, with comments by Rev. E. G. Hunt and the dedication address by the Rev. Vinton Lee. President Miller of the Commerical Club urged for the hearty cooperation of all and emphasised the great importance of the Lincoln Highway. Mr. Payson Snow pledged his support and offered teams and labor to assist in grading the road. The hall was appropriately decorated in the national colors. The Belle Plaine Union-November 6, 1913	Commercial Club	Click
***	Tama	Opera House	Tama celebrated the Dedication of the Lincoln Highway with a mass meeting at the Opera House with over 150 in attendance. Mayor Wenser presided over the meeting with greetings sent to the Lincoln Highway Association in Detroit and a resolution adopted pledging the support of the community to the Great National Highway Senator A.L. Ames gave a strong address and the Tama Military Band played. The Tama Herald-November 6, 1913	Mayor Wenser	Click
***	Marshalltown	***	No Celebration was held in this City. The Marshalltown Times-Republican-November 1, 1913	***	Click
***	La Moille	City Center	While no formal program was observed at La Moille in dedication of the highway, people of the village gathered in the center of town built a large bon fire and sent up fireworks. The Marshalltown Times-Republican-November 1, 1913	Village	Click
***	State Center	Opera House	A pleasing observance of the formal dedication of the Lincoln Highway took place at State Center when 400 people gathered at the Opera House to join in a rousing ratification. Members of the GAR and DAR attended in body and motion pictures and music were interspersed on the program. A.A. Moore of Marshalltown, Director of the Transcontinental Route delivered the principal address, telling of the highway, the objects expected to be accomplished and the origin and history of the movement. Other features of the evening's program were the "The Star Spangaled Banner", "Columbia" and "America" by the audience with accompaniment by Richards Harp Orchestra The Marshalltown Times-Republican-November 1, 1913	***	Click
***	Boone	Lincoln Armory	The Lincoln Highway was formally dedicated in Boone with the largest road meeting ever held in central Iowa. The Lincoln Armory was packed to overflowing. J.H. Dodge of Washington, DC a government Good Roads Expert delivered an illustrated address on road making. Another feature of the evening wa an address on concrete highways Senator Lafe Young of Des Moines delivered a good talk in favor of The Lincoln Highway as it has been mapped out. He read a letter written to a local newspaperman by Vice President Pardington of the Lincoln Highway Association. Thousands of dollars were raised by the enthusiastic gathering with S.L Moore heading the list with a subscription of $1,000 and J.W. Fitch who gave $500. Boone expects to raise $10,000. The Marshalltown Times-Republican-November 1, 1913	***	Click
***	Grand Junction	***	The gathering at Grand Junction was an enthusiastic one, however unfortunate in that their principal speaker accidently went to Jefferson instead. The program was filled with talks by local citizens after which refeshments were served. The Jefferson Bee-November 5, 1913	***	Click
***	Jefferson	Elliot's Garage	Local road boosters celebrated the establishment of the Lincoln Highway thru Iowa at Elliot's Garage. Mr. J. M. Forbes was chairman of the meeting and gave many interesting thoughts on the Lincoln Highway. Thomas Mac Donald representing the Highway Commission gave a splendid talk and dwelt at length on matters of construction and how to get the best results from the money expended. In addition, Capt. Malion Head, Jefferson's leading road enthusiast gave a short talk then closed his remarks with a $500 gift of faith. Over $2,500 was raised for the Lincoln Highway leading through Jefferson. The Jefferson Bee-November 5, 1913	***	Click
***	Scranton	Opera House	A meeting was held at the Opera House and presided over by Mr. P.P Pritcher who introduced the Hon. W. W. Anderson for a short address. V. H Lovejoy followed with a talk on road benevolence after which E.B Wilson was introduced as the principal speaker. Mr Wilson received the marked attention of the audience in a splendid outline of Lincoln Highway Plans. Band