Greatness of the St. Louis World’s Fair Exposition
The St Louis exposition promises unmatched scale with 1240 acres. It features vast pavilions, a Mining Gulch, the largest pipe organ, the Aerial Concourse and a 200000 prize airship race. Government displays include a main building, fisheries, Indian exhibits, and a map of the United States with state crops. Forty seven states participate with many foreign nations erecting grand buildings.
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St. Peter
Festival Hall
Grand Basin
Areree
Hinawa
Nanippine Islands
Rell
St. Lewis
Ufe
Manta
Laos
Uncle Sam's
Army
Bureau of Plant Industry
Te Agricultural College
Forestry
United States
Pitty
Germany
Great Britain
France
Japan
Russia
Brazil
Belgium
War costs and population facts across regions
The record lists a price of 2740 dollars for killing in war, notes Jewish restrictions for Siberian settlement, cites 2805 licensed New York automobiles, mentions 230 glaciers in the Alps over five miles long, and reports St. Petersburg's death rate as 51 per 1000, the highest in Europe.
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Siberian
State of
New York
Alps
St. Petersburg
Leather Waste Used to Make Cog Wheels
Leather waste is repurposed into a compressed form to replace iron in manufacturing cog wheels, reducing waste and creating a valuable material for precision gear production.
Why wasn’t Mrs Tiarabump at the opera last night
Judge recalls a remark about Mrs Tiarabump missing the opera due to a cold that left her unable to speak above a whisper. The quip is attributed to Miss Verjuice in a brief literary aside.
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Miss Verisopht
Mrs. Tiarabump
Miss Verjuice
World Notes From The Globe
Arizona will exhibit an ostrich farm at the next World's Fair. A Manchester man invents an electric pickpocket alarm. The United States consumes about a third more coffee than the rest of the world combined. In Sweden every rural school has a gariea for practical horticulture instruction.
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Arizona
Manchester
England
United States
Sweden
Shippers Unite to Demand Rail Service Reform in Indiana
At a key Indianapolis meeting representatives of Indiana shipping interests formed the Indiana Shippers Association. They elected D. T. Bacon as president, A. B. Reynolds as vice president, and C. B. Riley as secretary. They call for railroad legislation and a state railroad commission to secure fair rates and improved service.
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Indianapolis
Board of State
General Assembly
Indiana Shippers’ Association
D. T. Bacon
Moee
Insfeec
Czar Rejects Peace Talks in Far East War
London cable reports the Czar has ended hope that European mediation can restore peace in the Far East. The Russian court and imperial family have thoroughly debated the matter and resolved to pursue complete victory over Japan.
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London
Far East
Dynamite Blast Kills Baby. Father Badly Hurt in Owosso
In Owosso Michigan near Corunna a dynamite explosion destroyed the Francis home killing the infant, likely fatally injuring William Francis, and badly injuring Mrs Francis and two other children. Francis had stored dynamite for stump blasting in the stove oven to dry.
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Owosso. Mich
William Francis
Francis
Corunna
Kuropatkin to Command Emperor’s Far East Forces
In St. Petersburg it is believed General Kuropatkin will be appointed commander in chief of all Imperial forces in the Far East including both Army and Navy. The move is viewed as a consolidation at the highest military levels.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Far East
Dynamiter kills himself aboard Russian battleship
In Kronstadt Russia an unknown dynamiter blew himself up while trying to plant a bomb on the battleship Alexander III. A sailor in a naval officer's uniform stopped the plan and cut the wires before the intruder hanged himself between decks. Authorities suspect a lunatic or revolutionary group member chosen to attack the ship.
