Inauguration Day in Washington 1889 Bright Rain Fails to Dampen Ceremonies
Washington March 5 The inaugural ceremony for President Harrison and Vice President Morton proceeded amid rain and crowded stands. Generals, senators, and diplomats watched as Morton took the oath with five new senators sworn in. Harrison addressed the crowd from the east front, while a vast procession, tens of thousands, marched to the White House in soaking weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Morton
Washmington
Cleveland
White House
Arlington
Congressional
Gen
Cockrell
Hoar
Cullom
Lewis
Senate
Willard
Wille Trouse
Senator Cockrell
Gen. Harrison
Senator Hoar
Fairchild
Secretary of the Treasury
Seventieth Indiana
Samuel Merrill
District of Columbia Guard
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Corean
McKee
Hannibal Hamlin
Congres
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
House of Representatives
Senator Cockrill
Missouri
Massachusetts
Senator Cullom
Ilinois
Senator Ingalls
Mr. Morton
Ingalls
Butler
Barbour
Virginia
Higgins
Delaware
McMillan
Michigan
Marston
New Hampshire
Wolcott
Colorado
United States
Fuller
Justces
Canaday
Treasury
Congress
Committee of Arrangements
Treasury Grounds
Executive Mansion
Russell Harrison
Saunders
Russell
Congressional Committee
Seventieth Indiana Regiment
Capitol Bill
Washington
James A. Beaver
New York
Ohio
Governor Foraker
William Warner
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles P. Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
Myron M. Parker
Inauguration Ball in Pension Building Impresses Washington
A grand ball at the pension building marks the day’s culmination with an acre of dancing floor, a two-story Japanese pagoda center, a Germania orchestra and Sousa led Marine band. The court glows with flags, laurel, national colors and ornate arms as portraits of the president and vice president overlook the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washinctoy
Pension Building
Germania Orchestra
Philadelphia
Marine Band
Banit Master Sousa
New Year’s gala crowds fill pension building ballroom
A vast throng of 12 000 people packed the pension building by midnight as 6000 suppers were served. The event featured elaborate lighting, ventilation, and dancing to Sousa’s band with 23 musical numbers guiding the evening from 9 to 1. The president and party arrived via carriage, escorted by Chairman Britton, while the vice president and Mrs. Morton departed for the Arlington hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Building
Great Court
Britton
Curben
McCammon
Commissioner of Pensions
Paient
Harrison
Russell Harrison
McKee
Halford
McNee
Mr. Halford
Executive Mansion
Morton
Arlington Hotel
George Boldt
Lal
Sousa
Cabinet Nominees Begin Service in Washington
Washmeton March 6 The president signed commissions for all cabinet members in the morning and they were formally inducted. Secretary Tracy was first to qualify taking the oath at the navy department about 1 45 in the presence of ex Secretary Whitney and department officers. The senate met briefly and adjourned on motion of Aly Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmeton
Tracy
Navy Department
Whitney
Senate
Aly. Allison
Fifty-Second Congress Adjourns for Evening
The senate approved several conference reports and cleaned up unimportant matters after passing fifty-two private calendar bills. An executive session led to an 8 p.m. recess. In the house a joint resolution backed commercial union with Canada and more minor bills moved. The Des Moines river lands bill failed to override the president's veto. House recess for pension bills at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Canada
Des Moines
Congress Adjourns Sine Die After Long Session
Senate approved bills including deficiency and civil and naval appropriations after long conference reports. The direct tax bill passed over the president’s veto while the House debated various measures and adjourned sine die after honoring Speaker Carlisle with a complimentary resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sesson
House
Carlisle
Mle Warns Firms About Washington Based Swindle
