Taft Inauguration Follows Simple Early-Country Ceremony
The new president Taft took the oath administered by Chief Justice Fuller in a brief ceremony echoing early days. Roosevelt, now a private citizen, congratulated Taft as he delivered an abbreviated inaugural address. Taft then returned to the White House while Roosevelt headed to New York and Oyster Bay.
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Taft Inauguration Delayed Indoors By Snow Storm
Washington woke to a blizzard as taft and roosevelt arrived at the capitol. snow and wind forced indoor ceremonies in the senate chamber while crowds braved the elements along pennsylvania avenue to glimpse the president-elect and his predecessor.
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Ohio Proud as Taft Inauguration Marks Rise of Presidents
The article notes Taft's Washington inauguration with pomp, contrasts it with earlier simple ceremonies, and argues Ohio now claims the Mother of Presidents title, surpassing Virginia and rival states in producing U S presidents. It also recounts Taft's varied public service path and the historical shift in leadership from Virginia to Ohio.
Taft Is President Harbors Moment Across Chicago
Chicago observes Taft’s presidential oath with a citywide salute at 11 am. Telephone exchanges ringed out Taft is president as river boats whistles factories and trains join the tribute. Mayor Busse set five minutes for the supreme moment while schools sing the anthem and churches pray.
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Taft Inauguration Dominates March Headlines
Paris dispatches summarize the day’s papers focusing on the Taft inauguration and Roosevelt’s retirement. Review praises Roosevelt as a remarkable, colorful leader who mobilized moral forces at home and on the international stage, noting his mix of preaching and athletic vigor.
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President Taft Celebrated With Bells and Whistles Across Cities
A morning celebration honors William Howard Taft as president. Churches rang, fire departments blew whistles, and factory whistles sounded for several minutes as crowds cheered the nation’s leader. Citizens expressed admiration for the office and saluted with cries of Long live the President.
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Inaugural Parade Honors Taft as Sailors Lead March
A vast crowd lined Pennsylvania Avenue for Taft and Sherman as 8300 sailors from the fleet anchored in Hampton Roads led the procession. Governors from many states, West Point cadets, and Rapid civic clubs followed, while Confederate veterans and diverse civilian groups filled the Civic Division in a display of national unity and pageantry.
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Schmidt Enters mayoral race amid term limits debate
In local politics the question of whether current officials may seek re election dominates discussion. Judge B W Skelton announced candidacy for municipal judge and City Clerk Frank Mapdovan signaled possible run, while the mayoral bid remained undecided.
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Fort Wayne Set To Elect City Committeemen
The house accepted amendments to a bill at an early hour and Governor Marshall signed it. The measure does not affect Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne voters will elect city central committeemen Thursday with polls open 4 to 8 PM.
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Tornado Claims Thirty-Five Lives In Town
The cyclone struck with no warning, killing thirty five people and injuring about forty. Among Black residents, twenty four died. Only six houses remained standing, other homes damaged. Relief trains arrived at daylight as neighboring towns sent aid and Helena prepared the dead for burial with local undertakings destroyed.
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Thirty five dead in Memphis tornado disaster
Memphis reports a violent tornado last night killed fifteen white people and over twenty Black individuals with 50 to 100 injured. Relief crews recovered many Black victims beneath wreckage as updates arrived. Names include two children of Mrs Belle Darden and Mrs John Reed.
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Brinkley Tornado Devastates Town Killing and Injuring Many
Residents describe a devastating Brinkley Arkansas tornado that destroyed the business district and most homes. A revised death toll lists several individuals, with aid trains arriving as Governor Donaghey plans to visit. Communications were cut and scenes showed widespread ruin and refugee turmoil.
Former officer Hartle placed in jail after violent incident
A man identified as Hartle, once a county officer, was restrained at his East Wayne Street home Monday night due to violent behavior and total blindness. Sheriff Reichelderfer and Mr. Grice transferred him to jail amid renewed claims of unbalanced condition influenced by prior friction with his chief.
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Petition Drives for New Building Gain Momentum
A 250 sign petition seeks a new building as councilors work toward a definite funding sum. The annual high school commencement is set for Thursday, June 17. Teachers receive a three day vacation April 1 2 and 3 to attend the state teachers convention in Indianapolis. Eva Peck appointed third assistant librarian at the public library succeeding Grace Smith.
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Bankruptcy petitions filed by Schoenauer and Hunt
John F. Schoenauer once a hardware dealer at South Whitley files in Fort Wayne federal court with assets of 108 and liabilities 973.19. Attorney F. J. Heller of Columbia City represents him. Charles E. Hunt of Well County shows liabilities 2096.25 and assets 808 with 6001 5 claimed as exempt. Eichhorn Vaughn of Blutton serve as petitioners' attorneys.
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Banquet Planned for Fort Wayne Hotel Stockholders
A banquet for two hundred stockholders is set for Thursday the 18th at the Fort Wayne Hotel. Invitations have been sent allowing each stockholder one guest. The committee has not chosen a toastmaster and will keep the program impromptu.
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Wreck on the Wabash injures eight near Huntington
A head on crash between eastbound Wabash No 6 and a westbound freight at Mardenas east of Huntington at 8 30 Saturday evening injured eight passengers and toppled two locomotives. Conductor Gage and nine others sustained cuts and bruises. both engines 658 and 2308 were damaged and hauled to shops.
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Toe Nearly Severed In Workplace Accident
O H Honeck, an employee, suffered a severe injury to the great toe of his right foot when a fall occurred Saturday. The incident left him nearly severed and unable to work for about a week.
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