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Cronstadt
Russia
Russian Vladivostok squadron seas havoc after Manchuria invasion
Paris dispatch reports Vladivostok fleet sinking four Japanese transports in the Japan Sea while Tokyo warns a strong cruiser squadron under Admiral Togo moves to attack. Japanese forces report a river crossing at Yalu with Russian troops crossing and fortifying positions amid feints.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Matin
Vladivostok
Japan Sea
Mikado
Korea
Tokio
Japan
Togo
Yalu
Tehangjiou
Singpoussikhe
Tatung-Kau
Premier Maura Escapes Shot Attack on Madrid Route
Premier Maura was shot at but unharmed while traveling from the Balearic islands. A bullet pierced the car roof between Alicante and San Vicente, causing alarm with no injuries. This follows a prior knife attack in Barcelona during the King’s visit.
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Madrid
Maura
Balearic Islands
Alicante
San Vincente
Barcelona
Royal visit to Ireland opens with Punchestown races
Dublin Cable King Edward Queen Alexandra and suites arrived in Kingstown from the royal yacht Victoria and Albert before noon Tuesday. They were given a splendid reception and proceeded to the Punchestown races. The King highlighted education as Ireland’s greatest hope for the future.
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Dublin
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Kingstown
Victoria and Albert
Punchestown
Ireland
Taft to Represent President at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Washington Special Secretary Tate leaves Tuesday for St Louis to represent President Roosevelt at the exposition opening ceremonies. The government board of managers also departs for St Louis with Colonel Milhael remaining aside.
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Washington
Tate
Thesday
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Government Board of Managers
Milhael
St. Lasuis
Rumor Japan Aims At Formosa Strait Blockade
Shanghai dispatch to Petit Parisien reports a rumor that Japan intends to occupy a section of the Fukien coast opposite Formosa to block the Russian Baltic squadron from passing through the Formosa Strait.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Shanghai
Japan
Fukien
Formosa
Formosa Strait
Marx’s Sister In Custody Over Brother’s Execution
Chicago dispatch reports Hattie Marx sister of the car barn bandit executed last Friday has become insane from grief. She believes Marx is alive and haunted by the search for him around her home.
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Chicago
Hattie Marx
Sone
Marx
Austrian Arrested After Assaulting Wooden Indian
John Veneski an Austrian who arrived recently was arrested Tuesday for allegedly attacking and destroying a wooden Indian statue outside a store. He reportedly feared being scalped.
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Chester
John Veneski
Veneski
Mine Cage Collapse Kills 43 in South Africa
A cage in the Robinson mine near Johannesburg fell 2,000 feet to the shaft bottom on Tuesday, killing forty three workers. Rescue teams found the shaft foot filled with crushed bodies in a massive collapse.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Robinson Mine
Indianapolis Army Post Funding Boost in Sundry Bill
The conference committee restored the Indianapolis army post appropriation to 523090 dollars after Senate cuts reduced the figure to 375000. The amount matches the bill’s original House version as it left the chamber.
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Washington
Conference
Indianapolis Army Post
House
Senate
German Torpedo Boats Arrive for Russian Navy
Made in Germany. St. Petersburg Cable, Russia has received eight torpedo boats built in Germany. They are the largest afloat at 580 tons with a speed of 28 knots.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Germany
After Darine Hold-Up Ends in Death of Suspect
In San Jose a masked man with two revolvers entered the Delmonte Sp ig Club rooms and forced members to the wall. He stole a $900 diamond ring and $400 from a table before fleeing. Citizens pursued him, exchanging over thirty shots, and the robber was killed. Bert Thorndyke, once a highly esteemed local youth, was identified as the gunman.
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San Jose
Cal
Delmonte Spig
Bert Thorndyke
Czarina Anticipates Heir as Stork Visits Palace
The Czarina is closely watching preparations for a royal wardrobe at the Winter Palace and will not attend public events. The stork is expected to arrive on the Neva banks in late summer, with subjects praying for an heir to the throne.
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St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Neva
Lord Barrington to Die in Missouri Court
In Clayton Circuit Court Judge McElhinny imposed a death sentence on "Lord" Frederick Seymour Barrington who murdered his benefactor James P. McCann. An execution date was set for June 14 with a stay granted until after July 23.
