Exhibit Of Pennsylvania Railroad At World’s Fair Opens
Chicago July 25 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company hosts a vast exhibit detailing the growth of railway facilities from Columbus to Philadelphia and beyond. Displays include miniature relief maps, scale models of tracks and locomotives, and a central keystone carving showing merged companies. The centerpiece features the John Bull locomotive and early passenger cars, with glass cases guarding modern rolling stock and shop equipment. A 125 page catalog in six languages promotes passenger service from New York to Chicago and highlights colonial to modern progress in rail travel.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Evon
Tesrace
Pennsylvania
Mt Zroizh
Betoweth
Muswt
Sumuit
Culcago
Philadelphia
Te Conemaugh River
Qwaich
Johnstown
Capial
Ty Ibis Company
New York Harbor
Aitcont
Camden and Amboy Raikway
Asto
Bonnergown
New Jersey
Burlington
N. J
Pennsylvania Company
Ki River
Swheels
Madigan and
Indianpolis
Withington & Laltimore
Mut
Johns
Jelr
Mid
Indianapolis
Union Depot
John Bull
America
Grst
Gereice
Camden and
Amboy
Mrdh
New York
Understead
Chieigo
Smithsontant Institute
Thomas Pardy
S. Burchard
Lucope
Ohioizo
Embassies, artists, and clerics in 17th century reports
A collage of historical notes recounts Phra Narain opening relations with France and the Jesuit reception, ex senator Hill’s gold smelting scheme, Brown alum George Ware Briggs, Carl Morr’s Munich gold medal, Tate Professor Widdows’ New York boys choir, Henry Adams joining Rome, a loaded Capon No. 5 pistol, and a 113 year old pilgrim visiting a St. Petersburg monastery with baptismal papers.
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Lattl
Tate
Widdows
Washington
New York
Fodder crops boost profits and soil health insights
The article surveys fodder options for hogs and cattle, endorsing millet and beets as valuable feeds, plus corn for early maturity. It discusses muck soils, fertilization, proper curing of hay, clover limits, and greenhouse tomato economics, with fruit crop prospects across North America and a local accident report.
Tragedy on State Street Hill Claims Two Girls
A fatal runaway accident on State street hill in Springfield kills Grace A Shattuck age 19 and seriously injures Lilian Howe. Grace, daughter of builder E W Shattuck, was a Memorial church and high school graduate. Lilian Howe, daughter of J M Howe of Warwick Cycle company, is injured as their phaeton horse bolts near Spring street and Cathedral, with harness part breaking and the pair unable to stop the horse.
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Springfield
Mass
State Street Hill
Grace A.shattuck
E. W. Shattuck
Lilian Howe
J. M Howe
Warwick Cycle Company
Memorial Church
Vand
Spring Street
Lamar
British press frets as Bangkok blockade tests Siam
The Chicago Herald reports on European powers debating Bangkok blockade effects and Siamese consent to French territorial demands. It notes Lord Rosebery’s pressure for assertive action, British nerves over Siam’s choices, and a wary view of England’s ability to back up traditional power. The piece underscores tensions among Britain, France, and China, with Bangkok as the focal point of a risky diplomatic standoff.
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Chicago Herald
Emee
Skumis
Pendicé
Grosguria
Lord Rosebery
Britoin
Downing Atreet
Avhkeh
Chin
Kinglind
Praece i
England
Tallvecy Chrovzli
Slo
Geran
Ace
Nina
Bangkok
France
Belushi
Jhingkok
Blowie
Beag
Bnet
Englam
Cralowan
Iretts
Hoghdad
Eredis
Siam
Raisal
Bankok
noweKong
Singapore
Lurmah
Beicun
China Loy
Ince
uUic
China
Johnny Bull
Great Britain
Simi
Enland
Maharajah Gaekwar to visit world fair amid controversy
The Baroda ruler Gopal Rao, nicknamed King Gopal, reportedly attends the world fair while facing harsh comments about vast wealth. Observers note concessions by organizers amid debates over extravagance and governance.
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Maharajah Gaekwar
Baroda
Gopal Rao
Gopal
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Shua
Louis XIV
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Brown University
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Carl Morr
Munich
Henry A. Adams
Buffalo
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Trolizo-Sergiovski Monastery
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Ately
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Linate
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Maine
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Nhode
Mss Shattuck
Miss Howe
Miss Shattuck
Conselougness
Tao
Phaeton
Haxgaue
Brenck Ginbssits
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