Wilson declines to attend Harding inauguration in capitol visit
President Wilson arrives at the capitol and informs Harding and Coolidge he cannot attend the inauguration. He tells Senator Knox he can not enter the senate chamber, saying the senate has thrown him down but he will not fall. Senator Lodge formally notes business is concluded and Wilson says he has no further communications.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Capitol
Harding
Coolidge
Grayson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Knox
Joint Congressional
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Congress
Senator Knox
Mr. Marshall
Mr. Coolidge
Mr. Harding
Capitol Steps
Camaster Reed Hospital
House
Champ Clark
Secene Washington
White
Michaing
Yiel
Wilson Leaves Capitol to Return to His Home
President Woodrow Wilson, under family and physician urging, declined further inaugural duties and left the Capitol with Mrs Wilson for his 8S Street home. He waved to cheering crowds and greeted reporters before plans for a League of Nations reception were noted.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Harding
White House
Capitol
Senate
Coolidge
8S Street
Mrs. Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Wilson
Mrr. Harding
President
Woodrow Wilson
Inauguration Day Opens Under Bright Weather in Washington
Bright weather and a sharp northwest wind marked inauguration day as crowds gathered on the capitol plaza. President-elect Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding prepared for the oath, with guests arriving early and the president-elect noting a lighter mood than his high school graduation.
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Washington
Mar
Warren G. Harding
Capitol
Capitol Plaza
Pennsylvania Avenue
Canitol Plaza
Harding
John M Swiney Sentenced to 15 Years in Cork
Cork March 4 AP John Sean Machwiney brother of Corks former lord mayor was among ten men sentenced to fifteen years for waging war against crown forces in Ireland.
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Cork
John
Sean) Machwiney
U S Pacific Fleet Arrives with Warships at Funta Arenas
Six warships and twelve hydroplanes of the United States Pacific fleet have arrived at Funta Arenas, Costa Rica, according to a dispatch received in San Salvador.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Mar
United States Pacific Fleet
Funta Arenas
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Seeks League Solution in Panama Dispute
Costa Rica will rely on the League of Nations council for a settlement of the crisis with Panama, rejecting arbitration from other sources. The government reports many volunteers have registered for military service as the tension nears conflict.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Council of the
League of Nations
Panama
Argentine Moves to Impose New Tariff Duties
Buenos Aires March 4 AP Legislation to raise tariff duties on North American imports was introduced in the chamber of deputies by Deputy Faceone. The bill mirrors U S tariff proposals viewed as harmful to Argentine interests.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Faceone
United States
Harding Becomes First Newspaper Publisher as U S President
Washington D C March 4 AP Warren G Harding is noted as the first newspaper publisher to hold the U S presidency. He is the 29th president, with Cleveland counted twice due to nonconsecutive terms. The piece surveys presidents by profession and nativity, highlighting Ohio and Virginia’s contributions and noting education levels.
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Harding
Washington, D. C
Warren G. Harding
United States
Cleveland
Senate
Virginia
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
William Henry Harrison
Tyler
Taylor
Wilson
Ohio
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
Taft
West Point
Inaugural Address of President A Notable American Document
President Harding speaks of liberty within the law and the republic’s enduring strength. He defends noninvolvement in old world affairs while seeking friendship and cooperative relations, warning against entangling alliances and pledging to act only within American judgments.
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Harding
Cabinet Officers Confirmed In Fast Senate Action
President Harding appeared at a brief executive session and the Senate rapidly confirmed all ten cabinet nominations. Albert Fall was named Secretary of the Interior, with Charles Evans Hughes, Andrew Mellon, Johan Weeks, Edwin Denby, Henry Wallace, Herbert Hoover, and Harry Daugherty among the others, in a process described as unusually swift and orderly.
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Washington
Jefferson
Harding
Senate
Senator Fall
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Johan W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Navy
Edwin Denby
Michigan
Albert B. Fall
Henry C Wallace
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
California
Harry M. Daugh
Harding Acquires White House Servant Staff
Mrs Warren G Harding takes charge of White House domestic staff with 20 government funded servants plus a resident housekeeper from Taft era. Personal aides include Inez McWhorter and a chauffeur. four government cooks and four chauffeurs remain. President and cabinet members sworn in tomorrow as Senate hovers over treaty talks. Andrew Mellon becomes Secretary of the Treasury in a Capitol ceremony.
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Washington
Mar
Warren G. Harding
White House
Taft
Homne
Harding
Inez McWhorter
Treasury
Andrew M. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
Knox
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Justice White
Supreme Court
Pitney
Budget shows a reduction in 1922 appropriations
Senate Appropriations Chairman Warren announced total appropriations for the 1922 fiscal year amount to 3,806,029,647 dollars. The figure reflects a reduction of 1,453,485,926 dollars from the estimates and a cut of 898,247,910 dollars from 1921 appropriations.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Warren
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mexico Hails New President as US Ties Set for Recast
Mexico City papers urge President Harding to end anti Mexico policy and foster lasting friendship with the United States. Editorials sharply condemn Wilson as a foe and hope for a clear Mexican policy from the new administration. Senator Fall’s interior post sparks concern among observers.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Mr. Harding
Sewene Perman
Senor Palavacini
United States
Mexico
Senator Fall
Interior Department
Henry P. Fletcher
Simple and Impressive Inauguration of Harding Coolidge
Harding and Coolidge sworn in as president and vice president in a lean ceremony. Oaths given at 1 18 pm and 1 21 pm with minimal military display. Diplomatic corps and officials attend. Pershing Koontz March and Lejeune honored. Crowds gather along streets while veterans in wheelchairs watch from the stands.
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Washington
Mar
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Mr. Harding
Oseidge
George Washington
Congressional Inauguration Committee
Capitol
Fort Myer
Harding
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