Roosevelt dies at Sagamore Hill private funeral planned
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay after a rheumatic attack and likely pulmonary embolism. He will be buried as a private citizen with a Wednesday church service. Mrs Roosevelt notified, telegrams of condolence pour in as the nation mourns the veteran statesman and former president.
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Baron Nobuka Roosevelt A Pioneer of Reform and War Hero
The piece traces Theodore Roosevelt’s lineage to 1644 and outlines his ascent from Harvard graduate to New York legislator governor and finally vice president then president after McKinley’s 1901 assassination. It notes his marriages his navy service with the Rough Riders his Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 and key actions including mediation in the Russo Japanese War and Panama Canal developments.
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Roosevelt and Taft Duel over Nomination at Chicago Convention
At the Chicago Republican convention that began June 18, Taft won the nomination by 21 votes as Roosevelt withdrew from the race citing illness. A formal Roosevelt campaign followed, with the Progressive party nominating him later as a rival third party effort. Roosevelt denounced Taft’s renomination, launched a national tour, survived an assassination attempt in Milwaukee, and resumed campaigning after a illness in South America.
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Last Message and Americanism Unity Call
A fragmented public letter argues against returning to warlike foreign resolutions after the war. It stresses equal treatment for immigrants who assimilate, condemns segregating by creed or origin, and asserts allegiance to one flag and one language for national unity.
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Berlin Spartacans Move to Seize Government and Newspapers
Berlin radicals in the Wolff Bureau push to occupy Berlin as urgency grows among Allies. French observers question what the German government represents as six newspapers are targeted.
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Mercier Plans Historic Visit to America
Brussels reports Cardinal Mercier will travel to the United States soon. Newspapers announce the anticipated visit, outlining the landmark diplomatic and religious significance of the trip.
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Chaos grips Berlin as Spartacus faces civil war
Report from Copenhagen notes a state of complete anarchy in Berlin with bloodshed at every turn. Civil war erupts as Spartacus gains control of public buildings and banks. Dr Karl Liebknecht rallies armed workers for a final battle while machine gun fire echoes and hundreds flee.
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Wilson Sends Condolence to Mrs Roosevelt
Oyster Bay January 7 President Wilson sent a cable of sympathy to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt on the death of her husband. He said he was shocked by the news and prayed for her at this sad time.
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Spartacans Seize Berlin News Offices in Power Shift
Reports from Amsterdam say the Spartacus group seized control in Berlin and took over the Wolf bureau. Several major German newspapers were reportedly occupied and Vorwaerts will be issued by a revolutionary workers' committee formed under Wolff bureau oversight.
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Wilson In Paris And Milan Sees Enthusiastic Reception
President Wilson travels between Paris Milan and Genoa delivering remarks on postwar peace. He plans to return to the United States for Congress sessions in February before attending the peace conference again. He praises workers and thanks Genoa for gifts as crowds greet him.
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Berlin under fraying control as Spitzen rise
Reispipels concentrate south of Unter den Linden in a Spartacan stronghold. Allies face pressure to decide whether to occupy Berlin as Germany lags in armistice compliance and a shaky Berlin government is questioned. Deutsche Zeitung reports a British ultimatum threatening bolshevik reentry into Germany’s Baltic provinces.
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Kaiser's Son Granted Post With Automobile Firm
Copenhagen Jan 7 Prince August Wilhelm fourth son of the imperial house has secured a position with an automobile company Berlin dispatch reports his employment follows his return from a mission abroad and signals a shift in royal duties amid tumultuous times
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