Change of Executives at Capitol in Snowbound Inauguration
Taft and Sherman presided in a snow swept capital as a blizzard halted travel. The oath for Vice President Sherman and President Taft took place in the senate chamber due to logistics, with the crowd and galleries filled despite wind and eight inch snow. The day featured delayed trains, downed wires, and a proud public reaction as the new administration began.
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Sherman Takes Oath of Office at Vice President Inauguration
Washington March 4 James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York became vice president at noon as galleries filled quickly. Spectators watched as Chief Justice Fuller and the Supreme Court. the diplomatic corps and dignitaries entered. Fairbanks administered and Sherman repeated the oath, then Fairbanks gave his farewell.
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Inaugural Parade Draws Crowd Despite Snowy Streets
Washington marchers numbered in the thousands as the inaugural procession moved from the Capitol to the White House. Weather limited crowd size but seating stands along Pennsylvania Avenue filled, with 6,500 at Lafayette Square and 1,500 on the president’s stand for diplomats and officials.
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Inauguration Window Prices and Military Pageantry
A Washington procession after the inauguration drew crowds and a sea of color as officials and notable figures paid high prices for windows facing the capitol. Senators Depew and Guild, among others, spent lavish sums on corner rooms and suites. The parade featured West Point cadets, Annapolis sailors, National Guard regiments, and various political clubs, marching in a grand display of pageantry and power.
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Taft Outlines Future Policy and Praises Predecessor
Washington March 4 President Taft delivers a lengthy inaugural address praising his predecessor’s reforms. He links ongoing policy to trust regulation railroad and interstate commerce fixes, stressing continuation of anti monopoly efforts and prudent government economy while upholding party platform promises.
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Farewell Address Marks End of Fairbanks Senate Term
The Farewell of Fairbanks to the Upper House records his thanks for the Senate resolution and honor of their approval as he adjourns the Sixtieth Congress. He urges the Senate to remain independent, notes national power shifts, and expresses hope for future administration aligning with American ideals and institutions.
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