music interspersed the program with coffee and doughnuts served at the end. The Jefferson Bee-November 5, 1913	***	Click
***	Glidden	Carroll	A large parade formed Friday evening, making a procession of autos about a mile in length, and motored to Carroll to join in the Lincoln Highway celebration. They were met by bands and after the parade, conducted to the armory, where a fine program of speeches and music was given. The committee appointed her to look after the roads was J.I. McNaught, J.C. Riedesel, W.C. Prill, A Moorhouse and Earl Rich. The committee had the transcontinental route decorated with flags for the occasion Friday evening. Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil-November 2, 1913	Road Committee	Click
***	Carroll	Armory	Every part of the State was represented as beautiful floats and more than a 1000 automobiles took part in an Illuminated Parade. Prizes were given for the finest decorated auto & most unique Halloween Make-up. Hundreds of fusees and fireworks lit the way as the procession marched to the music of the Carroll and Mount Carmel Bands. Following the parade, activities continued at the Armory with music and speeches. Dr. Williams of Manning, Frank Van Erdewyck of Breda and B.I. Salinger of Carrrol were the principal speakers. Carroll did its share toward creating enthusiasm for the Ocean to Ocean Highway. Carroll realizes the importance of being on the line. The Carroll Herald-November 5, 1913	Citizens Club	Click
***	Denison	No Meeting	It is something of a surprise that Denison did not show sufficient interest in the Lincoln Memorial Highway to have joined other cities in celebrating the evening last Friday. Practically all of the towns and cities from Omaha east to Chicago had some kind of Celebration. The Denison Review-November 5, 1913	A***	Click
***	Woodbine	Normal Building	225 Were in attendance at a Banquet and Booster Meeting. Speeches were made by Metcalf & Wallace of Council Bluffs; Seath and McEboy of Missouri Valley; Stern & Humphrey of Logan; Reed & Dewell of Woodbine; Moore of Dunlap and Frazier of Magnolia. The Spirit of Unity prevailed for the Construction of the Lincoln Highway It was one of the best road meetings ever held in this city and it is predicted will be productive of the most results . Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil-November 2, 1913	***	Click
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***	Cresent	City Center	A big bonfire and conflagration was held here tonight to celebrate the dedication of the Lincoln Highway. A large crowd was presented and a splendid time was had. The bonfire was set in the center of the city and lighted up the whole neighborhood. Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil-November 2, 1913	***	Click
***	Council Bluffs	City Center	Council Bluffs was the first in the Nation to celebrate the Dedication of the Lincoln Highway. Starting Thursday evening at 6 pm, over 300 attended a Lincoln Highway Banquet at the Grand Hotel. After dinner everyone went to the Armory for a stage show and entertainment by members of the Knights of the Full Moon. After the performance the doors were locked until just before midnight when everyone marched to downtown to Pearl & Main Street Then at 12:01 AM factory whistles blew in all parts of the city and a torch was applied to a large bonfire. Accordingly, just as the torch was applied, a dozen members of the Dodge Light Guards under the command of Lt. Fishburn fired a salute of several volleys. In addition, at 12:01 a Special Telegram was dispatched to Lincoln Highway Association Headquarters in Detroit announcing the event. It read: "Council Bluffs and western Iowa will boost the Lincoln Highway. At the suggestion of H.E. Fredrickson of Omaha, we formally dedicated the great transcontinental route by a monster conflagration and the blowing of every factory whistle in the city at 12:01 this morning. Several hundred live wires pledged their support to the highway at a booster banquet proceeding the celebration." Preceding the bonfire Aurthur Smith's band played several numbers, which materially aided in keeping up enthusiasm. Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil-November 2, 1913	***	Click

