Splendid Pageant Passes Through Louisiana Metropolis
A massive parade marked the dedication of the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Roosevelt and Cleveland reviewed 11,000 soldiers on Lindell Boulevard, with 100,000 plus in Forest Park and the auditorium crowd listening to speeches from top officials. The ceremony featured grand military displays, gubernatorial lineups, and foreign dignitaries amid chilly weather and heavy security.
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Invocation at Louisiana Purchase Exposition Dedication
Cardinal Gibbons delivers a lengthy invocation at the dedicatory ceremony of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The prayer asks divine blessing for President, governors, legislators, and officials, and envisions peace, restraint in war, and unity among people through faith and arbitration.
Dedication Address Marks Century of Expansion and Duty
President Roosevelt delivers the dedication address as Hon. Thomas Carter presides and introduces the president. The speech recounts American westward expansion from Louisiana to the Pacific, praising pioneers and the federal system, urging enduring virtues of courage, restraint, and public spirit to sustain the republic.
Former President Cleveland Recalls Louisiana Purchase Centenary
Former President Grover Cleveland was honored at a centennial celebration marking the Louisiana Purchase. He spoke on the treaty as prophecy of growth, noting the territory's expansion from 1803 to 15,000,000 people and twelve states. The address emphasized American industry, thrift, and the quest for equality under just laws, urging a fitting public celebration with monuments and reflections on national achievement.
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Nation’s Providence and Louisiana Purchase Reflections
A historical speech reflects on divine providence guiding the United States from the Louisiana Purchase onward. It praises national unity, American citizenship, and civic responsibility while urging readers to be constructive, honest, and charitable in public life. The era’s reverence for destiny and nation-building is highlighted through religious and patriotic language.
American Millers Fight Brazil Concessions Threaten Exports
Washington May 1 American flour exporters and millers alarmed by Brazil plan to grant exclusive concessions that would push U S grain out of the market. State Department protests while Brazil’s lower house approves tax exemptions and privileges for milling firms. Minister Thompson says retaliation unlikely, but the issue may force changes in shipments as Argentinian wheat enters Brazil.
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Marine Major Waller Defends Actions in Samar Court martial
Major Littlevar Waller of the United States Marine Corps testifies at his court martial denying cruelty charges. He claims he acted to execute eleven thieves in Samar after they killed his men and says locals approved the drum head trial and executions. He asserts no shootings of women or children occurred.
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President offended by Miles report fuels action likely
Washington May 1 reports say Secretary Root may draw President Roosevelt’s attention to General Miles’s report on the Philippines and the president may take action. Anger runs high over Miles criticizing officers acquitted by court martial. Miles and Root are in St Louis. Miles faction opposed Corby’s club membership, fueling long standing tensions with administrations.
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Expect The Stork. Benedict Announces Cleveland Expecting Visit
Friend of the Clevelands says the stork is expected to visit the home of former President Grover Cleveland in Princeton New Jersey around the end of July. The announcement came from B C Benedict while traveling through the city yesterday. The party accompanying the ex president to St Louis included Isen ediet and a large group from Michigan and West Virginia.
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Polish excursionists killed as rapid train plows crowd
Detroit May 5 A fast Grand Trunk flyer plowed into a dense crowd of Polish excursionists from Toledo at Canfield and Dequinder streets killing at least seven and injuring many. Police and doctors worked to aid the wounded as ambulances arrived. the crowd had gathered to take a Lake Shore train back to Toledo.
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Torture Millionaire in Montreal Extorted for $50,000
D C Brosseau of Montreal fought for twenty five hours bound with handcuffs and threats before signing checks and notes totaling 1 000 to avoid death. He later stated he was intimate with the wife of the man who led the extortion. Police jailed the supposed husband and a woman posing as Mrs Allison after arrests of C A Barker and another woman.
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Wilhelm in Rome Meets Italian King in Holy City
Emperor William arrived in Rome and was greeted by King Victor Emmanuel III and the Duke of Genoa at the railroad station. Notables accompanied the cortege as the historic encounter marked the German emperor's welcome in the Italian capital.
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