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September 24, 1909
The Colfax Gazette
Colfax, Whitman County, Washington
What is this article about?
President Taft will attend the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on Thursday, September 30, prompting a statewide holiday and preparations for the largest event of the year, expected to exceed Seattle Day's 117,000 attendees, with an enthusiastic reception on Puget Sound.
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Taft Day.
Taft Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will be Thursday, September 30. In honor of the president of the United States, who will attend the big show on that day and address the assembled multitude in the Natural Theatre, a state-wide holiday is to be declared.
Preparations are now under way to make it the biggest event of the exposition year, and it is predicted that the attendance will surpass that of Seattle Day, when more than 117,000 persons passed through the gates.
The president is traveling westward and he is sure to get the most enthusiastic reception of all on Puget Sound.
Taft Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will be Thursday, September 30. In honor of the president of the United States, who will attend the big show on that day and address the assembled multitude in the Natural Theatre, a state-wide holiday is to be declared.
Preparations are now under way to make it the biggest event of the exposition year, and it is predicted that the attendance will surpass that of Seattle Day, when more than 117,000 persons passed through the gates.
The president is traveling westward and he is sure to get the most enthusiastic reception of all on Puget Sound.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Taft Day
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
Presidential Visit
Statewide Holiday
Puget Sound
What entities or persons were involved?
President Taft
Where did it happen?
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Puget Sound
Story Details
Key Persons
President Taft
Location
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Puget Sound
Event Date
Thursday, September 30
Story Details
Taft Day declared as a statewide holiday for the president's visit to the exposition, where he will address the crowd; preparations aim to make it the biggest event with attendance surpassing 117,000.