Nebraska Governor Morehead Issues Lincoln Day Proclamation

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***	Lincoln	State Capital	LINCOLN HIGHWAY PROCLAMATION At the request of organizations interested in boosting the Lincoln Highway automobile route through the state of Nebraska, which follows the Platte river, Governor Morehead has officially fixed the date of October 31 as a time for the dedication of the road. What form of observance shall be made on that day is left to the different persons and bodies taking part in the movement. The Governor's proclamation is as follows: The Lincoln Highway association , a national organization with headquarters at Detroit, Mich. and formed for the purpose of promoting the construction and maintenance of good roads through the country and having in hand especially the construction of a coast to coast highway; having located said highway across the state of Nebraska, thus assuring us a road the entire length of our state that will be a model to be followed by others interested in highway promotion. I hereby designate Friday, October 31, 1913, for the dedication of said Lincoln memorial highway and I earnestly request a proper observance of this day. John Morehead, Governor Lincoln, Nebraska Kearney Daily Hub-October 25, 1913	Governor	Click
***	Omaha	City Hall	Omaha had one of the largest celebration in the Nation thanks to arrangements made by H.E. Fredrickson, State Consul for the Lincoln Highway Association. Mr. Fredrickson worked day and night to make the Celebration one long to be remembered. At least 16 firms agreed to decorate for the occasion, including the Omaha Daily Bee, The World Herald, and The Daily News. Over 10,000 persons thronged the streets to see the monster bonfire in front of City Hall, as firemen and other civic organization's marched to the mass meeting to admire the decorations and listen to the speeches. Mayor Dahlman of Omaha and Mayor Woltz of Fremont were the principal speakers after an open air band concert. The Bonfire was perhaps the largest in the Nation and was built with several car loads of railroad ties donated by the Union Pacific Railroad. An oil company also donated several barrels of oil for the blaze.	The Mayor	Click
***	Central City	Road Work	Governor Morehead's Lincoln Day Proclamation was framed in Central City. As a fit observance, a sandy stretch of road east of Thummel has ceased to exist. Under the personal supervision of Mayor E.H. Bishop, 10 teams and their owners were instrumental in making the transformation. In response to the call issued by the good roads committee for donation of labor, a number of our old faithfuls were on the spot and worked hard from morning until night. A number of bad mud holes were filled, and approaches to bridges and culverts were put in good order. Mr. Bishop is to be commented for the initiative he always takes in public matters, and not only did he advocate the work, but pulled his coat and swung the shovel to such an extent that each physical movement at the present time is carefully premeditated. The Central City Republican-November 6, 1913	Mayor Bishop	Click
***	Fremont	City Wide	Flags & Speeches at all Schools	Commercial Club	Click
***	North Bend	***	At North Bend there was a big bonfire, some anvil shooting, and a speech by Attorney R.E. Weaverling. Enthusiasm for the highway is growing all the time and already a number of $5 certificates have been sold in North Bend and vicinity. North Bend Eagle-November 6, 1913	***	Click
***	Columbus	No Celebration	Hugh Smith of St Edward traveled all the way to Columbus last friday to attend the celebration of the Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial Highway which he thought must surely provide a big time. After Scouting the streets all evening in search of the scene of Celebration, Boone County's champion good roads booster finally gave up the quest in disgust and sought repose at a local hotel. The next morning Mr. Smith visited the Telegram office and gave vent to the following sentiments: "I can't see where Columbus business men can lay claim to being progressive when they pass up a great a thing as the dedication of the first transcontinental highway without even having a public bonfire to commemorate it. All the cities as large as Columbus and many hundreds much smaller along the course of the Lincoln Highway from the Atlantic to the Pacific held some form of public dedication exercises last evening for the great highway. I came down from St Edwards to help Columbus people celebrate the locating of the road through Platte county; I talked with many citizens, but could find few who even knew that last night was the night set apart for the dedication of the Lincoln Highway. Seems to me Columbus People ought to wake up and put their city on the map. Rip Van Winkle naps are out of style. Here's