Theodore Roosevelt Dies at Oyster Bay
Col Theodore Roosevelt died early Monday at his Oyster Bay home from pulmonary embolism. He had suffered illness since February and was buried in Youngs Memorial Cemetery river overlooking Long Island Sound after a simple service at Christ Episcopal Church. Roosevelt, born 1858 in New York, was a famous leader in politics, conservation, writing, and exploration, and served as the nation’s president following McKinley’s assassination. He led reforms, fought Tammany Hall, and remained active in public life through the Spanish War and beyond.
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Flu Through Centuries Seen As Seasonal Illness
A historical overview notes influenza dates back to 1178 and 1510 with multiple epidemics in later centuries. It traces the term influenza to Italian roots and explains past beliefs of supernatural influence before modern germ theory and recent advances in treatment during a siege.
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Foch A Man Of Few Words In The War Leadership
The text portrays Marshal Foch as a man of few words with a deep bass voice and a gruff demeanor. It notes his strict punctuality and orderly private life, his worn face from heavy responsibilities, and his decisive, principal-driven manner that silences deviations with two words.
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Roosevelt Death Triggers Nationwide Tributes From Leaders
The nation mourns Col Theodore Roosevelt with tributes from Secretary Lansing Acting Secretary Polk and many lawmakers. Officials praise his virile leadership, Americanism, courage, and public service across the army navy and diplomacy, noting his lasting impact and public spirit.
Early American Express origins and odd facts
The notes recount the first American Express company opening between Boston and New York in 1821 by W F Harden, a French inventor of a battery powered clock, a California poultryman's egg weighing scale, and Elsie Boyer’s three pound radish. It also defines fruit and vegetable botanically.
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Cork harvest halted in Khroumtrie forest Tunisia
The forestry service in Tunisia reports the cork harvest at Khroumtrie forest has been terminated. German Ambassador von Bernstorff received his passports on February 5 1917 and departed the United States February 14. The US declared war on April 6. The Argentine Rural Society livestock show was a pronounced success with the champion Shorthorn bull selling for 42500 dollars.
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Population of Japan in 1917 Census Figures
The population of Japan proper on December 31, 1917 was 57,998,378 in 10,241,851 dwellings. This marks a 799,096 increase since the 1976 census, a growth rate over 14 percent.
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Hunting Trouble Directories Show No-End of Trouble
A terse quip notes that a man seeking trouble need not search a dictionary but can find it in the telephone directory. The remark satirizes danger found in everyday reference books.
There Is No Russia Now Only Local Governments Loom
In a Washington address Senator Hitchcock says the United States and allies face a disorganized Russia with Lenine and Trotsky holding major cities. He notes American forces, about 10,000 at Vladivostok and 5,000 at Archangel, remain in place to protect bases and cooperate with Russian authorities. Archangel Kadish fighting. Kadish village burned and retaken by Allied forces.
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Warsaw invites Wilson to visit city
Zurich dated dispatch reports Warsaw’s municipal council extended an invitation to President Wilson to visit the Polish capital. The message arrived here and confirms the invitation details.
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One Twelfth of Force Sails Home from France
Paris Jan 11 Virtually one twelfth of the American expeditionary forces landed in France already has sailed on the return journey to the United States American general headquarters announced.
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House rules panel blocks $100 million European relief bill
Washington June 11. By a 5 to 8 vote the house rules committee refused to report a rule granting privileged status to the bill seeking $100,000,000 for European relief work requested by President Wilson.
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Complete casualty list sent to Washington compiled by clerks
Washington January 10 report says a complete casualty list of American expeditionary forces has been dispatched to Washington. About 1,000 additional clerks have been assigned to the adjutant general's office to process and publish the figures.
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To Make Insurance Permanent Washington War Risk Plan
Washington January 10 conversion of insurance carried by 4 000 000 soldiers sailors and marines into permanent government risk will begin within 60 days Col Lindsley director of war risk insurance announced
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Five Socialist Chiefs Guilty in Sedition Trial
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee and four Socialist leaders were found guilty of sedition and disloyalty under the espionage act by Judge Landis in Chicago. They face sentences up to twenty years, fines to ten thousand dollars, or both, with bonds set at ten thousand each and a new-trial motion set for January 23.
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Farmers warn Senate at re construction conference
Resolutions adopted at the farmers national reconstruction conference urge the senate not to imperil the president's league of nations plan. They state the people of the world have won the war and will not be cheated out of victory's fruits.
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Two Russian Chiefs Killed in Moscow and Bergen Dispatches
Stockholm reports General Brusi toff former commander in chief of Russian armies killed in Moscow. A Bergen dispatch says General Kuropatkin who led Russian forces in the Russo Japanese war was murdered. Bolsheviki deny responsibility for his death.
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Kaiser’s Son Secures Benz Job in Berlin Dispatch
Copenhagen reports Prince August Wilhelm, fourth son of Kaiser Wilhelm, has obtained a position with the Benz Automobile company per a Berlin dispatch.
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Ludendorff Returns to Germany from Sweden
General Ludendorff former chief quartermaster general of German armies has returned to Germany from a recuperating trip to Sweden, according to the Nichrechten of Leipzig.
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War Council Meet Likely Deferred By Absences
Paris January 11 reports the supreme war council meeting planned for week end is likely to be postponed a few days due to the absence of several principal members.
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France Reports French Army Casualties to November First
Official figures released by the French high commission list French army casualties excluding colonial troops at 4,762,800 through November 1, correcting earlier conflicting reports.
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Loyal Russian Troops Drive Bolshevik Forces From Field
Washington reports loyal Russian troops under the Omsk government defeated a large Bolshevik army. They captured 381,000 prisoners and seized substantial war material in the operation.
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Dandrine Promise Boosts Hair Growth and Shine
An advertisement touts Danderine as instantly removing dandruff and itching within minutes and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. It claims hair becomes light, fluffy, and lustrous, with improved softness and abundance, urging readers to buy a small bottle at local drugstores.
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Food Rumor Circulates Over German Egg Purchases
A wartime dialogue questions feeding Germans and notes Germans’ thrift, with one speaker doubting any chance to sell eggs at 85 to 90 cents a dozen. The exchange highlights scarcity concerns and prices.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Cited
A nostalgic patent medicine pitch urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children and adults. It claims tongue coating signals illness and promises gentle, gripe-free relief within hours with a delicious taste. It warns buyers to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and avoid counterfeits.
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Couldn't sell that graphophone and machine
An item from Louisville writes of a failed sale of a graphophone after earnest efforts by the seller and the machine alike. The exchange was described with humor as both person and device spoke, reflecting a lighthearted failed transaction.
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Nature’s own Garfield Tea claims cure for constipation
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a natural remedy for constipation without drugs. It promotes select herbs under a branded claim of cure.
Masked Battery and Speech Humor From Early Phonograph Era
A brief note cites a Boston Transcript quip about a masked battery and a playful exchange on hidden tongues. It mentions the phonograph’s invention about four decades ago and notes its rising popularity in a recent era.
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