Wilson Invites La Follette for White House Conference
President Wilson extended an invitation to Senator La Follette of Wisconsin to visit the White House for a conference. The talks would cover general legislation and policy, with emphasis on tariff revision and issues like trusts and railroads. The move signals a push to align with progressive ideas across parties and leverage La Follette’s experience.
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Wilson Heads Cross of Honor Honorary Presidency Granted
President Wilson accepted the honorary presidency of the American Cross of Honor after election on March 1. Secretary Tumulty confirmed the decision, noting it is the first time a U S president became honorary president. The organization dated from 1898 with Congress recognition in 1906 and includes European crowns among its notable honorary members.
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Lone Chief and Little Chief Honor for Interior Chief Lane
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane is named Lone Chief by a Blackfeet delegation from Montana who presented him a peace pipe. Acting Commissioner Abbott is named Little Chief. The ceremony included gifts to Lane’s daughter Nancy and notes on Plenty Coups’ image on currency.
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Sloan Named Chief of White House Secret Service
Jimmie Sloan, longtime Secret Service agent who guarded presidents, was assigned to head the White House detachment by Chief Flynn. Wheeler and Jervis from Taft era also join. R. W. Taylor and Joseph Murphy receive new posts in St. Louis and Boston respectively after the election.
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3000 U S Department Clerks to Be Vaccinated
Twenty five surgeons and many nurses vaccinated about 3000 workers in the State War and Navy building. Two amalipox cases reported. War Secretary Garrison led by example. Any unvaccinated staff must take leave with or without pay until contagion ends. Journal note: reporters visiting the offices also received vaccination.
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Photographer Told to Stop Handshake Wilson Pictures
A Pennsylvania avenue photographer was formally urged by the White House to discontinue using images of his customers in a handshake pose with President Wilson. The move mirrors a Taft era incident, with no legal action taken then, and officials tonight said no request to prosecute was made. The White House action is expected to curb the practice.
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Budget Reform Movements In House Move Slowly Forward
The two parties review last Congress appropriations will be released soon with public access anticipated in a few days. A budget reform plan sits idle but is expected to advance in about two months as the rules caucus makes recommendations to the House. The aim is systematic supply measures and pre‑measurement before action.
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Senators Defy Court as Smith Recieves Subpoena
The Senate ignored a New Orleans court order seeking papers from Senator William Alden Smith tied to alleged Mexican neutrality law evasion. Subpoenaed items concern arms and ammunition handled by Smith as chair of the border inquiry, with colleagues backing him and a Senate committee reframing the issue.
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Boston Men See Wilson on South American Tour
Boston business leaders on the Chamber of Commerce South American tour met President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to discuss sending a special State Department representative. The three delegates—Henry L. Kincaide, Robert J. Bottomly, and Herman L. Thillingham—were joined by Senator Lodge and later met Brazilian Ambassador da Gama, Argentine Minister Neon, and other diplomats before departing for New York to consult consuls general.
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Wilson to keep Capitol flag from inaugural day
President Wilson will remember his oath as the flag from the east Capitol flagstaff was flown during his inauguration on March 4. Officials searched for the flag touched by his reading desk left hand and found none but sent a pennant with the U S coat of arms to the White House. A second flag from the Capitol flagstaff near the president’s speaking point was then provided, a regulation wool bunting banner eight feet one inch wide and seventeen feet long, first unfurled March 2 atop the pediment column.
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Hollis Wins Senate Seat in New Hampshire Race
Henry I. Hollis, Democrat, elected United States senator by New Hampshire legislature with 188 votes, defeating Republican Bartlett and Progressive contenders. Hollis secured Democratic backing from Manchester members amid a prolonged deadlock, while Illinois vacancies and national reactions echoed in sessions.
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Recall Provisions Advance In Michigan Senate
Lansing Mich March 13 The state senate approved constitutional amendment resolutions for initiative referendum and recall Notably the recall excludes circuit and municipal judges and supreme court justices The measures have cleared the house and now return to the lower chamber for minor amendments.
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Roosevelt Speaks at Progressive Conference in Philadelphia
Former President Theodore Roosevelt urged thorough party organization at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia marking the first day of Pennsylvania's Progressive conference. He praised reform laws on primary, campaign finance, and labor, urging strict limits on women and child labor and a minimum wage.
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Delays in Neill Confirmation Stir Senate Debate
The Senate education and labor committee postponed action on Dr. Cc. P. Neill's reappointment as commissioner of labor statistics. Senators Tillman and Overman again opposed the nomination, criticizing Neill's suitability for a program benefiting boys seeking a charge-free opportunity. The Post promotes upcoming marathons as spring crafts and invites readers to learn how to join them at The Post office.
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Bryan Named Cabinet Premier After Dismissed Presidential Bids
William Jennings Bryan, once a modest editor, accepts the post of Secretary of State after three failed national campaigns. The enduring Democratic leader, famed as “The Boy Orator,” built a vast political following, became a vigilant party strategist, and traveled tens of thousands of miles to stump for silver and reform during a long career.
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Lorimer Case Charge Shocks Senate Election Controversy
Senator Gore accused Carl A. Loeffler acting assistant doorkeeper of the Senate of a prior disappearance of a Halatian certificate connected to the Lorimer trial. The charge, based on a page boy’s testimony, sparked a probe by the privileges and elections committee as Loeffler was elected to the office.
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Cullom Poses For Portrait On Democratic Side
Former United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois sat for a Senate portrait yesterday. He posed in the chamber before the session, attracting as much attention as the Senate meeting. Unusually, Cullom chose the Democratic side instead of his long time Republican seat.
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Democrats Limit House Committees for Extra Session
Democratic leaders inch toward a three committee limit for the extra session reporting Ways and Means Rules and Mileage and Accounts to manage tariff revisions legislation and member expenses. The piece traces William Jennings Bryan's career including a world tour in 1908 and political impact.
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