Taft Becomes 27th U S President In Senate Chamber
Taft takes the oath as the 27th president, in the Senate Chamber for the first time in 76 years, with President Roosevelt watching and congratulating. Snowstorms paralyzed Washington as crowds gathered for the abbreviated inaugural address and ceremonial return to the White House.
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Taft and Sherman Inauguration Tense Capitol Scene
In a frosty Capitol scene President Taft and Vice President Sherman presided while the inaugural ceremonies unfolded in the Senate Chamber. Spectators crowded the plaza and Union Station sent a throng toward New York as diplomats in varied attire observed the formalities and applause punctuated Taft's address.
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Navy Yards at Pensacola and New Orleans Closed
By presidential directive and Navy Board recommendation, Secretary Newberry ordered the closing of the Pensacola and New Orleans navy yards. Little activity reported as the work winds down and facilities transition.
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Montana legislature blocks anti Japanese bills in session
Helena special report states no anti-Japanese legislation will pass this session. The Clayberg bill and Norton bill were killed, and Norton’s resolution urging Congress to extend the Chinese exclusion act and include other Asians failed in committee.
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Attorneys Will Try To Prevent Auction Of Southern Steel Properties
The sale of all properties of the Southern Steel Company at auction was decided upon at a creditors meeting in Birmingham. Attorneys for minority creditors will petition to have the order reviewed before the United States Circuit Court, aiming to block or delay the sale.
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Inauguration Day Arrives for Taft and Roosevelt
The scene inside the Capitol features diplomats and senior officials as Vice President Fairbanks administers oaths and James S. Sherman and later Taft take office. Dewey absent. Sperry sits in, Howard honored. Roosevelt departs with cheering crowds.
Lincoln farm purchase funded in Kennedy amendment
The Senate set aside 50000 dollars to buy the Lincoln birth farm at Kennedy. The sum appears in an amendment to the General Deficiency Appropriation Bill, offered by Senator La Follette. Efforts to have the nation assume the Lincoln farm have continued but with no success to date.
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Inaugural Parade Overcomes Snow and Slush
Despite rain sleet and snow, the inaugural parade from the Capitol proceeded on time with thousands of spectators. Taft rode with guards and crowds filled streets and grandstands, showing resilience as weather could not dampen the event.
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Inaugural Ball Shines in Taft Celebration Blizzard Scene
Washington reports describe a dazzling inaugural ball for Taft that defied a blizzard. The elite gathering included the President and Mrs Taft, Vice President and Mrs Sherman, Cabinet members and spouses, foreign dignitaries, Supreme Court judges and their ladies, and senators and representatives with their families in a socially prominent national capital scene.
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Berlin Airship Armament Plans For Future War Balloons
Berlin reports military airships of the future may carry cannons or machine guns. German authorities at multiple headquarters are testing armament for rigid Zeppelin type balloons. Semi rigid Parseval and Gross balloons may also receive lighter rapid fire weapons to enhance combat capability.
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Do Strawberries Cause Fever or Poisoning?
A New York Herald note reports that a small number of people experience feverish symptoms and rashes after strawberry consumption. Experts attribute it to individual idiosyncrasy and increased blood acidity, while others question the acidity link. treatment centers on avoiding berries and baking soda applications.
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First Class Society Drama Questioned by Washington Herald
A Washington Herald quip questions what makes a first class society drama noting it needs three acts six songs and nine epigrams. The remark underscores tongue in cheek critique of social page theatrics and polite society entertainment.
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Proclamation on the Chinese throne and imperial succession
The State Department in Washington received a copy of a proclamation from the Infant Emperor of China. It notes the late emperor’s 34 years of rule and devoted service, the hope for lasting glory, and the heavy burden of succession. It cites the dragon ride and the new reign amid anticipation and self-doubt.
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Beware of fair-weather friend in city letters
The Courier Journal quotes a column mocking fickle companions who would borrow an umbrella but avoid a rainstorm, noting the humor of neighborhood protectors and fair-weather politeness amid local chatter.
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