Great Fair Dedication Draws Hundred Thousand to Chicago
A vast crowd fills Chicago as Vice President dedicates the World's Columbian Exposition. Chauncey Depew Henry Watterson and other officials speak as a spectacular fireworks display marks the moment. Military units march in, banners rise, and the nation observes a holiday in honor of Columbus's discovery four centuries ago.
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Henry Wattereon
Chicago
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Columban
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Military parade crowds fill seats for large public event
About 15,000 troops moved from the main line to a transportation building for a hurried lunch then returned to a manufactures and liberal arts venue. A flot equipped seating for 109,000 participants. tens of thousands stood. Notables on the platform included Vice President Morton President Palner Higinbotham Cardinal Gibbons Bishops Ireland and Fowler Mayor Wasuturne Henry Watterson and Chauncey M. Depew with cabinet members and diplomats nearby.
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Fowler
Wasuturne
Henry Watterson
Chanunesey M. Depew
Columbian Exposition Dedication in Chicago Enthralls Large Audience
Leaders of state and national figures attend the dedication in Chicago as the Columbian Exposition buildings are formally opened. Bishop Fowler offers invocation while George R. Davis and Mayor Washburne receive ovations. The massive crowd joins in music and a moment of national pride with speeches by Palmer and Morton.
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California
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Potter Palmer
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Columbian Commission
Spectacular World’s Fair Dedication Fireworks Draw Huge Crowds
A patriotic program featured Chauncey Depew, Cardinal Gibbons, and Rev. Dr. A P McCook with Beethoven and America anthems. Fireworks lit three city parks Washington Lincoln and Garfield drawing an estimated 260 600 people per site.
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Mrs. Harrison Dies at the White House After Long Illness
Washington, Oct 25. Mrs. Harrison died at 1:40 am Tuesday after a lengthy illness. The president and family remained at her bedside throughout the day as doctors forecast limited time. Despite moments of wakefulness she faded, with the end confirmed at 1:40 am.
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Duel of Four Elephants Rocks Wallace Barn
In Peru Indiana on October 26 four adult elephants Diamond Prince Tobi and Pilot fought in Wallace's winter quarters over Gypsy the female elephant. The fight tore through a brick wall, alarmed nearby cages, and left Diamond injured and isolated while Prince and Tabi held the victor’s position near Gypsy. Trainer Sweeney arrived to intervene.
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London Press on the Death of Mrs Harrison
The London press expresses sympathy for President Harrison after Mrs Harrison’s death. Articles note her influence on her husband’s career and her courage in traveling to Washington despite illness. Tributes come from The Chronicle News and The Graphic.
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