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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
8
Citizens of San Diego planned an exposition to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal and other events, aiming for a 1915 opening. The project sought funding around $20.5 million, undertaken without external appeals, relying on local efforts and invited participation from the public.
Builders led by H O Davis resolved to make the exposition complete from the start and it will open at the stroke of twelve tomorrow night. The event is not as large as San Francisco's but is considered highly beautiful.
The European war demand on American horses tightens supply as the Big Four moves train loads of 46 cars from St. Louis eastward for export. Rail traffic surges with thousands daily, foreshadowing a coming shortage and urging farmers to expand horse production for profit. Local noted names appear garbled.
Washington writer argues the 1865 corpse sent to Baltimore was not John Wilkes Booth. Eyewitness contradictions and missing boot support the claim, detailing dr Mudd’s surgery boot and postmortem issues. The author promises further letters revealing Booth’s escape and fate.
A garbled report describes prisoners in the county being treated roughly, with fragments mentioning Sheriff Wallace and warnings to fellows to keep quiet. The text is incomplete but implies harsh treatment and a warning tone.
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