Inauguration Day Trumpets Taft’s Splendid Ceremony
In Washington DC on March 4 Taft's inauguration followed Roosevelt's, with a grand parade and pomp. Thousands from every state attended including governors and military units. An extraordinary crowd and a vast military display featured cadets, marines, and sea service personnel amid a day of brilliant pageantry and festive events.
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Osburn Hotel Company Incorporation and Plans
The Osburn hotel company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk. Directors are W F Osburn D A Paine and S B Eakin with capital stock of 100000. Principal place of business is Eugene and an 80000 hotel building is planned at East Eight and Pearl streets with work to begin after April. Four of five California political parties endorse the constitutional suffrage amendment.
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Not the Cheapest but the Best Suit Line
An ad proclaims commitment to quality over low price. It invites inspection of the spring lineup, boasting well-cut suits and women’s sales with prices around $18.00 and others up to $25.00, highlighting exclusivity and value.
Black Lace Coat Strikes the Key Note of Style
Advertises new black lace coats with silk lining priced at 15, 20, and 22 dollars. Describes as style leaders for moderate means and those with better circumstances.
Silk and lace ready-to-wear array with modest prices
An advertisement touts silk and lace apparel including embroidered tabs Buster Brown collars Persian band collars and tailored ties. Prices range from 26¢ to 65¢ with plains at 2.50 and superior hand embroidered pieces at 3.50. Aimed at offering more waist value than typical ready-to-wear selections.
Waist for More Dressy Occasions Silk Waistwear
A waist collection titled A Waist for More Dressy Occasions presents silk waists by high class designers suited for dress occasions. Prices stand out at $3.50, $5.00, $6.50, $8.50, $10.00 and $12.50.
Hart, Schaffner and Marx Suits For All Occasions
A clothing store advertises a wide range of Hart, Schaffner and Marx suits plus other makes in blue and black full dress and tuxedo styles. Prices start at 6.50 and go up to 156.00 with selections for young men and quieter tastes.
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Men Arrested at Ashland Identified as Crooks in City
Two men arrested yesterday at Ashland for a Monday morning theft at Ed Wanson's clothing store in the city are the ones sought. Ed Wilson and John Sullivan allegedly took two coats and other apparel. Hanson wired Sheriff Bown that he had identified the goods and would start home with the suspects tonight. Magee elected mayor of Pittsburg marks a victory for Republican George T. Oliver over Frick and Knew, with Frick reportedly spending $100,000 to block Magee.
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Pattern Giveaway With New Fashion Guide At Store
An ad promotes a fashion book featuring hundreds of latest patterns for all occasions. Customers can view it in store, with a price of 20 cents and a free pattern included. Includes call to action to ask to see it at the shop.
New Boys Suits Offer Wide Range of Prices
A local shop promotes a boy’s suit line with prices from 2.56 to 6.50 and sizes up to 15 years. The garments mimic a grown man’s cut and color, with options including extra knickerbockers.
Sweater Coats Catch the Eye of the Small Boy
A small boy notices sweater coats in gray red navy or white with matching trimmings. Prices are set at $1.50 values for 91.25, aiming to entice buyers who want affordable outerwear.
Taft Delivering Inaugural Address On Reform Agenda
Washington March 4 President Taft outlines a reform focused program aimed at curbing rail and industrial monopolies. He backs strengthening anti trust and interstate commerce enforcement while planning tariff revision and executive department reorganizations.
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Statehood 13 Again Beaten in Senate Today
Washington March 3 By a 47 to 25 vote the senate refused to attach statehood to a restitution plan aimed at preventing Jews traveling in Russia.
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Secretary service force urged as permanent by congress
Washington March 3 report by a house select committee urges enacting legislation to give the secret service a permanent character. The panel, including Olmstead Currier Young Brantley and Bowers, found 100 more employees than in 1908 and that 1,980,708 dollars in lump sums could have supported detective work but was not used.
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Million Dollar State House at Olympia
Olympia March 2 The senate passed a bill to create a commission to dispose of capital land grant comprising 100000 acres of timber lands. Proceeds to be used to erect the 1000000 dollar capitol started in 1895 and completed no further than the foundation. The bill goes to the governor.
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