Inauguration of McKinley Newsreel Echoes Washington Ceremony
Washington witnesses a solemn oath as William McKinley is sworn in for a second term. The pageant includes a presidential procession, Roosevelt’s inauguration preparation, and a grand ball, with crowds outside and dignitaries inside the Capitol.
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Congress
United States
William McKinley
Whitehouse
Capitol
Roosevelt
Mr. McKinley
Washington
Inauguration Ball Shines With Grandeur And Might
The inauguration ball showcased Democratic pomp with a vast pageant. More than 55,000 in line including 1,200 cavalry 8,000 infantry 2,800 marines and 15,000 National Guardsmen from many states joined civic groups students and officials. Brig. Gen. Joe Wheeler led the second division with aides including Algernon Sartoris and Gen. Charles King.
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National Guard
Maine
Massachusetts
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Ilinois
New Jersey
Michigan
Virginia
Alabama
Joe Wheeler
Algernon Sartoris
Grant
Charles King
United States
Grand Inaugural Splendor Elevates McKinley Ceremony
The second inauguration of William McKinley showcased a grand spectacle with new ideas while honoring tradition. Lt. Gen. Nelson A. Miles led the event as grand marshal with Gen. Francis W. Green directing the parade, as tens of thousands filled streets and stands. Bands played marching songs and national anthems, uniting crowds across North and South under one flag.
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William McKinley
Een
J. J. Edson
Manila Bay
Santiago
Kluiki
Congress
Great Republic
Iabor
Olor
Marine
Haley
Nce
Nelson A. Miles
Francis W. Green
Union
John Brown
Georgia
Dixie
Maryland
North
South
America
Inauguration Attended by Numerous Bands and Orchestras
The event featured about a hundred organizations with the Marine band sharing honors with Fanchulli of New York and Innes' musicians. Canton Ohio's Grand Army band and Cincinnati's Beldstedt Concert band were standout forces, joined by several Indian bands including the Chamberlain School in South Dakota.
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Marine Band
Fanchulli
New York
Innes
Grand Army Band
Canton
Ohio
Beldstedt
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Indian Training School
Chamberlain, 8. D
Inaugural Committee Oversees Reviewing Stands
Fragmented text indicates the inaugural committee supervised reviewing stands and seating for bidders during the inaugural parade. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but point to organized seating under committee direction.
McKinley Inaugural Address Cites War Victory and Cuba Policy
President McKinley reviews the Spanish American War outcomes and the nation’s path to peace. He calls for peaceful arbitration with powers, outlines Cuba governance plans under U.S. protection, and vows continued effort to restore order in the Philippines while fostering self government for island residents.
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Mchinichie
McKinley
Spain
Cuba
United States
Anv
Philippine
Inaugural Address of Vice-President Roosevelt
Roosevelt speaks on duties and national strength in a sweeping inaugural tone. He emphasizes supreme continental and hemispheric standing, future global duties, sober resolve, and praise for presiding over the Senate at the century’s start.
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Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Wast
Senate
Austro Hungarian crisis looms while China and Africa news loom
The article surveys the Austro Hungarian empire under emergency rule since 1890 and rising nationalist tensions. It contrasts German and Slav populations, notes parliamentary suspension, and flags looming disintegration. It also reports on China after the Lamperdan chaos with potential indemnities and Boer War updates with De Wet and Botha. Automobiles cross the Alps and cultural news include Mme Sanson funding a retreat for musicians.
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Europe
Imperor
Reichsrath
Austria
Germany
Russia
Wiaperoy Rang Josef
Navy Promos Debate Spurs Admiral Sampson Criticism
Rear Admiral Sampson voices opposition to a naval bill allowing yearly promotions for wartime officers after exams. He argues social standing and peacetime duties should guide ranks, while others defend promotions from the ranks and honor Admiral Sampson’s stance as reflecting navy tradition. The piece notes officers like Hichhorn and Morgan and the broader tug of social criteria versus merit in advancement.
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Sampson
Navy
Morgan
Marine
New York
Sigsbee
Admiral Simpson
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Sam 10
Antion
Whipping post reform urged by Chicago Bureau of Charities
The Chicago Bureau of Charities calls for Illinois law revision to compel deserters to support their families through hard labor. It discusses Delaware's whipping post and Europe’s hard labor systems as humane options and cites counts of destitute families aided by the Cook County agent and Chicago charities.
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Chicago
Bureau of Charities
Cook County
Chicagolies and Aid Society
Texas
Jord Roberts
Harl
Candahar
Preto
St. Pierre
Knoxville
Tenn
Lore
Delawich
T Bey
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de Wet
Botha
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Orange River
Cape Colony
Alps
Frankfort
Italy
Brenner Pass
Mme. Sanson
Boieldieu
Manchester
Rear Admiral
Delaware
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