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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
1
An opening crowd of about 15 000 attended the exposition as organizers unveiled displays. The event showcased regional industries and attracted visitors from nearby towns. Officials praised the turnout and anticipated ongoing daily programs through the week.
A Seattle theft report details a broken package containing about $20,000 in bank bills and a cache of silverware taken from Mrs. Shea of Duluth Minnesota. The crime occurred between 4 and 7:20 pm when an unseen thief entered via a basement lock and ransacked the home, leaving the money and items scattered. Local police are investigating with few concrete leads as the Gaelic family hopes for a quick resolution.
James J Hill predicts Pacific and Paget led commerce will dominate Alaska and Western America. Speaking at the A YoP exposition in Seattle he urges resource preservation, frames Seattle’s rise, and urges self reliance, fair judgment and bold ambition for the region’s future.
The narrative traces early plans and funding for an Alaska Yukon Exposition in Seattle starting 1906. It notes key events including site selection at the University of Washington, capital stock boosts, government appropriations, and the opening by President Taft, with dates and figures.
President Taft presses the opening key in the White House East Room ceremony marking the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition at Seattle. He voices hopes for its success and for wider knowledge of western resources. Senator Piles presents thanks from Pacific coast interests and lauds the project as a symbol of progress.
Director General I A Nadeau praised the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition as ready and complete at the opening, crediting committees and departments for the effort while stressing progress and readiness for the world to judge. He cited honest administration and a goal to showcase resources and encourage competition among nations.
The A Y P exposition opens with 49 437 paid admissions by 1 PM and officials expect 75 000 by nightfall. President Taft signals the opening from the White House as Seattle celebrates a “world’s most beautiful exposition” built by its citizens with cheers and flag displays.
President J B Chilberg formally turns the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition over to the Northwest people and expresses confidence in their ability to make it a success. He praises the builders and the spirit of pluck that built the region and the exhibit, noting three years of devoted effort and self sacrifice. Continued on Page 7.
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