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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
1
A vast throng lined the route as Woodrow Wilson and Charles Marshall began their inaugurations with grand parades from the White House to the Capitol. Taft greeted the pair in the East Room before the new administration proceeded to the Senate for oath and address.
A seven foot square glass box on the Presidential grandstand sheltered Wilson and his party. It was carpeted with oriental rugs and filled with ferns and flowers. An electric stove provided warmth and a quick lunch from conduits beneath the street.
A unique Court of Honor framed the new President's parade review before the White House. Reproductions of Mt Vernon and Monticello created colonial grandstands seating 1,366 guests with journalists above the President's family. Mt Vernon shrine stand held 66,870 seats at five dollars each.
Washington March 4 a grand street carnival expected instead of the traditional inaugural ball. A half million people will fill Pennsylvania avenue with thousands of colored lights and fireworks on the Washington Monument grounds. The Court of Honor will glow as the lights flash and the city prepares for a Mardi Gras style celebration.
Washington mobilizes extensive facilities to handle a potential 200000 visitors. A 1000 member reception committee with 2000 police and detectives oversees. Public comfort stations line Pennsylvania Avenue while Union Station becomes crowded with trains. Electric information bureaus operate in public spaces.
Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana was sworn in as Vice President in the Senate Chamber filling the vacancy caused by Sherman’s death. He becomes presiding officer of the new Senate as Wilson’s administration marks a simple inaugural night with fireworks and a White House celebration.
The program lists times from 8:30 a m breakfast at Shoreham Hotel through 12 noon oath and inaugural address, a noon White House luncheon, afternoon parade and fireworks, and a public carnival on Pennsylvania avenue. It notes ceremonies for Vice President Marshall and new Senators, parades, and a large fireworks display with a national salute.
Carriages bearing President Taft and President-elect Wilson with Vice President-elect Marshall reach the Capitol steps at 10 45 amid roaring applause from vast crowds as the outgoing chief exits.
Two boys, Dan Covington and John Morgan, were seized by Decatur police last night on Church and Bank streets. Morgan, age 16 but looking younger, claimed Clarksville Tennessee as his origin. Covington, similar age, listed Nashville as home. Parents were notified. Covington returned home with his father this morning, while Morgan remains jailed.
An unknown white man escaped from the Decatur chain gang yesterday. Officers are making every effort to apprehend him.
Monroe Stewart, described as a hobo, pleaded guilty and was fined 3.60 dollars by Mayor Wolcott this morning. Reuben Ivy, a 16 year old white boy, faced charges of carrying concealed weapons and asked for a continuance which was granted before he later pleading guilty and paying 61 dollars with 10 dollars paid and the rest remitted for good behavior.
Citizens in the first ward are reminded that city trash wagons will circulate tomorrow to collect household rubbish. Residents are urged to prepare bags for pickup and keep streets clear for the collection teams.
The New Decatur council aims to make the city one of Alabama’s best paved areas. City Engineer Marshall prep costs for Moulton street from Ninth avenue West to Somerville road Fourth avenue from L to Ninth street South Grant street from the depot to Sixth avenue East First avenue from Moulton street to Grant street Circular drive Johnson street to the depot and Sherman A concrete bridge over Dry creek at Moulton street is planned.
Washington reports the list of President Wilson’s cabinet nominees to be sent to the Senate for confirmation. The names include William Jennings Bryan as Secretary of State, William Gibbs McAdoo as Secretary of Treasury, Lindsey M. Gar rison as Secretary of War, James Reynolds as Attorney General, Albert Burleson as Postmaster General, Josephus Daniels as Secretary of Navy, Franklin K. Lane as Secretary of Interior, David Houston as Secretary of Agriculture, and Redfield as Secretary of Commerce.
Albany March 4 Harry K Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, remains of unsound mind and his release from Matteawan State Hospital would endanger public peace and safety an affidavit says to General Carmody by W G Royle
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