Chicago: Its History and Its Builders, a Century of Marvelous Growth, Volumen3S. J. Clarke publishing Company, 1912 |
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... became directors in place of others who had resigned for various reasons , or whose terms had expired : C. K. G. Billings , Ben- jamin Butterworth , Isaac N. Camp , William J. Chalmers , Charles H. Chappell , Robert C. Clowry , Arthur ...
... became directors in place of others who had resigned for various reasons , or whose terms had expired : C. K. G. Billings , Ben- jamin Butterworth , Isaac N. Camp , William J. Chalmers , Charles H. Chappell , Robert C. Clowry , Arthur ...
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... became apparent that the bill as introduced could not pass . Further efforts along this line were abandoned . At length , however , a compromise was proposed , and the " Souvenir Coin Meas- ure , " as it was called , was introduced and ...
... became apparent that the bill as introduced could not pass . Further efforts along this line were abandoned . At length , however , a compromise was proposed , and the " Souvenir Coin Meas- ure , " as it was called , was introduced and ...
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... became available for the purposes of the exposition . The financial situation at this time showed the resources of the exposition to consist of the following : Capital Stock and City Bonds Souvenir Coins Receipts Prior to Opening Total ...
... became available for the purposes of the exposition . The financial situation at this time showed the resources of the exposition to consist of the following : Capital Stock and City Bonds Souvenir Coins Receipts Prior to Opening Total ...
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... became fairly satis factory . " At one time the building was damaged by avalanches of snow , which slid from the great curved central roof and fell into the valley between the cen- tral hall and the lateral roofs . The falling masses of ...
... became fairly satis factory . " At one time the building was damaged by avalanches of snow , which slid from the great curved central roof and fell into the valley between the cen- tral hall and the lateral roofs . The falling masses of ...
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... became in effect a bonded warehouse , in charge of the United States collector of customs , John M. Clark . All articles imported from foreign countries for the sole purpose of exhibition were admitted duty free , but such as were sold ...
... became in effect a bonded warehouse , in charge of the United States collector of customs , John M. Clark . All articles imported from foreign countries for the sole purpose of exhibition were admitted duty free , but such as were sold ...
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Academy American Railway Union Association avenue bank beautiful building built canal carried cars Carter H channel Chicago river city of Chicago Commission committee completed concerts Congress construction Cook County court crib Desplaines dome drainage elected mayor engineer erected established exhibits feet fifty fire five hall Higinbotham honor hundred Illinois industrial institution interest Jackson Park John Lake Front Lake Michigan land large number manufacturing Midway Plaisance miles millions of dollars Museum National opened opera orchestra organized passed Potter Palmer present president Pullman purpose railroad Railway rooms Sanitary District says shore side Society South South Park station street structure teachers theatre Theodore Thomas Thomas tion track elevation trustees tunnel Union Stock Yards visitors waterway World's Columbian Exposition World's Fair
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Página 319 - This act shall be liberally construed to the end that its purpose may be carried out, to wit : that the care, custody, and discipline of a child shall approximate, as nearly as may be, that which should be given by its parents...
Página 197 - He dreamt of the pretty toys; And, as he was dreaming, an angel song Awakened our Little Boy Blue — Oh! the years are many, the years are long, But the little toy friends are true! Ay, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand, Each in the same old place, Awaiting the touch of a little hand, The smile of a little face; And they wonder, as waiting...
Página 197 - Ay, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand, Each in the same old place, Awaiting the touch of a little hand, The smile of a little face. And they wonder, as waiting these long years through, In the dust of that little chair, What has become of our Little Boy Blue Since he kissed them and put them there.
Página 6 - An Act to provide for celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus by holding an International Exhibition of arts, industries, manufactures and the products of the soil, mine and sea, in the City of Chicago, in the State of Illinois,
Página 114 - ... provide for the drainage of such district by laying out. establishing, constructing and maintaining one or more channels, drains, ditches and outlets for carrying off and disposing of the drainage (including the sewage) of such district together with such adjuncts and additions thereto as may be necessary or proper to cause such channels or outlets to accomplish the end for which they are designed, in a satisfactory manner, including pumps and pumping stations and the operation of the same.
Página 18 - That for the purpose of aiding in defraying the cost of completing in a suitable manner the work of preparation for inaugurating the World's Columbian Exposition...
Página 196 - THE little toy dog is covered with dust. But sturdy and stanch he stands; And the little toy soldier is red with rust, And his musket moulds in his hands. Time was when the little toy dog was new, And the soldier was passing fair; And that was the time when our Little Boy Blue Kissed them and put them there. "Now, don't you go till 1 come," he said, "And don't you make any noise!
Página 342 - There be three things which make a nation great and prosperous : a fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance for men and goods from place to place.
Página 114 - The board of trustees of any sanitary district organized under this Act shall have power to provide for the drainage of such district by laying out, establishing, constructing and maintaining one or more main channels, drains, ditches and outlets for carrying off and disposing of the drainage (including the sewage) of such district, together with such adjuncts...
Página 114 - Said board of trustees shall have full power to pass all necessary ordinances, rules and regulations for the proper management and conduct of the business of said board of trustees and of said corporation, and for carrying into effect the objects for which such sanitary district is formed.