Press Gag Conflict Drives Postoffice Spending Debate
Senators debate a Bourne committee report from 1912 on Post Office routing power. The issue centers on freight versus mail shipments for periodicals and the alleged secrecy around Burleson’s freight clause. Critics warn the provision could muzzle presses and bias publication access ahead of a presidential election.
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Lincoln era speech promotes American unity and vigilance
In an Arlington ceremony the President urged true Americanism to be asserted amid national unity. He emphasized the need to preserve liberty, defend peaceful progress, and prepare for future challenges, urging citizens and business leaders to support readiness without pursuing aggressive expansion. The event honored veterans with a solemn march to the tomb of the unknown and a program of hymns, readings, and prayers.
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Wilson Flags Day Proclamation Urges Renewal of American Ideals
President Wilson called on the nation to observe June 14 as Flag Day with patriotic exercises and a renewal of liberty justice and unity. He urged rededication to America’s ideals, duties and rights and to keep the nation indivisible.
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Washington Virginia Railway Orders for Arlington Cemetery March
A detailed march order lists the Old Guard and numerous posts and commanders leading a procession to Arlington Cemetery. Key units include John A Rawlings Post No 1, Kit Carson Post No 3, Lincoln Post No 3, George Meade Post No 5, Phi Sheridan Post No 6, Garfield Post No 7, Burnside Post No 8, Potomac Post No 11, and Lafayette Post No 20 with Walter Butler commanding. Six Spanish War Veterans camps also follow with officers.
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