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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1905

Page

21

Washington Avenue Illuminations Brighten Capitol to Court of History

Crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue as thousands enjoyed a multicolored electric display from Capitol to Court of History. Lights adorned Treasury and Post Office, with the Roosevelt Sunburst centerpiece at Eighth and Pennsylvania, as searchlights outlined the Monument and Capitol dome. Bernard R. Green chaired the inaugural outside illumination committee and preparations included extensive street decorations and nightly testing.

Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Fifteenth Street Treasury Post-office Department Bernard R. Green Court of History Milton M Seventeenth Street Mantz White House State War and Navy Washington Washington Monument Capitol Dome First Street Maryland Avenue Monument Schenectady Saulation Waitian Mabey Lenaght Eighth Street Roosevelt Thirteenth Street

Rough Riders and Cowboys Parade Through the Avenue

Members of Brodie s Rough Riders and Seth Bullock s cowboys paraded along the Avenue amid crowds misidentifying visitors as riders or cowpunchers. Col. Brodie of Arizona denied dissatisfactions with cavalry horses and noted riders would wear sombreros ropes and quirts. Noted cowboys include Doggy Barrett Shock Diall Bill McLaughlin J J McNamara Stanley Bullock and George W Holmes from Belle Fourche Spearfish Rapid City and Spearfish SD.

Brodie Rough Riders Seth Bullock Col. Brodie Arizona Barrett Belle Fourche S. D Una Bill McLaughlin Spearfish J. J. McNamara Rapid City N. D Stanley Bullock 5. D George W. Holmes

Porto Ricans Floated to Inaugural Troops Arrival

The steamer Estelie Randall followed the transport Arcadia loaded with Porto Rican troops from Mathias Point, both vessels anchored near Alexandria. Troops will be moved by rail from Alexandria to their destination this morning. The District Public Library in Mount Vernon Square invites visitors, housing about 70,000 volumes and 35,000 patrons, with daily circulation near 1,560.

Inauguration Alexandria Estelie Randall Arcadia Mathias Point District Library Washington District Public Library Mount Vernon Square Eighth Ninth Streets Andrew Carnegie Niewspap Dachhy

Influx of Baltimore Troops for Washington Parade

Baltimore mobilizes 86 cavalry with 86 horses from Troop A and 34 Fort McHenry troops join a Washington inauguration parade. Fourth and Fifth Maryland regiments with 600 men each and 60 naval brigade sailors depart by train. Gov Warfield and staff and other groups to follow. About 60 000 from Baltimore expected if weather is clear.

Baltimore State Cavalry Washington Fort McHenry Maryland National Guard Maryland Naval Brigade Gov, Warfield Maryland Grand Army of the Republc Union League Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club

Squadron A Arrives Late in New York Escort Duty Set

New York National Guard Squadron A with 200 members and horses arrived in Washington last night nine hours late, disembarking near the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge. Maj. Olver B. Bridgman commands. staff includes R C Lawrence, J M Galloway, and others. Officers of Troops 1 2 and 3 listed. Lieut Sayre noted as four-year national pistol shooting champion.

New York New York National Guard Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge Speedway Fourteenth and D Streets Ninth Olver B. Bridgman R. C. Lawrence J. M. Galloway Ll. V. O’donahoe R. 8. Sayre Leutenant W. D. Judson G. B. Agnew Herbert Barry Stave Phelps Lieut. Sayre United States

Marines from Portsmouth Arrive at Navy Yard

Two battalions of Marines arrive at the United States Navy Yard yesterday from Portsmouth Virginia. Two companies come from Lancaster New York Hancock and Franklin. Maj Karmany act ing colonel commands. First Battalion comprises Lancaster and New York companies under Maj Lescute. Second Battalion comprises Hancock and Franklin companies under Maj Cole. Part of the First Battalion is quartered in the Marine Barracks and the rest of the First along with the Second Battalion are quartered in nearby quarters.

United States Navy Yard Portsmouth Lancaster, Franklin New York Hancock Karmany Lancaster Lescute Hancock and Franklin Maj Cole Marine Barracks

Pittsburg Americus Club Leads Civic Parade

The Pittsburg Americus Club and Raleigh headquarters hosted 150 marchers in white hats with red white and blue umbrellas to escort the civic division marshal in today’s parade. President S J Wainwright Jr led the contingent with band accompaniment from the Second Pennsylvania Brigade Band, plus 100 more members expected to join late last night. The group staked a strong show of Republican support and cited Theodore Roosevelt praising McKinley as the era closes.

