Roosevelt Dies in Oyster Bay at Sagamore Hill
Nationally mourned former President Theodore Roosevelt dies at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay New York. Funeral planned as a private service at Christ Episcopal Church with limited attendance and no flowers or music. Widow Roosevelt bears the loss as relatives and friends send telegrams of condolence.
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Demobilization Tensions Rise Across Britain and Europe
The US House Appropriations Committee approved a $100 million relief bill for Europe outside Germany amid near party‑line tensions. London reports show widespread demobilization discontent among British troops, with protests at Osterley and other camps over reassignments and promised reemployment.
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Washington Mourns Roosevelt Hero of the Nation
Washington marks the death of Theodore Roosevelt with flags at half mast and solemn tributes. Senators, representatives, and officials honor his character and achievements as discussions begin on 1920 presidential prospects. A noted Navy action during his tenure is highlighted for its bold and controversial nature.
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Bolsheviks Backed by $500,000 Move in New York
DoJ agents in New York thwart five Bolshevik groups with headquarters in the city. Secret Lenine Trotzky agents tied to a $500,000 propaganda fund circulated in workshops and factories. A three day Labor Lyceum Building convention aims to recruit IWW anarchists radical Socialists and seek ties to international unions.
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Greek mission demands release of Greek girls from Bulgaria
The Greek military mission in Bulgaria demands the immediate release of young Greek girls taken from Eastern Macedonia and held in Bulgaria. Prominent Bulgarians named include General Petroff M Stanioff and M Angheloff the Kavala governor during the invasion.
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Wilson to press for concrete peace steps in Paris
Paris January 6 President Wilson plans a busy Paris schedule with conferences at the Murat residence then in Washington for closing Congress sessions and later possible return to France. He will meet British and French leaders to shape a Society of Nations plan and discuss Palestine Syria Armenia with Zionist delegates. Interallied delegates from Poland Czecho Slovakia and Serbia seek interviews ahead of next week’s conference.
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Weather Summary for Midwestern and Southern States
Unsettled and warmer in Ohio with likely snow or rain on Tuesday and snow flurries by Wednesday. Kentucky fair Tuesday then unsettled and colder, Indiana overcast Tuesday with possible snow in the north and a return to fair, colder conditions Wednesday. West Virginia overcast and warmer Tuesday with rain or snow and colder midweek. Temperature readings and precipitation notes from multiple stations follow, including Cincinnati January 6, 1919, with daily highs and lows and wind and cloud cover details.
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Ohio Moves Toward Ratifying National Dry Amendment
Ohio prospects rapid ratification of the national prohibition amendment as the Senate and House hold pending measures and leaders on both sides push for quick votes. Dry leaders claim clear majorities. wets concede but expect minority resistance. Governor Cox transmitted the amendment to the Legislature at 3 PM, with session likely to open with fast action.
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Poles Try to Oust Pilsudski Regime in Warsaw
In Warsaw on Sunday a coalition of Conservative and Liberal factions led by Prince Eustache Sapieha attempted to seize government power after Pilsudski refused cabinet changes. Paderewski reportedly fled Cracow. Pilsudski called him for cabinet talks. The uprising left no casualties besides one soldier killed during arrest actions against Interior Minister Thugut and other officials.
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Thugut
Wasilewski
Warsaw
Four Army Planes Complete Coast to Coast Flight
Four Army planes finished a transcontinental flight from San Diego to Bollingfield Washington covering an estimated 3,600 to 4,000 miles in about 50 hours. Major Albert Smith led the squadron with pilots Lieutenants McLean Worthington Pile and Evans as photographers. The mission sought to locate landing sites for a planned southern air route with 20 stops and notable landing challenges along the way.
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Germany Promises Diplomatic and Military Action Against Bolshevik Russia
A German official statement reported by wireless says Germany will take diplomatic and military measures in response to Bolshevik advances and Radek’s presence in Berlin, framing it as a necessary defense of German interests. In Turin, President Wilson ends Italy trip with civic honors and large public welcomes, before moving to Paris.
Sparta group seizes Berlin news offices in power bid
A Sparta faction occupied the Wolff Bureau, the semi official news agency, in Berlin on Sunday evening. Telegrams reported the seizure of the Wolff Bureau and also the offices of The Tageblatt, Vossische Zeitung, Lokal Anzeiger, Vorwaerts, and Morgen Post.
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Wilsons Visit Sparks Royal Turin Welcome in Italy
The presidential train reached Santhia then Turin after a guarded midnight stop. Vast crowds cheered as King Victor Emmanuel offered the royal palace and carriages for President Wilson and Mrs Wilson. Mayors from Pat % Department joined in the honoring, as decorations and banners filled the streets.
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