Sixty-Fifth Congress Ends Amid Filibuster Shutdown
United Press reports the 65th Congress died at noon as a filibuster blocked all business. President Wilson signed last minute bills amid House Senate clash over clerks for members. Debate touched on demobilization of the army and a resolution praising Wilson’s voyage and League of Nations progress.
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Congress Sets New War Record Amid March Days
In Washington on March 4 the Fifty-fifth Congress opened with dramatic speeches as it set a record for rapid passage and intense activity. The session showcased three major action threads including war measures, budget items, and ceremonial duties. President Wilson signed key bills while congressional crowds watched, and a farewell moment marked by aides and officials closed the opening day.
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Rochester Brings Aero Squadron Home
The transport Hochester arrived in New York with officers and men from Bresy and the 30th Division. It lists detachments including the 30th Infantry headquarters and various companies, with 16 officers and many enlisted men returning from Europe.
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Strikes Tie Up New York Harbor As Boatmen Walkout
New York Harbor was paralyzed as 36,000 marine workers quit at 6 am, exempt government crafts. Rerouted ferries and a crippled river tubework followed, with New Jersey commuters crossing the Hudson by launch. Union leaders rejected an eight hour day without wage increases, and talks with the War Labor Board, Marine Workers Affiliation, and railroad officials continued into the night.
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President Seitz Guards At Inauguration Ceremony
Marethe Vresident Seitz attended the opening meeting of the new Parliament amid heavy guard. The National Assembly prepared the session as the government outlined early priorities and legislative plans.
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Filibuster Fights to the Last Gavel in Senate
An extended filibuster saw Exnator Sherman begin speaking at 7 30 as the Senate hall resounded with debate. The movement Moosproking and President Marccian's call marked a dramatic moment signaling the death of the Sixty Fifth Congress.
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President Wilson Heads to New York for Showdown Fight
President Wilson leaves Washington for New York to face Senate Republicans over the League of Nations bourse. The trip includes a special train and a cross country plan to urge support before Congress. He remains determined to push the League despite Republican opposition and fears of a global arms race.
Bill's Failure Delays Army Discharges in Washington
Secretary Baker said Congress failure to pass birth pie reform blocks planned demobilization. He noted the army of 500000 men could not be reduced as expected and only about 40000 sailors remain enlisted beyond the emergency. The article details stalled discharge plans and the impact on soldiers awaiting release.
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Grave issues involved in act of slavs
Paris March 4 The Jugo-Slav army concentrated at Laibach is joined by Austrian regiments recovered from occupation duties and still wearing Austrian uniforms. Seventeen of twenty four infantry regiments are formed from former Austrian units, with eight recruited from Slovene youths. Austrians who fought against Americans at St Mihiel are among the ranks.
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Britain Sells Batch U Boats to Junk Dealer
News by William J. Butler reports that Britain sold twenty five surrendered first class U-boats to George Cohen, a Yank dealer, for scrapping. Average tonnage about 700, total over two hundred boats to be scrapped over nearly a year. Plates and metal to be used for trest reconstruction purposes. action likely to be emulated by other League members.
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Weather notes for San Antonio and vicinity
Forecast warns of rain and much colder conditions with a cold wave. Temperatures expected to dip to the low 30s, with rain or snow likely in the north and east portions and brisk northerly winds developing tonight into Wednesday. Hourly temperatures are listed for the period starting at midnight.
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Suffragists May Try Heckling at Talk by President
New York March 4 Militants plan to heckle President during Witwwa speech at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight. District Attorney warned demonstrators and bought seats for spies to monitor the event.
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Governor James Withycombe Dies in Oregon
Alem Ore March 4 James Withycome Governor of Oregon dies here last night after a long illness listed as the cause He was Oregon’s wartime governor and had been reelected by Republicans in the last election text garbled but notes his role and death in the state capital news brief
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Drawing Plans for Postoffice Extension in Washington
Postoffice extension plans and specifications for a new structure in Washington are being drawn. Postmaster Armistead and Assistant Secretary Morie discussed the project, noting that funds from a $250,000 appropriation must be used for expansion within existing government property and that additional land would be bought only if funds are available for a suitable site.
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Baker to tour all Army camps at once next week
United States Secretary of War Baker announced a nationwide tour of military camps to inspect demobilization work. The plan includes travel to camps from Crnny Custer to Roosevelt Dodge and then to the Pacific Coast, with remarks on progress and procedures.
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Wilson Blames Republicans for Impaired Government
President Wilson, while in Paris, faulted Senate obstruction of key legislation, saying it endangers the government’s efficiency and railway finances. He urged Congress to act, noting his duty to attend the Peace Conference and to stay in close contact with public business. The piece also advertises local jewelry and tailoring ads amid the dispatch.
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German Assembly dissolves under red pressure in Berlin
Berlin erupts in violence as Independent Socialists push general political strike. Reports say the German National Assembly will dissolve, no reconvening expected, while martial law and a deadly crackdown unfold with police disarmed and orders to shoot on sight after eight.
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Report Shows 9737 Men Left at Camp Travis
The report notes about 9757 new vaclates at Camp Travis with officers at 20 and 283 men at headquarters. Most discharged arrive day by day with wounded sent to hospitals or convalescent centers. The base lists several detachments and plans to increase facilities in coming days.
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