Inauguration Amid Snowbound Washington Taft Sworn President
Taft and Sherman were sworn in as president and vice president in the U S Capitol Senate chamber due to a blizzard that shut down outdoor ceremonies. Roosevelt joined Taft as cheers sounded. the day featured a brief oath for Sherman and a formal farewell to Vice President Fairbanks.
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Ohio
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New York
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House of Representatives
Fairbanks
House
Sherman
Roosevelt family to spend most time in Italy
Oyster Bay March 9. Ex-President Roosevelt says his family except Theodore Jr will spend most time in Italy while he is away. They will stay with Mrs Roosevelt's sister Miss Carew at a villa near Rome. Mrs Roosevelt is planned to leave Italy early in March.
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Theodore Jr
Italy
Taft Cabinet Meets. Dickinson Absent at War Secretary Nomination
Washington March 3 President Taft convened his first cabinet meeting at 11 oclock with all members present except Dickinson who is to be secretary of war The session closed at 1245 pm when Secretary Knox announced the Presidents ruling that cabinet members will not discuss publicly the business transacted and that Taft will talk for himself when appropriate.
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Great Spectacular Taft Inauguration Parade Held Amid Storm
Washington March 4 The sleet and snow storm disrupted the inauguration but the parade proceeded with essential pomp and pageantry. Thousands watched the procession from snow covered streets as bands played and cheers rose along the route. Four fifths of the parade units were U S military and civic organizations.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Storm Routs Brinkley Ark Killing Dozens Injuring Many
A cyclone devastated Brinkley Arkansas sweeping through the town killing about thirty people and injuring fifteen to forty others. Affected area includes the business district and most homes and property loss exceeds one million dollars. Identified victims include William Porter Foote J L Sternett Henry Stovall Jr and several women.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
William Porter Foote
J. L.sterrett
Henry Stovall, Jr
Philipps
Belle Darden
Charles
Indiana Legislature Ends Sessions With Compromise On Appropriations
The Indiana legislature adjourned at 2 15 this morning after a compromise between Republicans and Democrats on the appropriations bill. Governor Marshall signed the bill and the Smith tax levy for the state sinking fund. Reductions included 118000 from the appropriations bill and lower allocations for Indiana University and Purdue, with Purdue denied funds for a greenhouse, veterinary clinic, and cattle barn. Continued on page two.
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Indiana and Ohio Limbs of It Are Ousted from the State
A terse news brief reports that Indiana and Ohio factions have been ousted from the state. It notes shifts in control and references political realignment affecting regional governance and party representation. No individuals are named in the accessible text.
Waters-Pierce Gets a Chance in Missouri Suit
Missouri Supreme Court overruled motions for rehearing by Standard Oil Indiana and Republic Oil Ohio. Ouster of Indiana and Ohio firms upheld. Waters-Pierce allowed to continue business with 60 percent of its stock held by Standard Oil of New Jersey. Victory seen as win for Waters-Pierce and minority interests. possible U S Supreme Court appeal expected.
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Missouri
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Weather bulletin forecasts heavy rainfall in Ohio region
A telegraphic bulletin from the Observer notes a new rise in rivers in Fort Wayne and predicts further heavy rainfall over the Ohio region. Meteorological conditions in Columbus indicate continued favorable conditions for significant precipitation over the next twenty four hours.
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Ohio
Thornton bill blocks Fort Wayne officials from re election
A partial OCR fragment notes passage of an amendment named Thornton bill that bars present city officials in Fort Wayne from seeking re election. City Controller A M Schmidt is mentioned amid unclear context.
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Fort. Wayne
A.M. Schmidt
Samuel Hartle Hospital Ward Appearance During Sheriff Grice Era
Samuel Hartle, a riding deputy, was placed in the hospital ward when Jesse Grice served as county sheriff. A commission of doctors including Calvin, Barnett, Morse, and Harrod was summoned, and Justice Tankey’s court was to pass on the matter.
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Barnett
Morse
Ruling on New School Building Feared at City Board Meeting
Patrons from Hast Creighton and Holton avenues appeared before the city school board Monday evening with a petition for a new school building. They declared the present structure is inadequate and urged action.
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