Inaugural Address of William McKinley March 4 1897
The full text of McKinley's second inauguration speech outlines economic progress with a surplus, reduced taxes by 41 million dollars, and renewed calls for broader foreign markets. He emphasizes honesty in government, peace through arbitration, unity, and future policy on Cuba and the Philippines. He stresses constitutional fidelity and American strength abroad.
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Wasuixatoy
McKinley
Congress
Emancipation Promise in Philippines War Speech
The speaker states self government for islanders as they are ready, praises civil and military efforts, and offers broad amnesty to insurgents. Most inhabitants support U S sovereignty and seek order, protection, and liberty. Civil institutions will govern once peace is restored. further bloodshed to end is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
United States
Millionaire Islands
Roosevelt Inducted as Vice President in Washington
March 4 at the Capitol Colonel Roosevelt of New York was sworn in as vice president before a vast and diverse audience including the president, senators, judges, governors, and diplomatic corps. The ceremony featured a simple, dignified oath administered by Senator Frye and Roosevelt’s solemn address to the Senate on free government and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Freedon
Roosevelt
Wasuryatoy
New York
United States
William P. Frye
Maine
Tean
United States Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Frye
Addree
Senate
Acknowledging Our Nation's Duty in a World Power Era
The speaker asserts the legislature's vital role in guiding a young yet powerful nation. He stresses great privileges and responsibilities, urging sober, confident action as the generation faces new duties and a pivotal historical task for the senate at the century's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New Senate Disturbance Near Wasmwatoy March 4
Vice President Roosevelt called the new senate to order and administered the oath to the newly elected senators. Jessie Yates and Guy Brown faced a preliminary trial on the murder of Marshal Freeman of Donaldsville, with $500 bond set pending grand jury action. Yates is the brother of Jim Yates, the man who committed the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wasmwatoy
Roosevelt
Jessie Yates
Guy Brown
Marshal Freeman
Donaldsville
Yates
Jim Yates
Eczema Cure Promoted by Botanic Blood Balm
An advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema itching humors pimples and various skin ailments claiming the blood becomes pure and the sores heal It promises full treatment bottles at prices and offers free personal medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga
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Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Greatest trotting race offers record purse in Boston
Boston on March 4 sees a proposal for the largest trotting purse yet, as Thomas W. Lawson offers to back a race pitting his champion Boralma against Crescous Char Herr and The Abbots. Each entry would pay $10,000, with an $80,000 total purse and prizes of $40,000, $15,000, and $5,000.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Boralma
Crescous
Char Herr
Abbots
Europe
Slavery in South Carolina Negro to sue state over false imprisonment
Pierce Hammond, a enslaved man in South Carolina, seeks legal action against the state claiming unlawful detention. Convicted in 1807 for larceny and imprisoned, he was farmed out to a planter, kept beyond his sentence, and held in a stockade for three years until recently released amid exposure in Anderson. He plans to appeal to the governor for compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Columbia
Pierce Hammond
Lexington County
Quince” Hammond
Anderson
Hammond
Falls at Cox pottery kill one in Orry Ind scene
Fire-damaged Cox pottery works in Orry Indiana caused a wall collapse. John Guerin was killed and James Bee, D C Cox, and two others were severely injured, with fears others may be buried in the debris as losses mount from the $6,000 building and larger stock damage. Buildings burned and workers trapped as walls fell without warning.
Launching of the Preble torpedo boat destroyer
San Francisco march 2 the torpedo boat destroyer Preble was successfully launched from Union Iron Works. The vessel is one of sixteen ordered by the government two years ago with a length of 215 feet a 25 foot beam and 420 ton trial displacement. It uses fireproof woodwork and 80 compartments with 830 rpm engines to reach 30 knots. Cost cap is 195000. Armament includes two 6 pounders two 18 inch torpedo tubes and two Sinchapid fire guns.
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Uncle Sam's
San Francisco
Preble
Union Iron Works
New Dress Goods Arrive for Tomorrow's Lookers
New Crepons Albatros Henriet tas Soleils and other fabrics arrive, with many styles ready for tomorrow. A wide selection offers present and future wear at impressive prices. The sale invites shoppers to attend for extraordinary offerings and notable values.
Wash Goods Department showcases wide assortment in Madras fabrics
The Wash Goods Department advertises a large display of fabrics including Madras Latins Zephyrs Batistes Swisses Ginghams and other wash fabrics. It invites buyers to view the collection and notes prices are reasonable for high class novelties.
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Madras
Stock Abounds In Every Favorite Color and Black
The stock is described as perfect and pleasing, chosen by long experience and good taste, with abundance across preferred colors and black.
Extra Specials for Monday Sale at Various Yardages
Sale notes list 1,000 yards fine Sheer Battiste at 15c, 2,500 yards Pique with Ends at 15 20 and 2i, worth double. 2,000 yards Checked Nainsooks at 3c, 2,500 yards at 5c, 1 case Madras mill ends at 10 and 12c, worth 15 and 20c.
Bargain Prices in Boys Apparel and Home Linens
In this sale notice shoppers find shirtswaists at 35 cents and boys pants at 50 and 76 cents, along with new belts and ties. The department showcases table linens towels napkins lace curtains rugs drum cloths matting and other essentials for home comfort.
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William M’kinley
Cuba
Philippines
Alto
le Bounts
Roo
China
Spain
Free Commonwealth
Ple
Pailippine Islands
Rove
Sef
Philipnos
Alegun
Thacher
Iit
J. W. Sharp
Louisville
Ata
Uf Heron
Pacha
Thacher Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sey Ieee Ee
Ted Ng
Cardus
South Carolina
White Goods
the Wash Goods Department
Mother
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