Inaugurations and the Ball in Early U S History
Article surveys inauguration ceremonies from Washington to Polk and Lincoln. It notes the oath’s simplicity, the varied use of the inaugural ball, and how presidents trimmed or kept ball festivities. It also touches on contemporary concerns about Mexican President Diaz and potential succession issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, Mon
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Jackson
Pierce
Hayes
Madison
Harrison
William Henry
van Buren
Polk
Carusi’s
National Theater
Louisiana Avenue
Sth
6Th Streets
John Quincy Adams
Taylor
William Henry Harrison
Grand Saloon
Judiciary Square
Jackson Bfall
Buchanan
Harriet Lane
Harriet Lane Johnson
Lincoln
Patent Office
Inaugural Balls Through American Presidents
A historical panorama of presidential inaugural balls from Washington to Cleveland. The piece notes Washingtons first ball delays and Dolly Madison’s charm, Madison era gaiety, Monroe and Adams celebrations, Grant’s grand event, and the infamous freezing second Grant ball with hot coffee as the only warm drink.
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Washington
New York
Long’s Hotel
Davis
Metropolitan
John Quincy
Adams
Toomsy
Grant
The
Treasury
Judiciary Square
Garfield
National: ‘Museum
Cleveland
Cea
Prominent Figures Debate Crime Patterns and Pacific Dominance
William A. Pinkerton warns that a major crime triggers a wave of copycat offenses, citing the Cudahy kidnapping as proof of an epidemic. John Barrett foresees Japan’s rise to Pacific dominance with a vast fleet and global consular network, while Gustav Frellson advocates public whipping for wife beaters. James L. Jackson discusses Hawaii and Honolulu as he recalls Cripple Creek, and strawberries outlooks from Florida to New York illustrate varied regional concerns.
Notable Politician Meekison Endorsed by Peruna
Well known businessman and former mayor David Meekison, a leader in Ohio politics, credits long fight with catarrh to Peruna. He states use of Peruna helped improve his thirty year struggle and encourages others with similar ailments to seek Dr. Hartman’s guidance.
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David Meekison
America
Meekison Bank
Napoleon
Ohio
Peruna
Hartman
David Mikescisonn
Herard
Perona
Cartle Thomas
Perina
Monsy
Carrie Thomas
Hartman Sanitarium
ColuMbus
Diamonds scattered as envelope torn in Vittoria Street
John Davis, a diamond merchant, tore open an old envelope and spilled about 1,000 diamonds worth $500 along a London street. Crowds gathered as shopkeepers yearned to collect fallen stones, with youths fishing gems from gutters and cellars while passersby watched in astonishment.
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John Davis
Vittoria Street
Beginning a Novel The Publisher First Advice
A dialogue suggests a writer should seek a publisher to sell 100000 copies before writing. The rest of the work will follow once publishing is secured. The excerpt includes fragmented names and a reference to Maud Mabel and Bannister.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Eridide
Maud—Mabel
Bannister
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Dolly Madison
Capitol
Arroyo
Mexico
Diaz
Fhe
Ignacio Mariscal
Nttaz
Livingston
Massachusetts
John
S Supreme Court
Ohn
Marshall
Virginia
Rogerey
Noth Aring
Tefferson
Ubaney
Ap Fackson
Areni
Willam
Henry Hara Tyler
Mrs. Lincoln
Meryes
William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Cudahy
John Barrett
Siam
Japan
Pacific
England
Atlantic
Constar
Australia
Gustav Frellson
Milwaukee, Wis
Associated Charities
George Pearce
Cripple Creek
Colo
Colorado
Honolulu
James L. Jackson
Palatka
Lawrence D. Harvey
Meekison
Miss Oanniz Tuomas
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. Pass
Tk Agti
Acek
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