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Exposition crowds and management clash at New Orleans fair
Thousands flock to the Exposition and Mardi Gras swelling gate receipts and crowds. Tensions rise as Chief of Installation Mullen clashes with exhibitors especially foreigners, prompting calls for his resignation. Visitors urged to use specific streetcar routes and guard valuables as ticket losses rise. Texas shows strong agricultural and cattle displays while Arizona extols mineral riches and Mohair Angora. The piece notes ongoing disagreements and a push toward further coverage on page 8.
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Carl Schurz
Henry Waterson
Congress
Mullen
E. M. Hudson
Samuel Mullen
Times-Democrat
Mullen and Hudson
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Uncle Saim
Texas
T. T. Gammage
Europe
Northwest
Woman’s Department
Arizona