hoping that in the future outsiders will have no occasion to declare Columbus in need of an alarm clock. The Columbus Telegram-November 7, 1913	***	Click
***	Grand Island	City Streets	In Grand Island thousands attended a Special Double Parade in honor of the Dedication of the Lincoln Highway and the unveiling of the GAR-Civil War Monument. President Ashton of the Commercial Club said in part: That Spirit of patriotism which has made possible to erect this beautiful monument in the Court House yard commemorating the splendid achievement of the soldiers & sailers who took part in that terrible and unatural strife, is the same Spirit that prompted a young man in Indianapolis to plan a great permanent highway from the Atlantic to the Pacific as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln. Congressman Barton gave an eloquent sketch of Abraham Lincoln and closed with a quotation from "The Ship of State". "America" was sung by the audience, followed by the benediction by Rev. Abbott and "Taps" by bugler Boehm, Company M, 2nd Nebraska, Spanish American War. The turnout of school children was the feature of the parade. There were at least 1200 of the little tots and it was a field of national color as the body marched down the street. The parade was over a mile in length and lead by the Soldiers Home Drum Corps which included over 100 machines, some profusely decorated with national colors and Lincoln Highway Emblems Instead of Bonfires, the streets along 3rd and Locust were lined with red fusees donated by the Union Pacific Railroad and was followed by a large fireworks display. The Grand Island Daily Independant-October 31, 1913	Commercial Club	Click
***	North Platte	Court House	Mayor Evans and Harry Dix of the Chamber of Commerce were in charge. The Celebration was held at the Court House with T. C. Patterson speaking on his recent trip to Detroit for the Lincoln Highway Convention. Invitations were sent to Hershey, Maxwell, Sutherland and Brady asking that each town send a speaker. On the streets large bonfires were built & the N Platte Military Band Played. It is the plan to make this a general jollification in which all may participate. North Platte Telegraph-November 6, 1913	Chamber of Commerce	Click
***	Kearney	Center City	The celebration and dedication of the Lincoln Highway was fittingly celebrated in Kearney with bonfires, torches and a big noise. Promtly at 7:30 the parade, the first number of the evenings program was commenced. The crowd gathered at the corner of 18th street and marched to the Midway Hotel, thence doubling back to the Opera House. In front of the Opera House an enjoyable band concert was given by the forty-piece band of the Industrial School. The Normal Band also furnished music during the evening. The speaking in the Opera House was opened by Dr. A.O. Thomas, who gave a short introductory speech about the great purpose of the Lincoln Highway in joining together east with west. W. F. Baily spoke for the Commercial Club, outlining the purpose of the club and the work to be done in building the city. Judge W.D. Oldham was speaker for the evening and spoke about establishing the highway as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. Many small bonfires were lighted after the speaking at the Opera House after which a big free dance was opened at city hall. Banners stretched across the streets, portraits of Lincoln were hung up throughout the city and electric illuminations all helped make the celebration a great sucess. Mayor Knaggs issued the following Proclamation: That Whereas: the Lincoln Memorial Highway Association of the United States has selected a route from Ocean to Ocean that passes through the City of Kearney: That by common consent the Association and the cities and towns on the route have designated Friday October 31, as the time to dedicate said route to the people of the United States of America: In consideration thereof and in furtherance of said purpose, I. William, H. Knaggs, as mayor of the city of Kearney, do hereby se apart Friday evening October 31, beginning at 7:30 P.M. fot the purpose of said dedication, at which time is earnestly requested that all secular business be suspended and that the entire city as one whole, with one voice, one spirit, and one song, come out and participate there in. Done at Kearney this 23rd day of October, A.D. 1913. The Kearney Daily Hub-October 24 & November 1, 1913	Mayor	Click
***	Ogalalla	***	Dr. H.E. Glatfelter, President of the Platte Valley Transcontinental Association delivered the principal address at Ogalalla Friday in observance of Lincoln Day. An extended program was given, in which a fireworks display that would do credit to the Fourth of July was involved. A great deal of Spirit was manifest, and the Doctors talk was well received. The Central City Republican-November 6, 1913	***	Click

