Roosevelt Proclaimed Dead by Wilson in Paris Cable
The President issues a formal death proclamation for Theodore Roosevelt from Sagamore Hill. Washington cabled details praising his public service and leadership. The document directs half staff at White House and departments for 80 days with military honors at the funeral.
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Camp Grant Honors a Dead Girl in solemn funeral scene
A Rockford diary describes a military funeral at Camp Grant for a girl, with a base hospital escort, 10 officers leading the march, and a flag ceremony as troops stood in tribute. The article names Mies Astuete Tersophie Neale of Weipa Wisconsin, buried with full military honors.
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Theodore Roosevelt Laid To Rest In Oyster Bay
The Roosevelt funeral at Oyster Bay featured a 12:55 service, 1:48 p m interment, and a flag draped casket with Rough Rider insignia. Attending were Archibald Roosevelt and William Loeb Jr, with General March and Admiral Winslow among military pallbearers and attendees from Wilson to the Indiana ship’s officers.
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Wilson Walks With Wife Amid Crowds In Paris
President Wilson, despite medical advice, took a brief stroll late in the afternoon with Mrs. Wilson to the American post in Paris at the Hotel de Crillon. He was recognized by crowds who greeted him during the walk.
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Hospital recoveries rise in wartime medical chart
The General Staff tabulated hospital outcomes from October 24, 1934, showing 160 032 disease cases with 93.4 percent returned to duty and 4 percent died. About 0.4 percent were invalided home and 0.1 percent deserted or listed as otherwise discharged.
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Ships with 2650 troops home from France arrive at Newport News
The battleships Georgia and Kansas carry 2,650 American troops back from France and dock at Newport News Virginia on January 9.
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France
Lenine Arrested as Trotzky Seizes Russia Polish Vilna Fight
A Moscow dispatch claims Nikolai Lenine was arrested on Trotzky orders who announced himself dictator amid Bolshevik reform disputes. The report notes Lenine preferred a coalition with moderates while Trotzky pursues repression. Also reported are Riga arrests and a Polish bolshevik battle for Vilna.
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Americans Hoist Flag as Rioters Storm Berlin Hotel
Rioters forced General Harris to lower the US flag over the Adlon hotel after it was raised to shield entente officials. Gunfire and clashes between Spartacan and government demonstrators killed scores as cars with machine guns prowled the streets.
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Four U.S. transports overdue with 1007 troops aboard
Four American army and navy transports remain overdue in New York area. The British steamer Toloa carrying 51 officers and 954 enlisted men was due yesterday. Also overdue are the Minnesota from Marseilles, Toula from Nantes, and Veendijk from St Nazaire with earlier due dates.
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Mrs Roosevelt Plans Pilgrimage to Quentin Roosevelt’s Grave
Oyster Bay reports Mrs Theodore Roosevelt will travel to France for a sorrowful pilgrimage to her son Lieut Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. She will be joined by one daughter as she continues arrangements long helped with her late husband for the journey.
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Washington Adds 1000 Clerks to War Effort Casualty Lists
Secretary Baker announced a surge of manpower with 1000 additional clerks to the adjutant general's office and more to follow as casualty lists are compiled. The effort aims to publish all names quickly as the war expands.
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Mail Flyer Dies of Injuries in Plainfield
August Thiele of Buffalo an aviator in the government airplane mail service died here from injuries after being hit by propeller blades.
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Extremists Rule Germany as Spartacans Seize Power
Berlin reports say Liebknecht and Spartacus followers hold police HQ and royal palace areas. Government troops cluster at Wilhelmstrasse awaiting a possible attack while rebuilding forces arm workers councils and mobilize under Gustav Noske. Street fighting rattles Berlin as Spartacus forces consolidate control.
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Ebert Government Overthrown in German Crisis
Paris dispatch reports the Ebert Schiedelmann government toppled after days of bloody clashes. Extremists seize Berlin control as a new Independ Treck administration is proclaimed. Government troops who once backed Ebert have defected to the rebels.
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German for the Pro Germans
Washington January 9 official states Secretary of Labor Wilson that arrests and detention are underway pending arrangements for deportation in the government plan to dispose of enemy aliens who have supported anarchy in the capital.
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Haig lauds American breakout in Hindenburg line
The Daily News quotes Field Marshal Haig praising the "splendid fighting qualities" of American forces as the Thirtieth and Twenty-seventh divisions break the Hindenburg line at Bellincourt Nouroy and Jolly. It notes heavy enfilading fire but successful advances before strong enemy resistance yielded to support and Allied pressure.
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Ferry Strike Paralyses New York Harbor
New York January 9 The harbor is paralyzed as a great strike ties up all ferry boats disrupting transportation and delaying service throughout the port.
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132 Die in Siberia as British troops leave
A Russian wireless report lists Bolshevik advances and village captures in Russia. It notes British troops will not be redeployed westward and that American expeditionary deaths include 126 soldiers to January, with losses from disease, accidents, drowning, and missing. Lithuanian troops reportedly occupy Podbrodzie near Vilna.
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Ex Representative Mercer Dies in Omaha
Former Congressman David H. Mercer dies in Omaha Nebraska from heart disease after five terms in office. Local officials and colleagues recall his service and era of tenure on Capitol Hill.
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Berger and co defendants found guilty in draft conspiracy case
Chicago jury convicts Victor Berger and five co defendants Irwin St John Tucker Adolph Germer William J Rouse Lowle Knedatt of conspiring to obstruct the draft and gather information through newspaper ads speeches and raids on the Socialist party during 1919 20 in Milwaukee and Chicago trials conclude after hours of deliberation in Judge Lends court
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7 703 YANKS ON WAY HOME
The transport President Grant along with battleships Montana and South Dakota and the hospital ship Comfort sailed from France to New York with 7 410 officers and men aboard.
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