Word: brooklyns
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...coroner's jury inquiring into the Brooklyn bridge disaster, returned a verdict yesterday condemning the bridge officials for not having provided greater safeguards against danger...
...meeting of the Brooklyn bridge officials yesterday it was decided to increase the police force, and make other changes deemed necessary for the safety of its patrons...
...Brooklyn bridge was formally and successfully opened to the public yesterday, with appropriate ceremonies. Orations were delivered by the Hon. Abram S. Hewitt and the Rev. R. S. Storrs. Speeches were also made by the mayors of New York and Brooklyn. A grand pyrotechnic display occurred in the evening, followed by a public reception to the President and other distinguished guests...
...President will leave Washington this afternoon for New York to witness the opening of the New York and Brooklyn bridge. He will be accompanied by Secretary Folger, the secretary of the navy and Mrs. Chandler, the postmaster-general and Mrs. Gresham, the attorney-general and Mrs. Brewster. The length of the President's stay in New York has not yet been determined...
Arrangements have been completed for the opening of the Brooklyn bridge on the 24th inst. Mayor Low of that city yesterday issued a proclamation declaring the day of opening a holiday...