Inauguration Day as Taft Becomes President of United States
Washington reports the swearing in of William Howard Taft as the twenty seventh president of the United States before a vast crowd. The ceremony included the oath by Chief Justice Fuller, an outdoor inaugural address, a grand parade up Pennsylvania Avenue, and a White House review followed by fireworks and a presidential ball at the Pension Office.
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Inauguration Day Fete Transforms Washington City
Washington awash in flags and green white decor as crowds pour into Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration. Visitors from around the world and American crowds fill streets with colors and music while soldiers sailors bands and parade units provide spectacle. Celebrities and officials draw gaze though some officials worry over looming political changes as the Marine Band prepares for tonight’s concert.
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Tennessee lawmakers convene despite absentee protests
In Nashville on March 4 the Tennessee general assembly held a joint session with a constitutional quorum of the whole body, electing a state comptroller a state treasurer the state board of election commissioners and both party boards of primary election commissioners. The move supports three new election laws over the governor's veto, prompting strong opposition and protests at the gates.
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Farewell at White House Signals Change in Taft Staff
President Taft bids farewell to White House staff in a tearful gathering, praising their seven years of service. Thurmas E. Stone becomes door keeper, I. H. Hoover chief usher, with other personnel shifts. Policemen removed from north door. two Taft family footmen replace them. Roosevelt meets Interstate Commerce Commission members and pledges credit for regulation efforts.
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Terse telegrams from the era touch on politics and crime
Reports include a bearo named William Ward hanged for criminal assault, Jean W Riddle's resignation as a public figure, anti-Japanese moves in California schools, the body of Raymond Dinan found in Muskingum River, and Myron Derrick Ohle turning down navy secretary or ambassador roles. Also notes Ohio initiative and referendum, a Massachusetts charity ruling, and congress endings with pay limits.
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Senate Gifts Fairbanks a Silver Service and Loving Cup
The Senate presented Vice President Fairbanks with a $1,185 silver service and a Democratic loving cup in a humorous yet heartfelt ceremony. Senator McCumber delivered the silver service tribute praising fairness and devotion to duty, while Senator Daniel lauded Fairbanks's impartiality. The assembly, including Mrs Fairbanks, applauded as the presiding officer expressed thanks and the body shook hands.
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