Rough Riders Arrive as War Heroes Parade in Washington
Rough Riders, veterans of Santiago under Roosevelt, gather at Willard Hotel and drill at Fort Myer. They protest artillery horses provided, insist on cavalry mounts, and face a tense parade plan with Maj. Jenkins unable to attend and Gen. Sherman Bell drawing attentionNearby.
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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 Come By Rail For Washington Inauguration
Owing to the coffee spill in the Potomac River the troops will depart by rail tomorrow evening. A large detachment of marines from the Norfolk Navy Yard will participate in the inaugural parade, while a steamer will carry 32 officers from Fort Monroe to Washington. Companies A of the 4th Regiment will move from Richmond, with full ranks, to attend the ceremony. Gov. Henry Roberts misses the trip due to illness, and Lieut. Gov. Woodruff will proceed in his stead. Delegations from North Carolina and New York send congratulations to the President.
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Vas
Potoumac
Firsc
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Washington Craight
Ted States Artillery
Gov. Roberts
Hartford
Conn
Henry Roberts
Roosey
Robin
Woodruff
City
Washington Post
Newport News
Arkado
Hampton Roads
San Juan
Porto Rico
National Guard
Island
Weather Experts Predict Likely Fair Inauguration Day
Weather Bureau forecasters express cautious optimism for March 4 as a NW storm moves eastward. If it slows, a clear day with rising temperatures may unfold. rapid movement could bring unsettled conditions. Friday looks mild with no rain signals, aiding outdoor ceremonies in Washington.
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Frankenfield
Weather Bureau
Washington
Labrador
Pennsylvania Avenue
North Atlantic
Governors Arrive for Inauguration Parade Duty
Louisiana Governor Newton C Blanchard and staff reach Washington for Roosevelt era inauguration duties. Vermont Governor Charles J Bell arrives with a large party at the Riggs House, while New Hampshire Governor John McLane and Rhode Island official Guy Utter join the Arlington contingent. Officials emphasize bipartisan welcome as parades are planned.
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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
Maine Governor Cobb Arrives for Inauguration in Washington
Gov. W. T. Cobb of Maine arrives with his party for inauguration events in Washington. Ex-Gov. John F. Hill, Mrs. Cobb, daughters, and staff join Brigd. Gen. Charles E. Davie and Maj. Edward H. Kelley at the New Willard. Hin of Maine also attends, with several Maine figures and a dinner at the Raleigh hosted by Rep. Burleigh. Maxine Elliott performs at the National Theater as part of the visit. Virginia troops head to Washington for the parade, while Gov. Montague and wife prepare to meet Dr. Harper for a governor’s reception.
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Gov. Glenn
Raleigh
BR. B. Glenn
Adjl
T. R. Robertson
State National Guard
Charlotte Artillery
Wilmington Ht Infantry
Washington
Roosevelt
John F. Hill
W. T. Cobb
Maine
New Willard Fort
Eix-Guy
John FF. Hin
National Committee
Senator Slate
Burleigh
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 Parade Glitters With Militia, Lights and Visitors
Crowds fill Washington as decorative electric displays dazzle along Pennsylvania Avenue Real and imagined pageantry unfolds with militia regiments including Philippine Scouts marching in. White House congestion prompts officials to limit access while Rough Riders and cowboys await a presidential reception Roosevelt plans to greet them with a riding handshake Rear Admiral Dewey misses the parade due to illness, Higginson considered to stand in.
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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
The inaugural committee completed key actions at New Willard including a 2000 dollar appropriation to light the Court of History over inauguration nights. Officials faced authorization questions, but the committee moved to resolve matters. A final prep meeting, medal distribution, and plans for flags and historic site marking were announced with multiple heads of committees in attendance.
Inaugural Committee Forms to Study DC History
The resolution creating a permanent incorporated body to examine historic points in the District of Columbia was unanimously adopted. A committee will be organized with the chairman as a member to oversee durable marking of important sites. Rehearsal for the inaugural ball is at 4 30 p m at the Pension Building.
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District of Columbia
Pension Building
Corcoran Thom
Wilson
Famous Columbus Glee Club to Sing at White House Visit
The Columbus Glee Club arrives for inauguration events and plans serenades at the White House and with Senators Fairbanks Foraker and Dick. The roster lists members led by President J A Williams and musical director H G Simpson, with Roosevelt inviting the group to the White House.
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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 Becomes Dry Day In Washington Hotels Stay Closed
Representative Babcock chairman of the District of Columbia committee stated no licensed venues will open on Sunday. His resolution allowing Sunday openings will not be pressed, keeping all larger restaurants closed on Sunday.
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Washington
Babcock
District of Columbia
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
F. Ib. McGuirk
Harvard Inaugural Parade Lead as College Division Head
Harvard University leads the college division in the inaugural parade with 125 members marching from Cambridge. The group will wear black student gowns and mortar boards and will be hosted by the University Club and National Republican League quarters in Washington.
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Cambridge
Mess
Harvard Republican Club
Washington
Roosevelt
Harvard
University Club
Trains Crowd Inbound for Inauguration Day Rush
Massive crowds flooded Washington depots as governors, military units, civic groups, and thousands of visitors arrived for the inauguration. A Sixth Street station wreck halted several trains for hours, delaying east and southbound services and triggering crowding in the Pennsylvania depot. Officials coordinated comfort bureaus and information desks to guide visitors to lodging while chaos and long waits defined the day.
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Sixth Street
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
Committee On Public Comfort
Eovery Place
Pennsylvania Depot
Garfield Park
New Jersey Avenue
Second Street
Ality
New York Express
Jersey City Express
Atlantic Coast Line
New York
Leaboard Air Line
Congressional Limited
Pennsylvania Station
Crown
Yemen
Appes
Hiller
Citige
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ninth Street
Flambeau Marching Club
Minneapolis
Pilburg
Company EE
Fifth Ohio National Guard
J. J. Metzger
Washington Hall
Third Street
Pennsylvania Avenae
Ohio National Guard
Buckeye
Cleveland
McKinley
Holy Guard
Seth Bul
Weather Summary for Upper Lakes and Northwest Regions
The Weather Bureau reports light snow in the Upper Lake region and rain in the extreme Northwest, with generally clear conditions overall. Temperatures vary, with notable cooling in the South Atlantic States and warmth from the Great Plains to the Pacific, while DC forecast remains influenced by a low over the Saskatchewan Valley and could become clear to partly cloudy with pleasant temperatures.
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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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