Roosevelt Inauguration Parade Draws Vast Washington Crowd
Washington observers describe Theodore Roosevelt taking the oath and the public spectacle that followed. A grand procession moved along Pennsylvania Avenue with units from New York's Squadron A, Rough Riders, regulars, militia, and independent companies, while stands along the route filled with spectators.
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Inauguration Day Glories and Parade Splendor
The article chronicles a grand inauguration with a record crowd in Washington, noting the sea of attendees, wealth, and top figures from across the nation. It details the parade starting around 2 pm with diverse units including Annapolis cadets, miners from Wilkes-Barre, Apaches and cowboys, and political clubs. The ball that evening featured elaborate floral displays, canopy lighting, and a festive ambiance inside the Capitol.
The President's Oath and Inaugural Bible Traditions
The article recalls the presidential oath ceremony and the ritual surrounding the Bible used at inaugurations. It notes the chief Justice administers the oath, the ceremonial Bible, and the custom of kissing a chosen passage or a page, with variations by past presidents Cleveland and Harrison.
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Mrs August Krause sues Modern Woodmen over death benefit
Mrs August Krause from Worthington Minon sues the Modern Woodmen after a death benefit was refused. The denial cites the peculiar death of her husband S Krause as the grounds for nonpayment.
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Judge blocks city ordinance forcing gas price drop
Federal Judge Anderson enjoined Indianapolis from enforcing a recently passed ordinance requiring the Indianapolis Gas Company to sell fuel gas at 50 cents per thousand.
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Inaugural Parade of 1905 Displays Grand Pageant
The 1905 inauguration parade featured a vast multiethnic display on Pennsylvania Avenue. President Roosevelt’s escort of Rough Riders led a monumental procession with 70,000 participants from military units civic orders and western cowboys. The event showcased national unity amid vast color spectacles and elaborate decorations.
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Inaugural Ball at Pension Building Ends In Spectacle
The inaugural ball, held at night in the Pension Building, stood as a grand finale to inauguration day. It transformed dreams into life and color with electric light and flowers, inspiring admiration and lasting memories for all attendees. The hall’s vast interiors created a republic worthy splendor.
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Notable Figures Attend Roosevelt Inauguration Ball
The piece describes Deadwood Dick Clark, once a famed frontier figure now a Lead railroad guard, and Tex Burgess among attendees. Tennessee sent a special delegation, including six violinists, to Washington for the event. The pension building ball showcased lavish floral decor with over 100 000 roses and millions of carnations, culminating in President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt's arrival and informal reception.
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