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World’s Fair notes and livestock prize plans revealed
Report covers Big Exposition items including payments on August 31 and September, a 400000 settlement, and the power plant with 1000 horsepower needing engineers and attendants. Mentions Mrs. Susan Gale Cook as Permanent Secretary of the Board of Lady Managers and hints at royal attendance, shipping concessions, and a prominent statue model by Harriet Hosmer. Details livestock prize funds totaling 150000 with divisions for horses cattle swine poultry dogs and a contingent fund. Names include S Gale Cook, Prince of Wales, Emperor William, Cardinal Gibbons, and several Exposition leaders.
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Susan Gale Cook
Afta
London Chronice
Prince of Wales
Chicago
Willian
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
Mexico
Bouthertv Site
Pacific Se
Isabella
Harriet Hosmer
Rome
Buchanan