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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1893
Page
2
President Cleveland pressed the button to start the exposition as a massive crowd gathered. A near catastrophe, rain and mud dampened mood but could not quench public enthusiasm for the opening ceremonies in Chicago.
The Duke of Veragua and party depart from the Auditorium at 8:30 joining President Cleveland at the Lexington. A cosmopolitan reception along Michigan Avenue welcomes the visitors as the parade moves through the midway plaisance toward the White City with military escorts, foreign contingents, and crowds cheering from sidewalks and rooftops.
The article details the opening ceremonies of the Columbian Exposition with a 1000 voice chorus scaled back, a performance by Professor Paine and Theodore Thomas, and President Cleveland starting the machinery. It notes the crowd, invocations by Rev. Dr. Milburn, and readings by Jennie Gouthan as the exposition opens amid grand displays and music.
At the opening of the fair, poor crowd control caused a stampede near the grand stand. Columbian guards failed to cordon the press area, extending into the aisle and injuring reporters and Red Cross volunteers. Dozens of women fainted amid the crush as fear rose of a possible panic and worse outcomes.
The waiters in Cascada threaten a staged walkout at two or three oyster houses daily until all union houses sign the wage agreement for the World’s Fair period. Outsiders arrive but are blocked by the local union which halts work until terms are met. Three restaurants had signed the agreement before, with the Bell and Hilayed Chases noted.
A fragment shows a caution about soap quality and handling with phrases about touching styles and warnings. The ad mentions the product as the finest soap and hints at caution regarding usage outside of its intended purpose.
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