Wilson Seeks repeal of coastwise toll exemption
President Wilson told Congress in a joint session that the coastwise toll exemption for Panama Canal traffic should be repealed as required by treaty with Great Britain. He urged swift action to restore obligation and American standing. The week also saw suffrage debates and congressional votes on postal, naval, and convict goods measures.
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Honor Medals for Goethals at National Meetings
Col George Washington Goethals the Panama Canal builder received the gold medal of honor at a National Geographic Society banquet in Washington with President Wilson presenting the award. He was later honored in New York by the Civic Forum and by the National Institute of Social Science. In weather news a major blizzard swept the East causing deaths and travel paralysis from the Plains to the Atlantic with New York City hardest hit. In New York City the I W W was targeted after unemployed demonstrators sought shelter in a church and free speech rights were questioned. Secretary of State Bryan announced plans to visit South America in the coming summer and fall.
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Carranza Rejects Joint Inquiry Over Benton Killing
Carranza halted plans for a British American joint commission to view Benton's body and refused to provide the U S with information on his death. He said inquiries must come from Great Britain, while promising a direct report to Washington on Gustav Bauch's disappearance.
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Unemployed groups raid churches for aid in New York
Public officials acknowledge a growing problem as jobless march to several churches at night led by I W W organizers to demand food and shelter. The disturbing trend highlights wartime and economic tensions as authorities seek solutions to mounting unemployment.
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Supreme Court rules mayor election not required in Atlantic City
The New Jersey Supreme Court holds the Atlantic City clerk is not bound to call a special mayoral election despite petitions. It states the clerk's duty depends on statute and must be legally defined, as no special statute governs the action. The ruling also notes related cases on watch pricing trusts and press grand jury questions. Tennessee becomes dry March first under new law allowing closing public houses on voter complaints.
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Osborn Named New Democratic Leader in New York
William Church Osborn was elected chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee in a February 28 meeting, seen as a reform victory over Tammany Hall. The purge ousted long-time officials including Mason and McLean, with Murphy attending but not opposing the changes and congratulating Osborn. Osborn’s win aligns the party with Wilson administration goals.
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