Inauguration Parade Marks Gore as West Virginia Governor
Thousands cheered as Howard M Gore was sworn in as governor amid a vivid military pageant. The procession from the new capitol annex featured veterans, National Guard units, and state officials, with Gore and Morgan riding in the leading car. Former governors, judges, and dignitaries rode in subsequent vehicles, while cadet bands from West Virginia University played along Kanawha Street.
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Eriect
Virginia
Wilhr
West Virginia
National Guard
Karnawba
B. Cornwell
Cen
Wiate
John Britton
Panta
City F Police
Britton
West Virginia University
RE = O'Conner
Morgantown
Cassist
Gure
Morgan
Ginre
Cleet Gore
Walter Hisilanan
Morgans
Ofies
Elert An le
Gerree W. Alkirin
Albert T. White
Henry D. Batfield
Judes
John T. Graham
Huntington
George W. Sharpe
Houston G.young
Young
John c. Bond
Bond
Johnson
Gieorge M. Ford
Ford
Retires As Governor of West Virginia
A historic note on Ephraim F. Morgan retiring as the sixteenth governor of West Virginia. The article recalls his early life in Marion County near Folksburg, his legal and political career, and his religious and public service involvement in Charleston.
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Saewrloe the
Ephraim F. Morgan
West Virginia
Hon County
Tinying Deen
Folksburg
Marenk
Jenale Morgan
Fen Divert
Morgan Ay Markan
Morena
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Morgan
Marion County
F. Morgan
Virgil
Law School
University
Sollettor
Intermediite
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Aeriownat
de Rener Witfield
Yrenr
Targes
Inauguration Day Echoes From West Virginia Capitol
Mrs C S BeBelt of Piedmont road attended the West Virginia inauguration and applauded Governor Gore. Senator White and Judge Sturgiss were noted among attendees as crowds filled the capital. The piece recalls long ties to state events and mentions past governors and ceremonial scenes.
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Tf Sol White
Mutewan
White
Tyerrncur
Offler
Waite
Sturgiss
Noreantown
Bineida
Anisiodas
Invocation at Inauguration Pronounced by M E Pastor
Invocation at the inauguration was pronounced by M E Pastor of Central Methodist Church. The text pleads for divine guidance for the nation and leaders, asking wisdom, temperance, peace, and prosperity amid trials, with the preacher quoted as delivering the prayer yesterday.
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Howard M. Gary
Waa
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Central Methodist Aplacanat Ohare
Tard
Mathers
Wwevid
Zavior
Marcer
Inauguration Honors Gore As Seventeenth West Virginia Governor
Howard M. Gore was sworn in as West Virginia’s seventeenth governor on the capitol steps, pledging to guide the state with a four year program. The ceremony featured a mass turnout of 1,000 spectators, a national broadcast, and remarks honoring veterans and state progress.
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Ship of State
Capitol Annex
E. W. Stephan
Howard M. Gore
West
Vamera
Wtrate
Hla
Iriure
Geserion Gore
Pny
Virginia
Janice
Weber
Ron
Capitol
Tetley
West Virginia
Gearo
Daylong Capitol Parade Highlights and Aftermath
A chaotic diary like account describes the day’s events in Chatto, from dawn arrivals from Washington to a lengthy Capitol march and reception. Key figures include Governor Moran and Mrs Moran, with imagery of parades, speeches, and a late evening departure after lengthy formalities.
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Washington
Melaine
Hagen
Ndi
Hidi
Ervus
Gore
Wen
Maran
Pletaren
Bath
Hantebmurd
Lucy Tereminic
Tannstoe
Parade
Countleae
Hanitatiakine
Charleston Celebrates Inaugural Ceremony With Civic Pride
Charleston turned the inaugural ceremony into a holiday as Democrats and Republicans welcomed visitors from across the state. The parade drew crowds early, with scouts aiding crowd control and state police coordinating from eight headquarters. Officials praised the orderly turnout and downtown participation, marking a festive, united observance.
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J. Ro Broe AL A Tiiujet
T. WW. Norton
Harvey N. Kexroad
New State House
Annex
Revermer's
Amuory
Wnter
Thiet Britton
FL Oh
Kinsey
Leo Street
Uie
Storta
Leon Voynmisalener
Colorful City Welcomes Gore Inauguration Festivities
Charleston decorates in red white and blue for Governor Gore’s inauguration as crowds line Capitol Street. Flags banners and banners adorn the capitol and old governor mansion while merchants display welcome signs and cars draped in festive colors. The parade features uniformed soldiers and university bands as the city catalogs its elaborate historic debut.
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Charleston
Yestordas
Kanawha Streel
Chudas
Capitol Building
Capitol Street
Capitol Annex
State Street
Tong Nola
Fsat Fall
Howard Gore
Marine Regiment
Morgan Honors Former Governors at New West Virginia Mansion
Governor F Morgan hosts a farewell ceremony for former WV leaders at the new executive mansion on Ranawha Street after inaugural events. Included were Howard Gore and ex-governors MacCorkle Wilte Agbinxen and Cornwell, with band music and a luncheon.
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F. Morgan
West Virginia
Ranawha Street
West oVitesinla
Howard My Gore
Morgany Dudee
John T. Graham
W. B. King
Walter 8. Mallanjun
Tt. P. Wolfe
Mr. Gore
Charleston
A. MacCorkle
A. BR. Wilte
Parkernbury
G. We Agbinxen
Omecomnly
Omecomnly Ald Hl, Natheld of Huntington, Lx-Overiordeh Cornwell Et Konner
Ube Tuncheon
Dinink
NemMinmion O
Ted Che
Virginia University
Morgan
Lad On Flivver Amuses Throngs At Capitol Parade
In a chaotic scene at Capitol Street a high school teen rode a motorized cart through the parade route. Onlookers roared as the driver bowing and smiling to the crowd drew cheers and tension. The episode briefly paused the procession and sparked a renewed festive mood.
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