Parade Tribute to Washington and Union Echoes 1889 Musings
A grand Madison Square parade follows a Metropolitan Opera event as Gen Scho field announces the Forner march. Governors, militia units, West Point cadets, and G A R members march past New York and national leaders while Grover Cleveland and others reflect on Our People and Liberty.
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W. A. Kreps
W. J. Kulings
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Sheridan
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Lovall Farryazut
William Warner
Harrison Clarke
Grand Army
New York City
William P. Walton
Brooklyn
Henry W. Knight
Grover Cleveland
Remarkable banquet marks Washington celebration at the Met
The president left the parade at 6 30 p m and attended a banquet at the Metropolitan Opera house for about 800 guests. Mayor Grant presided with Vice President Morton ex President Cleveland and many dignitaries. The chief steward used electricity to coordinate courses and service in an event said to cost 35000 dollars.
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America
Welook
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Washington and the Army Navy Oath to the Constitution
Speeches emphasize the citizen soldier role from Valley Forge to modern times. Reflections on George Washington as model of discipline, public virtue, and loyal service to the republic, alongside the evolution of the U S military and naval power through steam and steel.
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President Harrison Speech Reflects on New York Centennial Greeting
President Harrison, exhausted, finally spoke at a New York celebration, praising the city and the office while urging a national unity of purpose. He credited the event to the office and history, calling for patriotism, moral leadership, and devotion to country.
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Vast New York Parade Draws Ninety Thousand Spectators
About 90,000 men formed the line for New York's centennial civic and industrial parade. The pageant surpassed the military turnout in scope, with over 100 floats featuring tableaux and exhibits on wheels. German American societies and citizens showcased elaborately costly floats, reflecting large artistic and monetary effort.
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Parade floats cost ten thousand dollars in 15th historical display
A civic parade formed along Fifty-ninth Street and Fifth Avenue and traveled down Fifth to Fifteenth Street then to Union Square. After circling the square it moved back via Fifth Avenue and Waverley Place to Broadway, with a noon review by the president and other notable guests.
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Citizens Sing Loyal at Madison Square in Centennial Hour
An audience of about 200 in Madison Square, New York, joined Theodore’s chorus of German American singing societies for a May 1 program conducted by Rein Schmelz. The concert featured Handel and Beethoven works, National Hymn America, and torchlight fireworks marking Washington’s centennial celebrations.
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Unmanageable Team of Horses Sparks Lakefront Panic
Chicago on May 1 reports a festival crowd fleeing as a runaway team of horses charged spectators during a fireworks display. Several hurt in the crush while a later explosion burned or injured boys near the operators. Names listed include Frederick Eschenberg age 16 and Daniel Grant age 13 among others injured.
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Paraders in New York Parade Suffer Injuries and Arrests
May Day parade chaos leaves several fainting and injured spectators as ambulances race to hospitals. Officers report numerous horse falls, a rider crushed, two officers hurt, and many thieves arrested amid dense crowds. Theresa Leenor dies of heart disease watching the parade.
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Inspector Byrne
Democratic National Chairman Passes Away at Lime Rock
The Democratic National Chairman died in Lime Rock Connecticut after illness. The party immediate reaction emphasized his leadership and long service guiding campaigns and party organization across decades. His passing prompted tributes from lawmakers and fellow officials nationwide.
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