Two Big Bills Fail to Pass in Congress Over Taft Veto
The Indian appropriation bill with 12 million dollars and the sundry civil bill 115 million failed in the Senate after Taft vetoed the latter. House passed the sundry civil bill but the Senate refused to override the veto. Taft urged the provisions shielding unions and farmer groups from antitrust prosecutions be struck, calling it class legislation.
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Cincinnati Traction Fight Moves to House Floor
The Judiciary Committee in Columbus votes 10 to 5 to report the Bigelow bill revoking Cincinnati Traction Company's fifty year franchise with amendments aimed at easing the confiscatory provisions. Rep Peter Collins and others plan to fight on the House floor while Gov Cox and Mayor Hunt discuss administration stance.
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Hatfield Inaugurated WV Governor Endorses Women Suffrage
Henry D. Hatfield was sworn in as West Virginia governor succeeding William F. Glasscock. In his address he declared support for woman suffrage and urged loyalty from appointees while cautioning against vilification by opponents. He framed a Republican pro progress agenda and noted rising calls for broader social reforms. He warned about broken promises by parties and cited a shift toward constructive socialism amid public unrest.
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West Virginia
William F. Glasscock
Sian
Lincoln
Taft Leaves Washington to Begin Private Life as Citizen
March 4 1913 William H Taft bids farewell after four years as President. He departs from Union Station amid cheers from Cabinet members and friends and plans to retire to Yale as a professor of law after a three week visit with Augusta.
SOGOSHEVCHDO WAGER ON TEDDY COSTS LONG HIKE
Portland Maine March 4 Leading a donkey and intending to walk from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon B H Anderson former General Secretary of the Butler Pa Chamber of Commerce was ready to leave this city today on a long walk across the continent in fulfillment of the terms of a bet he lost on the Presidential election He is Roosevelt loyal and laid a wager on his election as Progressive candidate for President The distance is about 4500 miles and he plans to finish in eight months He must call at the White House and greet the new President and also the Governor of every State he passes through.
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Wilson Eyes Diplomatic Posts as Cabinet Picks Set
Washington March 4 The entry noted Cabinet names are settled and attention focuses on diplomacy. Thomas Nelson Page William F McCombs Henry Morgenthau Frederick Penfield thought likely for European posts with McCombs possibly to France. Augustus Thomas Thomas Birch and Charles Crane discussed. Louis Brandeis may become Solicitor General, previously linked to Commerce.
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New York
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France
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Thomas H. Birch
New Jersey
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
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Boston
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France Moves to Three-Year Unrestricted Military Service
Paris March 4 The Supreme War Council presided by President Poincare announced a unanimous decision for three years of military service without exemptions as the sole means of national defense after a lengthy examination of the military situation.
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French Aviator Guillaux Sets Paris Flight Record
Paris March 4 The French aviator Guillaux today flew from Gn y sur Braye to Paris covering 199 kilometers in one hour The journey marks a new distance record for the era.
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Merchants subpoenaed to reveal wages paid to girls in vice probe
Five leading State Street firms were subpoenaed to testify before the Illinois Senatorial Vice Commission. They agreed to produce payrolls and office books. Subpoenas will target The Fair John T Shayne & Co Marshall Field & Co Hub and Mandel Bros along with others. The probe seeks wage data pension plans and comparisons with mail order firms. A girls court for delinquent girls opens at Juvenile Court to shield witnesses and encourage statements.
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Wilson to Name Full Cabinet in Final Nomination List
President Wilson's cabinet is complete and nominations to the Senate will follow. The roster includes Bryan as Secretary of State, McAdoo Treasury, Garrison War, McReynolds Attorney General, Burleson Postmaster General, Daniels Navy, Lane Interior, Houston Agriculture, Redfield Commerce, and Wilson as Labor nominee once the labor department bill passes.
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Dedication Not Triumph Marked Wilson Inauguration
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was sworn in as President with Vice President Marshall taking office in Washington on March 4. The ceremony featured a grand pageant, cheers from Princeton students, and Taft and Bryan observing the peaceful transfer of power as the Senate and House conducted inaugural events.
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United States
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