Sixty sixth Congress Highlights and Key Actions
The sixtysixth Congress enacted the Transportation Act the Merchant Marine Act the Edge bill foreign finance corporations the army mobilization act and the prohibition enforcement act. It rejected the Versailles treaty faced battles over naval construction and war debts and advanced the woman suffrage amendment while planning for the Harding era.
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Treaty debates and votes mark WWI end and 1920 actions
The narrative traces key events from 1919 to 1920 including the Senate's Lodge reservations, the 1919 treaty passage efforts, the first cloture vote, and the eventual presidential veto of the German settlement. It notes Wilson's illness and the failed 1920 efforts, with no action during the subsequent session.
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Shipping Board vacancy stalls until Senate confirms
Washington March 5 awaiting arrival of President Marching at the White House was a formal communication from the shipping board informing him that since the nominations of seven members by President Wilson had not been confirmed by the last senate there was no board.
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U S Warships On The Job Reach Punta Arenas Costa Rica
Six war ships and twelve hydroplanes of the United States Pacific fleet arrived at Punta Arenas Costa Rica according to a dispatch received in San Salvador on March 5.
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90 000 To Get Jobs Under New Regime
Washington March 5 Upward of 50 000 appointments to public offices with salaries over 100 million annually will be made by President Harding The first fruits are cabinet officers at 12000 a year more to come include ambassadors ministers and other posts Postmasters form the bulk of patronage with about 15000 to be appointed next year as the senate balked at confirmations in the last session
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Wreck Witnesses Testimony Tangles Signals at Porter Crossing
In Valparaiso Indiana engineer Willa Long and fireman George F. Bick of the wrecked Catalan Express face manslaughter charges with bonds set at 10000 following the coroner's inquest. Testimony described the Porter crossing signals as visible only after the crash, while witness Curtis said the light showed green earlier, prompting conflicting accounts of the events leading to the disaster.
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Train Collision Inquiry Begins in Gary Indiana
A coroner reports to Governor McCray about an inquiry to be conducted by the public service commission in conjunction with the interstate commerce commission. An investigation is slated to begin in Gary, Indiana, on Tuesday.
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British War Office Ready to Use Division to Enforce Demands
London March 1 reports suggest allies eye brid ling the gap with Germany but no concrete steps. German delegates say Berlin has not addressed demands. The Daily Mirror claims a British infantry division could support Marshal Foch and occupy Duesseldorf.
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Changes In Congress Reinforces Republican Control
The piece notes widespread retirements from the House and Senate as Republicans gain a stronger majority. It mentions Champ Clark's retirement and Senator Lawrence Stern’s death, with three seats shifting to the Senate and a large Republican majority anticipated in the new sessions. It also highlights the Senate’s makeup and the historic addition of a woman member, Alice M. Robertson, from Oklahoma.
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First tie reshapes control of Congress across regions
The Mississippi and Ohio river territory will dominate legislation as Republicans from the area gain full control. Young leaders replace older figures while veterans like Theodore Burton of Ohio and Bourke Cochran of New York enter the scene.
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Tribute to ex president Wilson crowds gather at his home
Thousands of men and women thronged Woodrow Wilson's residence at 240 S street N W as he opened his home for a reception. He stood for hours greeting Democratic leaders and party chiefs while police cleared the street for arriving cabinet members and senators.
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Harding Sec Cabinet Nominations Confirmed in One Session
President Harding appeared before the Senate to formally present all ten cabinet nominations. The nominations were immediately sent to committees and quickly reported favorable, with each named appointee confirmed within minutes.
Costa Rican Forces Seize Capital After Fierce Battle
Costa Rican troops capture the capital city amid heavy fighting with Panama forces. The battle produced high casualties and drew international attention as rival factions clash for control.
Hughes Sworn In as Secretary of State and War
Charles Hughes was sworn in today as Secretary of State and also took oaths related to the War portfolio. The dispatch notes the swearing in and mentions concurrent provincial and regional conflicts with casualties reported in Central America and the Caribbean region.
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Damaged OCR text notes an ant and an arrest but provides no coherent context or full details.
New Baptist Presence Shown in Washington March Report
A report notes the twenty ninth President follows Baptist faith and may attend the First Baptist Church at Sixth and O streets NW. Rev Henry Allen Tupper pastors the church, one of Washington's oldest, founded nineteen years ago.
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League of Nations seen as future US ally by official
Dr. Gaston da Cunha, president of the league council, voiced strong faith in the League of Nations and predicted the United States would soon join its efforts during remarks at the council's last public session in Paris on March 6.
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Bank Heist In Danville Escapes With Liberty Bonds
Robbery at Rob Iroquois County Bank in Danville on March 5 ends with burglars fleeing the scene with $1,000 in cash and $25,000 worth Liberty bonds after forcing the safety mechanism and escaping unregistered. Local authorities pursue leads as investigation continues.
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