Roosevelt's Strenuous Day At World’s Fair In St Louis
President Theodore Roosevelt spent a strenuous day at the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis. More than 200000 spectators crowded the grounds as the president, in open carriages, received a courteous reception from a long line of officials and cavalry contingents. The event unfolded with presidential mood and formalities as crowds watched his every move.
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United States
Plaza of St. Louis
President Roosevelt Enjoyed Himself at World’s Fair
President Roosevelt toured the Chicago World’s Fair grounds on a December day, receiving crowds’ cheers as he moved among exhibits. He spoke little, smiled broadly, and inspected the Liberal Arts, government, foreign buildings, and the Agriculture Palace before lunch and a long aerial survey of the displays. His party was escorted by military and police as he lingered at the Philippine reservation, Machinery, and Electricity buildings amid a festive, sunlit scene of flags and excitement.
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Zeigler Trouble Draws Militia as Miners Arrive
A Zeigler scene near Benton shows 500 shots fired from sundown to daylight. Four gatling guns repelled the fusillade while Assistant Adjutant-General Reece and Carbondale militia arrived to investigate. Joseph Leiter brought more miners from Chicago. One person wounded suspected as more trouble looms.
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Zeigler
Chicago
Dewey declines Baltic board role amid Baltic Sea incident
Washington reports Admiral George Dewey will not serve on the U S commission investigating the Baltic sea incident where Russian warships allegedly fired on a British fishing fleet. Rear Admiral Charles Davis is favored for the post, with Davis noted as Roosevelt ally and Lodge brother in law.
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North Atlantic
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Senator Lodge
Congress
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Uncle Joe Cannon Reaffirms Tariff Stand at Capitol
Washington reports Speaker Joseph Cannon greeted lawmakers at the capitol on Tuesday. He recalled campaigning with a single note and now says the new congress should let well enough alone, noting no tariff revision during the upcoming session as the house will not organize for a year.
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Miss Nancy Leiter Married in Washington
Washington reports the marriage of Miss Nancy Carver Leiter, second daughter of the late Ley Zoll Leiter of Chicago, to Maj Colin Powys Campbell of the British Army, performed Tuesday at the residence in the capital.
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Roosevelt Denies Turkey Abus e by White House Family
Washington November 30 President Roosevelt's private secretary denies a news item claiming the president's children mistreated the Thanksgiving turkey sent by Mr. Vose of Rhode Island. Secretary Loeb says the turkey was dressed and used for dinner while a bronze turkey, shipped to Oyster Bay, remains in a barnyard. He adds the attack targets the family and merits a reply.
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Oleo Plot Revealed In St Louis Revenue Scam
St Louis revenue officers uncover a scheme to defraud the U S government by reusing revenue stamps on oleomargarine. E B Anderson of 2824 Yalcon Avenue is held on bond after a Tuesday hearing. The Meinecke Maurer Manufacturing Co factory at 3921 Lee Avenue is tied to the case. Arrest warrants and more arrests are expected as the investigation widens. Local dealers allegedly sold colored oleomargarine as butter through creamery fronts.
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Murder mystery solved in Sundance case
Sundance Wyoming November 30 The disappearance of James Garrett a prominent ranchman on October 19 has been cleared by the confession of Willie Erickson a 19 year old boy Erickson says he killed Garrett while driving off a calf belonging to Erickson
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