March 4 report warns of a clever scam where a supposed representative in Washington reports a firm’s robbery and demands remittance by telegraph. Hotels register names of visiting businessmen and tabographs the home firm to prompt payment. Several New York and Washington businesses were swindled. the culprit appears to evade arrest, with possible victims in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
W Ningtom
Drygoods
ANOTHER INSULT. Citizen Banished to Siberia from Russia
A notice from Bripcerourt Conn reports Herman Kempinski's arrest in Russia and banishment to Siberia for treasonous remarks and evading military service. An American since 1873, he returned with his wife last summer, efforts to secure release failing. counsel J. D. will attempt to raise the matter in Washington soon. Also noted are Indian Territory treasure claims near Indian Territory, a house fire on Pennsylvania Avenue, a squib factory verdict exonerating the owner, and the steamer Hill Von Kull destroyed by fire with $150,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberian
Bripcerourt
Conn
Herman Kempinski
Russia
Siberia
United States
Eidsavo
J. D
Wasington
Indiana News Roundup From Across Indiana
Huntington arrest of James Monroe for assaulting a girl. Indictment of Charles Spencer for first degree murder at DePauw. Fatalities include an unknown man hit by a train at Wabash and James Cunningham shot at Buena Vista. Local deaths include Uncle Jack Lewis of Greencastle and William Pitner of Laporte. Measles flare in Pataki and a $35,000 dairy cow dies near Perth. Natural gas pipeline planned from Noblesville to Terre Haute. Several accidents and burnings reported across the state with multiple towns named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toosterdown
James Monroe
Huntington
Ind
Charles 5
Spencer
Jacob C. Holmes
DePauw
Wabash
Cunningham
Buena Vista
John Goins
Vrantutin
Oakland City
Daniel Case
Sullivan
Wiliam C. Pitner
Laporte
James J. Lewis
Jack
Greencastle
P. 5
Arnold
Blue Creek Township
Adams County
Indiana
Hartsville
Inn
Perth
Tid
James Cunningham
Ijamsville
Supreme Court Commission
Alva Neal
Franklin
Terre Haute
Noblesville
George W. Gadtry
Greensburg
Thomas Garst
John Callihan
New York City
Evansville
Charles
James Brooks
Lawrenceburg
Pataki
Asbury Riggs
Auburn
P.O. Flynn
Walton
Enos Wright
Anderson
Indiana House in Fist Fight over Prohibition Question
A House debate over prohibition led to physical blows among members. The Senate discussed and engrossed bills on supreme court reporter salaries, a public works board in Indianapolis, and beef inspection. Several measures passed the House and Senate, including tax and prison reforms, with ongoing bills and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Metropolitan Police
Marion County
Linck
Various 19th century US and world notes in brief
In a compact recap, President Cleveland’s cabinet met three hours. A Iowa justice orders beer kegs seized returned. Vilas and Dickinson face $100,000 damages suit. Exoduses from southern states shift toward Kansas Arkansas and Texas. Arizona makes train robbery a capital crime. Ben Hur draws crowds. Inaugural tickets bring £60,000. Rockefeller donates £190,000 to Baptist education. Flood estate valued at £4,200,000. Stanford pays £500. Hearst spends £300. White House beds and rooms strained under visitors. Belgian army adopts Mannlicher rifle. Siberian gold quartz echoes gold rush interest. Empress Frederick's return welcomed by one liberal paper. Samoa operations praised. Pannefotov appointed to Washington. Par nel costs exceed £50,000 defending oneself. Alcohol raid seizures destroyed. Parnell levy forgeries suicide in Madrid. German bank reports up marks. Battenberg prince denies marriage plans. Crimes include gas explosions in Pittsburg and Marquette, Mich miner accidents, Paterson murder, Ontario fire, and multiple drownings and robberies. Household deaths and shootings toll in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Iowa
Temperance Alliance
Vilas
Dickinson
Post Office Department
Washington
South
North Carolina
Virginia
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Arizona
Lew Wallace
John G. Rockefeller
New York
American Baptist Educational Society
James C. Flood
Stanford
Hearst
Folsom
White House
Scerybody
Washington Centennial
Sylvester Grubb
Gertie Downey
Vincennes
Ind
Mannlicher
Irkutsk
Siberia
Ohe
Empress Frederick
