Century of Progress Exposition Opens in Chicago May 27
Chicago readies the Century of Progress Exposition on May 27, shifted from June 1, with President Roosevelt possible attendance. A $25 million investment aims to attract 50 million visitors over five months, featuring electric vistas, the Sky Ride, Enchanted Isle for children, and international pavilions, including Chinese temple replicas and Mayan ruins.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Lake Michigan
Loop District
America
Vincent Bendix
Jehol
China
Yutaton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
New Salem
Ill
Egypt
Louis Pasteur
Major League Leaders Highlights From Wednesday Action
The Associated Press lists National League leaders across batting runs RBI hits doubles triples and home runs. Key names include Hartnett Klein and Berger leading various categories with multiple players tied or close behind. Pitching leaders show 4 0 records for Carleton and Meine.
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Associated Press
Harnett
Frederick
Dodgers
Martin
Cardinals
Lindstrom
Pirates
Klein
Phillies
Hartnett
Cubs
Traynor
F. Herman
P. Waner
Vaughan
Berger
Braves
Davis
Giants
Flowers
Carleton
Meine
American League batting and pitching leaders listed
The record shows leaders across batting runs and hits for the American League with names like Gehrig Chapman West Schulte Foxx and Averill among others. Pitching leaders include Hildebrand Brennan and Jones with win records noted.
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Schulte
Senators
Chapman
Yankees
Gehrig
Bishop
Athletics
Foxx
West
Browns
Averill
Indians
Combs
Manush
Cihocks
Lazzeri
Southern yarn makers agree on 40 hour work week
Combed yarn manufacturers representing 85 percent of the southern industry reached a consensus at Gastonia to adopt a 40 hour work week in their plants, signaling a broad industry standard.
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Gastonia
Preakness Handicap Field Braces for Muddy Pimlico Track
A heavy muddy track is forecast for the Preakness at Pimlico with 30,000 expected spectators. Led by Brokers' Tip, fresh from the Kentucky Derby, the field for the 1 3/16 mile race for three year olds includes Head Play, purchased for 30000 dollars, as top contender.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Maryland
Col. E. R. Bradley
Tip
Silas B. Mason
Reforestation Plan Considered in Minnesota
A proposed program targets 2,355,000 acres in the northern state for reforestation efforts. The plan is under review by state authorities and environmental groups.
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Minnesota
Hoards Gold To Test Edict
Chariel S. Thomas of Denver, 83 year old former Colorado governor and U S senator, shows a bag of 120 dollars in gold to test Roosevelt's hoarding edict. Thomas has invited arrest in a bid to challenge the policy.
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Chariel $. Thomas
Denver
Colorado
U. S&s
Thomas
Roosevelt
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Sion
Horticultural Exchang
Music Group
Shedd Aquarium
Field Museum
Chorchiggan
Travel and Transport Building
Ainship
NBA
Okra
Gray Trout
Veal
Chuck
Seciety
Hans
Kaisay New
South Main
Major League
Oslo
KRESS
Main St
Woolworth's
Cincinnati
National Market Co
North Main
Rob Shad
Sauer Kraut
Salima
U. S
Gate City Motor Company
South
Wrenn St
U. S&s. Tires
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