Washingtonians Back Columbus Memorial Celebration Success
Washington residents pride themselves on the large turnout and organized effort that made the Columbus memorial unveiling a grand pageant. Key committees covered general arrangements, finance, fireworks, public comfort, and a long executive group with many local names and roles.
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John Lehaninan
Thomas J. Donnane EE Rudolph
John Poole
Naire Nce
Callad
Hreworks
Chiian
Maj HR Aytventer
Tadae Gans
Auth Parede
John Rolph
Solani Gid
Roatabersetur
L. Goldenberg
Harry Kins
Heurich
A. Lisner
Jee W. White
Arthur Marks
Edward McLean
Fleming Newbold
Edward Aghemd
W. J. Vanderheyde
W. Woodold
J. F. Jordan
Clifford Bangs
Clarence Codes
A. B. Heaton
Wiliam
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Arthur C. Dloses
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Hugh Bailly
Willa E. Shannon
James Sharp
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F. Swartzell
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W. TE Walker
Thomas Weaver
Marlow
Walter Z. Weaver
Antrew
Betapn Oy
Berperien
OM Firhiger
F. Fenda Cain
W. Callahan
KE. C. Colford
Spectacular Fireworks Display Over Capitol Grounds
The Hanging Garden of Babylon impressed crowds with five bombshells at 600 feet and 100 parachutes lifting rubies emeralds and diamonds. Giant banners and fireworks painted a crimson smoke sky as Columbus and his ship joined vivid portraits of Columbus and the Nina. The show ended with Good Night and praise for the fireworks committee led by EB Graham and an extensive organizing team.
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Babylon
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
New World
EB. (. Graham
Memorial of Columbus Commission and Taft Sculpture Plan
A congressional act approved March 4, 1871 funded a Columbus memorial in Washington with a commission including the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, Senate and House leaders, and the Knights of Columbus. The site chosen fronts the Union Station plaza, with D. H. Burnham & Co. as architects. Lorado Taft was selected as sculptor after a 21-model competition. The fountain memorial, 66 by 44 feet, uses Georgia marble and features a central 4-foot shaft with a globe and four eagles, a prow in the upper basin, and a 15-foot Columbus statue. The design includes figures representing the old and new worlds and medallions of Ferdinand and Isabella, completed by lions at the balustrade ends.
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Congress
Washington
Christopher Columbus
Secretary of War
Senate
House of Representatives
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Union Railroad
D. H. Burnham & Co
Lorado Taft
Chicago
Ferdinand
Isabella
Castile
Man Seeks American Citizenship for Prince Bill
Eugene Prince born in Rungsia, described as a man without a flag, would gain American citizenship under a bill reported to the House. The State Department argues Prince’s father was American, but the son is not a citizen of the United States or Russia.
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Eugene Prince
Rungsia
House
Prince
State Department
United States
Russia
Columbus Celebration Parade Sets New City Benchmark
The Columbus unveiling parade impressed by perfect order and massive turnout. Maj. Richard Sylvester expanded the Metropolitan Police and deputized 160 civilians with full police powers to manage crowds and deter thieves. Detectives from eastern cities guarded against pickpockets as four suspects were questioned. Hospital resources were unused thanks to cool weather and strict crowd control. The force maintained courtesy at crossings, keeping streets clear without displays of arrogance.
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Columbus
Richard Sylvester
Metropolitan Police
Sylvester
Washington
Peréong
Hospital Corp
Ma. Sylvester
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Remains of Columbus Not in Spain See In Santo Domingo
The article details that Christopher Columbus is not buried in Spain but in Santo Domingo. It explains how bones were moved and misidentified, noting a glass casket in the cathedral, a lead coffin, and a grand monument. It recounts Drake's 1587 attack and the city’s ancient defenses and cathedral history.
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Spain
Santo Domingo
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Columbus
Bis
Mr. Kane
San Salvador
Cuba
Santa Maria
Nina
Island of Santo
Domingo
Isabella
New World
Bartholomew Columbus
Ogama River
Babadilla
Diego Columbus
Chrisstopher Columbus
Valladaid
Sevile
Columbia
Castile and Leon
Diego Calumbus
Sir Francis Drake
Columbag
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Swain
Santo Lomingo
Kane
Santo Lamingo
Havana
Java
Mega Columbus
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Dreams friend umpire attacked during game incident
A dispute between players led to an assault in a New York league venue as Berg was struck and pushed, breaking a wrist and sustaining injuries. The other participant Ritter was also involved, and both Berg and Ritter were removed to a hospital for treatment with expected extended layoffs.
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Washington Post
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Berg
Putter
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