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 | | Grand celebration of the opening of the Centennial year at the State House, by hoisting the grand union flag, together with illuminations, ringing of bells, blowing of steam whistles and firing of cannon and firearms at midnight. |
 | | Opening of the Centennial International Exhibition of Industry at the Centennial grounds, by the President of the United States, in the presence of members of Congress, Supreme Court, Cabinet and many other national, state and municipal officers, and over 150,000 people, the Emperor and Empress of Brazil present. |
 | | Monument and statue to the memory of Christopher Columbus, procured by the Italians of Philadelphia, dedicated in Centennial grounds. |
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