Taft Inaugurated President of the United States
Taft takes oath as president in the senate chamber amid a fierce blizzard. Roosevelt departs, Taft and Sherman review a parade, then attend an inaugural ball at the pension building. Outdoor ceremonies were canceled. crowd cheers and a dramatic return to the White House marked the day.
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Akaska man injured after clash with Storby at town
John Kalmbach of Akaska was severely cut on the right and under the left arm in a Tuesday night encounter with a butcher named Storby near Akaska. He was hospitalized at St Luke's and reports he expects to recover as town tension runs high.
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Akaska
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Uied Storby
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Kalmbach
Great Blizzard of 1888 Revisited in March Storm
New York and mid Atlantic region face a severe March blizzard with strong winds and widespread telegraph and telephone line outages isolating Washington for hours. Three lives lost on coal barges near Staten Island. heavy damage to barges and tugs around New York Harbor as the storm rages with hurricane force.
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Joseph Stickney
William H. Ferguson
George H. Bates
New York Harbor
Bafe Anchorage
Indictments Issued Against Proas Publishing and Editor
The federal grand jury in New York returned indictments today against the Proas Publishing Company publishers of the New York World and Caleb Van Hamm editor for alleged wormhole publications tied to the Panama Canal purchase. The indictment texts were not released.
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New York World
Caleb van Hamm
the World
Taft Recites Oath at Historic Quadrennial Ceremony
The event reports Vice President Sherman announcing the chief justice will administer the oath to the president elect. Taft, aided by Senator Knox, moved to the rear while Chief Justice Fuller presided for the fifth time at this notable ceremony. Widow of Bishop Potter Dies in New York after illness spanning days. Elizabeth Scriven Potter, widow of Henry C. Potter, dies at home after eight months since Bishop Potter’s death. Also notes Otto Kana of Britton visiting Aberdeen and Deyine of Cresbard returning from Pierre for business.
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Britkon
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Victor Davis to Run Andover Hotel
W A Pinkerton announces Victor Davis will take charge of the Waldorf hotel in Andover, effective mid February. Davis, formerly night clerk at the Ward hotel, brings years of hotel experience and a strong business sense to the northern state resort valued around forty thousand dollars. He plans to assume possession around the 15th of the month.
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Taft Inaugural Ball Impresses Ten Thousand in Pension Building
Washington March 4 crowds exceed ten thousand as President Taft and Mrs Taft join the inaugural ball in the Pension Building. The scene blends Fairyland splendor and diplomatic glamour with thousands of beautifully gowned women and uniformed officers. Taft greets friends, including his children and aged aunt, while music by the marine band and Minster’s orchestra fills the hall. The reception ends with a ten o clock supper as the crowds celebrate a day of triumphs.
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Misa Torrey
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Fire destroys Ainsworth home in Vermillion blaze
Ainsworth's final Vermillion home burned early today with unknown origin. Loss estimated at 5,000 dollars, largely uninsured. the owner barely escaped through a bedroom window as flames consumed the house.
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Vermillion VermIllion, & C
L. A. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Inaugural Court of Honor Looms Over Washington Parade
Washington March 4. The Taft inaugural parade features a grand Court of Honor on Pennsylvania Avenue from Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets. Ornamental pylons, Venetian masts, and garlands frame a 1,800 foot stretch with gilded emblems, fountains and electric illuminations. The display, seen by hundreds of thousands, blends white and green regalia with fireworks and arc lighting to mark the new era.
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