Coolidge Inaugural Opens With Government Economy Theme
Washington observers report President Coolidge pledges government economy in his first inaugural address. The capital hosts a crowded ceremony with Dawes to take office, a parade from the Library of Congress, and hotels at capacity as Col John C Coolidge and Gov Tillings arrive accompanying the presidential party.
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Library of Congress
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Franklin S. Tillings
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Coolidge urges world court entry and moderate armament
President Coolidge in inaugural address calls for American entry into the World Court and a policy of moderate armament. He stresses maintaining existing advantages, limited government interference, tax cuts, and party discipline while pursuing international cooperation and arbitration.
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George R. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
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la Follette
Goodrich Net Sales Rise to 1924 Total Income
New York March 3 net sales of the B. F. Goodrich company for 1924 reached 109,817,685 dollars, up from 107,092,730 the prior year. Total income stood at 14,731,166 dollars, versus 8,480 the year before.
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Coolidge Signs Bill Creating Navy and Marine Reserve Corps
President Coolidge signs a law establishing a reserve corps for the Navy and the Marine Corps. The measure sets up organized reserve units and outlines roles for future mobilization and training.
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Sunshine Day Prompts Awe in California Scene
A vivid brief describes a perfect southern California day with brilliant sunshine, warm air, and flowers. The scene centers on a long Santa Fe tram carrying new converts rolling down the grade from a western plateau into a dreamlike, almost unreal landscape of beauty.
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Pleasant California Arrival Impressions
The narrator recalls arriving in California and finding wonders beyond the famous orange groves and vineyards. The scene emphasizes the land's beauty, the mood of discovery, and a sense of awe at the new surroundings.
Fragment from Page Four reflection on vast landscapes
The passage contrasts the Pacific and distant mountains with a narrator’s travel musings. It hints at scale and wonder, suggesting a continuation on Page Four. The tone is reflective and descriptive, aiming to evoke vastness rather than events.
burial grounds of presidents near Lancaster
In Lancaster on March 4 President Coolidge will be told he owns a one acre tract west of the city to be used as burial ground for himself and successors. The "Presidents acre" was deeded to Andrew Jackson and future presidents a century ago. The octagon wall surrounds the site, with a gateway inscription. Locusts and cedar trees planted by the donor in 1836 once stood there before a tornado destroyed them.
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Gasoline tax bill faces final House and Senate steps
Columbus reports a long legislative day with Senate passage anticipated for the Brown gas tax bill this afternoon but final battle deferred to next week. The Collister city home rule bus bill moves toward the governor after Senate signature by Gardner.
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Ohio soldier among injured in Fort Schofied explosion
Eight soldiers were hospitalized at Fort Schofield after an artillery shell explosion during loading yesterday. Seriously hurt were Privates John Mullen of Philadelphia Leon Scano of Steubenville Ohio and Corporal J Alfred Snyder of Buffalo New York.
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Coolidge Inaugural Highlights Emphatic Epigrams
President Coolidge's inaugural address yields succinct, pointed maxims. Key lines emphasize American fairness and self-reliance, insist on peaceful treaties, and stress economy, obedience to law, and representative government. The collection frames a pragmatic, liberal republic approach.
Dawes Takes the Oath of Office
Charles Gates Dawes of Swanton Illinois was inaugurated vice president of the United States this afternoon in Washington D C He took the oath on the rostrum where he will preside over the Senate for four years Senator Cummins of Iowa administered the oath and had chaired since President Coolidge moved to the White House in August 1923.
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Iowa
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Congress adjourns after Dawes swearing in
The Sixty-Eighth Congress adjourned sine die at 12:16 p m after the Senate witnessed the swearing in of Vice President Charles G Dawes. The House had already adjourned at 11:59 to take part in the Senate ceremonies.
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Breakfast at the White House with Coolidge Family
Washington March 4 a large breakfast gathering filled the White House dining room. President Calvin Coolidge hosted his wife Mrs Coolidge Col John C Coolidge the President's father Mrs Almira Goodhue Mrs Coolidges mother John Coolidge the President's son and guests Mr and Mrs Frank Stearns of Boston and other intimate friends.
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Congress Receives Pay Raise Approval in 1925-26 Bill
President Coolidge signs the 1925-1926 legislative appropriation bill raising annual salaries for senators and House members from 7500 to 10000 dollars. The action increases pay for all members of Congress.
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Anglers license bill dies in Ohio lower house
Columbus March 4. The house fish and game committee rejected the proposed angler's license bill by eight to four after Senate approval last week. A. C. Baxter of the League of Ohio Sportsmen is secretary. Earlier attempts have failed. two years ago both houses passed it but the governor vetoed. Officials expect no further action this session.
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Rain Fears Dampen Charleston Inaugural Day Crowd
In Charleston West Virginia on March 4 crowds gathered for the inaugural event under dark low clouds with a threat of rain. A mild warm breeze prompted umbrellas as attendees watched the sky for precipitation.
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Coolidgeinaugurated president in his own right
Washington dispatch notes Calvin Coolidge takes the oath as president with a peaceful outlook and broad support. The new leader is secure in his party and backed by business interests and a favorable Congress. Abroad, Europe shows recovery and reparations disputes ease.
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World Court Issue Died In Upper Chamber
The Senate tabled a motion to consider adhering to the World Court. Senator King of Utah proposed executive session on the resolution, but Senator Moses of New Hampshire moved to table, and the chamber overwhelmingly agreed. No roll call was recorded.
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Last Day Fight Centers Upon Finance Bills
Washington March 4. With administration leaders clashing with Congress an eleventh hour drive in the Senate sought to pass a 54 million second deficiency appropriation to keep the government from debt amid the fiscal year. The farm bloc led opposition as major bills died, including farm relief measures and the McFadden banking act, while the Navy allocation and public buildings funding highlighted the conflict.
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Ohio to host second safety meet in Zanesville
Ohio's second first aid contest and field meet will be held in Zanesville Muskingum county this August. A 12 member committee was chosen to plan entertainment, with bids from Cambridge Coshocton and Steubenville. Zanesville was selected for its location mines mills and accessible ground. The Zanesville Chamber of Commerce pledged 590 toward field meet costs.
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Harding Senior Hears Coolidge on Radio at Hotel Harding
Marion March 4 Dr. George T Harding father of the late president heard President Coolidge's radio speech at Hotel Harding from a specially built receiver. He said he would have liked to attend Washington but the weather was too cold for an old man to travel.
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House cleaning made easy with planned systems
A government pamphlet outlines how to organize systematic cleaning to reduce upheaval in homes. It explains easy to maintain furnishings and dirt prevention, and offers a free copy by mail with a coupon and stamps for return postage.
Athens Messenger Director Frede Haskin noted for information work
Frederic J. Haskin, director of the Athens Messenger, oversees information reporting from Washington. details about his role and assignments are highlighted in the newspaper's Washington bureau dispatches.
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