Atlanta Exposition Opens With Great Hopes and Plans
The Atlanta Exposition opens under President Cleveland’s signal, aimed at showcasing the New South and boosting trade with Central and South American republics. Despite inaugural rough edges, promoters pledge full running by Oct 10 with bonds and public funds totaling about $300,000, while over 2,000,000 visitors are anticipated.
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Atlanta
United States
New South
Asboye
Howell
Union
Exposition Showcases Global Mock of Southern Progress
The Atlanta exposition presents South and Central American trade hopes, foreign and domestic products, and a dedicated negro building to display arts and industries. It contrasts with New Orleans efforts, aided by government funding, and sketches a history from 1839 genesis to current fairground activity with electric cars and a firehouse near the Administration Building.
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France
Germany
Russia
England
Italy
Uberaarta
South America
New Orleans
Atlanta
South
Fire Department
Clark Howell
William A. Hemphill
Chinese Refusal to Punish Missionary Massacre Suspects
Advices from Foo-Choo state China will not execute mur derers in the massacre of missionaries unless all other demands are met. The British and American joint commission work stops without foreign fleet presence. Chinese officials at Ku Cheng resist sentencing, offering one life per European killed and nothing further.
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Foo-Choo
China
Joint Commission
Ku Cheng
Pension as a Vested Right Debate Reaches Supreme Court
Col Walker returns to Indianapolis for a national council meeting of the G A R and a federal suit tests whether a granted pension becomes a vested right or can be canceled by officers. Ex President Harrison expected as chief counsel. Meanwhile Brockaway the counterfeit king faces continued examination in Jersey City with a prima facie case found by a U S commissioner and sent to the grand jury.
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Col. Walker
Indianapolis
Chickamauga
National Council of Administration
Supreme Court
Harrison
William E. Brockway
United States
Nomaine
Jersey City
Brockaway
United States Grand Jury
When Weather Warms Trees Lose Their Leaves
A brief verse from Chittenden expresses a playful wish to clothe trees in shawls to prevent them from freezing as warm weather returns and leaves drop, contrasting human comfort with nature’s seasonal change.
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Folke
Chittenden
Cats and Their Cunning Predatory Tricks
A Matne lad details a pet cat’s sly behavior toward birds. The feline buries earthworms to lure birds, then bursts forth to seize prey, showing cunning that belies common complaints about cats.
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Puassy
India-rubber bait aims to lure trout and save time
A Troy fisherman touts an India-rubber fish-worm as a durable, lifelike bait. It imitates earthworms, lasts a season, and reduces constant line checking, though the teller notes fishermen may exaggerate such claims.
Bear on Beach Burnsstdout The Florida coast bear drills through wreckage after storm plunder
Hunters encounter a bear on a beach examining wreckage washed ashore. The bear bites a cask, ingests a mackerel filled barrel, and struggles with the barrel on its head before a colored man breaks it open. The bear is shot after attacking the group.
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Beain
Florida
South
Bruin’sa
Pickind
Waa
Climbing Mary Tops Tree Stunt Inside Playtime
Children praise Mary as a swift climber aloft in a butternut tree. Jimmie and Floy recall failed climbs while Mary smiles. The group shifts to hide and seek and plans to resume play after a short pause.
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Mary
Jimmie
Floy
Mr ‘J
Thly
Uncle Edward Rescues Mary From Tree
Mary calls for help as Uncle Edward approaches. He answers, climbs under the tree, and lifts Mary to safety. The children watch from the grass as Mary returns, noting it is easier to climb up than down.
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Siwardt
Uncle Edward
Mary
Simon
Floy
Seattle Ship Canal Dream Promises Pacific Northwest Portoferro
A long envisioned Seattle ship canal to connect Lake Washington with Puget Sound advances. The project would extend 8.98 miles with an 80 foot bottom and 26 foot depth, include a 400 by 50 foot lock, reclaim Elliott Bay tide flats, and create a vast inland harbor for commerce and naval use. The canal, backed by local subsidies and Eastern capital, aims to boost industry, rail yards, docks, and military potential while linking salt water and fresh water resources.
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Puget Sound
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Sound
Lake Washington
Congress
King County
Elliott Bay
Washington
Furnioh
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