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Washington Letter on Chicago Exposition progress in 1891
Special correspondence from Washington reports Moses P Handy optimistic about the 1893 World’s Fair. He notes strong treasury, low subscription defaults, over two million dollars already pledged by states, and broad foreign interest with Italy likely to participate. Also covered are weather experiments, labor disputes, and various public notices and health remedies.
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Moses P. Handy
Washington
Europe
Mr. Handy
Board of Managers
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Italy
Chicago
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Dyrenforth
State Department
United States
Plumacker
Maricaibo
Venezuela
Consul Plumacher
Maracaibo
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Liebig & Con
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Butte City
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Liebig & CO
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