Wilson Becomes 28th U S President Amid Crowds
Woodrow Wilson takes the oath outside the Capitol at 1 30 pm as Taft departs for Augusta and Marshall is sworn in as vice president. Crowds, cameras, and a gray inauguration day set the scene for the transfer of power and brief remarks on dedication.
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Inauguration Day Details of 32nd President
The new president and vice president were inaugurated with stirring scenes and dignified ceremony. The day’s events spanned about five hours from White House departure to the Capitol to the east front ceremony and parade reviews.
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Inaugural Day Program Highlights Taft Wilson Events
The schedule outlines morning escort to the White House and Capitol procession for the 62nd Congress. Taft handles closing duties while Wilson and Marshall take oaths, deliver addresses, and participate in the inaugural parade and reception at the White House.
Inaugural Day Activities Move to Capitol
As the morning progressed Mr. Taft and Mr. Wilson rode from the White House to the Capitol in a formal escort joined by the Inaugural Committee and military units. Spectators filled Pennsylvania Avenue while steel cables kept traffic clear as the president prepared to sign last minute bills before noon.
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Wilsons inaugural pledge to broaden humanity’s cause
President Wilson in a brief inaugural address pledges a restoration of justice and a humane government. He outlines reforms: tariff and currency revisions, industrial balance, agricultural development, and resource conservation, while vowing to preserve existing gains. The speech frames a national renewal under democratic leadership.
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We Have Itemized Chief Alterations in Commerce and Taxation
The speaker lists key changes needed in commerce and taxation, condemning banking practices and currency systems, government debt reliance, and credit restrictions. They argue capital controls, resource waste, and lagging farm support hinder growth, call for efficient production, and stress studying cost and economy by leaders and citizens.
New Deal Vision: Justice, Health, and Economic Reform
The speaker argues government must serve public health and justice, not mere pity. Sanitary, pure food, and labor laws are essential to sustainsociety. The aim is to restore the economy step by step, guided by conscience rather than haste.
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Dedication Called to Unite Forces for the Great Trust
A speech urges all honest and patriotic men to rise and rally for a demanding cause. It frames the moment as a test of resolve and calls for unity to meet a weighty national duty. The speaker pleads for God’s aid if supporters fail to act.
KILLS BROTHER TO SAVE FAMILY IN S. D. QUARREL
In Frederick South Dakota Wilfred Cronso 40 was shot and killed by his half brother Ten Cronso 18 during a family quarrel at their father G. Cronso's home. Wilfred died an hour and a half later. Tom Cronso is jailed. Family accounts say the victim seized a gun and threatened the family before Ten Cronso shot him to protect relatives.
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Lane Named on Wilsons Cabinet
Washington reports Woodrow Wilson plans a full cabinet with nominations to the Senate. Expected picks include William McAdoo as Treasury secretary, Josephus Daniels as Navy, Franklin Lane for Interior, and William G. McAdoo to lead Treasury with others named as listed. labor secretary awaiting confirmation after the creation bill.
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Morris Named Adjutant General in South Dakota
Pierre South Dakota late yesterday announced W A Morris of Redfield will become adjutant general succeeding C J H Englesby of Watertown Morris is a Spink county representative in the state house a brother of S J Morris of Mitchell and a former militia officer He also commanded the Redfield company and served in Dartington Wis during riots Hoffmans new appointment to the state soldiers home board is a self succession as governor Byrne names George H Hoffman of Selby to remain on the board.
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Dr Kings New Life Pills Health Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising quick relief from constipation by stimulating the liver improving digestion and cleansing the body of poisons. The copy includes promotional language and a claim of restoring health.
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Jeffersonian Simplicity Dominates Wilson Inaugural Display
Washington reports President Wilson favors simple decor for the inauguration with a Monticello replica reviewing stand. Court of Honor and Union Station plaza use green and white with sparse red, white and blue accents while cedars enclose the viewing area and thousands attend the parade.
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Inaugural Procession Through Washington To White House
Massive Army of inauguration totaling eighty thousand moves from Capitol to the White House as Woodrow Wilson is reviewed by leaders including General Leonard Wood and General Wotherspoon. Essex Troop New Jersey and Black Horse Troop Culver escort the presidential party amid cheering crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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