Washington Suffragists Halted by Riotous Mob Parade
Five thousand women marching on the suffrage pageant struggled through a surging mob on Pennsylvania Avenue as cavalry was deployed. Helen Keller and Inez Milholland led efforts to push forward, while spectators jeered and a reviewing stand near the White House faced taunts. A later indignation meeting urged investigation into police inaction.
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Charges Against Harris Dropped By Attorney General
Washington March 3. Attorney General Wickersham reviewed testimony on Colquitt Carter’s counter charges against J D Harris, a DOJ special examiner. He found the charges unfounded though Harris acted harshly beyond his authority in the first probe. Case to be revisited by the Wilson administration.
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Georgia's Soldiers Make Brave Showing at Inauguration
Washington March 2 Brass hands and uniformed troops arrive on every train and by road to witness the inauguration of the third democratic president since the Civil War. Georgia's military representation under Brigadier General Walter A Harris marches with twelve First regiment companies and ten Second regiment companies led by the Macon drum corps. Governor Brown is represented by Captain H F Melneham and officers arrive. Representative Brantley of Georgia invited to view from the president's private reviewing stand. Brantley retires from Congress to practice law in Atlanta.
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Hoke Smith defeats compensation bill in Senate
Washington March 3 Special Senator Hoke Smith tonight defeated the final enactment of the women s compensation bill He said the consideration of ninety six amendments added by the house could not be finished before noon tomorrow Senator Sutherland of Utah in charge of the measure agreed not to press it further Taft supported such legislation The act had been urged by the President and backed by the commission with Brantley of Georgia as vice chairman but faced organized opposition in the Senate
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Suffrage Parade Injures Over 300 on Pennsylvania Ave
Washington March 3. Hospital estimates place injuries at three hundred or more among spectators and marchers during the suffragette parade. No serious injuries reported though several were injured by arm and leg breaks amid the crowd.
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General Council to Probe Mayor Charges in Fire Dept Row
The General Council plans a probe into alleged irregularities in fire hose purchases and a $10,000 engine deal for the tenth ward after Mayor Woodward charged missteps. Alderman I N Ragsdale will lead a resolution with a small committee, to be formed next Thursday, while Woodward defends records and invites investigation.
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Only One Battleship Authorized in Naval Bill
Washington March 4 Special Representative Samuel J Tribble of Georgia claimed a major victory as the conference committee on naval appropriations reported an agreement for only one battleship. Tribble pressed to cap navy spending at 100 million while the bill rose to 148 million with a battleship a cruiser and a supply ship. The Senate backed one battleship, and the House approved the conference report by 168 to 0.
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Athletic escort routs street attackers on Forsyth Street
A modest athletic youth, famed for boxing, struck down three mashers with a stout cane on Forsyth Street last night. The attackers fled into a deserted side street. The escort of ladies, seeking to avoid publicity and police, also hurried away. Police did not pursue.
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Farewell in Last Days as Congress Closes
Washington report notes the 63rd Congress entering farewell mode on March 13 as it nears final adjournment. Veterans such as Cannon Cullom Longworth Dalzell Lamb and Mann bid colleagues goodbye while new members prepare to join the Democratic majority.
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Two Cannon Secured for Atlanta Parks
Washington reports Representative Howard won authorization to place two abandoned brass cannons in Atlanta parks Piedmont and Grant with a shelly pyramid. He pushed to restore Colonel C M Perkins to the marine corps, leaving him voice strained and unable to speak loudly. Representative Gordon Lee returns to the house after illness.
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Bank awarded 760000 verdict in Morgan County case
The National Park Bank of New York won a verdict of 760000 against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Morgan County court. The ruling was reported from Decatur Alabama with the March 3 date accompanying the filing.
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Morgan County Law and Court
Wilson's triumphant entry to the gage crowd cheers
The report describes Wilson's arrival and joyful public reception as crowds, troops, and bands cheered. Weather forecasts predict no rain or snow for the inauguration day with mild temperatures. Wilson visits Watt and scenes of patriotic celebration unfold as officials sail through Washington.
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