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The Cheyenne Daily Leader
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
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In New York on Nov. 25, the statue of Daniel Webster, donated by Gordon W. Burnham, was unveiled in Central Park with ceremonies including addresses by President Martin of the parks department and Mayor Wickham.
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Unveiling of His Statue in New York.
New York, Nov. 25.—The statue of Daniel Webster, donated to the city by Gordon W. Burnham, was unveiled to-day with appropriate ceremonies, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The proceedings were opened with an address from President Martin of the department of parks. Mr. Burnham made the presentation of the statue, which was accepted in behalf of the city by Mayor Wickham. Other addresses followed.
The statue is situated in Central Park, at the Fifth Avenue and 72nd street entrance. The pedestal is 15 feet high and it and the statue together weigh about 125 tons. The cast was made by Muller, of Munich.
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New York
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Nov. 25
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the statue was unveiled successfully with appropriate ceremonies and addresses.
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The statue of Daniel Webster, donated by Gordon W. Burnham, was unveiled in Central Park at the Fifth Avenue and 72nd street entrance. Proceedings included an address by President Martin of the parks department, presentation by Burnham, acceptance by Mayor Wickham, and other addresses. The pedestal is 15 feet high, total weight about 125 tons, cast by Muller of Munich.