Rough Riders Arrive for Willard Reunion and Fort Myer Drill
Rough Riders from the Santiago campaign gather at the New Willard for a reunion while a Fort Myer drill reveals discomfort with artillery horses instead of cavalry mounts. Majors Jenkins and Mewellyn supervise as veterans mingle with attendees including Gen. Sherman Bell and Captain Brown.
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Willard’s
Fort Meryer
White House
Npon
New Willard
Col. Hoosevelt
Santiago
War Department Offihad
Curci
Alexander Gradie
Avigonn
OH. H. Mewellyn
Micah J. Jenkins
South Carolina
Sherman Bell
National Buard
Colorado
Peabody
Zurmeios
Ceaptain Brown
Arizona
Eugene W Tepep
Des Moines
Lowa
Mongies
Troops to Arrive by Rail for Roosevelt Inauguration
Detachments of marines and artillery units from Norfolk Navy Yard and Fort Monro, with officers and troops, prepare to depart by rail and steamers to Washington for the inaugural parade. Gov. Roberts stays home due to grip, while Gov. Glenn and Gov. Higgins also prepare to attend.
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Vas
Potoumac
Firsc
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Washington Craight
Comfort
Washingtom
Ted States Artillery
Gov. Roberts
Hartford
Conn
Henry Roberts
Roosey
Robin
Woodruff
Weather forecasters hedge on inauguration day outlook
Weather Bureau forecasters express guarded optimism for a fair inauguration day. Four to five depressions linger across the country, strongest in the Northwest, with movement eastward possibly yielding a pleasant day or delaying rain depending on storm track. Tomorrow looks favorable. if the disturbance shifts rapidly, conditions could darken.
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Frankenfield
Weather Bureau
Governors Arrive for Inauguration Parade Attendees
Governor Blanchard and staff from Louisiana arrive at Riggs House after a delay. A large Louisiana delegation, including Mrs Blanchard, joins for tomorrow’s parade. Vermont Governor Bell and New Hampshire Governor McLane arrive with extensive staffs. Ohio Governor Herrick awaits breakfast at Arlington with broad staff.
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Newton C. Blanchard
Louisiana
Riggs House
Southern Station
James L. Norris
Blanchard
Louisiana Ccutive
Ansene Periollat
J. J. Thompson
John
J. H. Marrere
D. B. Stafford
I. Snyder
Sergt
H. B. Woodcock
Wallace Alexander
William Jordan
Republic
Union
Roosevelt
South
Foster
Mannia
Charles J. Bell
Vermont
Gov
Bell
G Gilmore
Putnam
Williams
Col. Billings
Dawson
Wells
Dole
Sachaifff
Walters
Maj. Dyer
Capt. Kettelson
D. H. Perry
R. B. Galusha
John McLane
New Hampshire
New Willard
Ayling
D. C. Remich
Harnest Bell
Frank KH. Kaley
Willin Thayer
Frederick Shepard
Cal
C.J. Woodward
Wiliam P. Straw
A. Melvin Foss
J. H. Bartlett
Edwin C. Bean
H. W. Anderson
Charles M. Floyd
J. Woodbuck Howard
Frederick H. Jackson
Frederick M. Sackett
Joseph J. Burlingame
Richard W. Jennings
Frank JE. Halden
Natha W. Wright
Charles P. B. Bennett
Walter A. Read
William P. Greenough
Charlies W. Abbott, Jr
W. Howard Walker
Robert During
Harry D. Knox
Joseph W Mat
Lieut
Harry Moulton
Governors and aides arrive for Maine inaugural in Washington
Gov Cobb of Maine arrives with Mrs Cobb and staff to attend the inauguration in Washington. Ex Gov Hill and John F Hill also in town. Aids to Gen Chaffee named. Maine delegation members Burleigh and Powers among guests. Virginia troops head to Washington for the parade. Gov Montague and wife bound for reception with Dr Harper.
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John F. Hill
W. T. Cobb
Maine
New Willard Fort
Washington
Eix-Guy
John FF. Hin
National Committee
Senator Slate
Burleigh
Raleigh
M Cobb
Hill
Cobb
Byron Boyd
National Theater
Maxine Eliott
Gen
Davis
Mas. Keley
Chaffee
Hale
Congressional Delecation
Powers
Sitney Perham
Washington Post
Richmond
Montague
BR. M. Harper
Washington Welcomes Crowds for Inaugural Parade Preparations
Crowds pour along Pennsylvania avenue as electric displays debut and militia units including Philippine Scouts march in. The White House restricts access to the President while Rough Riders receive a special reception and Roosevelt plans a riding handshake with cowboys. Admiral Dewey cannot attend due to illness. Rear Admiral Higginson may represent the Navy.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
St. Louis
Public Comfort Committee
Mareh
Rough Rider Regiment
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Roosevellt
Port Cochere
White House
Admiral Dewey
Higginson
Committees Finalize Inaugural Preparations at New Willard
At the final inaugural committee meeting in the New Willard the group approved a $2000 appropriation to light the Court of History for opening night and subsequent evenings. Officials noted authorizations were lacking but the committee moved to action. Medals bearing President Roosevelt’s likeness were distributed to members, and the government to cover brigade of midshipmen expenses was confirmed. The official inaugural program went on sale, with 400 copies sold at the Capitol.
