President’s Showdown Demand Faces House Gag Tactics
Washington analysis says Congress effectively rejected the presidents call for a public showdown on McLemore resolution. Senate action to table is seen as an empty victory for the White House while House leaders press to delay, with Cooper leading opposition to gagging the committee and Forter proposing a compromise to table the resolution.
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Forter
Fennsylvania
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Wisconsin
Texan economist named to head oil price inquiry
In Charge of Oil Inquiry Lewis Hi Haney an economist from Austin Texas was named by the Federal Trade Commission to direct the commissions investigation of oil and gasoline prices and production.
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Austin Tex
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Votes to Table Gore Resolution List of Members
Announcement notes how senators from multiple states voted to table the Gore resolution. It lists AYES and absent or excused members, naming each senator by name, state, and party. The item records who would have voted age if present and notes individuals excused from voting.
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Iowa
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Utah
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Michigan
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Wilson Considered Resigning Amid White House Criticism
Rumors swirl as President Wilson faces sustained attacks on his policies. Reports suggest stress over political backlash and questions about his readiness to remain in office, with observers noting strain and resistance to changes proposed by rivals.
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Clark
George Fred Villa
Boston
Gridiron Club
Democratic Party
White House
White House Denies Resignation Rumor
The White House rejected reports that President Wilson is considering resigning due to weeks of strain. A New York newspaper was said to be preparing a story on the claim, prompting an immediate denial issued yesterday afternoon.
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International News Service
Wilson
White House
New York
Fordney Threatens War Charges Reply in House
Rep Fordney of Michigan threatened to repeat Gore's war charges in the House unless the White House provides a strong explanation. He cited the Senate remark that the president suggested the state of war might not be wholly bad for the United States and demanded clarification.
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Gore
Michigan
United States
Mondell Demands Passport and Armament Details in House
Representative Frank W. Mondell wyoming introduced two privileged resolutions in the House seeking the Treasury to report on armed merchant ships and the State Department to disclose passport issuance policies. He accuses the administration of abridging American rights, noting difficulty obtaining passports and alleging selective approval for friends and urgent cases.
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Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
United States
Secretary of State
Mondell
Say President Is Friendly to Entente Allies in His Personal Feelings
A Washington dispatch reports that the President’s private sympathies favor France and Great Britain and oppose Germany. Although maintaining a technically impartial neutrality, allies receive the stronger tilt in decisions when a choice is required, shared only with close friends through hints and general attitude.
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Entente
Washington Post
New York
Washington
Dispatch
the Tribune
France
Great Britain
Wilson Victory Narrow in Senate Gore Resolution Vote
A divided Senate backed the administration in a contentious vote over the Gore resolution and related substitutes. Key figures like Borah and Lodge weighed in as debates highlighted strategic maneuvers on presidential powers and naval warfare warnings.
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Wilson
Senate
President Wilson weighs resignation or renomination
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson under heavy strain from attacks within his party. Advisers fear resignation would damage his career, while a decision not to seek renomination could unleash party mutiny. Congress leaders warn against betrayal, urging unity to support his administration and foreign policy.
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New York
Washington
Evening Sun
Wilson
Congress
Democratic Party
London Version Of Order To Fire At Submarines
A British admiralty issued secret orders to armed merchantmen shows a key English German discrepancy. The Berlin text adds a bold clause allowing self defense if a submarine pursues by day and hostiles are evident even without a definitive hostile act. London notes say the phrase is not in the published instruction, suggesting revisions and earlier wording in German.
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London
Berlin
Wirebear Reade
Admiralty
Battleships in Atlantic Fleet Short of Officers and Men
Admiral Fletcher told House naval committees that only 15 of 231 battleships in the Atlantic fleet are active in West Indian waters. Three other ships are blocked by lack of officers and trained crews, while three more are awaiting or undergoing extensive repairs. The 15 active ships are short 3 to 17 officers each and about 1,000 trained enlisted men, though they carry roughly 100 more personnel than allowed. Fletcher said the fleet needs about 5,000 more men to reach proper complements.
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Fletcher
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Active
Senator Harding Says Resolution Is Disposed Of
Senator Harding of Ohio released a statement saying the resolution is disposed of but the main issue remains. He criticized parliamentary tactics that blocked debate and noted the Gore resolution would not have settled the matter. He warned that limits on merchant ships and submarine warfare must be decided and cautioned against political alarm over war dangers.
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Harding
Ohio
Gore
United States Unneutral in War, Says Senator Clarke, of Arkansas
Senator J P Clarke of Arkansas argues the United States should have remained neutral from the start to avoid deepening involvement in the European conflict He contends official actions shaped a perception that America favored one side and that neutrality was linked to sympathy for Germany.
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United States
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
America
Zeppelins wrecked in Belgium and seaplane off Belgian coast
Two Zeppelins returning from the front were wrecked in Belgium on February 21. One struck by artillery damaged a house and injured 18 children at Exzherce. another fell at Malanault with debris later loaded for Cologne. A German seaplane off the Belgian coast north of Middelkerke bank was found, one observer drowned and another captured.
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London
Belgium
Amsterdam
Exzherce
Malanault
Cologne
England
Middelkerke Bank
O Gorman Opposes Throttling Tactics On Armed Ships
New York March 3 Senator James O Gorman resigns to vote against tabling Gore revolution insisting Americans should be warned off armed belligerent vessels and opposing the president’s stance on warning citizens. Reacting to the vote, supporters and foes note Irish ties and foreign policy tensions as public quotes are restrained.
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J. P. Clarke
Arkansas
Hils
Gore
Europa
Washington Post
New York
Wessels
James O'Gorman
Senate
O'Gorman
Wilson
O’german
British Held Close to City of Aden
An official Turkish army report dated March 2 describes a near Aden engagement at Dafiudh in which 100 British troops were killed including a British general and the landing corps leader. Tribes along the coast between Aden and Hadramout submitted to Turkey as British influence wanes in Aden and Sheik Hoaman.
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Berlin
Sayvilla
Dafiudh
Sheik Hosman
Laksh
Aden
Hadramout
Dafiuch
Sheik Hoaman
New German Raider Dashes Out to Sea
A vessel believed to be a German commerce raider steamed through the English Channel today going westward at top speed. She refused to stop on signal as swift French and British cruisers started in pursuit.
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International
Boulogne
France
English Channel
Surprising Senate Gallery Crowd Echoes Executive Will
A crowded Senate gallery jammed with officials diplomats and fashionably dressed observers as the executive plan to act without debate neared execution. Guards restrained the crush while the diplomatic gallery overflowed with South American envoys and Italian counselor Brambilla observed the tense session.
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Senate
Hixtra
Sénate
Brambilla
Enoug
Britain Halts Typewriter Embargo Following Trade Claims
Britain orders an embargo on U S typewriters after British manufacturers accuse an American company of trading with the enemy. The embargo is being held up by British direction, as charges are reviewed.
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Great Britain
Sempany
Britain ends seal by pre notifying American shippers
London reports a new blockade plan by Lord Robert Cecil to inform American shippers in advance whether their goods may pass the British blockade. The change reduces seizures and long interchanges, crediting US Consul General Skinner for the proposal. The scheme promises smoother operations with minimal friction and greater efficiency.
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Robert Cecil
United States
Skinner
Great Britain
Lord Robert Cecil
Lord Robert
Land
Skinners
EF Cords and Prevent Throw Grip Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts EF Cords and Prevent Throw Grip with a note about a child’s onset and labels a product as containing Laxative Bromo Quinine to remove cause. It claims only one Bromine Quinine is in each box and mentions a signature on the box priced at 25 cents.
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