Washingtons route celebrated with grand New York centennial events
New York hosts a three day centennial celebration for Washingtons inauguration with grand parades and a naval review. President Harrison attends ceremonies in Elizabeth, Wall Street, and City Hall as crowds pack streets, bunting decorates avenues, and a military and merchant marine display unfolds along the North and East Rivers.
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Steamer Chairs Offer Comfort On Board and At Home
The company promotes a comfortable Steamer Chair available in STANDARD Maple or Walnut models. The chairs combine strength, comfort and lightness at a reasonable price. They can be shipped to homes or delivered on board steamer ships with initials marked on the back.
Steamers to provide chairs for passengers on two routes
Advertisers note that Maple chairs cost two to three dollars and Walnut three to five. A major line plans one thousand steamer chairs for all passengers on authority. Until ready, passengers must supply their own cushions. Washington Centennial events and arrivals in New York are highlighted along with other notices and page references.
Samoan conference opens at Prince Bismarck residence
The article notes a secret gathering of foreign delegates at the Prince Bismarck residence marking the opening of the Samoan conference. It mentions strict secrecy and reports that two bodies have been recovered from the Grand Trunk railway accident with speculation that a broken axle caused the crash.
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Weather and notices from city pages
Rainy and colder today. The paper notes a Congregational ministers meeting that defeated an amendment. It lists purchases for the General Theological Library and a hearing on West End overhead extension. It mentions Chautauqua sessions, ministers papers, and club discussions. A Methodist church is planned at Uphams Corner. An annual Washingtonian meeting is recorded.
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Weather Summary for Northeastern States April 29
The weather report notes rain and colder conditions for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts with northwesterly winds. Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York are fair but colder with northwest winds. Cautionary signals stretch along the Atlantic coast from Narragansett to Eastport.
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Late Ship News From New York Arrivals and Departures
The April 29 report lists arriving steamers Devonia Glasgow Colorado Hull Fulda and others plus numerous vessels sailing or clearing for ports like Hull Curacao Liverpool and Antwerp. The Monohan sett, ashore near Clark's Point, was floated and moved to the Vineyard apparently uninjured.
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Steamers Arrived From Top Ports in Late April
A bulletin lists ships arriving or sailing on April 24 to April 29, detailing vessels such as St Ronans from Liverpool to New York, Colorado from Hull, Devouia from Glasgow, Fulda from Bremen, Manuel L Villaverde from Havana, and Scythia bound for Liverpool from New York, with several other ships noted at various ports.
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Harrison's Triumph Move Up New York Bay
President Harrison and Vice President Morton travel from the Alcyone boathouse to the Despatch in a twelve-man U.S. sailors barge. Mrs Harrison and Mrs Morton join the Sirius, and the Despatch sails past Governors, generals, and a fleet as bells, whistles, and guns salute the procession amid flags and bunting.
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Grand Naval Parade and Centennial Ball Draw Crowds
Thousands lined the Brooklyn Bridge as a vast harbor parade passed by ships from the Chicago to the Atlanta with a multi-division flotilla. The Centennial Ball at the Metropolitan Opera House drew President Harrison and Mayor Grant among a formal reception and lavish floral decorations costing twenty thousand dollars.
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Festive White-Tie Event Captivates Society Figures
A grand evening scene unfolds with a floral mound and snow white pigeons as decor. Guests including Mrs. Astor and Miss Schuyler mingle under elaborate tulips azaleas and hyacinths while officers and dignitaries observe a long sequence of dances and the President’s table forms a centerpiece amid opulent décor.
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Massachusetts Men In New York For Washington Centennial
The Massachusetts delegation joins New York celebrations for the Washington Centennial. A rush to board the steamer Erastus Wiman disrupted the event, contrasting with Adjutant Dalton’s orderly handling. Governor Ames and Lt. Governor Brackett wear visible badges as Newport crowds watch troops embark under Col. Ed Currier.
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