Theodore Roosevelt Dies Suddenly at Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt former president dies at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay at 4 15 am from a blood clot in the lung linked to a prior infected tooth. He remained active in public life, writing editorials and statements despite illness. His last day was spent at home reading and writing.
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Simple Funeral Service Planned for Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay, N Y January 7 Col Theodore Roosevelt died at Sagamore Hill and will be buried in Youngs Memorial cemetery with a simple Episcopal service. The funeral will be in Christ Episcopal church at 12 45 p m with cards issued to relatives and intimate friends only. No music or eulogy, no flowers, laurel decorates the altar, and the service will be conducted by Rev George E Talmage. Roosevelt died Monday morning from a blood clot in the lung following inflammatory rheumatism. his son and other relatives are notified.
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President Wilson’s Paris and Turin Schedule in Busy Week
President Wilson returns to Paris at 8 o clock for conferences shaping postwar peace. British and French leaders plan early talks on a society of nations while Palestinian Syria and Armenia questions are discussed with delegations arriving. The royal train reaches Turin after a guarded night stop with a welcome by King Victor Emmanuel and Turin officials, followed by a city ceremony at the palace and a luncheon honoring the President.
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Baker Insists On Army Discipline For Returning Officers
Secretary Baker states the War Department fully supports Major General Shanks in enforcing discipline at the port of debarkation New York. Officers returning from France who are absent without leave may face trial to uphold military regulations.
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Leaders In Capital Praise Col Roosevelt Career
Washington observers from the cabinet to Parliament paid swift tribute to former President Roosevelt after his death. Notable quotes praised his energy, leadership, and enduring influence on American public life, with memories of his public service and sacrifice for his country.
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Michigan Governor Pays Teddy Tribute
Governor Albert E. Sleeper mourns the death of Colonel Roosevelt praising his enduring support for Michigan and his memory as a cherished leader the state will mourn his passing.
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Polish effort to seize government falters in Warsaw
Conservative and liberal factions led by Prince Eustache Sapieha attempted a bid to seize control as Gen. Pilsudski refused cabinet changes. Key ministers were arrested but later released, and Pilsudski forced a halt with no mass casualties besides a soldier’s accidental death. Prince Sapieha, 37, is allied with Princess Theresa Lubomirska.
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Cadets Die In Aviation Accident Near Passaic
Mempins Tennessee dispatch reports aviation cadet H A Collings of Passaic New York was killed and Cadet Caperton of New York City seriously injured when their airplane fell from a height of 2000 feet during a training flight.
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Prominent Boxing Referee John McGuigan Dies
Philadelphia notes the death of John McGuigan, a famed boxing referee and matchmaker, who passed away Monday at Norristown hospital at age 62.
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Army Planes Pay Tribute to Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill
Ten airplanes from Hazelhurst Field circled Sagamore Hill on Monday afternoon and dropped floral wreaths around Colonel Roosevelt's home. An airplane watch will keep over Sagamore Hill day and night until the funeral Wednesday, with reliefs every few hours. Major General Kenley will fly from Washington to Oyster Bay Wednesday to attend the funeral.
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Capital Mourns Dead Statesman
Washington mourns Theodore Roosevelt with national flags at half mast and congressional adjournments. Tributes flow from officials, lawmakers, and diplomats as discussion of 1920 candidacy and party unity fills the capital. A funeral attendance committee is named by Speaker Clark.
Army Planes Complete First Transcontinental Flight
Four army airplanes that departed San Diego December 4 landed at Bolling Field near Washington on Monday afternoon. Major Albert Smith led the squadron. Total air time was about 50 hours, covering roughly 3,600 to 4,900 miles, using the same aircraft that started the journey.
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Six Hundred Marines Return From Warfront on North Carolina
Six hundred Marines of the fifth and sixth regiments arrive in New York aboard the cruiser North Carolina on its first transport voyage. All men have been wounded in battles at Chateau Thierry Belleau Wood and Soissons. Many wear Croix de Guerre or Fourragere insignia and have been discharged from hospitals to form casual units for travel home.
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