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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
8
Officials say the largest inauguration crowd in history is gathering in Washington. Governors, regiments from the border, and citizens arrive by special trains as rain fails to dampen enthusiasm. Union Station reports heavy arrivals and packed yards with thousands streaming through the station and toward the parade route.
A dense list of death notices and funeral announcements for March 1917 in Washington D C. Entries include Abraham, Barry, Davis, Evans, Lawrence, Pumphrey, Rauscher, Shea, Sturgis, Sullivan, Tate, Walsh and others with dates March 2 4 6 8 9 and locations like Providence Hospital Mount Olivet Glenwood Cemetery Mount Vernon and St Matthews Church.
Funeral directors and florists advertise services in Washington D C with multiple firms and contacts. Names include Thos H Sergen Frank Geier and Sons Co George Zurhorst and Sons Hindle Tagertaker and Exhalmer Sardo and Co and Blackstone Florist multiple lines and prices for funeral designs moderate prices in various locations.
Parade stand rules set times for entry near the Capitol and Treasury, with 15 minute pre-parade limits and a 1 o'clock parade start. White House viewing is at 1:30, and crossing passes are required after 10 AM closure, with some cross-avenue restrictions for residents across the street.
Weather dampened attendance as crowds prepared for the inauguration. Ticket sales were light though many purchased return trips to Baltimore for the night. Soldiers and civilians arrived at Union Station and the New York Avenue yards, with cadets and National Guard units mobilizing for parades and events.
The wife of the President will arrive at am and midshipmen at 10 o'clock, with their Washington visit brief as they depart at 6 30 this evening. Other contingents arriving at New York avenue yards include 102% m Fifth congressional Democratic Club of Pennsylvania 10 a m United States marines from Philadelphia 5 a m Fifth Ward Democratic Club of Philadelphia 5 a m New Jersey militia at 5 a m regulars from New York 5 a m Squadron A and B and Battery A New York National Guard.
Hour by hour outline of inaugural day activities including road closures on Pennsylvania Avenue, escort formations for President and Vice President, oath ceremonies at the Senate and East Front, the parade from Capitol to White House, and evening concerts and receptions.
Sixty boys aged 10 to 16 form the junior defense guard of the Navy League’s women’s section in Washington. Trained under the universal service plan, they drill bi weekly at the Mason House under Chief Quartermaster William J. Fanger. Commanded by Capt Harold H. Rhame and Treut Earl Reynolds, with petty officers including David and Donald Todd Mayo Baker and Philip Hefferman. Forrest Thoman to carry the American flag. Guard officers include George A. Conversa Colt and Donald Whiting. Thomas K. Kernan bears the guard flag, while Baron Colt, grandson of Senator Colt, bears the guard’s motto Dre pare now.
Theodore Roosevelt declined a preparedness debate with William Jennings Bryan in a Congress of Forums offer. He would join only if discussions stayed limited to one city and paid his own expenses, accusing the proposal of wasteful scope and political posturing. Roosevelt rejected wider topics linked to monarchy or corruption.
Gov. James M Cox greets the Fourth Ohio National Guard upon return from the border and denounces a minority in the U S Senate for blocking the President's armed ship bill. He proclaims unity, vows to act when rights are trespassed and condemns treasonable conduct. He cites McKinney, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Staunton and calls public opinion swift and worldwide.
The essay urges judging war by moral ends and advocates lay down of arms. It argues lasting justice and honor come from brotherhood and cooperation, not slaughter. It praises good will as divine, calls the United States to lead by nonviolent principle, and seeks a world where peace replaces conflict.
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