Inauguration Day Brilliance on Washington Parade
The March 4 ceremony in Washington featured perfect weather, a 25 000 strong parade, and vivid crowds as Vice President Roosevelt took the oath first and President McKinley followed. Roosevelt presided over the senate, the day marked by grandeur, brief inaugural addresses, and a festive, colorful city scene.
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Veteran recalls battles to recapture Chihuahua
Isaac George, a veteran from the 1846 48 campaign, revisits Chihuahua with his grandson Homer George of Pittsburgh. He recounts the march from Santa Fe to El Paso and Chihuahua, the Battle of Sacramento, the capture of Chihuahua, and the return with 200 prisoners 350 enemy deaths and 10 artillery pieces. He notes heavy casualties on both sides and the 6 week stay before reporting to General Wool at Buena Vista.
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Great Packing Plant Opens in Chihuahua with Ceremonies
Chihuahua March 4. The Compania Exportadora Internacional inaugurated its large packing plant at noon in a formal ceremony attended by Governor Miguel Ahumada, Gen Luis Terrazas, Don Juan Brittingham and American Consul Mills. Remarks praised Mexico’s industrial progress and irrigation needs. the firm Morris and Butt of Kansas City aided the venture. The capital is one and a half million dollars.
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Emperor of China to be escorted to Pekin soon
A bodyguard gathers at Lian Fu to escort the emperor of China back to Pekin, expected to arrive later this month. Ministers demand death for twelve high officials and severe punishment for ninety mandarins, with smallpox rampant among Allied forces and alarm among Europeans nearby.
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Ex-Monk's Anti-Catholic Speech Sparks Isle of Wight Riot
A former monk attempted a bitter anti-Catholic address on Shamblin common Isle of Wight. The crowd grew hostile and rushed the speaker as he brandished a revolver. In the ensuing flight his gun fired, fatally striking a pursuer. He was arrested as police dispersed the mob.
Morenci Southern Railroad Opens, World’s Crookedest Line
Morenci Ariz March 4 Trains now run on the Morenci Southern railroad described as the crookedest line in America after its completion.
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Miners Resuming Diamondville Work After Disaster
In Kemm ero Wyoming the Diamondville mines will restart work next Thursday. The final miner death body from last week’s disaster was recovered this morning.
Great Oil Lake Fire Sparks Locomotive Incident
A spark from a locomotive near Beaumont Texas yesterday ignited a large oil lake. About 350000 gallons of oil burned and the Lucas gusher narrowly escaped destruction. Many houses were burned and surrounding oil supply had been drawn away to reduce damage.
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