Presidential Inaugurations From Washington to Lincoln
A compact history of early U S inaugurations noting New York ceremonies before the capital move, Washington arrival rituals, and presidential entries. It covers Washington's era, Monroe’s 1817 and 1820-25 events, Adams and Old Hickory, with brief mention of military escorts and the ceremonial setting in the Senate chamber.
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Monroe
Capitol
Seniate Chamber
Supreme Court Room
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
F Street
Ebbitt House
Old Hickory
District of Columbia
Sol
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Willard’s
Buchanan
Senate
Mr. Lincoln
Buis
Inaugurations Through American Presidents
A historical overview describes early inaugurations from Washington to Lincoln, noting minimal ceremonies for Jefferson Adams and Madison, the grand but varied celebrations for Tippecanoe and Polk, and how Civil War events colored Lincoln's second oath and the surrounding pageantry.
Inaugural Ball Planned as National Reception
The first ball of 1909 will be a national reception hosted by President Taft and Vice President Sherman. Each state will send a distinguished son to officially present visitors and connect forty six states with the national capital for a memorable inauguration event.
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Washington
New York
Faso
Union
Senate
George Washup
Federal Hall
Chamber of the Senate
House of Representatives
Taft
Sherman
Gist Blair
Montgomery Blair
Lincoln
Blair
Detective testifies in shoplifting case with swallowing pawn tickets
In a courtroom scene a detective recounts arresting two women for shoplifting at the home of one suspect. He recalls the suspect swallowing a purse, silk underwear, silver candlesticks, a chafing dish, and pawn tickets to escape charges, prompting the magistrate to intervene.
A Little Bit Thick Fog Tale from the Old Salt
The old sailor recalls fog so thick off Newfoundland that crews sit on the rail leaning into it. One night the fog suddenly lifted and everyone toppled into the sea, a comic near-miss he calls a bit thick.
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Newfoundland
National Conversations on Street Talk Across Nations
A quip notes the subject of conversations by country. In Germany army, Russia bureaucracy, France women, United States business, England sport, Turkey nothing. observed in Brussels Derniere Heure.
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Germany
Russia
France
United States
England
Turkey
Brussels
Lamp of Experience Guides Ambition
A reflective quote attributed to Patrick Henry emphasizes relying on experience to navigate the future rather than the past, urging practical wisdom over speculation.
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Patrick Henry
Short Line Fair and Driving Association forms in Idaho
The Pocatello meeting crafts The Short Line Fair and Driving Association with five county fairs Dillon Beaverhead Blackfoot St Anthony and Montpelier agreeing on dates September races and uniform purses. Secretary Walker secures a round trip rate with the Short Line. freight rates are pending. Admission fixed at 50 cents general and 25 cents grandstand.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Advance
Short Line Fair and Racing Association
S. S. Carruthers
Beaverhead County
Stufflebeam
Walker
Dillon
Montana
Blackfoot
St. Anthony
Montpelier
Quick Delivery Wagon Offers Light Freight in Dillon
N. S. Wood announces the Quick Delivery Wagon remains ready to handle light freight baggage and express to and from the depot and city. Special attention to dormitory and Normal college business. Also sells dry fine kindling and stove wood with delivery options.
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Normal College
Tribune Book Store
N. S. Wood
Dillon
Montana
Land For Sale Near Dillon Montana 360 Acres
Farm land offering about 360 acres of farming hay and pasture use with good water rights located roughly nine miles from Dillon Montana. Contact W Gree Dites for details.
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Dillon
W. Gree Dites
Montana
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Roosevelt
Iéeentatives
Hington
Old St. Paul’s
Inde Ence Hall
John Adams
Unitedites
Old Statehouse
Philanphia
Jefferson
James Madison
Millitia
Ol Hall of Representatives
Statuary Hall
Cies
Madison
Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Martin’ van Buren
van Buren
Tippecanoe
Harrison
John Tyler
William Cranch
Circuit Court
Polk
Zachary Taylor
Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
William BR. King
Cube
Red
Pierce Twas
James Buchanan
White House
Judiciary
Shot Line Racing Association
Dillenite
Willes
Virginia City
Seavernens County
Lord Erroll Syndicate
India
Virginia Cit
Madisonian
Thad Avery
EB. R. Avery
Thad
Dak
Bungalow
Jammu
Srinagar
Jhelum Valley
Kashmir
Mohora
Orient
Duncan Melvin
Scotland
Scotty” Melvin
L. J. Price
Lewis & Walker Assayers
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
P. O
M.paumie
Galena St
Gity Cleaning
Sylvain Bros
Beqabway
Mont
George R. Metlen
Civil & Minive Exgineer
U. S
Rveyor
Montanié and
Rombauer CO
W. R. Hocking
East Granite
P.O
Butte
Buick Auto CO
M. EB. Barry
Ramee A
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