Coolidge Inaugurated as Salary Boost Becomes Law
President Coolidge signed the legislative appropriation bill increasing salaries for members of Congress the cabinet and the vice president. House and Senate members will earn 10000 annually, while the vice president cabinet and speaker receive 15000. Congress adjourned peacefully as dozens of measures awaited fate.
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Broadcast Inauguration Heard Across Chicago and Midwest
Chicago and the mid west heard the inauguration by radio with Coolidge’s address and music from the United States band. Over 12,000 Chicago area school children had radio receivers and many factories and offices halted or slowed work to listen. Stations WMAQ WDAF and WHO linked the broadcast for central United States listeners.
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Iowa Good Roads Plan Sparks Statewide Highway Network
A proposed plan from the Iowa Good Roads Association seeks an $85,000,000 bond issue funded by gas tax and automobile license fees to build a network of 34 paved primary roads across the state. The resolution aims to consolidate financing for a big highway program and support a statewide improvement effort.
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Coolidge Grey Named New Inauguration Shade
The article notes Mrs. Coolidge wore a color called imposition stone also described as coolidge grey, a deeper warmer than pearl, matching her costume for the inauguration. Mrs. Dawes wore a blue spring suit with a matching hat.
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Bond Resolution Put to People for 1926 Election
The resolution to submit the bond issue to the people was made public today after legislators were urged by the association to adopt it in the current session. It would be offered in both houses later this week. Proposed paving routes include Primary roads 1 through 7 spanning from the Minnesota line to Davenport with multiple city connections.
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Pass Game Preserve Bill Clears House for President
Washington March 4 A senate bill to accelerate creating a wild game preserve in the upper Mississippi river basin was passed by the house yesterday and sent to the president.
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Merchant Responds to Ad Inquiry
A shopkeeper recalls hearing a customer say I saw your ad. The brief note captures a curious exchange hinting at interest sparked by an advertisement. No further details follow in the surviving text.
Coolidge Pledges Tax Cut and Peace Efforts in Inaugural
In a Capitol address Calvin Coolidge urged a lighter tax burden at home and broader world understanding. He framed economy in public spending as essential to prosperity and argued for continued American leadership in international affairs and the Permanent Court of International Justice.
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French President Sends Congratulatory Cable to Coolidge
Paris dispatch reports President Doumergue cabled his congratulations to President Coolidge. He conveyed France and its government’s best wishes as the United States begins a new four year term. He praised Coolidge’s eminent qualities and expressed confidence in continued prosperity and shared ideals of justice peace and liberty.
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France
Democratic Sweep in Muscatine City Election
In Muscatine on March 4 the Democrats won nearly all city offices while Republicans took weighmaster. The Klan influenced most races with its own candidates for city attorney and park commissioner. Democrats elected four aldermen, a city commissioner and an alderman.
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Cedar Falls to Host Manual Basketball Tournament
Cedar Falls invites northeastern Iowa high schools to Cedar Falls for a manual basketball tournament on March 13 and 14. Announcement made at noon. Note urges sellers to avoid poor merchandise advertising.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Teachers College
President Coolidge Inaugurated In Simple Ceremony
President Coolidge took the oath at one o'clock in a plain ceremony with Chief Justice Taft and Vice President Dawes also sworn in. The event drew vast radio audience and a large Capitol crowd despite economy measures.
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Dawes Proposes Senate Rules Reform
Vice President Dawes in his inaugural address urged changes to Senate rules to curb delays and minority obstruction. He argued the current rules shield citizens’ rights and hinder effective procedure, warning against rule customs that empower individuals over collective vote.
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