Paris Exposition Plans Preview for American Pavilion
The American commissioner’s offices in Paris report final approval of the American pavilion by the fire department. Commissioner Woodward notes expectations for strong displays in machinery electricity and automobiles, with art and state showcases promising. The U S government and states plan to spend over 3 million dollars, and Paris gears up for the 1900 exposition on the Seine.
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Avenue Rapp
Paris
Peck
Woodward
Special Fire Department
Chicago
Seine
Alma Bridge
Ita Eite
France
America
John B. Cauldwell
New York
California
Paris Exposition 1900 Amer ica Pavilion Plans and Exhibits
Reports on the American pavilion at the Paris Exposition of 1900 describe a 75 by 90 foot floor area four stories high with offices reading rooms and state display spaces. Iowa and Illinois fund agricultural showcases while plans include a western log cabin a printing press and exhibits on merchant marine chemical industries and journalism. The site uses large white sandstone blocks carved like marble and will remain as a permanent feature after the exposition.
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America
Parla
Peck
France
New York Chamber of Commerce
American
Iowa
Illinois
Paris
Ita
Michigan
The Doubt That Is an Interrogation
A fragment contemplates doubt as both blessing and bane. If doubt becomes determination it may turn into a curse, shaping choices and fate.
The Declaration of the Free Funeral Oration
Dr John Clark Ridpath reads The Declaration of the Free at the author’s funeral. The piece declares no fear of death or gods, urges pursuit of truth, and champions human love, duty to others, and the search for real meaning without miracle or prayer.
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Declaration of the Free
John Clark Ridpath
Anecdotes of Ingersoll and His Witty Repartee
A reminiscence outlines Ingersoll’s war service as a colonel of the Eleventh Illinois cavalry, his stance on money, and a courtroom method. It notes his contempt for wealth, a Virginia Beach storm anecdote, and his careful, heading based preparation of lectures before speaking.
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Ingersoll
Eleventh Minors Cavalry
Cratty
Puterbaugh
Princeville
Chicago
Peoriano
Col. Ingersoll
Virginia Beach
Timots
Peorix
Paine
Illinois
Gould and Sage in Goulds Split over Sage Influence
A Rochester Post-Express summary notes Russell Sage likely out of influence in Gould controlled empires led by Jay Gould. It contrasts Sage's old alliance with George Gould's independence and business stance, describing Sage as greedy and obstructive to the Goulds.
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Gould
Sage
Rochester Post-Express
New York
Russell Sage
Jay Gould
Western Union
Missouri Pacific
Texas Pacific
Manhattan
George Gould
Mr. Sage
New York Monkey Golf Prodigy Captivates City
A New York City monkey named Caddy, owned by Louis Ruhe, shows golf skill rivaling veteran players. Trained on improvised links near Fort Lee, New Jersey, Caddy began as a caddy and progressed to swinging clubs with remarkable accuracy, enjoying the sport and drawing early predictions of future championship potential.
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New York City
Trainig
Bate Eight Tvliths
Ufe
Louis Ruhe
Grand Street
New York
Caddy
Fort Lee
New Jersey
Ruhe
Sunday Times
Children Of Our War Secretary At Odds With Social Changes
Mr and Mrs Root long residents of a large home near Central Park maintain a quiet home life. Their children Elihu Jr and Edward W receive education at home with tutors and day schools. Critics say the Root household is behind the times as they adapt to the new secretary.
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Edward W
Ington
Edythe
Elihu
Edward
Mia
Grundy
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Samuel
Champs Elysees
United States
Angersol
Wrath
Briannon
Children OF Our War
Elida Root
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