Great World Expo Promises Louisiana Purchase Centenary Display
The 1903 All-Fairs Colisibian Show of 1903 aims to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase with a world wide exposition in St Louis. It will feature extensive grounds buildings and architectural displays highlighting the acquisition as a landmark in American expansion. The exposition pledges to reflect the greatest materials and industries of the era and to attract global attention.
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Beittrea
America
Louisiana Purchase
St.Louis
States
Iifo
Chicago
Louisiana Territory
Jefferson
Branece
Spain
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
New Orleans
Taree Island
Centra
New Oirleans
Jefferson’s Purchase of New Orleans A Century Ago
A historical summary notes Jefferson’s 1803 acquisition of New Orleans and the surrounding lands for 12 million dollars and the settlement of French claims, describing the economic and political impact and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a later incentive.
World Fair Century Preview and Fort George H Thomas Post
A historical account outlines a centennial world exposition building on the Columbian Exposition legacy. It details aims of displays from raw materials to finished products, cascades at Cascade Garden, and a vast Fort George H Thomas military post near Chattanooga as a premier national showcase with National Guard gatherings each fall.
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Willericer
Huter
St. Lowis Sion
France
United States
Fort George H. Thomas
Chickamauga
Chattanoggia
Cagcain
J. Hoevinge
George H. Thomas
Campa
Metenetionate
Chattanooga
Gallard
Tennessee
Mississip
Alabama
Cbergia
Louisiana
Arksatsas
Sid
Stirred by czar's grab may trigger great war
The article warns that Russia's Manchuria demands could trigger a world war with Japan and Britain. It notes Japan has dispatched warships and Britain acts to prevent hostilities while Russia fortifies Manchuria. The United States seeks peaceful protest and reserves naval action unless urged by the State Department.
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Russia
China
Manchuria
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Manehrin
Europe
Epenls
Quadron
Mawekurig
England
Teban
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Aurney
Asiatic Squadron
United States Navy
Evans
Weil
Navy Department
State Department
Newohwong
Fapan- Cag
Salvation by Telephone Novel Method of Feticiotne
An unusual report describes a Minasurian device enabling remote religious services via telephone. The article notes the transmitter and receiver work together to project voice and diction, offering a new practice in holding services from a distance. The piece emphasizes experimental method and speculative impact.
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Minasurian
Salendii
Missouri
Lele Dhone
J. W. Kimbrell
Madion
Wimbredi
Vie Sevelio Tie
Miles
American Thaw Becomes Countess in Pittsburg Nuptials
Alice Cornelia Thaw becomes Countess of Yarmouth in a Pittsburg ceremony uniting the Earl of Yarmouth of England with the heiress from Pittsburgh. The groom, about 33, hails from a storied aristocratic line and has faced bankruptcy rumors, while the bride’s father built a fortune in iron.
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Alice Cornelia’ Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Earl of Yarmouth
England
Miss Thaw
Pittsburg
Earl
London
Ler
Millious i
Mad Mullah Overwhelms British Forces in Somaliland
Reports detail the Mullah’s victory over a British column in Somaliland, with 680 native troops slain and officers killed as a 10 000 strong assault overwhelmed 220 defenders. The defeat echoes prior clashes, while telephonic sermons in Missouri gain traction amid wartime headlines.
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Somaliland
Africa
Cal. Trnnkett
Lieve
Parrison
Ger
Maa Millah
Cal
Guniburra
Gralndi
Alullah
Mad Munuh
Italy
Abyssinia
Beringia
Soadan
Wih
Larharisa
Miles reports abuses by US officers in Philippines tour
The War Department released Gen. Miles's February 19 1908 report detailing harsh treatment and torture of Cebu and Calabarzon residents during his Philippine inspection tour. He cites water torture executions and crowding in towns by units under Lieut. Hennessey and Major Glenn, with multiple named victims and witnesses.
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War Department
Miles
Philippine
Philippines
Fle
Calamba
Batangas
Lipa
Tei Lin
Vincente Luisa
Lieut. Hennessey
Cebu
Ramuels
Forty-fourth Infantry
United States Vole Migers
Ad Liew
Santry
Wades
Bexon
Tacaloban
Levis
Lewan
Glenn
Lieut
Caulfeld
Philipping Eestis
Brigette
Couttes
Bank
le Ship
HoEgf
Ivha Ind A Ada
Ione
Afador Watla
Casa
Herides Lient
Cauifeld
Beavts
Ramis
Preaton
Cory
Melteen
Perticipinta
Calboryog
Seimar
Ajr
Rozzles
Frances
Jose Borja
Padre Jose Diames
Tartera Ly
Cartington
First Infantry
Ganjot
Lieut Conger
Taivesrouta
Lawton
Wade
Sumner
Lee
Baldwin
Trikesmion Raid Kills Thirty Seven in Mequines Morocco
A raid by Trikesmion on Mequines Morocco leaves 37 dead. The Arequa reduction mill at Cripple Croat Calo, built years ago by 7 T. Miciken and St Louis capitalists, is destroyed by fire. Loss stands at $100,000, insured for $50,000. Denver and Rio Grande engineers and firemen receive raised pay with a 7 percent wage increase for ordinary workers and 11 percent for others.
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Trikesmion
Mequines
Morocco
Arequa
Cripple Croat
Calo
T. Miciken
St Louis
Denver and Rio Grande Road
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Ory
National Guard
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