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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1916

Page

7

President Wilson Sees Congress Support Amid Turbulent Debate

President Wilson, confident and calm, heard early vote results in the White House cabinet room. He expressed gratification at congressional backing, signaling a shift away from perceived isolation as foreign capitals viewed the conflict over Germany with cautious interpretation. The scene marked a dramatic congressional spectacle unmatched since the eve of the Spanish–American War.

House Spain Wilson White Honge Congress Germany

President prepared to push submarine talks with central powers

President Wilson readies to respond to Germany’s final offer on the Lusitania case and seek broader assurances to keep the new submarine campaign from endangering American travelers. Congress support is portrayed as backing him, despite Bryan’s lack of influence claims. Supporters insist he seeks peace and international law, while opponents challenge administration diplomacy.

Wilson Germany Lusitania House Harlin Washington Congress Bryan Fou Rules Committee Flood Foreign Affairs Committee Senate Mr. Pou Hell Abraham Lincoln

Debate over armed merchant ships and US policy

Lenroot quotes Lansing memo on doubtful legal rights and warning of Germany. Southern lawmakers vow support or opposition as Heflin calls roll. Delegates discuss tabling McLemore vs Campbell resolutions amid lengthy House debate on wartime neutrality and potential response.

Lansing Germany Flood Ac Ir Hig Lenroot Lenrost Wisconsin State Department Tablin McLamore House Heflin Alabang Congress von Hernstorff Kaiser Decker Missouri England Russia God United States Alabama Armel Mr. Lansing Henry Clay Verdun Europe Mann Shackleford Wilson McLemore Representative Gardner Massachusetts Representative McLemore Representative Campbell Kansas Forel Affairs Committee Campbell Jong Mi 11

Senate Debates War Policy Amid Count Error Sparked by Confusion

The scene features a Wednesday Senate debate on armed ships while a counting error showed 148 votes against tabling the resolution. Officials acknowledge the miscount as galleries overflowed and a diplomatic path with the state department grows tense. Speaker Clark and Chairman Stone voiced limited comments as President Wilson's team moves toward decisive talks. Geiger B. M. House delays travel to New York to file further reports on the issue.

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Detailed Voice Vote On McLemore Resolution Falls Short

Washington March 7 summary of final roll on motion to table the McLemore resolution shows 276 ayes and 142 nays with a large cross of Democrats Republicans and Progressives voting. The detailed tally lists numerous named members across parties and notes 17 not voting. The result keeps the measure alive for further action.

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Titanic Loss Widow Wins $10000 Judgment In Admiralty Case

Friends of Mrs. Jacques Futrelle learn that a long litigation over the Titanic disaster ends with a $10,000 judgment in her favor against the International Marine Company. The case held the shipowner liable for deaths due to negligence under admiralty law, despite a defense of unavoidable accident.

Jacques Futrelle International Marchi6 Company Futrelle International Marine Company Dorsey, Erewater, Howell & Heyman Advanta James Allison Kelly New York

Fragmentary note on accident and remedies in quirky text

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Georke W. Parrott and an injury linked to a dog at home, plus stray references to bones and medicines. The text is garbled with unclear actions and names, making a coherent report unlikely. No verifiable details emerge to identify a clear event, date, or location.

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