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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
3
The article describes preparations for President McKinley’s second inauguration on March 4 1901 with a vast parade ball and ceremonies funded by Washington merchants and citizens. It notes photos attendance projections of about 500000 spectators and 200000 visitors and explains costs mainly borne by local businesses.
Only a favored few may gain admission to the U S Capitol on March 4 as the Fifty sixth congress faces its demise. Visitors planning to witness the closing events should be aware access will be restricted and invitees only will be admitted under special arrangements.
The piece argues for changing inauguration date from March 4 to another simple resolution. It notes McKinley era funding, crowds in Washington, and that subscriptions repay with surplus. It outlines admission controls for the Capitol and lists who would be present on March 4, including senators, representatives, press, diplomats, justices, and cabinet members, implying a full ceremonial turnout.
The passage outlines Senate procedures for inaugurations and oaths of office. It notes the vice president presides, announces the session in order, and that newly elected or reappointed senators take oaths after which adjournment follows. It reflects traditions surrounding the Senate chamber ceremonies.
President McKinley ends business by noon on March 4 and, in a formal oath ceremony, prepares to sign or veto bills before the oath as the Senate, House, and Supreme Court gather. Roosevelt takes the oath as McKinley returns to the Capitol for the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue with 60,000 marching units.
Pennsylvania Avenue to glow with artistic patriotic decorations as officials plan to display flags. No reviewing stands will be erected, and the public may view the display along the avenue.
A historical note on parade decor along the avenue for the president’s inauguration includes restrained stands, decorative arches for visiting governors, and carefully supervised color harmony. Ticket tiers range from $2 to $5 for viewing stands and the inaugural ball. It recalls past balls dating to James Madison with later presidents missing balls under various reasons.
The day’s great event features President William McKinley taking the oath of office with the chief justice present. He delivers the inaugural address and assumes leadership for a four year term. The ceremony is simple yet powerful, earning praise from foreigners for its democratic character. Afterward, McKinley reviews the procession and assumes formal possession, riding to the White House in the grand march.
A fragmented report notes Hod Catarrh aged 36 and conductor on PW om Thad suffered a daylong illness amid unclear context. The items mention Geo and Hearn in B&B, but details are unreadable.
The article outlines costs and setups for a presidential inauguration. It notes a five cent per minute telegraph service, 1000 clerks purchasing seats at 1.50 each, about 24000 spent on the court of honor and four reviewing stands on Pennsylvania Avenue, a glassed presidential box and reviewing area, thirty eight columns on the White House grounds along the semi circular driveway, and stands to be built and run by the inauguration committee.
The inaugural ball will mark the inauguration day with a grand display. Tickets at ten dollars invite couples to attend, with about 10 900 tickets planned. The event, centered in the pension office building, features 12 000 hat and cloak boxes and extensive preparations for gowns, flowers, and décor, with President and Mrs McKinney and the diplomatic corps in attendance.
Several good office rooms in the Wurst Block on West Main Street offering steam heat and all modern conveniences.
For sale or rent. In part or whole, one 20 hp boiler, one 40 hp boiler, one 60 hp boiler, one 40 hp engine, twelve wood tanks, steel tank, four lead lined vats, presses, shafting, scales, fourteen steel vats, 24x4x8. Henry Wurst.
A dissolution notice announces sale of old stock of pianos and organs with prices below value. An upright piano listed at 145 dollars from 350, plus many other bargains described as snaps to make things hum.
A short classified note from Tooker at 119 Hast Avenue Elyria Ohio offers to borrow 3500 dollars secured by property and lists several houses and vacant lots for sale at bargain prices. Contact details included with date Ji 28-68.
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