Press Coverage

DAY	DATE	PAPER	HEAD LINE	PAGE	COL	SIZE	PHOTO	VIEW
Thurs	Oct 23	Central City Republic	Good Roads Day in Merrick County	1	1-2	16"	Ad	Click
Thurs	Oct 30	Central City Republic	Whole Route to Be Marked By Lincoln Day	1	2	6"	No	Click
Thurs	Nov 6	Central City Republic	Improve Higway East of Thummel	1	***	4"	No	Click
Thurs	Nov 6	Central City Republic	Dr Glatfelter Delivers Address in Ogalalla	***	***	3"	No	Click

Wyoming Governor Carey Issues Lincoln Highway Proclamation

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***	Cheyenne	State Capital	LINCOLN HIGHWAY PROCLAMATION To the People of Wyoming: The Lincoln Highway Association has determined that the great highway to be called the Lincoln highway, as a memorial to Lincoln, one of the martyred presidents, should cross the state of Wyoming from east to west. It is thought espesially fitting that on the evening of October 31st there should be an old-time jolification to include bonfires and general re-joicing; this for the purpose of impressing upon the people and especially the younger generation-the servies and unselfish life of Lincoln, and for the further purpose of painting a big picture so far as amusements are concerned of the highway which is to cross our state. It has also been suggested that on Sunday, November 2nd, the clergy in the churches of Wyoming, as they will do in other states, take as substance of their sermons the life and ideals of the great Lincoln with the view of impressing them upon the younger generation. Joseph M. Carey, Governor Cheyenne, Wyoming-October 11, 1913 Elk Mountain Republican-October 23, 1913	Governor	Click
***	Cheyenne	Main Street	A huge bonfire in front of the Plains Hotel, the firing of cannon and the blowing of many whistles, made up Cheyenne's celebration of the dedication of the Lincoln Highway. About 50 members of the Laramie County Good Roads association and members of the National Guard were the presiding geniuses at the bonfire. Cheyenne State Leader-November 1, 1913	Governor	Click
***	Elk Mountain	***	The Lincoln Highway doings at Elk Mountain were a complete success. We made her a bright spot all right and all were enthusiastic over the program that was carried out. Rev. J. Morton Young gave some interesting Lincoln stories. Musical numbers and other acts were given during the program by the Milo Duo Company and a general discussion was opened for those who might have ideas on the subject. At the close of the meeting Rev. Young asked for three cheers and a tiger for the Lincoln Highway and its officers and they were given a great deal of enthusiasm. The dance then started and it lasted until the early hours The bonfire on top of the hill lighted up the entire town while it was at its highest blaze and could be seen for miles around. Mr Taylor, Mr. Edfors and George Loring devoted the greater part of the day to hauling wood and in consequence we had SOME fire. Pastor Young's sermon Sunday night was a masterpiece. Mr Young stated at the beginning that the subject was a happy choise for him as the life and works of Lincoln had always been a favorite study for him. Elk Mountain Republican-November 6, 1913	Commercial Club	Click
***	Laramie	Schools	All schools observed the schoolday set aside for a remembrance of Abraham Lincoln and recognition of the Lincoln Memorial Highway. Superintendent Sinclair delivered an address at the High School suitable to the occasion and exercises were held in all the schools, the teachers calling attention to the matter in appropriate remarks. No demonstration was held in the city although the matter was much discussed and there was a move for a bonfire. On Sunday November 2nd, the Union Presbyterian Church joined with ministers from across the country and devoted the Service to Abraham Lincoln. The Theme of the Sermon was "Democracy and Religion" a message from the Life of Lincoln. At 7:30 pm the First Baptist Church gave over the Service to the Life of Abraham Lincoln. Laramie Republican-November 1, 1913	Chamber of Commerce	Click
***	Rock Springs	***	President John W. Hay of the local branch of the National Good Roads Association, has made arrangements for the lighting of a big bonfire of sagebrush. Rock Springs Rocket-October 31, 1913	Good Roads Assoc.	Click
***	Green River	***	No Information Available The Green River Star	***	Click
***	Evanston	***	No Information Available The Wyoming Times	***	Click

Utah

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***	Salt Lake City	Grantsville	The route through Utah was dedicated at Grantsville where a rousing celebration was held. The Salt Lake commercial Club sent two automobile loads of members to attend the celebration Bonfires were built along the highway and speeches were made by Will G. Farrell and others interested in the road. Deseret Evening News-October 31 & November 1, 1913	Commercial Club	Click
***	Grantsville	Opera House	A meeting of Lincoln Highway Boosters was held here tonight at the Opera House to celebrate the location of this automobile route across the country. Grantsville in common with most of the important towns along theroute, acted upon the request of the directors of the Lincoln Highway to make October 31 an evening of general rejoicing. A large crowd was present and a number of good roads boosters and "talkers" from Salt Lake City and Tooele drove out. Mayor Monto Burrus presided at the meeting. Those who spoke wereA.E. Carr, R.M. Breeden, W.H Ellison, H.C Carpenter and W.D Rishel. A dance was held after the meeting. The Salt Lake Tribune-November 1, 1913	Commercial Club	Click

