Woodrow Wilson Takes Oath as President at Capitol
Edward B. Clark reports Woodrow Wilson takes the presidential oath on the East Portico after the Senate ceremony, with Thomas R. Marshall becoming vice president. A vast crowd, military displays, and formal arrangements mark the inauguration as the Democratic party solidifies control. Taft, Wilson, and Marshall participate amid state leaders, ambassadors, and officials.
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Wilson Honored by Fine Parade
Woodrow Wilson, ex-president of Princeton, rode down Pennsylvania Avenue and later the same route as president to review troops and civilians in a grand inaugural parade. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood led a multi-division procession including Regular Army, National Guard, veterans, and civic groups, with Indians in war paint adding color. The crowd cheered wildly as 300,000 residents watched a massive, celebratory event marking Wilson’s rise to the presidency.
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Inauguration Tales From Washington's Early Days
A historical look traces the origins of presidential inaugurations from Washington’s 1789 ceremony in New York to Jefferson’s 1801 event in Washington and Lincoln’s 1861 oath, highlighting crowd dynamics, security, and the myths surrounding early rites. It notes Jackson’s 1829 crowd turmoil, Harrison’s 1841 exposure and death, and Lincoln’s dramatic 1861 moment with military escort and sunburst.
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Taft’s Final Day in White House Full of Farewell Events
President Taft spent his last day in the White House meeting hundreds of citizens and officials. He signed letters and greeted diplomats, held three receptions, and welcomed President-elect Wilson and his wife. Bryan visited late in the afternoon as Taft, smiling, bade farewell to staff.
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New York Arsonist Sentenced After Plea Deal
Israel Kessler was sentenced by Judge Fawcett in Brooklyn county court to a term under six years to up to 13 in Sing Sing after confessing to setting fire to 165 houses across New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and Chicago. He pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree, agreed to name associates, then feigned insanity and refused the notes before arrest on January 15.
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Mayor's Brother Kills Himself In Ohio
Bellefontaine Ohio March 4 W H Hubbell of Quincy brother of Dr J A Hubbell mayor of Quincy died by suicide slashing his throat with a razor while his wife fed the chickens[]
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