The Exposition Vision From Paris to Chicago Expositions
London dispatch reviews design trends at major world fairs from 1851 to the Chicago exposition. It notes ugly 19th century buildings give way to evolving taste, praising French openness and Germanic innovation while lamenting English neglect of beauty in the Franco British exhibition era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sydenham
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Arttada
Bern
Quean Vletayla
Ati
Prince Consort
Trench
Parla
Chicago P
Paris
Amertes
Weland
Reynolds
Louvre
Meneribe
Monel AK
Thowe
Hold Up Story From Yellowstone Train Robbery Survivor
Wilkasharre Sept 4 Forest Stephens home after return from Yellowstone park raid weeks ago. He recounted a lone highwayman forced passengers to surrender money and valuables on a transport coach near a curve in a mountain pass. The assailant, about five feet tall with bluish eyes, carried a short rifle and demanded funds from each rider. Stephens lost $2 and suffered a bump on the head. a passenger offered a $750 bill and escaped. The robber threatened death for resistance and escaped with little more than cash and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkasharre
Forest Stephens
Blalneyman
Yellowstone Park
Nemeito
Old Palthent Inn
Hle
P. HL. Gastsin
Orlando
University of Virginia
Wayman
Ukethira
Cranks Beset Roosevelt Anxious Guard At White House
A long list of crank incidents targets President Roosevelt from 1908 to 1909 including intrusions at Sagamore Hill and the White House. Secret Service reports show numerous attempts by individuals to reach or harm the president, with several arrests and dangerous confrontations. Strong names and dates illustrate persistent threats to Roosevelt and heightened security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Secret Service
White House
Alex
Dora
Agrin
Ulan
Philadelphia
Winfeper
Orlando Toland
Sormnt Service
Sagamore Hill
John D. Rockefeller
Anthony WW. Oleson
Hugh Hamilton
Pleesburg
Get
M. Re Lee
Manhaseetl
L. 2
WW. 2
Lewalier
Thiladelphia
New Orleans
Rooservelt
Howard Belene
Washington
Terman Kohl
Peter O. Elliott
Iit
Laula Trenstein
Brooklyn
Trae Stamus
Etty
Arrose
Oyster Bay
Daniel Constable
Inn
White Hollor
IML
Tavis
Sin Gamloga
Beton
Mike Ass
Eatin
Ovater Bay
Wanenie
Sweden’s back to Sweden drive flops with mass return
In Chicago Sweden’s push to lure Swedish-Americans home has largely failed. An editorial notes many who left for Sweden found conditions unsatisfactory and have begun returning to the United States. High costs and limited work in Sweden deterred further emigration amid the postwar downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sweden
Herman de Lagererants
Washington
America
Chiengo Brenka
United States
Old Country
Mr. Lagercrantz
Cunard
New York
Justtania
Una
Awedon
Garinaviy
Indiatriet
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Illion
Life Insurance
John F. Dryden
Butte
Butler
State Savings Bank
Home Office
Newark, N. J
Prudential
Idriss
Ftirental
Abraham Fs Uurinel
Blackwell's
Tony Pastor
Wilkesbarre
Cranks
Watson
Dudley
Ander
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