Virginia Inauguration Opens Wyler Era With Oath
Richmond reports Hon James Hoge Wyler sworn in as Virginia governor in a ceremony in the House of Delegates hall. Governor O Ferrall extends courtesy as thousands gather. Echols and Tyler sworn in as lieutenant governor and mayor discuss duties. The inaugural address urges fiscal restraint and anti corruption while promising state service and vigilance.
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Yarroug Commonwealth
American Republic
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New City Welcomes Mayor Van Wyck At Inauguration
Robert A. Van Wyck becomes mayor of Greater New York in a January 1, 1897 ceremony at City Hall. Floral displays and a large crowd marked the transfer from Mayor Strong, who attended to finish routine matters.
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Household Gods and Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
Ancient Greeks worshipped Penates for family welfare and prosperity. An ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and chest ailments. Claims a 25 year track record and money back guarantee with free trials at Burrow Martin & Co’s Drug Store. Regular size 699 and a dollar.
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Pope Celebrates Sixtieth Mass Anniversary at Vatican
Delegates from Catholic societies join celebrations as Pope Pius X attends mass of thanksgiving at the Vatican. Delegations, papal benediction, and gifts from Austria Hungary Spain the United States and other nations mark the sixtieth anniversary with thousands in attendance and the Pope seen in good health.
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BISMARCK STILL ALIVE DESPITE RUMORS OF DEATH
A Berlin dispatch reports continued uncertainty over Prince Bismarck health with sensational rumors of death denied. Observers note insomnia and gout affect his condition though no formal confirmation of demise exists. Local chatter in Berlin hotels and cafes surrounds the aging statesman.
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French Bark Tombard Sunk Near Marseilles Port
The French bark Tombard, Captain Dane, sailing from Mobile Alabama to Cette, sank entering the port at Marseilles. Five crew members including the captain drowned, while eight others were saved.
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Birth of the Greater New York and municipal test
The article notes the dawn of a vast New York City and its looming municipal governance challenge. It highlights the city’s population mirroring large states at the last census and frames the test of governance for the new metropolis. It promotes Hosporters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for numerous ailments and as a health product, while briefly mentioning Rudolph & Wallace garments as an established fact.
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Virginias election cases open with Brady leading
Washington January 1 1898 The Virginian reports Congressman Walker's Virginia contest hearings begin Friday with Colonel Brady leading counsel. Young Wise case opens, Eppes and Swanson to follow. Treasury Secretary Gage alleged to falsify surpluses via Union Pacific sale and bond payments. Norfolk building design praised, Acting Assistant Surgeon Statten appointed at Marine Hospital in Richmond.
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Bryan Rotyrng and Crittenden Visit Austin Heads
Bryan Rotyrng and ex-Governor Crittenden of Missouri arrived in Austin after midnight and were hosted at ex-Governor Hogg’s house. About 3,000 people attended a reception, reflecting a cordial public welcome in a city social scene.
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