McKinley Sworn In Amid Massive Inaugural Parade
William McKinley is inaugurated for a second term as Washington decorates the capital with unprecedented splendor. The parade features a civil force outnumbered by military units, veterans, and Rough Rider bands, with international representation including Lord Minto and Canadian authorities. Naval ships join the procession as 14 governors attend the ceremony.
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Washington
William McKinley
United States
McKinley
Capitol
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dominion of Canada
Lord Minto
Potomac
States of the Union
Inauguration Day Bids to Nation by Roosevelt and Leaders
Amid steady rain and hail, the capital witnessed the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Suller. The crowd filled the east front as lawmakers, diplomats, and a vast assembly looked on while President Roosevelt delivered an inaugural address urging frugality, pledging Cuba aid, and promising gradual self rule for the Philippines. Roosevelt was inaugurated as vice president at 11 50 a m and joined by a distinguished entourage.
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Suller
Cuba
Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Senate
County High School Saturday Afternoon Club Formed
The young ladies organize a Saturday Afternoon club to cultivate intellect social and needle skills. Meetings every Saturday afternoon with elective membership and a reading course with critical analysis. Reading Prince of India. Officers: President Eliza Selway Vice President Nellie Sharkey Secretary Melrose Morton.
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the County High School
Prince of India
Eliza Selway
Nellie Sharkey
Melrose Morton
Dillon Public Library Evening Hours At St James Parish House
In St James Parish House the Dillon Public Library offers open hours on Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o clock.
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Dillon Public Library
St. James Parish House
Legislative Digest of Montana Session Turmoil and Bills
A stormy Montana week with Senate President Higgins and House Speaker Corbett clashing dominates coverage. On Tuesday bills on banks and ballot changes pass the Senate, several appropriations move in the House, and a long list of measures advances including the fish and game bill and revenue acts. On Wednesday Senate Bill 87 is signed, and a park board is created along with other appropriations. Thursday sees multiple appropriation and policy bills signed or advanced, including osteopathy licensing and estray revenue publication, while a 12th judicial district is proposed. Paris Gibson wins a short-term Senate seat as deadlock ends.
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Montana
Higgins
Senate
Corbett
House
Fisus
Orphan'’S Home
Higgns
Board of Park Commission
Fish and Game
State Board of Health
State Board of Horticulture
State University
Powell
Deer Lodge County
Daly County
Murray
Senate Joint Memorial
12Th Judicial District
Valley
Chateau
Paris Gibson
City Election Preparations and Appointments
City council met to prepare for the April city election. Mayor Morse and aldermen set measures including road grading on Argenta road, mill expansion for Thompson and Reynolds, and appointing judges and clerks per ward with polling places at Melton law office, city hall, and Sullivan’s house. Albert Johnson named clerk of registration. Police to enforce minors ban at saloons and require debris clearance to improve the city.
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J. E. Morse
W. A. Jones
Wm. Knapp
B. F. White
L. J. Price
Argenta
Thompson & Reynolds
Albert Johnson
Dillon News Co
H. R. Melton
Bishop
Rev
H. I. Cope
B. R. Stevenson
Conger
Chris. Burfeind
D. T. Hood
Benj. Bond
Ed. Patrick
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Charles A. Cray
William Mkinley
Weinley Sworn IN
Jax
Rough Rider
Lopes Role Social
United
M’kinley
Young Ladies’ Club
Huber
L. Kupfer
Dillon, Montana
French
China
Huber Brothers
Holce
Farley
Legislative Digest
Rogers Bros
Albert Stamm
Jewelee
Popyright
Rockwood, N. Y
Theodore Roosevely
Mrs. Roosevelt
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