Nevada Governor Oddie Issues Lincoln Highway Proclamation

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***	Carson City	State Capital	LINCOLN HIGHWAY PROCLAMATION Friday the 31st day of October, by statute a legal holiday, is the 49th anniversary of the admission of Nevada into the Union-- the only state admitted during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. It happens that on the evening of this day, in all the cities and towns of all the states through which the proposed Lincoln Highway will pass, public services will be held, celebrating the naming of the route and testifying to public cooperation in support of this great benificial enterprise in memory of Abraham Lincoln ans which will bind the Nation together in yet closer ties. It is therefore fitting and proper that Nevada, as well, hold such services, and that in such manner we evidence our purpose of cooperation to the aid and realization of this great achievement. I therefore urge and recommend that on such evening public services be held, and in further compliance with the services proposed to be held in other states on such route, that on Sunday, November 2d, the clergy in our churches take as a subject for thier sermons the life and ideals of the great Abraham Lincoln with the view of impressing the same on the younger generation. In testimony Wherefore, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Nevada. Done at Carson City, this 29th day of October, A.D. 1913 Tasker L. Oddie, Governor Nevada State Archives	Governor	Click
***	Reno	Powning Park	In Reno a public meeting was held at Powning park opposite the court house, at which Governor Oddie, Mayor Shair and others spoke. In the afternoon there was an automobile parade with a silver cup being offered for the handsomest cars by O.R. Morgan of the Reno Evening Gazzette. The road marker of the Lincoln Highway will be placed on the Virgina Street Bridge by council enactment.	***	Click
***	Ely	City Hall	Local observance of the Dedication of the Lincoln Highway was marked by a meeting in city hall sponsored by the Ely Auto Club. The meeteing was devoted to the discussion of the highway question with special consideration of roads in the vicinity of Ely. "Good Roads Crank" Gael S. Hoag introduced a proposal to build an entirely new road from McGill to Ely on the east side of the valley. White Pine News-November 2, 1913	Ely Auto Club	Click
***	Eureka	***	No Information Available The Eureka Sentinel	***	Click

California

Chamber of Commerce

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***	Truckee	***	No Information Available The Truckee Republican	***	Click
***	Placerville	***	No Information Available The El Dorado Rupublican	***	Click
***	Oakland	Hotel Oakland	Oakland will hold a Special Dinner at the Hotel Oakland sponsored by the Prosperity and Progress section of the Chamber of Commerce. The Oakland Tribune-October 28, 1913	Click
***	San Francisco	Valencia Theatre	With oratory and music and with pledges of loyalty to a great new enterprise, the movement for building a great National automobile highway from New york to San Francisco was dedicated at the Valencia theatre, by exercises under the direction of the Lincoln Highway Association. The State and city government, the United State Chamber of Commerce and the panama Pacific Esposition were represented in the list of speakers and the name of Lincoln was eloquently invoked in drawing together the East and West as it once joined North and South. The San Francisco dedication was part of a nationwide ceremony, as the highway project was commemorated by similar services in every town and city through which it will pass. J.A. Marsh, president of the Motor Car Dealers Associaton of San Francisco presided. His introductory remarks urged cooperation of every loyal citizen. J.J. Dwyer, chairman of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners spoke on "The Relation of teh Highway to the Panama Canal." "There is no movement in America today more significant than the Lincoln Highway", said Dwyer. Supervisor William McCarthy spoke of the city government. He assured his hearers of the loyalty and support of the city and county govermnent so far as could be given to the highway project and pledged his heartest personal cooperation in the coming work of financing and carrying out the great project. E. F Trefz, field secretary of the United State Chamber of Commerce, touched upon the effectivness of highways in building up the nations of the world, and spoke of them as the groundwork of civilization. The greater portion of the oration of Samuel M. Shortridge was devoted to a eulogy of Abraham Lincoln. He delivered an urgent and eloquent appeal for generous and patriotic support for the highway. "The Great new highway from Hell's Gate to Heaven's own Golden Gate was Shortridge's happy characterization of the new roadway. Solos were sung by Miss Beatriz Michelena and Mrs. Roy Lee. A musical program was given by the Municipal Band. San Francisco Chronicle-November 1, 1913	San Francisco Auto Dealers	Click

Press Coverage

DAY	DATE	PAPER	HEAD LINE	PAGE	COL	SIZE	PHOTO	VIEW
Thurs	Oct 30	San Francisco Call & Post	Lincoln Highway to Hold Rally Friday Eve	14	3	10"	No	Click
Thurs	Oct 30	San Francisco Call & Post	A Fitting Monument	***	3-5	20"	Cartoon	Click
Fri	Oct 31	San Francisco Call & Post	Mass Meeting for Lincoln Highway	***	1	4"	No	Click
Fri	Oct 31	San Francisco Examiner	Shake!	***	***	***	Cartoon	Click

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