Inauguration Day Crowds Reach Historic Scale
Washington crowds fill streets and hotels for Grover Cleveland’s first inauguration after the oath. Processions along Pennsylvania Avenue, vast stands, elite parades, and plans for a grand inaugural ball highlight a bustling transition from Harrison to Cleveland. The parade features troops, civic societies, and governors from fourteen states. Ball decor and flags adorn the Pension Building as the city braces for celebrations.
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Washington
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Capitol
White House
Grand Army
Congress
Grover Cleve
Southland
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Circle
Twenty-third Street
K Street
Mount Vernon Square
Ninth Street
Peace Monument
United States
John R. Brooke
Grand Army of the Republic
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Ohio
Wisconsin
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Life in Nebraska Letters and School Debates Highlight Local Growth
Norry Lou writes from New Nebraska on Feb 20 1808 noting rapid changes in five years with sod houses giving way to barns and prairie land under cultivation. He cites land values rising from 1250 to 5250 per acre and encourages westward home purchases with prudent payments while advising those with homes in Iowa to stay put. The report also covers a Twelfth grade debate at the high school on whether America will be the greatest nation, praising student progress and noting judge names and outcomes.
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Norry Lou
New
Bprron
Nebraska
Barna
Iowa
America
Ray Harlan
Maggie Daly
Mamie Greist
Nellie Dickerson
Bessie Henshaw
Everitt Smith
Thomas Whitney
Harry Cavanaugh
Ella Everitt
Clarence Hedges
Cora Rinehart
May Calloway
Edmund Lewis
Lupis
Samson and Moyer
Mr. Bailey
Jane
Ron
Telegraph
Austin
Golden Wedding celebration in Atlantic Louisiana
Dr and Mrs James Dolson marked their golden anniversary at their Atlantic La home on February 20 reflecting fifty years since their community wedding. The event stirred memories among longtime residents and friends who sent congratulations, echoed in notices from the Iowa State Register and Battle Creek Daily Journal.
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James Dolson
Atlantic
Iowa State Register
Battle Creek
Mich
Daily Journal
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Democrats
Treasury Department
Treasury
Citizens’ Committee
Lafayette Square
Business’ Men’s Democratic Organization of
State National Guard
Tammany
New York City
Chicago
Iroquodts Club
County Democracy
Cincinnati
Duckworth Club
Stevenson
Stevenson Escort Club
First
Voters Democratic
Capitol Building
Treasury Building
Capitol Hill
Washington Monument
Marine Band of Washington
Zimmerman
Naval Academy
Pension Building
Mr. Stevenson
Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Stevenson
Miss Stevenson
Julia Stevenson
Letitia Stevenson
Matthew T. Scott
Miss Scott
Julia Scott
Javier
Tuciacr Pecyis
Pakings
Calle
Clevelimd
Diplomatic Corps
Aine Adien
Hillard
Actien
Baga Halford
Famille
McKee
Mr. McKee
Parker
Dimmick
Arlington
Kings County Democratic Association
Clancy
Archie Bliss
Bowery
Ruth Cleveland
Kings County Association
Wasumatox
Illinois Club
Bloomington
Avsrty
Tex
Mississippi
Mermian
Miss
Marian
Arlee Quick
Alex Hyndman
Tuk Telegraph
Frank Both
Alex
Highland Park School
Lafe Young
A. J. Fitzimons
John Desmond
Edward
M. Edwards
F. H. Whitney & Son
Europe
Lewis and Criswold
Shawn Crombie
EU Sbchberg
Spoon Herse
Nesses
H. Hirschberg
Optician
Olive St. St. Louis
Lo. VV Ti
R.D. Wilkin
Wilbin
Sioux City
Green Bay Lumber CO
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