Senator Kyle's Return Shapes Senate Balance
A rough session in Topeka ends with absent members weakening efforts to pass reforms. National news covers cabinet wake up, Sherman nomination, and Senate composition as Republicans face an unsettled upper chamber. The report notes Cuba insurgent actions and US diplomacy shifts with Britain and Venezuela.
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United States
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Maryland
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John D. Long
Normal
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Sherman
McKinley Inauguration Parade Captivates Nation
Thousands witnessed the fourth-term oath of William McKinley as president in Washington. The inaugural pageant featured a grand parade with 17 sovereign states and over 60 civic groups, amid lavish decorations, lights, and music at the pension building.
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Parade in Washington Marks Inaugural Day Ceremony
A vast crowd filled central Washington as the march spectacle drew throngs. Rail traffic surged, windows priced high, and banners waved along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Treasury. President Cleveland and President-elect McKinley arrived with Vice President Hobart taking the oath before a packed Senate chamber.
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Crowds Roar As Presidents Appear On Platform
A crowd waited at the east wing stand for the procession from the senate to appear. The retiring and incoming presidents stepped on the platform arm in arm, triggering a thunderous roar. Cleveland now.
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Inaugural Address Opens New Era of Unity and Duty
The president pledges to govern in accordance with the will of the people. He expresses reliance on the nation and invokes divine guidance as he assumes the duties of the office. The speech centers on faith, responsibility, and national unity.
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McKinley Inauguration Parade and Ball Impress Public
President McKinley takes the oath as crowds roar and 40 000 spectators cheer. A grand parade from the Capitol to the White House follows with veteran contingents and dignitaries. The inaugural ball ends day, as McKinley outlines goals for currency reform and national finance.
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Fuller
White House
President emphasizes economy and tariff reform for national credit
The speech argues for sticking to sound finances, reducing public expenditures, and paying debts. It calls for increased revenues, tariff protection, and cautious government borrowing while urging congress to act promptly to restore confidence and revive business. The president pledges unity and adherence to the constitutional oath.
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Ita Wiaiom
United States
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Principles and laws shape our prosperous republic
The passage urges adherence to established government principles, equal rights, and lawful conduct. It warns against trusts that unfairly control trade and transport costs, calls for stronger naturalization and education, and favors closing borders to those hostile to the nation.
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