Smoky City Americus 7Th Pittsburg Raleigh Pennsylvania Avenue S. J. Wainwright, Jr Warner Second Pennsylvania Brigade Gov. Pennypacker H. W. McIntosh H. Ridell T. D. Atkinson W. H. Hastings S. J. Wainwright J. R. M. Bales C. Youngston George J. Falkenstein Wiliam German F. J. McKay OG. L. Badger W. C. Brethrow R. Kitchnell Frank Grimm H. C. Dougherty H. L. Callahan Charles Angloch William Trimble William Morrison W. I. Munter S. M. McEhirey John 3. Barbner A. A. Adams J. B. Branagan W. B. Fledburn G. A. Kammerer J. C. Dreworth J. H. Letsche George W. McCandlep James Kirkwood T. L. Harper Georges W. G. Conkright Horace Hays F. J. Shroeier Harry M. Farland Elmer Serena A. Glamartiat Philip Dressing A. G. Jobasuna Anderson Solea George F. Mercer W. A. Hamilton A. H. Springer Lou Partel D. M. McQuown L. Taylor B. P. Coffin E.G. Hays R. T. McElroy A. J. Edwards

Governors in Parade Arrive With Wide Staffs for Inaugural

Governors and their staffs arrived in Washington and set up headquarters for the inaugural parade. Notable attendees include Gov. Higgins of New York, Gov. Pennypacker of Pennsylvania, Gov. Herrick of Ohio, and Gov. Lea of Delaware with extensive delegations. Delaware legislators and military units prepared at the Shoreham and Ardmore, while Gov. Montague of Virginia and Gen. J. P. Standish hosted receptions.

White House Higgins York Pennypacker Pennsylvania Herrick Ohio Cobb Maine McLane New Hampshire Bell Vermont Cummins Iowa Blanchard Louisiana Montague Virginia Warner Michigan Lea Delaware Roberts Connecticut Warfield Maryland Glenn North Carolina Otera New Mexico Ezra H. Ripple Frank G Sweeney Albert J. Logan Horace L. Haldeman Joseph K. Weavers Frank K. Patterson Lewis B. Beitler Harry Q. Trexler James M. Reid Charles C. Pratt Daniel B. Shepp Paul 3. Eves Walter J. Bradley Edward R. Chambers

Sunday openings debate passes in House over District venues

A sharp Sunday openings debate in the House centered on a joint resolution by Mr. Babcock of Wisconsin authorizing the District of Columbia excise board chair to issue special licenses to keep restaurants barber shops and certain other places open on Sunday March to accommodate inaugural visitors. The measure, after Babcock stated it did not involve public bars or saloons, was approved under suspension of the rules.

Babtetts Wisconsin Excise Board of District of Columbia

Inaugural Parade Aid List Unveiled by Chief Marshal Warner

Chief Marshal B H Warner disclosed the personal staff for the civic division parade escort led by the Americas Club of Pittsburg. The long roster includes Capt. M R Thorp as chief of staff and Adjutant General Thomas C Noyes along with numerous generals, doctors, judges, and officers across the city and region.

B. H. Warner Americas Club Pittseburg Staf M. R. Thorp Thomas C. Noyes William H. Cummings John W. Stork Frank Morrison Joseph D. Rogers Owen Shinn Charles P. Swett A. H. Whittaker W. P. Wilson W. H. Yerkes, Jr Isador Sobel H. R.thorpe le Roy Breitherth Thomas B. Milliken Charles L. Cole Frank ©. Roach I. Garret Holmes C. ¢. A. Baldi Elum H. Neale Col. P. C. Bayle Hugh A. Dunn Darlington Fling W. H. Hamilton Dr. H. P. Lewandowski James Lonaterry Charles Merz Calvin A Wiliam H. Jones N. T. Little W. W. Monroe S. L. Parrish John K. Smith Simms George Tarbell Willam Wilson, Jr Charles I. Woodbury A. M. Stewart James Joy Sheridan A. E. Valois J. R. Williams B. Scott, Jr Morria L. Cooke A. L. English C. B. Goodwin George W. Kendrick Charles J. Long R. Majer Robert P. Robinson James F. Baker W. B. Corden J. W. Fiddler Laura Hart T. Johnson Robert H. Lindsay William W. Mates Ely Rosenberg John H. Bnodgrass

Reception to School Boys at Franklin Building Parade Guests

State high school representatives gathered for a reception at Franklin School last night to kick off today's parade. Speakers included Col. Robert F. Hill and Percy M. Hughes with instructions to mail inauguration trip materials. The state delegation will march under the command of ex-High School Captain Edwin Kelly and R. W. Pullman, with Col. Hill as marshal.

