Inauguration Amid Blizzard Delays in Washington
Thousands of visitors slog through slush as decorations sag during a blizzard that cuts off telegraph and telephone lines. President Taft takes the oath in a ceremony scaled by weather with the Capitol and White House escorted by military divisions and a packed public sentiment.
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Taft Inauguration Ceremony Opens New Era at White House
The article details President Taft’s inauguration following James Sherman’s, with Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath and Taft delivering a brief inaugural address. It notes the parade, reception, and display of national pageantry, including foreign diplomats, and the extensive street decorations, culminating in a grand fireworks display at the White House grounds.
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Inauguration Day Crowd Watches New President Roosevelts
The article describes the crowd gathered near the president's stand for the oath ceremony and the grand spectacle arranged to honor the new president after his inauguration, noting the moment as a significant political event.
Inaugural Ball Echoes Early American Ceremony
The scene at the inaugural ball in Washington recalls Grover Cleveland’s 1893 ceremony amid a storm as Taft and Sherman preside. Delegates from all states mingle with dignitaries in a display of national unity, highlighting the early traditions of presidential inaugurations.
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Tafts Inaugural Address Foresees Reform Agenda
President Taft outlines his aims after taking the oath, pledging to continue reforms of his predecessor, push anti trust and interstate commerce actions, revise the tariff, and strengthen monetary policy. He calls for federal oversight to curb excessive corporate power, with emphasis on defense, education, labor, and foreign policy. The canal, Philippines, and territorial issues are noted as priorities, alongside jobs, budgets, and civil rights measures.
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