Washingtons New York Inauguration Century Celebration
Charles E Dowe recalls Washingtons 1789 New York inauguration and the Federal Halls site at Wall and Nassau. He recounts the jubilant journey from Mount Vernon, via laurels and arches, to Federal Hall where Congress met and Adams stood beside Washington in the Senate chamber.
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Charles E. Dowe
Demorest’s
George Washington
United States
Federal Hall
United States Sub-Treasury
Wall and
Nassau Streets
New York
Financial Center of
America
Continental Congress
Washington
New York City
Federal Congress
Wall Street
Congress
Bella
Morgan Lewis
Presidential
Ralph Izard
Tristram Dalton
Richard Henry Lee
Senate
Egbert Benson
Charles Carroll
Fisher Ames
Pearl
Broad Street
Senate Chamber
Adams
Washington’s Oath and First Inaugural at Federal Hall
The event recounts George Washington taking the oath at Federal Hall on April 30 1789 with Vice President Adams Chancellor Livingston and notable figures present. Crowds cheered as Washington delivered a modest inaugural address and attended services at St Paul’s Chapel before returning to his residence. The piece notes population figures from early U.S. censuses and reflects on early governance and territorial rule.
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Baron Steuben
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Soldier Preference for Public Office Endorsed by Cabinet Ruling
Secretary Tracy announces a rule that a soldier’s good record is a strong recommendation for office, but fitness to perform duties remains essential. He notes President Harrison’s cabinet precedent and argues soldiers deserve preference when qualified, while not bypassing nonmilitary applicants who meet requirements.
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Tracy
Republican Party
Harrison
Government duty judged by service capacity and courage
The Government was saved from destruction by the courage and fortitude of those who could render intelligent and efficient service. Their personal opportunity measured their claim, and that is the best argument any candidate can present, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Chicago
Harrison
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Murat Halstead
Henry B. Payne
Buckeye
Dare Payne
President Harrison Upholds Inaugural Civil Service Pledges
The piece notes President Harrison's early commitment to civil service reform, with the Interior Department issuing a first general order March 30 1889 requiring proper grounds for resignations and dismissals. It highlights John W Noble as the cabinet figure most closely aligned with the president and his ideals.
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Department OF the Interior
Washington
John W. Noble
General Noble
N. Y. Mail and Express
Arkansas justice and political sniping across papers
A jumble of 19th century editorial quips rails at Arkansas justice, party politics, and a Stonewall Jackson postmistress rumor, followed by a science note on ant kindness. The items mix sensational lines with a moral tale and a contrast of public discourse.
Lincoln’s Son Nominated Minister to Great Britain
President Harrison favors merit over lineage and nominates Abraham Lincoln’s son for the post in Britain. Lincoln, a Chicago lawyer and business fiduciary, is described as compact, self poised and quick to grasp affairs. His heartfelt reception abroad is anticipated for both father and son. He did not seek the appointment and was surprised by the telegram announcing it.
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Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Senate
Middle States
Far West
Republic
Inter Ocean
Sir John Lubbock
Shirley Common
Sir John
Grant
Austria
Lincoln
Great Britain
England
Firsts Marked in History of Inventions and Discoveries
A list of early milestones includes copper-bottomed ships dates to 1783 and Christianity arriving in Japan in 1549. It notes 1602 as the first newspaper advertisement and 1826 kerosene lighting, with other dates for watches 1477 and locomotives 1829.
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Young Republic
Washington
Japan
England
Nuremberg
New York
New Haven
United States
America
Report on Warner Safe Remedies purity affirmed by experts
The piece reports dates and names confirming Warner's Safe Remedies are mercury free and safe. It cites S A Lattimore and S A Larrimore of the New York State Board of Health and University of Rochester, noting tests on medicines and lab analysis found no toxic substances. The digest includes unrelated quips and anecdotes from the Boston Transcript and a Kansas job seeker joke.
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New York State Board of Health
Rochester, N
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