Filibuster sinks armed neutrality bill in Senate
Washington March 5 President Wilson denounces the obstructionists after a Senate filibuster defeats the armed neutrality bill. Twelve senators led by La Follette and Hitchcock blocked a vote, threatening executive power to arm merchant ships. Cloture moves surge as White House reviews constitutional options and calls for rule reform.
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President Wilson Opens Inauguration With World Peace Plea
President Wilson took the oath at 12 45 PM and delivered an inaugural address urging unity and world responsibility. A large crowd packed the east capitol plaza as sun and wind affected the ceremony and guards, scouts, and officials prepared for the procession to the White House.
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Galloway Buys Mason Motor Co. Buildings
The William Galloway company completed the purchase of the Mason Motor company buildings in Westfield, a large industrial complex now used for whorl gear tractors and four cylinder motors. The site includes a two story main building, a foundry, a warehouse, vacant ground for future additions, and will require 150000 dollars in new machinery with employment for 500 to 1000 workers.
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Kaiser commutes death sentence for Belgian woman spy
Berlin reports Emperor William has commuted the death sentences of a Belgian woman spy and her accomplice to imprisonment after a field court martial. Overseas News Agency notes Madeleine Donterligne and Henri Baynes were involved, with the decision dated March 2.
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Inaugural Address by President Wilson March 5
President Wilson outlines four years of reforms and argues for a world role. He stresses unity, war’s impact, armed neutrality, and the aim to preserve liberty and justice while shaping postwar peace. World order principles are set as America’s duty and future path.
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Plot to Kill President Wilson Alledged Plot In Hoboken Hotel
Hoboken detectives arrested a German reservist from Mexico at a hotel opposite the ferries. He allegedly conspired to bomb the White House and kill President Wilson. The man identified as Kolb claimed to have planned a plot involving explosives obtained after the war began.
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French Socialists Condemni Alliance
Paris report says the national council of the Socialist party passed a resolution condemning a minority faction favoring cooperation with various international brigades. The ruling declares no member of the minority can form any party alliance until they repudiate the condemned views.
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New High Mark for Hogs Ups Porkers Sell At State
Chicago on March 3 reports a $24.20 top for hogs, 30 cents above last Saturday, with all grades averaging 15 to 25 cents higher. The article notes a sensational $13 hog earlier and mentions El Verso and a cigar advertisement.
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Drowned Attempt To Rescue Stranded Tanker Off Ocean City
Coast Guard units from Lewes and Maryland stations battled heavy seas to aid the tanker Lou na stranded off Ocean City Maryland. Sixteen men aided, several from the Yamacraw, boats capsized, two crews rescued, engine room reported damaged but ship largely intact.
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Germans Drive Hard on Verdun Front
Paris reports that German forces attacked the Verdun front near Courieres wood Bezonvaux and Cour igres wood yesterday. French fire repelled the assault with heavy German losses over a front of about one and three fourths miles.
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Cuban Revolution Near Settlement
Prospects of a speedy settlement of the Cuban revolution were announced in New York by Dr. Orestes Ferrara, liberal agent in revolt against the government. The plan includes a US guarantee of fair elections in Oriente province and recognition of R. Fernandez as military commander of the province.
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Oyster Bay Adopts a Belgian Village
In Oyster Bay New York citizens held a mass meeting listening to Theo Roosevelt and decided to adopt a Belgian Village of 2400 children. The plan calls for 2400 dollars monthly. Col Roosevelt would serve as honorary chairman of the Rocky Mountains club campaign to raise a million dollars over nine months to aid Belgium’s children. The committee targets western states for support.
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