Franklin Franklin School Charles S. Clark Committee of Forty-Five Robert F. Hill Allan Davis Business High School Shir Clark Percy M. Iughes Hughes Henry B. ¥. Macfarland Edwin Kelly R. W. Pullman Col. Hill

Occupant Refuses to Vacate Capitol Area Home

Weller confronts defiance as occupant W J Jacobs at 21 First Street resists removal from a Capitol Hill residence allotted to visiting state troops. U S District Attorney Beach grants temporary stay until Wednesday, prompting questions among Capitol officials about the permit. Troops continue arriving, with Pennsylvania forces forming the largest group among 7 000 housed on the Hill.

W. J. Jacobs First Street Congress United States Beach Capitol Woods Weller Pennsylvania

Oyster Bay Delegation Joins Parade With Roosevelt Neighbors

A delegation of President Roosevelt's neighbors from Oyster Bay and nearby areas, over 300 strong, arrived late by train and stayed at Nee's furniture store in Washington. They will join Gay's parade as a body, march today, and depart Monday evening. The Roosevelt Club of Minneapolis, led by Capt. G. K. Belden, claims origin as the original Roosevelt Marching Club, arriving by special train with headquarters at Hotel Barton. A nearby image extols honesty in public life and private life amid broader parade preparations and remarks by Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Pennsylvania Railroad Navy Yard Nee Boniface Nee Gay Roosevelt Club (Incorporated G. K. Belden Minneapolis, Minn St. Paul Roosevelt Marching Club Barton

Rehearsal of Ball Band and Chorus At Work Tonight

Bright lights and inspiring music fill the Pension Office auditorium as the Marine Band and chorus rehearse the full programme under Mr. Percy Foster. Notable attendees include Gen. John M. Wilden, Gen. John M. Wilson, and many officials, decorators, and citizens ahead of tonight's inaugural event.

Pension Office Percy Foster Fugit Tannhauser Weber-Weingarten John M. Wilden C. H. Koster J. H. Small & Sons John M. Wilson Maor Antandy and Weat H. V. Boynton Richard Sylvester Milton Alles J. F. Oyster J. 8. Allen Edward M. Dawnon Interior Department J. Brian Government Printing Office

Weather Forecast from March 2 to 8 and Local Readings

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports southeastward disturbance from Saskatchewan Valley toward Lake Michigan with light precipitation in the Lake region. Warmer conditions follow. scattered rain or snow predicted for the Middle Atlantic, New England, Lake regions, Central Rocky Mountains, and Gulf States through Saturday night. Local readings show midnight to evening temperatures, humidity, rainfall none.

U. S Lower Lake Region Atlantic Gulf States Upper Lake Region Northwest Lake Michigan Columbia Middle Atlantic States New England Lower Lake Upper Liga Rocky Mountain Ohio Valley Atlantic States Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf West Gulf Lake, Michigan European Grand Banks

Roosevelt War Veterans Form Spanish War Club Parade Rosters

The Roosevelt Club of Spanish War Veterans formed January to take part in the inaugural parade with mutual benefit aims. Capt Adolph Van Reuth and others led, officers include Baum Bauer and Strang, with platoon commanders Lake Prenelia Longstreat and McCauley. Headquarters at Pythian Temple 1012 Ninth Street NW.

Roosevelt Club of Capt Adolph van Reuth William A. Hickey A. Franklin Baumbauver Mesara Matthew A. Maloney Allan McCullough Howard J. Keegan John M. May R. O. Clifford Barney Falk Wilson B. Strong Oo. H. Lake J. J. Gordon Dana C. Moffat George W. Pratt A. Franklin Baumbauer Sieffaldg Hugh H. Henry Wilson B. Strang Joseph W. Heseo J. H. McCall R. Q O. Clifford C. H. Lake Martin Prenelia F. C. Longstreat Daniel McCauley Roosevelt Club Pythian Temple Ninth Street

Postage Rates on The Post

The Post will require a two cent stamp for mailing today with a President image. Tomorrow’s inauguration edition will require five cents postage and features the Vice President ball room scene and souvenir items.

the Post

First Newsboys Parade at Inaugural Event Said Honored

The Toledo Newsboys Band and Cadets numbering sixty arrived yesterday led by John E Gouckel president of the National Newsboys Association and E B Corlise of the Toledo Times in charge They are honored as the first organized newsboys group to receive a place in any inaugural parade The cadets serenaded The Post and then moved to the residence of

Toledo Newsboys John E. Gouckel National Newsboys’ Association E. B. Corlise Toledo Times Newsboys' Association

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