When was it published?

September 25, 1851 in Herald Of The Times

Foreign News September 25, 1851

Herald Of The Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Riddle, Executive Committee, Secretary Of The Navy

Q: What keywords are associated?

Worlds Fair, Exhibition Closing, Goods Return, Us Contributions, Navy Shipment

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

A letter from Mr. Riddle to the Executive Committee announces the World's Fair exhibition will close on October 11th, with few goods likely sold. Contributions from countries, including the US, to be returned free; suggests Navy Secretary ship US goods to New York at no cost.

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THE WORLD'S FAIR. A letter from Mr. Riddle to the Executive Committee, says that it has been officially announced that the exhibition will close on the 11th of October. He says that it is probable that but few of the goods will be sold, and makes the inquiry how are the goods to be sent home? The contributions of nearly all the countries are to be returned free of cost, and he suggests to the Secretary of the Navy to take measures to have the goods belonging in the United States shipped to New York, free of expense.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

Worlds Fair Exhibition Closing Goods Return Us Contributions Navy Shipment

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Riddle Executive Committee Secretary Of The Navy

Foreign News Details

Event Date

11th Of October

Key Persons

Mr. Riddle Executive Committee Secretary Of The Navy

Outcome

exhibition closes; few goods sold; contributions returned free of cost; us goods to be shipped to new york free of expense

Event Details

Letter from Mr. Riddle reports official announcement of exhibition closing on October 11th, low sales expected, questions goods return logistics, notes free return for most countries' contributions, suggests Navy involvement for US goods shipment to New York.