Roosevelt inaugurated in grand Washington ceremony
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Warren Fairbanks were sworn in as president and vice president in a lush national ceremony. The capital wore lavish decorations, crowds filled Pennsylvania Avenue, and a vast parade followed the oath as Roosevelt greeted supporters.
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Inaugural Address on Our National Purpose and Duty
The speaker reflects on gratitude for national prosperity and liberty, urging a sober, responsible approach to self government. He calls for justice, generosity, and strength, warning of dangers as the nation grows in wealth and power and emphasizing duty to future generations. He invokes Washington and Lincoln as models of enduring character and devotion to ideals.
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Roosevelt Inaugural Parade Draws Thirty Thousand
President Roosevelt led a brisk inaugural parade with about 30 000 in line from the Capitol to the White House. The crowd cheered as the president acknowledged salutes, bowed, and smiled amid ideal weather and a smooth procession along the avenue.
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Last Hours of Congress on Inauguration Day
Both houses held brief sessions with little business. The Senate focused on the induction of Vice President Fairbanks and the House celebrated Speaker Cannon with a massive silver loving cup presented during the session.
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Seven Dead Fort y Injured in Clifton Station Train Collision
The Pittsburgh dispatch reports seven dead all Ohio state militia members and about forty injured after a collision between two Pennsylvania Railroad special trains from Cleveland at Clifton Station. Delays from hot boxes allowed the second train to close in, causing a fiery wreck over half a mile.
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Gaynor and Greene Arrested for Extradition to United States
Montreal authorities arrested Gaynor and Greene in Quebec to transfer them to Montreal for extradition. They face U S charges connected to the Savannah river contract. Donald MacMaster of Montreal and Marion E Swan of Georgia accompanied by local detectives coordinated the arrest.
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British steam er Easby Dhey seized by Japanese guards
Tokyo reports the British steamship Easby Dhey, sailing from Cardiff to Vladivostok, was seized by Japanese guardships on February 37.
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Partial State of Siege Across Polish Provinces
Warsaw reports a proclamation of partial state of siege for Kalisz Lublin Kielice Lomza with most of Poland under modified martial law. The Vistula railroad strike ended restoring north and south train service and concessions including higher wages for workers.
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Oranges Box Bombs Foreshadow Russia Plot
Vast quantities of hand bombs were found in boxes labeled oranges by customs at Wirballen Russian Poland. One box contained 100 small bombs and many similar crates have entered Russia for weeks. Authorities fear wide distribution and suspect aims to arm strikers against troops. police have yet to locate the plotters.
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Revolt in Yemen Province Shocks Ottoman Control
Insurrection in Yemen province Arabia centered at Saada drives heavy fighting around Sanaa for five days. Turkish troops desert in large numbers as Rab and Hidjeh towns with 2,000 troops and four guns near capitulation. Insurgents claim victory over Feb 1 relief of Sanaa and Hodeida amid transport delays. The revolt aims at an autonomous Arab state.
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French Strike Riots Reported in Brest
Brest France March 2 strike manifestations continue with several minor clashes between strikers and troops. Two dragoon officers were roughly handled as the strike expands to ten trades with about 4000 workers participating. A large military force maintains order.
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Patterson Decision Reserved in Nan Patterson Case
New York court after hearing habeas corpus and certiorari arguments reserved decision on Nan Patterson’s fate. She awaits trial for the murder of Caesar Young at the Tombs prison.
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Fifteen Freight Cars Demolished in North Dakota Mishap
Grand Forks North Dakota reports fifteen Great Northern freight cars left the track at Gonway on March 1 and were demolished. The grain they carried was a total loss.
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