President Roosevelts Southern Welcome in Richmond ca 1902
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia describes a luncheon in Capitol Square delayed by Roosevelt's long speech and heavy applause. The crowd, labeled Richmonds 300, included Gov Montague and Mayor McCarthy. Roosevelt delivers a Southern heart to heart talk praising Lee Jackson and the Gray veterans, stressing unity as an American.
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Lee
Jackson
Men In Gray
Weahington
Richmond
Capitol Square
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McCarthy
Leon
Dr Rixey
Archer Anderson Joseph Bryan
John A McPhenny
John W Camel
Thomas Martin
John L Greenway
Beverly T Crump
John P Grand
George W Stevens
John Lamb
Ashby Jones
Stonewall Jackson
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Newcombe
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Hasterner
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Development Exposition Company
Woman's College
John Greenway
Virginia
Worn Paths of Duty and a Southern City Dinner
The excerpt recalls Civil War era valor with references to the blue and gray and the right to remember shared devotion. It notes a long hardship before relief and a President attending a governor’s luncheon, then being driven about the city after the feast.
Roosevelt Opens Southern Trip In Fredericksburg Stop
President Roosevelt began his Southern journey with a brief stop at Fredericksburg Virginia, greeting about 200 residents from his car Tear platform. He praised the Old Dominion and urged unity, noting he would visit every state during his term and stressing common American decency across audiences.
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Roosevelt
Old Dominion
South Atlantic
Gulf
President Roosevelt Praised at Randolph-Macon Academy Ashland
President Roosevelt spoke to Randolph-Macon Academy students in Ashland Virginia on October 18 praising Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. He stressed that a republic’s success rests on educated citizens and moral and intellectual training, noting the college’s role in the nation’s education. A large bouquet was presented with a card reading Our President.
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Ashland
Roosevelt
Randolph-Macon Academy
Patrick Henry
Henry Clay
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Randolph-Macon
Virginia
Union
My Republic
Republic
Learing Ag
Raleigh Adjusts Ceremonies After Governor’s Brother Death
Raleigh plans change as state ceremonies move from the executive mansion to the Senate chamber. President Roosevelt will breakfast on his train. the governor’s family travels to Greensboro with Gen Glenn's body. The capitol closes. Lieut. Gov Winston arrives to act for the governor and escort the President to Raleigh. Roosevelt will present the Patterson loving cup and attend events at the fair grounds with state officers and veterans.
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Washington Post
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North Carolina
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Coffee Neuralgia and Recovery from Postum Use
A woman reports nervous prostration linked to coffee and describes relief after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She notes loss of neuralgia and headaches eight months post switch, regaining activity and health, and includes testimonials from friends. The Postum company cites a ten day trial as proof.
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Postum Co
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Roosevelt Address in Richmond Caps Civil War Reflection
President Roosevelt spoke in Capitol Square Richmond urging national unity honoring Civil War veterans from both sides. He praised South revival, warned against excuses for inaction, and urged global leadership with equal justice, Panama Canal policing, and reform of corporate regulation. The speech linked past struggles to present duties at home and abroad.
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Warsign
Ike
James
Potomac
Mississippi
South
Manassas
Appomattox
Cravens
Roosevelt Special Train Leaves Philadelphia Station
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt depart from Pennsylvania Station on a four vestibule car special bound for the Southern States. The party includes Mrs Roosevelt, Secretary Loeb, Surgeon General Rixey, and several officials and press members as a crowd of over 500 gathers to witness the send-off.
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Rixey
U 8
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Louisiana
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Michigan
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Porto Rido
M C. Latta
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Henry A Strohmayer
L. 3. Brown
Roosevelt Wins Virginia Hearts in Richmond Visit
President Theodore Roosevelt greeted Confederate veterans under Lee's statue with a gesture of unity after a ceremonial march through Richmond. He praised both blue and gray traditions, spoke to veterans, and urged mutual respect as he toured landmarks with Mrs Roosevelt before departing for Raleigh. The event featured schoolchildren, local leaders, and civic groups, illustrating national reconciliation.
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Reception for Mrs Roosevelt at Executive Mansion
Mrs Roosevelt attended a grand reception at the Executive Mansion in Richmond hosted by Mrs Montague. About several hundred society members gathered as the old building gleamed with flags. Mrs Roosevelt wore canary chiffon velvet and orchid corsage, while Mrs Montague showcased a blue satin gown.
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Mire
Public Buildings Style lauded as influence on architecture
Robert Craik McLean of Minnesota addresses a letter praising Arthur W. Hodgkins for an article in The Fest about City Architecture. He credits conservative press with driving better government building practice and urges continued reform after two decades of struggle to curb influence by real estate lobby and appointment of Supervising Architect.
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Daily Press
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