President Wilson accuses Senate rebels of blocking a war act
The president says he lacks authority to arm merchant vessels without Congress. He denounces eleven or twelve senators who filibustered the armed neutrality bill, calls for a special Senate session, and warns the nation of the paralysis hindering vital legislation amid a foreign crisis. The address portrays a united executive and public, yet a critical Senate obstruction.
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President's Appeal Calls Senate Deadlock a National Crisis
The address condemns Senate obstruction by a small group, stating the nation cannot act in crisis. It argues the Senate rules must be changed so Congress can respond, or the country risks disaster as foreign powers may act unchallenged. The president urges unified action and accountability to preserve elementary rights.
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Biggest transport sunk in Mediterranean by Uboat
Berlin reports the sinking of a 34 494 ton armed transport with about 500 colonial troops aboard on February 24 in the Mediterranean. Two other transports were sunk on February 23 and 17, while 13 additional vessels totaling 25 186 tons were destroyed in the Mediterranean recently. The losses include a 9 000 ton ship and a 5 000 ton troop carrier, with several ships carrying cargoes and escorted by other vessels.
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Nine Drown On Rescue Trip Off Winter Quarter Shoals
Norfolk March 4 Nine men are believed drowned after a coast guard cutter Yamacraw lifeboat capsized while approaching the Louisiana to aid the stranded Texas Oil steamer. A whale boat and a dinghy with six seamen each were sent to search for survivors around the burning ship three and a half miles northeast of Ocean City Maryland. The Louisiana flooded engine room left her on the shoals as fog hampered rescue efforts.
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Suffragists Parade at White House in Rain
In heavy rain, 500 women bearing triple hued National Woman Party banners circled the White House four times to urge a constitutional suffrage amendment. About 4,000 to 5,000 onlookers cheered as four generations from all 48 states attended. Beulah Amidon, 22, collapsed from shock but later rested. The event marked the culmination of a picketing campaign by the Congressional Union now allied with the party.
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President Assails Filibuster on Opening Day
An index page from today’s issue highlights President’s attack on the filibuster, Wilson’s oath, suffragists at the White House, and related political pieces. Other items note Cabinet crises in China, labor war policy talks, and inaugural host gatherings as the paper charts major events of the day.
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British destroyer sunk in North Sea
London reports a British destroyer went down in the North Sea on Thursday with all hands. The Admiralty said the ship was believed to have struck a mine, and the loss was announced today.
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North Sea
Tria
Wilson Takes Oath On Ono ASA Today
The report notes Mrs. Wilson attends the oath ceremony with the Bible opened at The Lord Is Our Refuge. Cabinet members extend congratulations as ceremonies include the vice president's inauguration, a parade, and fireworks. Troops line the avenue to reflect the gravity of the international situation while crowds fill downtown streets.
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Weather forecast predicts rain or snow and colder night
The Weather Bureau predicted rain or snow and colder conditions today, following an earlier March fifth forecast of fair and somewhat colder. A second note for tomorrow says probably fair with fresh winds, capping two weeks of wintry patterns.
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Wilson takes oath for second term at noon in Capitol room
President Wilson, sworn in yesterday in a simple ceremony inside the Capitol, reaffirmed his pledge to uphold the Constitution as he began his second term. Chief Justice White administered the oath and extended congratulations. theVice President is to be sworn in today.
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