New York bills seek state press censorship amid Cuba and Greek notes
A summary of notices and events from across the nation and abroad includes a New York bill to place all state newspapers under censorship, Weyler’s harsh policy toward women in Cuba, troop actions on the Uncompaghre reserve, Oregon soldiers' expenditures, changes in local trustees, a suicide attempt in Heppner, a Swedish officer’s self-inflicted death, Greek crisis notes, and obituaries of Thomas Condt and Nineveh Ford.
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New York
Weyler
Cuba
Randlett
Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency
Washington
Oregon
Galloway, Robertson and
Rust
Thomas Driscoll
Heppner
Astor House
New York City
G. Anderson
Gustav Rinnblad
Cagne
Greece
Thomas Condt
Beloit
Wis
Hawaiian Islands
Islands
Maui Island
Nineveh Ford
Walla Walla
Grande Ronde
Rockies
McKinley Inauguration Parade Captivates Washington
President McKinley takes the oath for four years while a vast civic and military pageant fills Washington. Thousands witness a parade of 1000 plus troops, 17 states, and 60 civic groups with elegant decorations and flags along Pennsylvania Avenue. Vice President Hobart delivers a measured address and the inaugural ceremony proceeds with old and new senators sworn in.
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Ohio
William McKinley
Washington
United States
Grant
Broad Avenue
Pennsylvania
Senate
Hobart
Morrill
Senate Makeup After Kyle Victory Shapes McKinley Era
The re election of James H Kyle to the U S Senate from South Dakota will influence the Senate’s balance as McKinley takes office. Republicans tally 42 seats with several free silver and independent members, leaving no clear majority and signaling an unsettled party alignment.
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James H. Kyle
United States Senate
South Dakota
Bill Amending Shipping Laws Passed With Proviso
A bill amending shipping laws passed after adding a proviso that it shall not change the law forbidding flogging in the merchant marine. A senator noted the bill serves sailors and does not restore flogging, while the provision was ordered to appease certain wise men. Gordon of Georgia inserted in the record an account of the simplicity of the Washington and Adams inaugurations.
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Gordon
Georgia
Washington
Adams
Diplomatic Ties Restored Between Venezuela and Britain
The state department reports that relations between Venezuela and Great Britain, broken years ago, are restored. Juan Pietri, Venezuelan minister to Germany, is reassigned to Britain, signaling near completion of the arbitration process with Venezuelan congress expected to ratify.
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State Department
Venezuela
Great Britain
Juan Pietrie
Germany
Geral
Congress to Convene in Special Session March 15
The call lists a special session on March 15 to address government revenues. The president will send a message urging swift enactment of a general tariff revision.
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Congress
Judge Turner Sets Senate Policy Favoring Tariff and Annexation
Judge Turner, Washington’s new United States senator, pledges a policy of protective tariffs, safeguarding Americans abroad, and early annexation of the Hawaiian islands.
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Turner
Washington
United States
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
Boyle Named Consul to Liverpool for McKinley
Washington whispers James P. Boyle, private secretary to the President, will be appointed consul to Liverpool succeeding James P. Neal of Ohio. The Liverpool post carries a salary near thirty thousand dollars annually.
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Ohio
Washington
James P. Boyle
McKinley
Liverpool
James P. Neal
President Cleveland Signs IMF Conference Bill Into Law
The international monetary conference bill has become law after President Cleve land signed it this afternoon.
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Cleveland
Immigration bill clears veto with 198 to 87 vote
The House passed the immigration bill over the president's veto by a 198 to 87 tally. The vote reflects party lines as lawmakers acted on the contentious measure amid ongoing policy debate.
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House
President signs bill on spirits bottling in bond interest
The president has signed a law allowing distillers to bottle spirits in bond, a move that greatly interests industry players. The measure simplifies processing and could affect pricing, distribution, and regulatory compliance for producers nationwide.
Parade Line of March Extends Four Miles in City
The parade stretch was unusually long at four miles as crowds packed the central city. Railroads poured thousands into town by noon and grandstand seats sold out early. Window prices rose from 25 dollars to 800 for a three-window room. Calvin Brice of Ohio paid 1000 dollars for an avenue room at Willard's with luncheon for a small party.
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San Francisco
Carson
Ireland
Navy Department
Department
Henry Ward Beecher
Stamford
Conn
Kruse
Davis House
Joseph N. Dolph
United States
Oregon
Portland
Havana
Santa Clara
Sylvester Scovel
New York World
Tunas and
Sancti Spiritus
Scovel
Liberty
Calvin Brice
Ohio
Willard’s
Decorations in the City Show Flags Over Broad Avenue
A stiff breeze lifts flags banners and bunting along a wide Pennsylvania Avenue parade route from the capitol to the treasury and beyond. The thoroughfare becomes a tapestry of national flags as crowds gather in a grand display of city decorations.
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Broad Avenue
Treasury
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
White House
State, War and Navy Departments
Washington Heights
Ceremonial Entrance at Capitol for Inaugural Events
The presidential family party arrived at 11 40 am and sat in the east gallery with Mrs McKinley and Mrs Barber in front seats. The diplomatic corps, then the supreme court justices, followed by members of the House, and a stir as Vice President elect Hobart appeared near the presiding officer’s desk.
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Capitol
McKinley
Barber
McKinley, Jr
United States Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Hobart
Presidential Party Arrives in Senate Hall
At 12 20 President Cleveland and President elect McKinley entered the main doors. Attention was riveted on these two central figures as they were seated in front of the presiding officer facing the senate and crowd. Members of the House filled the hall on the right while senators and senators elect sat opposite.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Senate
House of Representatives
Vice President Stevenson Presides at Oath Ceremony
The presidential party sat as Vice-President Stevenson invited his successor to the desk. Hobart stepped forward, raised his right hand, and took the oath of office as prescribed by the constitution. Stevenson then delivered his valedictory address thanking the members.
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Hobart
Ile
Senate of the
United States
Stevenson
Inauguration Night Lights and Festivities at Pension Building
Crowds filled the streets and hotel doors while fireworks lit the night sky and the Pension Building hosted the ceremony. Politicians honored President McKinley and the new First Lady with a grand ball as attendees moved through the MA terms of the event.
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McKinley
White House
Pension Building
Admira
Inauguration Oath Ceremony Ends at Capitol
As oaths were administered Cleveland and McKinley spoke softly, sharing smiles. At 1 05 P M the last oath was given and officials began to exit with the new president to take the oath on the east front. Mrs McKinley and the president's mother were escorted from the gallery.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Supreme Justices
Crowds Hail Inauguration of Cleveland and McKinley
Thousands gather at the east wing stand as retiring President Cleveland and incoming President McKinley appear on the platform. The crowd roars as McKinley bows to the cheering audience and 40,000 people strain to witness the procession from the senate chamber. Women faint and scream amid the crush of press on the stand.
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Senate Chamber
Cleveland
McKinley
Senate
McKinley Inauguration Opens As Fuller Administers Oath
McKinley arose and received the oath from Chief Justice Fuller in ceremonial robes. He kissed a gilt Bible presented by African Methodist bishops and began his inaugural address amid roaring crowds. A brief delay followed the address for further proceedings.
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McKinley
Fuller
African Methodist Church
Vice President Decorated Hall Like Fairyland On Night
The Vice President attended a display of decor with arches of flowers, gold cages of canaries, and an iron roof draped in white and gold. Thousands of electric lights flashed among flowers and drapery as the scene impressed with music and perfume fumes.
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