Wilson Inauguration Parade Opens Second Term
President Wilson is sworn in for a second term with Vice President Marshall. the ceremony features a largely military parade through Washington. Crowds fill Pennsylvania Avenue as flags illuminate the capital and the National Guard and cadet corps join a grand procession.
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President cites filibuster as reason for armament deadlock
Washington reports President Wilson says extra session to revise Senate rules is needed to arm merchant ships and meet German submarine menace. He condemns a small group of eleven Senators for paralysis and urges action to save the country.
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Twelve Senators Defeat Vote on Neutrality Bill
The Senate’s 12 members led by La Follette blocked an armed neutrality bill as 76 Senators endorsed its passage. The House previously approved a similar measure, and a manifesto noted a majority favoring the bill while Senate rules prevented a vote before the session’s end. Penrose said he would have voted yes if given a chance.
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Filibuster Ends as Hitchcock Blocks LaFollette Speech
In a dramatic Senate session the filibuster against a major bill collapsed after hours of shouting and wrangling. Senator Hitchcock blocked LaFollette from speaking as the 64th Congress adjourned at noon with no fatalities.
Wilgon Takes Oath of Office for Second Time
Ed States reports Wilgon sworn in again to serve a second term as mayor at the city hall ceremony with local officials in attendance.
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Wilson Takes Oath For Second Term In Capitol Ceremony
President Wilson was sworn in for a second term in a Capitol room at noon Sunday and officially inaugurated Monday with nationwide displays of Americanism. Chief Justice White administered the oath and Cabinet members warmly greeted him as he kissed the Bible and pledged to uphold the Constitution amid looming crises.
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President urges Tennessee Senate vote on woman suffrage
President Wilson telegraphed Tennessee Senate President W R Crabtree urging reconsideration of the upper chamber’s rejection of a woman suffrage bill. He said the measure had passed the lower house and that the party is pledged to its passage, esteeming it a moral obligation.
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Chinese Cabinet Resigns After Break With Germany
Peking reports the Cabinet votes to join the United States in breaking off relations with Germany. Premier Tuan Chi Jui Tsin resigns and departs for Tiensin, with several cabinet colleagues expected to resign. The President opposed the move, citing personal differences over policy.
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Moon Resolution Signed Delays Liquor Amendment Effect
The Moon resolution, adopted by both Senate and House, postpones July 1 the effectiveness of liquor amendments to the postal appropriation bill. The amendments would bar shipping alcohol into states restricting manufacture and sale and would close the mails to newspapers and publications or cards carrying liquor ads.
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Fletcher Confers With Mexico's First Chief
American ambassador Henry F. Fletcher presented credentials to Gen. Carranza in Guadalajara and then held a lengthy personal conference. He was escorted by cavalry, greeted with drums, and the Star Spangled Banner played by the band.
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