Inauguration Day Parade and Formalities at Washington
President McKinley took the oath in Washington with Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. A vast parade, 31 240 strong, featured 28 000 troops and veterans, navy ships, and a Rough Rider band. Mrs McKinley hosted a luncheon for cabinet wives as Sen Depew and guests entertained Vice President and Mrs Roosevelt.
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President McKinley Inaugural Address Emphasizes Cuba and Philippines
President McKinley delivers a broad inaugural address praising economic recovery and urging continued expansion of foreign markets. He stresses Cuba’s independence under U S supervision and outlines policy for the Philippines as Congress weighs civil governance and peace. Roosevelt’s speech follows, highlighting the duty of representative government and the Senate’s leadership at the century’s start.
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Roosevelt Chooses Grace Church in Capital for Residence
Vice-President elect Roosevelt attends German Reformed Grace Church with Rev I Chick as pastor and declares the church his family will attend during Washington residence. Mrs Roosevelt accompanies him to the White House for a cabinet luncheon after inauguration events. Archbishop Chapelle plans an American church system in the Philippines.
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Drouth Ravages Sheep in Western New South Wales
The western districts of New South Wales suffer severe drought with over 30 million sheep perishing. The vast, rainless plains turn into barren sand stretches while rains briefly revive the land only to revert to dry monotony.
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