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St. Louis
Frederick Seymour Barrington
Clayton
James P. McCann
McElhinny
Murder near Winter Palace shocks St. Petersburg
The wife of General Strandman living beside the Winter Palace was slain in broad daylight with an ax. A valet was killed. Robbery motive given as thousands of rubles in bonds and securities were stolen.
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St. Petersburg
Strandman
Winter Palace
Japs to Make a Dash from Hakodate
Japan prepares for a sudden sea dash from Hakodate with ten troop transports and a convoying war squadron off shore. Officials expect a likely objective at Vladivostok where a thaw is imminent and movement is anticipated.
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Hakodate
Japan
Japan Sea
Vladivostok
Indianaan Sucides in Porto Rico Official
Frederick V. Martin of Indiana, commissioner of immigration for Porto Rico, killed himself by cutting his throat on Saturday night. The act was attributed to private financial worries though his office’s affairs are believed to be in good shape.
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San Juan
P. R
Frederick V. Martin
Indiana
Porto Rico
Canal Passes to U. S. Paris Cable
The contract transferring title to the Panama canal route from the French company to the United States was signed sealed and delivered Friday night. The action completes the transaction and the American government now owns the route without encumbrance.
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Paris
Panama Canal
United States
Rumor of Japanese Losses Near Yalu River
Rumor says Japanese troops suffered heavy losses while landing near the Yalu mouth. The report, claimed to be from Port Arthur, cites 7.90 men killed or wounded.
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St. Petersby
Yalu River
Port Arthur
Plans for Bellevue Hospital to become world’s largest
New York plans for the new Bellevue Hospital would span from Twenty sixth to Twenty ninth streets and from First Avenue to the East River. The project aims to finish in ten years at a cost of 1.2 million dollars.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Twenty Sixth Street
Twenty-ninth Street
First Avenue
East River
McKinley Monument Contract Signed in Buffalo
The contract for the McKinley monument in Niagara Square Buffalo was signed Saturday by the state. The marble monument will cost 93890 dollars and work will begin immediately.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Square
Campaign Aims to Combat Traffic in Girls at World Fair
A Florence Crittenden Association event in St. Louis Sunday organized a drive against trafficking of innocent girls during the world’s fair. Speakers included President Charles N. Crittenden Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and Edwin Markham.
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Washington
St. Louis
Florence Crittenden
Market prices snapshot from multiple towns and items
A compact listing of commodity prices across numerous locations featuring Fetrolea at 2.12, South Lima 1.11, Bartlesville 1.11, Independence 1.16, Chanute 0.96, Corsicana heavy 0.40, Lacy 0.88, Jennings 0.30, Batson 0.30, North Lima 1.16, Somerset 1.10, Corsicana light 0.87, Rag land 0.66, Princeton 0.76, Humboldt 0.55, Cherryvale 1.16 and Cabell County 1.40 among others.
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Fetrolea
South Lima
Bartlesville
Independence
Chanute
Newcastle
Corning
Whitehouse
Pennsylvania
Tiona
Peru
Corsicana
Lacy
Jennings
Batson
North Lima
Indiana
Somerset
N. Neodosha
Light
Ragland
Princeton
Humboldt
Cherryvale
Cabell County
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Omaha
Atlanta
Charleston
Chienga
Sog
Sso
Buffajo
Greece
Woerhol
St. Jenis
Abbey Eleetsterty Wintel Boas
Smithsonian Psay
United States Fish Commission
Tech DP
GTA AG Potts Folation
Robertus Love
Palace OF Machinery
Pol Ribern
Warbled Industries
Acker
Science and Industry
Shippers
Road Service
Czar
Kuropatkin Supreme
Dynamiter
Vladivostok Squadron
Tog
Hurries Squadron North
Manchuria
Taft
Darine
Czarina
Stork
Lord” Barrington
U. S
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