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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
2
The text highlights sewing as a demanding, unhealthy occupation causing backache and nerve strain. It references Dr. R. V. Pierce and the Baxter or “Favorite Prescription” as a claimed remedy for female ailments, inviting private consultation.
A fragmented poem excerpt from The Century evokes early light, spring songs, and nature’s awakening. Vague imagery of dawn, warmth, and wood scents accompany questions about beauty and melody as the speaker reflects on the season. The text references Johno Vanverheney and a wood-bird, leaving the scene impressionistic and dreamlike.
A down-on-his-luck youth in Fourth Avenue tries to impress a sweetheart with $2.50 gloves, paying a heavy social price for vanity. As gloves fail to win admiration, the pair share chilly walks, snatched glances, and comic missteps in a brisk street scene from the city.
A garbled excerpt from Globe-Democrat and congressional notes hints at naval figures, China policy, and Spanish-American era concerns. Mentions Admiral Schley, Gen. Weyler, and Mrs Nation, with references to Madrid proclamations and political maneuvering. Reads like a mixed montage of policy, elections, and civic boards in St. Louis.
A local citizen argues for divorce remedies amid social change as court trends and proposed license clauses surface. The article notes varied opinions on desertion cruelty and separation, referencing past city practices, church roles, and a push for clearer marriage dissolution rules.
A grand inaugural event at the pension office features intense spectacle with dignitaries, a grand march planned, but altered by Mrs McKinley’s illness. President McKinley joins an elite reception as Lt. General Miles leads guests through lavishly decorated offices and corridors.
Washington March 5 The inaugural ceremonies featured President McKinley swearing in for a second term. Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath as a vast crowd watched, a short inaugural address delivered, and a procession of representatives and diplomats stood nearby. The scene displayed banners flags and a buoyant leader addressing the nation.
Weather forced the postponement of the aerial fireworks show that was part of inauguration festivities last night. Officials decided to reschedule the display for a later evening when conditions are more favorable.
Washington March 4 never was a parade in the capital like this one. President and Vice President observers toured the Wire House after officials reviewed security. The scene featured police arrangements and private logistics shaping the grand procession.
The parade featured a strong naval and army display with a West Point cadet corps and a Porto Rican regiment battalion. Civic groups from across the country wore varied uniforms and demonstrated precise formations while Rough Rider marching clubs and many educational cadet corps joined the march. The president left the reviewing stand buoyant, then returned to the White House for dinner and rest before the inaugural balls.
A volatile mix of reports from Venezuela, China, and Algeria dominates the page. Rodolfo Hernando leads a new uprising near Coro on Venezuela's north coast, while China signals shifts on Manchukuo and an imperial address urges restraint. A wreck off Oran, a copper ship tale, and a public banking statement in Washington round out the era's upheaval.
Two boys placed in custody Tuesday night as runaway youths from Washington were released yesterday afternoon due to lack of word from Washington authorities. About an hour later a message requested their detention. the officers would pursue them. The boys could not be found, and it was believed they headed west toward their parents in Denver.
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