West Virginia Governor Urges Bipartisan Spirit
Governor John J. Cornwell calls West Virginians to drop partisanship and back the president during the international crisis, urging economy in public affairs and a focus on better roads and government. He outlines plans for an efficiency commission, a state budget system, and protection of cut over lands to prevent fires and floods.
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Charleston
W. Va
Maron
John J. Cornwel
West Virginia
Cornwell
House of Delegates
Cabin Creek
Executive Department
Maryland
Fabor
Woodrow Wilson Inauguration Speech Promotes Peace
Wilson marks his second inauguration with a pledge to pursue peace and defend neutral rights while urging unity against war. He vows to act with impartial judgment, uphold the constitution, and advance a world role for America while avoiding conquest or advantaging any side.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
America
United States
Senate rule change eyed to curb filibuster tactics
President Wilson pushes for a limit on debate as a new Senate rule. Senator Owen plans to push a limited debate proposal with 33 senators supporting it. A caucus of Democrats is set for a special session to consider appointments and the rule change.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Owen
British troops raid German positions near Arras and Ginchy
British and French actions on the Western Front report raids around Arras and Ginchy with losses for Germans, 42 prisoners and a machine gun captured near Arras, repulse near Bouchavesnes, and French counterattacks north of Bois-Courieres with limited gains.
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France
Arras
Ginchy
London
King George
Bouchavesnes
Bois-Courieres
Striker Shot and Fatally Wounded in Niagara Falls Riot
A mob of about 400 strikers and sympathizers clashed with police and private detectives at three plants in Niagara Falls New York. Michael Betty was fatally shot, John Curry the police chief and two officers were struck with bricks, and a force of fifty officers responded.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Privat
Michael Betty
Johm Curry
Heavy snows paralyze western Maryland with collapses
Heavy snow and sleet cripple western Maryland on March 5. Ten buildings collapsed under the weight. Freight trains were delayed and inauguration trains to Washington were canceled.
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Maryland
Hagerstown
Washington
Father and Two Sons Cremated in Oklahoma Blaze
J C Phillips and his two sons died in a residence fire at Chandler Oklahoma on March 5. Phillips escaped but went back inside to try saving his children. The family home was destroyed and the tragedy was witnessed by neighbors.
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Chandler
Okla
J. C. Phillips
Phillips
King Gustav Seeks Time to Ease Swedish Crisis
The Swedish ministry resigned but agreed to stay on at King Gustav's request to compose the crisis. Parliament defeated the government on a 30,000,000 crown appropriation to preserve neutrality, with a 15 vote margin against the government. Premier Hammarskijde urged the grant during Saturday debate.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Gustav
Sweden
Hammarskide
Arrest of Fritz Kolb in plot to blow munitions plants
Hoboken authorities say Fritz Kolb, a German, was arrested as part of a plot to destroy war supplies in the United States. They deny any plan to attack President Wilson and claim the evidence will aid investigations into recent munitions plant explosions and the Black Tom case.
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Fritz Kolb
New Jersey
Hoboken
N. J
Germany
Kolb
Wilson
President Refers Question of Power to Legal Advisers
President Wilson asks his legal advisers to decide if he can arm American merchantmen without explicit congressional approval. Attor ney General Gregory and Secretary Lansing to rule, cabinet meeting in view. Armament remains chief option though Navy Dept opposes for strategic reasons. Senator Lippitt adds his name to seal the manifesto backing armed neutrality.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Gregory
Lansing
Senate
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Senator Lippitt
Rhode Island
Weeks
Troops Guarded Line of March at Wilson Inauguration
Washington marchers moved from the Capitol to the White House under wind driven flags as New York guardsmen stood along the line for President Wilson's second inauguration. It marked the first guard along the route since Lincoln's 1861 inauguration during the Civil War crisis.
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Capitol Grounds
America
White House
Poland
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
White
Marshall
Senate
House
Supreme Court of the United States
Army
Navy
United States
Congress
LaFollette
Senate Chamber
Secret Service
New York National
Washington Monument
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York
Lincoln
Missouri Senate approves soda tax bill for temperance revenue
The Missouri Senate passed a bill imposing a tax of one and a half cents per gallon on soft drinks to raise revenue from temperance advocates and sent it to the House for action.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
House of Representatives
Heavy Snow Falls in Pittsburg Pressing Snowstorm
Ten inches of snow blanketed Pittsburg Pennsylvania today as a severe snow storm moved through the area. Officials urged caution for travel and residents prepared for continuing winter conditions.
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Pittsburg
Five Chinese killed in tong wars across West Coast cities
Five Chinese were killed and two fatally injured with three wounded in tong wars spanning San Francisco Oakland Stockton San Jose Cal and Seattle Washington today. Rival tongs Yunmen Hop Sing Suey Sine Bo Ong Sing Sueyan Sea Suey Ying Bing Kong clashed as a peace conference neared. Several volleys were fired and two fighters died. one of the wounded was expected to die.
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San Francisco
Maron
Oakland
Stockton
San Jose
Cal
Seattle
Washington
Yunmen
Hop Sing
Suey Sine
Bo Ong Sing
Sueyan Sea
Suey Ying
Bing Kong Tongs
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