Taft and Wilson Unite on League of Nations Indispensable
Taft declares a league covenant essential to peace and urges adherence to a world-wide treaty. He argues U S must join with allies to curb Bolshevism and safeguard European stability, warning against withdrawal and urging swift, united action at Paris.
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Weather synopsis and temperature records across several states
Ohio and Kentucky expect rain changing to snow and much colder by Wednesday. Indiana sees snow and a cold wave with continued fair, cold conditions on Thursday. West Virginia remains cloudy with rain then snow and colder days ahead. Temperature readings across stations show mixed highs from the 40s to 70s and recent precipitation totals. Cincinnati notes a March 4 record with 69 high and 61 low at 7 pm, comparing 1919 to prior years.
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War Congress Ends in Bitter Fight Over Filibuster
Washington March 4 The Sixty fifth war Congress ends after a 26 hour Senate filibuster by Republican leaders blocking more than half of regular appropriation bills including the Railroad Administration fund. President Wilson vows to refuse a new session until he returns from Paris.
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Berlin Strikes Halt All Transit and Utilities
A general strike began in Berlin on Monday evening stopping streetcar, elevated and underground rail traffic. The city is without water, electricity or gas, halting daily life as confirmation arrives from a Copenhagen Telegraph correspondent.
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Wilson Blames Senate Group for Railroad Plight
President Wilson, returning to Paris, denounces a Senate filibuster that blocked key legislation. He accuses a group of men in the Senate of embarrassing the administration and imperiling railroad finances and says he must attend the Peace Conference despite pressure to reconvene Congress. Cabinet members and officials bid him farewell at the Capitol.
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Railroads Forced to Halt Improvements Amid Congressional Adjournment
Washington March 4 Congress adjourned without a major railway funding measure leaving the Railroad Administration with nearly empty coffers. About 681 million dollars remained unappropriated and untouched.
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Ohio General Assembly weighs recess and tax plan
Columbus March 4 Leaders in the Ohio General Assembly discussed a plan to recess the session early in April until next November instead of January 1920. The plan includes resubmitting a constitutional amendment for property tax classification at a special election next June, date to be fixed by a General Assembly resolution.
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Wilson and Taft Entertained by Crowded Met Opera House
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson boarded the George Washington in New York for France after a metropolitan crowd cheered them at the opera house. Secret Service guarded the pier while Wilson prepared recess appointments and minor postings, with warrants to be sent to Washington after midnight.
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Wilson and Taft urge League of Nations at New York rally
President Wilson and ex President Taft spoke at the Metropolitan Opera urging a League of Nations to prevent future wars. Governor Alfred Smith presided, with heavy security and a formal audience including military officers and officials.
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