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January 3, 1906
Mower County Transcript
Austin, Lansing, Mower County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Lieutenant Governor James O. Davidson was sworn in as Governor of Wisconsin on January 2 in Madison, succeeding Robert M. La Follette, who departed for the U.S. Senate. The oath was administered by Chief Justice J. B. Cassoday, followed by an inaugural reception.
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SUCCEEDS LA FOLLETTE.
James O. Davidson Becomes Governor of Wisconsin.
Madison, Wis., Jan. 2.—Lieutenant Governor James O. Davidson was at noon sworn in as governor to serve the unexpired term of Governor Robert M. La Follette, who will leave for Washington to take up his senatorial duties. The retiring governor presented the new governor to Chief Justice J. B. Cassoday of the supreme court with the usual customary sentence, following which the oath was administered. The afternoon was given over to the inaugural reception.
James O. Davidson Becomes Governor of Wisconsin.
Madison, Wis., Jan. 2.—Lieutenant Governor James O. Davidson was at noon sworn in as governor to serve the unexpired term of Governor Robert M. La Follette, who will leave for Washington to take up his senatorial duties. The retiring governor presented the new governor to Chief Justice J. B. Cassoday of the supreme court with the usual customary sentence, following which the oath was administered. The afternoon was given over to the inaugural reception.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Governor Succession
Wisconsin Politics
La Follette
Davidson
Senatorial Duties
What entities or persons were involved?
James O. Davidson
Robert M. La Follette
J. B. Cassoday
Where did it happen?
Madison, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
James O. Davidson
Robert M. La Follette
J. B. Cassoday
Location
Madison, Wis.
Event Date
Jan. 2.
Story Details
Lieutenant Governor James O. Davidson is sworn in as governor to complete Robert M. La Follette's term after La Follette assumes his U.S. Senate role in Washington. The ceremony involves presentation by the retiring governor and oath administration by Chief Justice J. B. Cassoday, followed by an inaugural reception.