McKinley Becomes 23rd President in historic oath
President McKinley of Ohio took the oath of office before thousands at the Capitol amid grand decor, becoming the United States president for a four year term. Grover Cleveland administered the oath as bells rang and crowds cheered, with celebratory decorations across Washington. Weather was bright and glorious.
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Inaugural Parade At Capitol For Cleveland And McKinley
The procession moved to the capitol as McKinley took the oath of office at 1 16 pm and Cleveland entered the senate wing with Hobart. Officials and crowds filled the chamber as the ceremony concluded and the scene shifted to the east front.
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Inauguration Ceremony As McKinley Takes Oath
President McKinley swore in on the capitol east terrace before a vast crowd. Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath, and the new president kissed the Bible presented by the bishop of the African Methodist church. The crowd cheered as his inaugural address began and signals from the roof echoed across Washington.
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Inaugural Address Refines U S Currency Theme
The text presents an inaugural address invoking God and duty while urging monetary reform. It highlights wartime industrial distress, the need to preserve a stable currency under government supervision, and a commitment to address bimetallism through early action and international cooperation. The language mirrors 19th century economic debates on currency stability and treasury practices.
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Inaugural Reflections on Tariff and Unity Under McKinley
The document extols gold silver parity to stabilize the currency, supports tariff revision and reciprocity to boost foreign markets, and notes the unity across sections. It highlights preservation of the Constitution and details the McKinley inaugural celebration with the Marine Band and grand ball amid high crowds and social rites.
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McKinley Adds Cabinet Then Receives Fraternity Badge
The cabinet package for President-elect McKinley was completed with Bliss as interior secretary and a lineup including Sharman Gage Alger Long Bliss Gary McKenne each in their roles. An afternoon ceremony in the White House parlors featured a diamond badge presented as the official emblem of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
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Early session set after McKinley oath March 13
The Associated Press reports a definite plan to invoke a special session shortly after President McKinley's inauguration with the date set for March 13. The message to Congress will urge revising tariff and addressing government revenues.
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Rumors Of Spanish Hostility To Americans In Havana
A Havana dispatch says Spanish volunteers fear attacks on American interests as reports of discontent with Gen Lee and the United States spread. Weyler may soon leave Havana. recall claimed but not officially announced. Indignation grows over Sanguilly’s release and Gomez’s recent Santa Clara victories.
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Jurisdiction ruling in Riggs case battles Senate
Riggs seated and the Senate favors jurisdiction in a judicial contest. The official count shows district totals and recounts with five uncounted ballots. A Senate hearing tomorrow will argue the chamber's authority to try the case as lawyers present their positions.
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Conference Falls Silent Over Deficiency Bill
March 4 report from Washington shows appropriations conferees failed to agree on the general deficiency bill after the Senate added claims the House refused. President Cleveland's term expired without signing Indian, agricultural, and sundry civil bills, and the deficiency bill remained unsettled. A gas subway explosion in Boston killed five and injured about a dozen. Small caliber rifle effects on game are discussed, noting hard nose bullets pass through with a pinhole while soft nose bullets cause more fatal injuries and dramatic bone damage.
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Markets and prices across Kansas City spring wheat and livestock
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