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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
18
Historic Avenue resounds with march and martial pageantry as President Wilson takes oath at the Capitol and reviews the parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. The procession includes West Point cadets Navy regiments and civic groups with civic clubs and 1879 Princeton alumni in cap and gown.
Fifteen governors from the nation’s most populous states rode up Pennsylvania Avenue in the inaugural parade amid massive crowds. Delaware’s Charles R. Miller led the militia, with Governor Tener of Pennsylvania, Governor Fielder of New Jersey, and Governor Foss of Massachusetts among those applauded. several others, including Cox of Ohio and McCreary of Kentucky, did not ride.
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A sweeping military pageant for President Wilson's inauguration showcased troops from the army navy marine corps state guards and cadet units. West Point Annapolis Culver Virginia Military Institute and other cadets impressed spectators while governors led their contingents and the Essex troop and Black Horse riders highlighted the ceremony.
Energetic ad touts GETS-IT as a rapid corn remedy that stops pain and shrivels the corn in days. Claims no bandages, fuss, or pulling, and notes warts calluses and bunions also disappear. Sold at drug stores for 7 cents a bottle by EB Lawrence & Co Chicago. Washington sellers listed.
Washington guards and District civic groups drew sweeping ovations along the inaugural parade route. Col Durand led the militia with staff including Parmeter and Richelderfer, followed by infantry units, signal corps, field hospital, and naval reserve cadets. The high school cadets impressed with flawless marching under Col Rosa, while many veterans of G A R circles cheered from the stands.
Six thousand college men led the inaugural parade, the largest turnout ever, marching behind Princeton and Virginia contingents with yells and uniforms. A Virginia focus followed Wilson’s birth and his ties to the state, with students from George Washington, Georgetown, Clemson, and several other colleges joining the line.
Crowds cheered as a picturesque Indian section moved past led by Col Dick Plun kett with Col Fred Cummins assisting. About fifteen tribes participated and several braves helped inaugurate Col Roosevelt eight years earlier. Chiefs and riders included Suluskin George Lee Thomas Yallup Quinnjel Tennyson Berry Lone Wolf Delo Mitchell Wakeath Reginald Oshkosh Hollow Korn Bear Big Mane Ruben Estessienry Leeds Red Cloud Red Wlank Painted Horse Edward Swan White Man Ring Him Medicine Crow Yellow Tatil Plenty Coup Mountain Chief Little Wolf and Black Wolf.
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