Wilson Inaugural Address Calls for Peace and Unity
President Wilson, amid a world at war, vows in his second inaugural to pursue peace and a united America. He emphasizes armed neutrality, collective security, and the duty to uphold liberty, justice, and the rights of all nations, urging national unity against faction and corruption.
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Neutrality bill defeated by filibuster in Senate crisis
President Wilson warned Congress cannot arm merchant ships without new authority and called for Senate rule changes. He lamented a small group of eleven senators blocking action, paralyzing key measures, including export import trade legislation, conservation bills, and funding for the Army and public works, amid threats from Germany.
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Twelve Senators Defeat Vote On Neutrality Bill
The 12 senators led by La Follette blocked President Wilson's armed neutrality bill as the Sixty-fourth Congress neared adjournment. A lengthy filibuster ended at noon with Hitchcock denying La Follette a final speech, and the session closed after 26 hours of crisis atmosphere.
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Wilson Takes Oath of Office for Second Term
Washington report on President Wilson taking the oath for a second term in the Capitol room at noon Sunday, followed by a formal inauguration Monday. Chief Justice White administers the oath, Wilson kisses the Bible, and cabinet members crowd around, with expressions of support and resolve for the nation’s next four years.
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President Urges Tennessee Senate to Reconsider Women’s Suffrage
Washington telegraphs President Wilson calling on Tennessee Senate to reconsider its vote against a woman suffrage bill. He notes the lower house passed the measure and argues the party’s pledge requires extending suffrage, urging the upper house to fulfill a moral obligation.
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Chinese Cabinet Breaks Over Germany Rift
Peking reports the Cabinet votes to join the United States in severing relations with Germany. President refuses to approve, Premier Tuan Chi Jui Tsin resigns and departs for Tianjin amid expected cabinet-wide resignations. Parliament backs the cabinet stance. political leaders criticise the president. An official note cites personal differences rather than policy.
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Moon Resolution Signed by President Delays Liquor Amendments
The Moon resolution was signed by the President, postponing until July 1 the liquor amendments to the postal appropriation bill. The amendments ban shipping of alcoholic liquors into states restricting manufacture and sale and close the mails to any publications or cards carrying liquor advertisements.
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Ambassador Fletcher Confers With First Chief In Mexico
Henry Fletcher the new American ambassador presented credentials to General Carranza and after a 16 7 ceremony met the first chief. He was escorted to the palace by cavalry amid drums trumpets and the Star Spangled Banner.
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