Wilson admits error on armament powers and seeks Senate rule change
President Wilson says he cannot arm merchant ships without congressional authority and urges a special Senate session to overhaul rules. He denounces a small group of eleven senators blocking action, warning that the nation faces disaster without unified, decisive steps. The statement emphasizes the need to empower executive action and expedite crucial legislation.
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Wilson
Senate
Washington
Congress
United States
Teutons Link Four Warships of the Entente
Teutons report four Entente warships allied with Allied forces in the sea war context. The movement signals shifting naval alignments as battles unfold.
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Teutons
Allied Warships Sunk by Submarine and Mine Report
London reports from the Admiralties detail sinking of four Allied warships and multiple transports in the Mediterranean. A 34,494 ton armed transport with about 600 troops was sunk February 24. other vessels totaling 25,166 tons were destroyed, including the Oceania, Corso, Prudenza, Skogland, and Proconnissos, with varying cargoes. A British destroyer was also sunk in the North Sea, likely by a mine.
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The
Commercial Tribune
London
Mediterranean
Malta
Teleroar Se
America
Italy
Corso
Bombay
Hull
Prudenza
Argentina
Skogland
Norfolk
Proconnissos
Saloniki
Algiers
Lusitania
North Sea
Berlin
Statendam
England
Orse
Procomissos
Marine Register
Buenos Aires
Genoa
Dakar
Senator Foraker’s Brother Dies in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque New Mexico March C M Foraker former United States Marshal of New Mexico and brother of former Ohio Senator J B Foraker died here tonight The obituary notes his long service as marshal and his family connection to Senator Foraker.
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Albuquerque
N. M
C. M. Foraker
United States
New Mexico
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Presidents born in Virginia and Ohio claim the highest office
The article notes Virginia as the birthplace of eight presidents including Washington, Jefferson, Madison and others. It states Ohio produced six presidents Grant Hayes Garfield Harrison McKinley Taft and notes Roosevelt as the youngest at 46 and Harrison as the oldest at 68. Adams lived to 90.
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Jefferson
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Monroe
William Henry
Harrison
Tyler
Taylor and Wilson
Ohio
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
Taft
John
Adams
British Troops Advance Near Gommecourt In Ancre Front
British forces advance east of Gommecourt along a two mile front in the Ancre area and take nearly 200 prisoners. Raids and surprise attacks occur in several French front sectors as the French War Office reports penetrations south of Nouvron and local combat actions.
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France
Gommecourt
London
French War Office
Weather Summary and Cold Front Movement Across States
The report outlines state forecasts for Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and West Virginia with snow and colder conditions Monday and shifting to fair and warmer by Tuesday. It notes gulf disturbances moving northeast from a four day lull, forming over extreme western North Carolina by Sunday night, with temperatures, highs, and precipitation data to follow for each station.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
North Carolina
Variola Stations
Peking Cabinet Demands Severance of German Ties
The Chinese cabinet and the vice president call for severance of relations with the Kaiser era Germany amid policy disputes. The demand reflects rising tensions between Chinese authorities and Germany.
China Cabinet Breaks With Germany Sparks Resignations
March 4 dispatch reports Premier Tuan Chi-Jui resigning and the entire cabinet likely to quit after China sides with the United States to sever ties with Germany. President Li Yuan-Hung and Parliament clash over war powers under Article 35 of the provisional constitution.
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Peking
China
United States
Germany
Tuan Chi-Jui
Tien-Tsin
Li Yuan-Hung
Tokyo
Li Yuam Hung
National Council
Filibuster Solons Standoff Over Wilson Authority
Washington dispatch reports 12 Senators and 13 House members voting against granting President Wilson the requested authority. Opposition spans Republicans from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and California and Democrats from Arkansas, Oregon, New York, Missouri, Mississippi. Affected lawmakers also voted against the armed neutrality bill in a Thursday night tally.
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Wilson
Congress
Cris
Kirby
Arkansas
Lane
Orgeon
O’gorman
New
York
Stone
Missouri
Varda
Man
Mississippi
Benedict
Califor
Minnesota
Neson
Wisconsin
Stafford
Illinois
Democrats
Decker
Shackleford
Sherwood
Ohio
London
New York
Oath of Office Taken by Wilson Inauguration Plans Complete
Wilson took the oath of office in his Capitol room at noon to begin his second term and will be formally inaugurated tomorrow with public ceremonies. Chief Justice White administered the oath and Cabinet members offered congratulations as the nation prepared for a quadrennial pageant. The parade will feature a military barrier of New York guardsmen along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Congress
White
Marshall
Senate
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York
Lincoln
West Virginia appoints new governor in snowbound ceremony
John J. Cornwell was sworn in as West Virginia’s fifteenth governor in a hotel parlor due to a severe snowstorm that halted planned inaugural events. Judge Charles W. Lynch administered the oath as heavy snow, over seven inches, disrupted wires and rail lines.
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W. Va
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Charles W. Lynch
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Capitol
House of Delegates
Indiana Guardsmen Stop Messenger With German Note
A report says a messenger sent to Mexico by Count von Bernstorff carrying the Zimmerman note was captured while trying to cross the Rio Grande. Four Indiana National Guard soldiers from Company G of the First Regiment detained him after a four week journey from Washington. The note was allegedly found sewn in his clothing.
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Tex
Mexico
Count von Bernstorff
Japan
United States
Rio Grande
First
Indiana Regiment
National Guard
Washington
Secret Service
Texas
Zimmerman
Hoax Played by Britten On Members of the House
In a Capitol hoax during the final hours of Congress, Mrs. George W. Edmonds accepted applause posing as Miss Jeannette Rankin. Representative Britten orchestrated the scene with Mrs. Edmonds while Rankin was rumored to attend but did not arrive. The crowd greeted Edmonds, who offered a brief speech and shook hands with attendees.
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Congress
Jéannette Rankin
Montana
United States Congress
George W. Edmonds
Edmonds
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Edmonds
Miss Rankin
Britten
Illinois
Patriotic Labor Call Issued by Mr. Gompers
Samuel Gompers announces a March 12 conference of leaders from 110 unions to shape labor’s role in national preparedness and defense. The call stresses the need for a constructive program to influence policy and avoid compelled acceptance of plans set by others.
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MR. Gompers
Gompers
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Labor’ Movement
Republic
Wall Group Bloggers Vote in the Senate
Wall Group bloggers report on a senate vote extending coverage and debate duration by 26 hours. The piece notes online commentators and political analysts tracking procedural steps and potential impacts.
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Wall Group
Blogks
Senate
Senators Defeat Armed Neutrality Bill in 26 Hour Filibuster
Twelve Senators led by La Follette and backed by Stone blocked a vote on the armed neutrality bill to arm American merchant ships from passage. The measure died as the Sixty Fourth Congress ended at noon amid a polarized battle described as the most serious since the Civil War. The president faced a decision and may order armament without further Congress action or call an extra session.
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