Germany
Wiliam
Samoa
Julien Panneefoto
Parnell
House of Constable
Saylor Township
Pigott
Notice of Administration in Greene County Indiana
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the judge of the circuit court of Greene county Indiana administrator de bonis non of the estate of Judah A Davis late of Greene county deceased. Said estate is supposed to be insolvent. WM W MOFPEFETT Administrator. Feb 16 188 4903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah A. Davis
Sandborn
Greene County
Indiana
Circuit Court
Grene County
Wm.w. Mofpefett
Mary T. Lester
James NR. Lester
Ciicmt Court
Wm. H. Andrews
Cyrus E. Davis
Davis named administrator of Andrews estate in Greene county
Cyrus E. Davis appointed by the circuit court of Greene County Indiana as administrator of the estate of William H. Andrews deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. February 15, 1889. A913
Favorite Prescription advertised for women's ailments in Buffalo
An advertisement from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tested remedy for female disorders. It claims extensive experience at the Jiviallip Hotel and Surgical Institute, testimonials from patients and physicians, and positions the product as a safe, vegetable tonic that strengthens the womb, relieves nervous symptoms, and aids digestion. It promises refunds if not satisfactory and outlines combination use with other Pierce products for liver and kidney issues, with pricing for bottles and a booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Br. Pierce
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Barge
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Dain St
Ulis
Trains Connect at Vincennes for Evansville to New Orleans
Trains connect at Vincennes for Evansville Osiro Memphis New Orleans and all points south and southwest daily except Sundays. James McCrea KA Ford Manager Gen’s Pass and Tkt Agt Pittsburg Pa Pittsburg Pr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Evansville
Osiro
Memphis
New Orleans
James McCrea
FORD
Gen's Pass
Tkt. Agt
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albany
Ithaca
N. J
Jacobs Cil
Jos. Mosell
Druauists
Desiers Everywhere
Charles A. Vogeles CO
Baltimore, Md
Cule
Nellis & Co
Chase Brothers’ Company
Chicaga, Il
Boothby
Fred E. Youngs
New England Nurseries
Rochester
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison ,Q
Phila
Sorab
VERE
Chaffing CO
Richmons
Earl Arms and Mills
H. A. Ancien, M.D
Portland Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
Alex. Ionentson
M. D
2D Ave
Tur Orngarr Co
Fulton St
Palatablie As
Wilik
I Scott
Republican Party
Mle
Redskins
Queer Mission
Costumees
Indian Territory
Pursnews
Pennsylania Avenue
C. Kruger
Charles Killenberg
George Kilcell
Kruger
Wilkesbarre
Mary Powell
Katie Jones
John R. Powell
Plymouth
Powel
Euizaperurort
Isill von Kull
Indiana News
Indiana Legislature
Burke
Clarke
General Assembly
Hovey
Robert Garrett
Mexico
Ringwood
Joan Vanheist
Billy Welsh
Ashland
Wis
Vanheisl
TIMES
Parsons
Marquette
Mich
Tony Larce
Paterson
Marthaville
Ont
Callivan
David Hutchison
Xenia
Bud Hynes
Decatug County
Tennessee
Herman Amberger
Jennerstown
Casey
Douglas H. Livingston
Xenia, C
Acton
Mass
Santa Claus
McFairbank&co
Cuicaco
Mae
Ciseas
Paine
Inouse
Caroli
Eureka
Nevada
Richardson & Co
Props
Burlington
Failirg
Central Village
Samuel Lorchinson
Cornish
Express
Post Office
H.G. Root
M.C
Peart St
Ladies’ Home Journal
HALE
Nen
Curtis Publishing Co
Foutz
Fontz
David BH
Baltimore
Dave Ann Chemical Co
Boston
Aer
Cme
Park
Panunettsburg
Rlver
Messrs. N.w.ayer & Son
Edianapolis
Vingenhes
Keer Worthington
Pe Rincon
Seeee Dixon
Switz Guy
Lyons
Bushrod
Mareo
Sendborn
Cree
Marco Bees
Switz City
Dee
Dixon
Eee Rincon
Neaseee Serene Wathington
Dae
Worthington
Welch
Elliston
Fowler
Lester
Newberry
Watson Ee Slinkard Peers Cues
Seeder
Seaeae
Fowler Wetness
Seere
Lester Aes
Berry Oeese
Naan Iernaenee
Abe Wennee
Achtawtah
Seyee
Teerseees
Eningham
Dlvonton
Dugger
Linton
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Michigan City
Enterprise
Cincinnati
Menon
Lafaeyette
Louisville
Monon
Gulf Coast
Florida
Kentucky
O. McOrmick
Ill
A.J, Whitaker
Agt
Bloomfield
Ces
Wm. H. Parker
National Medical Association
Hiscox &Co
Parker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!