Inauguration Parade Dazzles With Military Show
Washington noon today marks McKinley’s second term with Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. The inaugural parade featured a heavy military presence and a civil contingent, including a Porto Rican battalion with a native band. Veterans from the Civil War led the president’s escort, while 15 governors rode alongside. Military and veteran units totaled over 23,000, civic groups 7,800, and other formations 1,200, totaling about 32,000 participants.
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Inauguration Night Splendor Delayed by Weather
A grand display during the McKinley Roosevelt inauguration events unfolds amid luminous decorations and a vast crowd of officials, dignitaries, and debutantes. Weather forces postponement of a prominent fireworks program to a future evening.
New Railroad Near Vicksburg Promises Big Capital
One million dollars in capital has been subscribed to finance a new railroad from Vidalia Louisiana to Lake Providence Louisiana under the name Orleans Natch ez Arkansas Railroad. Tommy Ryan defeats Tommy West in a boxing match at 220 rounds. West’s seconds throw in the towel. Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated as vice president in the Senate chamber with Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath to McKinley. inaugural address delivered at the Capitol as a 30,000 strong parade moves through downtown.
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McKinley Inaugural Address on Cuba and Philippines Policy
President McKinley pledges cautious, principled foreign policy focusing on Cuba and the Philippines. He stresses national unity, economic recovery, and expanding foreign markets through reciprocal trade while upholding constitutional guarantees and orderly transition in Cuba. He notes American aid to Cuba and avoidance of unnecessary conflict in the Philippines, seeking peace through firm authority and lawful governance.
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Bold Burglars Raids Stations Across Several Lines
A three gang robbery strikes Wheeling and lathe Ulire railford stations at Hartville Mishler Suield Mogadore and Brimfield looting valuables. In Suffield 500 railroad tickets stolen later discarded. Police seek the gang amid a flood of other international political notes and speeches from Washington.
Inauguration Day Events and Parade Observed
The article describes inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol with world leaders including Canada’s Lord Minto, a strong naval presence, and elaborate street decorations in Washington. It notes parade duration, viewing schedule, and evening events such as the pension office reception and inaugural ball opened by President McKinley. It also reports labor unrest in Marseilles and a fatal accident in Kokomo where a boy was electrocuted after touching a trolley wire.
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Secretary Of State Colorado 1876 Accident Death Report
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a record about the Colorado secretary of state in 1876 and an accidental death in a ward location. The readable items reference Denver and a possible state office, with uncertain dates and place names.
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