Wilson Signs Bills in Final Moments of Congress
President Wilson approved a sundry civil appropriation and an army hospital bill for veterans as the Sixty-sixth Congress adjourned. A pocket veto blocked the army and immigration measures, while the naval bill failed in the Senate. The new Senate sworn in 32 members as Harding’s inauguration neared.
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Index to Advertisements Amusements and Local Businesses
A scanned newspaper index lists advertisers and sections such as Amusements, Art, Dry Cleaning, Grocers, Churches, and services. It names numerous business entries including Queen Optical Co, Provident Savings, Foley's Tablets, Grape-Nuts, Lincoln National Bank, and Pogue's Cap. The list reflects diverse local commerce and era specific brands.
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Claremont Damsant
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U. S. Line
Queen Optical Co
Ralph Green
Ridgway
Aberdasher
Kotte
Ohio Truss Co
Provident Savings Rosenthal
Tanisc
Foley
Harry W. Smith
Clothin
H&z
Liberal Building
Lou Lincoln National Bank
Moton Pictures
Pinkham’s
Pogue's
Prince & Co
Clerk's alarm rings for Harding celebration in Marion bank
March 4 report from Marion Ohio states residents rushed into the bank after a burglar alarm sounded. They found it was a bank clerk aiding President Harding inauguration celebrations. Mayor T E Andrews had asked for whistles and bells to honor the president’s son.
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Costa Rican Forces Capture Guabito in Raging Battle
Costa Rican troops seized Guabito near Bocas del Toro after several hours of fighting. Panamanian forces retreated toward Bocas del Toro leaving eighteen dead and many wounded. Costa Ricans also occupied the Almirante Railroad and besieged Ciudad de Almirante on the Isthmus.
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Costa Rican Forces Advance Toward Almirante
Panama March 4 Costa Rican troops move toward Almirante in Bocas del Toro as North American interests face risk. Reports say Panamanian defenders may be unable to withstand the Costa Rican advance while unconfirmed word surfaces that US naval units could proceed to Coto and Almirante to safeguard interests.
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Fifteenth Naval District
Fire destroys 11 cottages in Sawyerwood blaze
A lakefront fire near Akron destroys eleven cottages, a bath house, bowling alley, dance hall, meat market, tailor shop, garage and four cars. Sparks from an open stove ignited passenger bus curtains, spreading to the dance hall and cottages until three Akron fire companies doused the flames. Estimated property damage is $75,000.
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Sawyerwood
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Yukon Remains Dry Under Volstead Blockade
Thirsty citizens in Yukon Territory and parts of British Columbia face prohibition as US enforcement bars liquor shipments through Alaska. Yukon dealers seek Ottawa pressure to override Washington policy, arguing a treaty allows Canadian imports to pass via Alaska. The dry outlook persists in the cold territory.
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Mercury Reaches 80 on Hottest March Day in Omaha
Omaha sees its warmest March day in 47 years with a 80 degree reading at 3:30 in the afternoon. The Weather Bureau notes the day as the highest March temperature since its establishment. The prior record stood at 79 degrees on March 3, 1905.
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Woodrow Wilson Expresses Ease After 8 Year Term Farewell
The piece notes Wilson feeling buoyant and light in spirit after completing eight years as president. He remarks he is now “Just Plain Woodrow Wilson” while reflecting on his time in office and the act of steering and signing legislation.
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Capitol
Wilson bids farewell to presidency amid public demonstrations
Woodrow Wilson, returning to private life at the White House, faced a day of mixed emotions as crowds gathered outside and inside. He told Senator Lodge he would not attend pursuit of Coolidge’s inauguration, then ended formal communications with a courteous farewell as the sixty-sixth Congress adjourned.
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Gates Opened at White House First Act of Harding
Washington March 4 Gates to the White House grounds once closed since 1917 were opened by President Harding as his first official act. He ordered removal of the police guard and opened nonresident areas to visitors with passes from Congress or government officials, drawing crowds and history-making attention.
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Marion
Burglar Proof Vault For Ohio's Wealth
Columbus March 4 State Treasurer Archer moved the states 93 800 000 in cash and securities into a new modern burglar proof vault in the Treasury. He says the move lifts a great weight from his mind and notes the old vault built twenty years ago at a cost of 4 000 was unsafe. The new receptacle cost 95 000.
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Archer
Inaugural Speech Roils French Parliament on War Debts
Paris March 4 The inaugural speech of President Harding stirred French parliamentarians with mixed praise and sharp criticism. Deputies left the chamber during General Castelnau's address as discussion of repaying war debts drew intense attention. Former Finance Minister Klotz urged payment by Germany as well, while others criticized Harding’s non involvement policy.
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Societys Jazz Row Ends In Disorder Charge
Mrs Richard T Wilson sister in law of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt defends against a disorderly conduct charge over noises in her fashionable New York apartment during a musicale. Neighbors painter Francis Newton and artist Childe Hassam testified to loud music and laughter, while Munsey praised the event. Magistrate dismissed the case.
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Richard T. Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Francis Newton
Childe Hassam
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Hassam
Harding Revives Ancient Cabinet Naming Ceremony
President Harding presents cabinet nominations to the Senate who confirm all ten nominees in minutes. Mellon sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury by Chief Justice White in a brief ceremony. remaining secretaries to assume duties tomorrow.
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Albert B. Fall
Henry C. Wallace
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
California
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Indiana
James J. Davis
Mr.Mellon
Senator Knox
White
Supreme Court
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David W. Houston
Harding Inauguration Sparks Confidence And Crowd Cheers
Warren Harding takes the oath as sixty thousand look on at the Capitol amid a calm, simple ceremony. He pledges to keep the United States out of Europe’s affairs and focus on domestic recovery.
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Europe
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Harding's Address Declares End of League Says Senator Johnson
Senator Johnson of California said Harding's inaugural address signals the end of the League of Nations. He praised the president's reaffirmed policy of non entanglement and national sovereignty, noting the referendum mandate from the American people and calls to industrial peace and economic opportunity.
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World League President Predicts US Entry Into Pact
Paris march 4 Dr Gaston Da Cunha president of the Council of the League of Nations expressed strong faith in the leagues future and implied the United States would soon align with it He praised the Versailles treaty covenant and the Geneva assembly noting the large population it served and the new International Court of Justice advancing obligatory jurisdiction among ratifying countries
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Inauguration of Harding Marked by Simplicity and Tradition
The 1921 transfer of power from Wilson to Harding featured a minimal ceremony. Harding took the oath on Washington's Bible, pledged humility, and signaled a return to normalcy amid restrained pomp. Wilson retired privately, while Harding conferred with the Senate in executive session and prepared to govern from the White House.
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