Roosevelt Dies in Sleep at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay N Y January 7 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at Sagamore Hill. Death attributed to rheumatism heart trouble and possible pulmonary embolism. Attendant awoke to find him gone at 4 15 a m Funeral private Wednesday at Christ Episcopal church. Roosevelt survived by Mrs Roosevelt and children with two sons abroad in service. He had just undergone surgery at Roosevelt Hospital and faced loss after the death of son Quentin Roosevelt last fall.
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Roosevelt as 26th President and Progressive split
Roosevelt rose from Harvard graduate to New York governor and vice president, then became the United States' 26th president after McKinley’s assassination. He led the Rough Riders, won the Nobel Peace Prize, mediated the Russo Japanese War, and later helped birth the Progressive Party amid a Republican split.
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Hitchcock Backs Moves In Russia In Senate Address
Senator Hitchcock of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee defended Allied actions in Russia and explained American policy in a Washington address. He said Russia is fragmented and largely controlled by Bolsheviks in major cities, while other areas remain calmer. He cited port seizures at Vladivostok Archangel and Murmansk as war measures, and noted American and allied troops aiding Russian ports and front lines. He warned of Bolshevik terror and German influence, and disclosed troop deployments to Vladivostok Archangel and Murmansk with inland advances to protect bases.
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Poles Storm Airfield at Lawsen Near Posen
Polish troops stormed the airdrome at Lawsen near Posen and captured the German garrison and all airplanes after a fight, according to a dispatch from Posen.
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Armies Demobilized as German Forces Dissolve
Basel Jan 7 The Norddeutsche Allgemeine signals Berlin that the former German army no longer exists as 150 divisions have been demobilized. Demobilization of remaining units proceeds rapidly across the force.
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Berger and four others found guilty of sedition
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee and four Socialist leaders were found guilty of sedition and disloyalty under the espionage act. Berger, the sole Socialist elected to the Sixty-sixth Congress, is barred from Congress. Others include Adolph Germer, William J. Huse, J Louis Magdahl, and J. Louis Tucker. Sentences range from one to twenty years and fines up to ten thousand dollars. bonds set at ten thousand each pending a new trial motion on January 28.
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Republicans Open Campaign in Chicago Meeting
The 1920 presidential campaign began with the Republican national committee meeting in Chicago on June 11. Chairman Wil Hays was authorized to form an executive committee and other subsidiary bodies as needed. The party plans to attack Democratic wartime spending, oppose government ownership of utilities and railroads, and take a firm line against socialism and bolshevism.
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Bill to Deport Aliens Supported by Attorney General
Washington January 11 Attorney General Gregory urged a bill authorizing the deportation of Germans and other wartime aliens. He sent a draft to Representative Burnett of Alabama who introduced it in the house. Deportations would be on the warrant of the Secretary of Labor.
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Ohio backs national prohibition amendment in legislature
Days win in state of Ohio as the lower house votes 84 to 40 to adopt the prohibition resolution while the state senate follows with a 20 to 12 approval. The action aligns Ohio with the national movement and signals broad support for banning alcohol. The report also notes related disparate events abroad and in U S fuel policy.
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Government Aids Foreign Trade and Cuts War Jobs
Washington reports the 1920 DIL appropriations total $6.318 million, with 10 435 salaries, a war jobs cut of 178 positions. The bill boosts foreign trade efforts via the commerce department and state department trade advisers, while eliminating several subtreasuries and war-related programs to save funds.
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Ford to Contest Election in Senate Race
Washington January 7 Henry Ford the Democratic candidate for United States senator filed a contest of the senate seat with Vice President Marshall and the senate asking for a recount of the ballots in the Michigan election.
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Flags at Half Staff Across Major U S War Facilities
Washington on January 7 announced flags would be flown at half staff at the White House capitol and all public buildings in response to the death of Col onel Roosevelt Secretary Daniels and General March and ordered similar display on every ship and shore station of the army and at every army post and camp both domestic and abroad
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Two Russian Chiefs Killed in Moscow Dispatches
Stockholm reports General Brusi loff former Russian army chief killed in Moscow while Bergen dispatches claim General Kuropatkin who led forces in the Russo-Japanese War was murdered. In Texas Captain George M Church, longtime instructor and chief training officer at Barron Wield, has left for New York after discharge papers. Church is noted as a famed international tennis star.
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Dandrine Hair Promise Ad Boosts Beauty and Hair Growth
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as curing dandruff and preventing hair loss. It claims visible new hair growth in weeks and immediate improvements in hair fullness, luster, and softness after use. The copy urges readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores or toilet counters. A stray line notes a brick manufacturer needs earth in this business.
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California Syrup of Figs Ad From Garfield Tea Ad
An old style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children's constipation and feverish symptoms. It warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company, touts the laxative taste, and claims quick relief without griping, while promoting Garfield Tea as a natural remedy.
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