Germany Holds Firm On Reparations Deadline
Berlin resists Allied ultimatum while signaling openness to a new offer on reparations payments. German officials, consulting financial experts, seek time and aim to explain concessions to Lloyd George. Public sentiment shows strain easing as authorities warn against punitive measures.
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This Ends League Declared By Johnson Carter Field
Washington March 4 in straight forward language War ren Harding told the American people where the country will stand for the next four years on vital questions. He declared no chance of joining the present League of Nations and reserved the right to act as emergencies require. He expressed defense of American industry with high tariffs and protection for the home market. He opposed unnecessary government interference with business and favored a strong navy unless agreements reduce armaments. The speech aligned with Republican and some Democratic views in Congress and few sharp party fights were anticipated over the league and peace treaty.
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Calvin Coolidge sworn in as Vice President in Washington
The article details Calvin Coolidge taking the oath as Vice President before President Harding’s inauguration. It notes his Massachusetts governorship, police strike handling, and the unengineered nomination. It describes a family breakfast at the Willard, the Coolidge entourage, and their arrival and seating at the Capitol for the ceremony.
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Chicago
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Coolidge
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Wilson Retires Amid Sympathy at Simplest Inauguration
President Wilson, in frail health, withdrew from the inaugural ceremonies he favored. He joked about the Senate “throwing me down” before slowly leaving the Capitol with his official family, walking with a limp as the nation watched in sympathy.
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United States
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Harding takes oath using Washingtons Bible at Capitol
President Harding, sworn in today, used George Washingtons historic Bible and read the Micah verse Do justly and love mercy as he began his term. Navy Secretary Daniels and guards stood with officials while wounded veterans in Walter Reed vans lined the Capitol entrance watching the ceremony.
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Electric Plate Order Bet Winner Flies In Wheelbarrow Parade
Joseph Moore, a Caldwell plumber and Democrat, paid an election bet by wheeling Harry Williams through town in a wheelbarrow to the trolley line. An artificial elephant and fife and drum corps joined the parade at 8:50 p.m. A summons was served for a missing tail light. Unknown to Williams, the wheelbarrow carried an electric plate and storage system. Upon reaching the reviewing stand he activated the current, sending Williams upward with a startled expression and the electric plate branding visible.
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Wilson Aide Worn Emblems As Capitol Visit Attracts Crowd
A large crowd gathered outside the Wilson home after a Capitol departure as a committee from the Nations Association prepared to present a gift to Wilson. Mrs. Wilson and the former president appeared at a window, bowing to cheers while onlookers urged silence and respect.
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Surplus Kills Wife and Himself in Philadelphia Tragedy
Mitten head of Philadelphia Rapid Transit tells a workers committee he values life over wealth and plans to leave his son money. A separate family tragedy unfolds as Cuniffe murders his wife Abbie and himself after a bitter quarrel, while their daughter witnesses the aftermath and a motor man on the Fifty-ninth Street line is linked to the jealousy.
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New Cabinet Confirmed In Minutes At Washington
The Senate confirmed the Harding cabinet in under ten minutes with President Harding presenting the nominations in executive session. Charles Hughes, Andrew Mellon, John Weeks, Albert Fall, Henry Wallace, Herbert Hoover, James Davis and others were approved. Reed was not opposed.
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Henry Wallace
Herbert C. Hoover
James J. Davis
Reed
Champ Clark
Inauguration of Warren G. Harding Opened Peace Era
Warren G. Harding was sworn in as the twenty-ninth president at 1:18 p m today amid subdued pomp. The crowd on Pennsylvania Avenue filled with voters from last November, while a single cavalry escort replaced traditional uniforms. Inside the White House, Harding began work at his desk as Cabinet members carried out their duties, signaling a functioning government under new leadership.
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