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New Willard
Greene
Owen
Larner
Wester
Wilson
Roosevelt
United States
Midshipmen
Capitol
C. A. Sontag
Corcoran
Committee On
W. P. van Wickle
District of Columbia
Messrs. J. Davis
Marcus Benjamin
William V. Cox
John L. Wirt
Maj
Gilbert Thompson
Max Lansburgh
Thompson
Inaugural Committee Forms to Study District History
A unanimous resolution creates a committee with the chairman as a member to organize a permanent incorporated body to verify historical points in the District of Columbia and mark significant sites. A rehearsal is set for 4:30 this afternoon on floor and promenade for the inaugural ball at the Pension Building.
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District of Columbia
Pension Building
Corcoran Thom
Wilson
Famous Columbus Glee Club visits Washington for inauguration
The Columbus Glee Club of Ohio arrives in Washington to sing at the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon and serenade political leaders including President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks. The club, over thirty years old, plans performances at the White House and in the Capitol region, with a long roster of members and officers led by President J. A. Williams and musical director H. G. Simpson.
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Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Glee Club
Mount Vernon
Tomb of
Gen. Washington
Post and Baye
Commercial League
Roosevelt
Columbus Club
White House
Fairbanks
Foraker
J. Barber
L. Backus
L. W. Barron
A. 1
Breckinridge
TF. J. Brooks
E. Browne
R. Bulkley
Celiis
J. M. Charles
A. W. Charlton
J. L. Davies
Doyle
G. B. Downs
G. W. Dutcher
H. Hagleson
P. Risle
C. H. Fearn
A. Fravel
GD. Freeman
WH. Frillman
H. W. Frillman
Fullman
Game
J. S. Glenn
Glook
W. F. Gonser
T. L. Griffin
W. Groebler
G. K. Goulding
Graham
C. $ Greenies
I. F. Hane
J. E. Harris
PD. K. Livingston
J. B.’ McComb
W. J. McCullough
T. G. McGannon
T. Malloy
J. W. Mangold
E. W. Martindale
T. ¥. Masters
H. M. Maxwell
E.R. Merrill
C. B. Mitchell
Metcalf
H. L. Nonnemacher
K. T. Weber
J. Jay Barber
J. K. Jones
Col. G. B. Freeman
H. G. Simpson
Sunday Dry in Washington Keeps Doors Closed
Representative Babcock, chair of the District of Columbia committee, will not press a resolution to allow certain licensed places to stay open on Sunday. The outlook indicates no licensed establishments will operate, and larger restaurants will remain closed.
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Washington
Babcock
District of Columbia
Harvard Will Lead College Division In Inaugural Parade
Harvard University heads the college division for the Washington inaugural parade with a student band. Black gowns and mortar boards will be worn as Harvard delegates attend events at the University Club and Hotel Raleigh. Rhode Island and Porto Rican troops join the preparations for the celebration with arrangements for receptions and official welcomes.
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Cambridge
Mess
Harvard Republican Club
Washington
Roosevelt
Harvard
University Club
Rhode Island
Providence
R. L
Somorrow
Senator Wetmore
Frederick Hy
Jackson
Trains Crowded as Inauguration Crowds Swell
Washington sees massive crowds as trains run at peak capacity and a major accident blocks Sixth Street tracks. Information desks operate at depots to guide visitors while governors, militiamen, and civic groups flood in for the inaugural events.
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Sixth Street
Weather Summary from March Forecast and Local Report
The Weather Bureau reports light snow in the Upper Lake region and rain in the extreme Northwest with generally clear conditions elsewhere. Temperatures are 15 degrees below in the South Atlantic States and 3 to 40 degrees above average from the Slope to the Pacific. DC Saturday depends on Saskatchewan Valley movement. fair to partly cloudy skies expected with mild temperatures. Temperatures and humidity posted for midnight to 2 pm, with rainfall and tide data, and comparisons to last year.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Upper Lake
South Atlantic
District of Columbia
Saskatchewan Valley
Brebahla
Pacific
Sondern
Hogland
Middle Atlantic
Lake Michigan
Sugahine
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Adjl
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American Security and Crust Company
Albert M. Read
C. A. Aspinwall
Flixir Babek
Kloczewski & Co
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Pa. Ave. N. W
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Triom I Chambers
Arlington
Gordon Hotels
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MD MM
G. P. Zurhor
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Disnes Bance Company
Torile
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Whur L. Salth
Fate
Trirkpatrick
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Phone
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