Inaugural Parade of 1905 Showed National Unity in Colorful Pageantry
The Washington inauguration featured 50,000 marchers including Rough Riders, cow punchers, and western dignitaries led by President Roosevelt. Tennessee sent a special train and six elderly violinists, while South and other states contributed battalions, bands, and historical floats. The parade stretched across the afternoon with a riot of color and civic pride.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
National Guard
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Northwest
Washington
State of
Tennessee
Louisiana
Georgia Military’ Academy
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
South
The Inaugural Ball from the Pension Building Spectacle
A vivid account of the inaugural ball held in the Pension Building marking inauguration day. Describes lavish splendor, color and rhythm, with grand halls and dramatic crowds. The scene is presented as an extravagant, transformative social spectacle central to the event.
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United States
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Laws
Western Cowboys Parade for Roosevelt Inauguration
Westerners allied with the Cowboys joined the Roosevelt inauguration crowd. Notable figures like Deadwood Dick Clark and Burgess appeared in cowboy dress with their own carriages. The ballroom scene dazzled with flowers, lights, palms, and ivy. The President attended a reception afterward.
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Roosevelt
Amons
Deadwood
Waorkira
Averalls
Nertinnes
Civ Road
Burgess
Inaugural Address of President Roosevelt
The text presents Roosevelt’s inaugural address praising national gratitude for conditions that enable wellbeing. He reflects on a new continent founded by a great people, urges responsibility under free government, and calls for justice with strength. He warns power brings danger and emphasizes duties to others, self, and future generations.
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Roosevelt
United States
Urs
Republic
Washington
Abraham Necoln
Senate fights over rate bill and strikes ripple abroad
The piece notes Senate action on a perfected block system for the rate bill amid global tensions and labor unrest. It mentions ongoing or likely strikes in St Petersburg and local political tensions, with clipped references to figures and events.
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Mitchell
Senate
St. Petersborg
Peruna Claims for Kidney Catarrh Relief Spreading
A flood of testimonials from diverse readers asserts Peruna cures kidney and bladder catarrh. Mr C B Newhof of Albany credits relief and lasting health after advanced age illness. A War Correspondent from Washington, D C says fatigue and kidney trouble vanished, enabling resumed work. Toronto merchant John Nimmo notes complete recovery after failed remedies, praising Peruna’s harmless, non narcotic formula and lasting effect.
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B. Newhof
Delamare Street
Albany
Montefiore
Perina
F. B. Richards
Ti Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Star
New York Sun
Sun
States
Svar
Peruna
Proucid
John Nimmo
Lippincott St
Toronto
Can
That City
Masonic Order
Peruyna
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St.Jacobs Oil
Price
Soc
Trntk
Alabastine Company
Grand Av
Grand Rapids, Midh
York City
A. J. Tower CO
Boston, U.S
Tovver Canadian Co., Limited
Toronto, Canada
Western
Canada
Otawa
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Sc
St.Paul
Mian
J. M. McLachlan
Watertowl
Dakota
CON. US
Mrs. Roosevelt
Great Republic
America
Magsevelt
Russia
Swayne
Smoot
Okishema
St. Petersburg
Romanoff
Aorhon
Sergius
Skaropatkin
Rimmer Czar
Supreme Court
Newhof
Richards
Kennedy
Biather
Lion
Lion Coffee
Sela
Everyweere
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo, Ohio
Martha Washington
Phos
Siilwaybee
Wis
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