Roosevelt Begins Second Term Inauguration Day
President Roosevelt is sworn in for a second term in Washington with Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath. The 21 gun salute, grand procession, and crowded Capitol set a ceremonial mood as Fairbanks is sworn in as vice president and the Fifty-eighth Congress adjourns.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Fuller
Capitol
Diplomatic Corps
Count Cassini
Congress
Hlush
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mr. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Committee On Arrangements
Navy Yard
Cal
Indiana
Senate
Frye
Roosevelt Inaugural Address Emphasizes Duty to World
President Roosevelt declares Americans must fulfill duties to themselves and others, valuing justice and strength. He urges cordial relations with nations, responsible self government, and perseverance amid industrial change, warning that failure harms free government worldwide. He reassures faith in national heritage and future.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mountain courtship tale in a Louisville crowd
A Louisville crowd recounts a Midwestern train encounter where Susie’s beau Mr Hedges, about 30, is accused of holding a young woman’s hand. She cites church membership as a cure while the other woman defends Susie and notes Susie’s eventual rebound with a new beau.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Susie
Hedges
Speech Menu Innovation Graces Bartholomew Club Dinner
At De Keyser's Royal hotel the Bartholomew club held its forty-ninth annual dinner with a printed menu tied to the speeches. Carl Hentschel presided entertaining the lord mayor and sheriffs while speakers delivered read speeches, a novelty praised for brevity and charm. Alderman and Sheriff Vezey Strong’s witty reply drew hearty applause with a note in the souvenir booklet reproducing the speaker’s portrait.
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Carl Hentschel
Bartholomew Club
de Keyser
Royal Hotel
London Telegraph
Vezey Strong
Blood of Apes Compared to Humans in Blood Studies
The article notes similarities between human and ape blood but underscores clear distinctions. It states gorillas show the closest resemblance while lemurs differ most, and it observes stronger blood-based relationships in old world apes than in American families of apes.
Deranged Nerves Heal After Pink Pills, Woman Recovers
Mrs. Ida S. Brown of Mattoon Illinois describes crippling spells of numbness dizziness and weakness from St Vitus dance and other ailments. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she improved rapidly and was fully cured after eight boxes with only a grip illness as a minor setback. The pills are sold by every druggist and billed as a rapid tonic for nervous prostration.
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Ida S. Brown
St. Vitus
Golden State Limited Praised by Passengers
A letter to Rock Island ticket agent from Los Angeles dated 1905 lauds the Golden State Limited for a safe journey and top class accommodations. The writer praises sleepers observation car diner buffet library smoker with bath and barber and calls the crew obliging and gentlemanly. John Sebastian notes the letter as one of many commendations.
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Aple
Rock Island
Los Angeles
Calif
Golden State Limited
California
John Sebastian
Citronelle Chautauqua Sets March 1905 Fortnight
Citronelle Chautauqua runs March 2 to 29 in the Pines of Alabama. An auditorium for over 2000 seats is erected with top talent engaged. A Fulford Cups golf event and outdoor sports are planned. Low railroad rates authorized. for details contact agents or Jno M Beall in St Louis. The Chicago Tribune notes the event.
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Pines
Alabama
C. E. Fulford
Leeds
England
South
Jno
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a money back refund if it fails. EB. W. Grove signs each box.
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W. Grove
Editor receives chicken token from reader in dispute case
An editor of an English paper thought a fine chicken was a reader gift after a dinner. A letter then arrived saying FT sent the chicken to settle a dispute and asking what caused the chicken's death.
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Albany Journal
Court notes and social manners in an early case
The phonograph appeared as a witness in court and established the plaintiff's case. The attempt to discipline automobile owners by fining chauffeurs has not proven successful as arrests become seen as the chauffeur's regular duty. Young ladies will avoid breach of promise suits by paying one handy in the parlor.
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Washington Star
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