06 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text notes a dated event with names and initials. The readable parts mention day one, a time, and several initials suggesting a program or meeting. No clear outcome or location is specified.
Col Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay at 4 15 this morning from likely a pulmonary embolism. Funeral will be held Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church Oyster Bay with private services at the home. Roosevelt aged 60 born Oct 27 1858 was the 26th US president and recently hospitalized for sciatic illness.
Wilson accepts Milan citizenship amid thunderous welcome in Milan Italy where 50 000 fans line streets. He urges a world led by workers and a League of Nations to shape peace and prevent future wars. He leads Italian anthem from balcony as flowers fly to Mrs Wilson.
Beott C Bone a former Seattle newspaper man has begun a nation tour to do organization work for the national Republican party. He aims to confer with Republican editors across the country.
In Seattle, business concerns reap a golden harvest and remain prosperous for the long term. Readers are urged to seek their chance by turning to the classified page under Business Opportunities for details and potential ventures.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's life is portrayed as a continuous adventure spanning public life and explorations in Africa and South America. The text notes bold stances against Germany, travels to Africa starting March 23, 1909, major wildlife finds for the Smithsonian, audiences with European monarchs, and the River of Doubt expedition in Brazil.
Mayor Hanson assails Seattle lawyers who seek compensation to help victims of vice and quarantine cases. He proposes state laws to punish men who profit from others misfortune and urges council support for an assistant mayor and new city administration offices. He outlines plans for a central fire headquarters, vigorous building program, and a Saturday midnight police court. Departments lauded for efficiency with net savings of 225 500 and 1 400 000 in the Skit bond fund awaiting use.
News from Rotterdam reports a meeting at Hochensalza leading to a ceasefire between Poles and Germans. Sources cite participation from Poles in Posen and Gnesen Bromberg regions and a reconciliation in Ho hensalza. Berlin papers note German cabinet resignations from Eb ert and Secheldemann to the Soviet central council. Bolshevism is described as an intellectual trend in Germany with no Russian-style violence, fueled by agitator funding and unemployment.
Resolutions adopted by Butte workers call for immediate withdrawal of American troops from Russia and the release of all class war prisoners in the United States. The meetings, held in three halls, were under the Workers' Council of Butte and urged nationwide labor strike action if unheeded.
An officer of a Lancashire regiment reports to British Columbia officials that his entire unit wishes to emigrate after demobilization. The group aims for the Pacific Coast, selecting Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia as their destination.
Forty three men were arrested in raids on the Prefontaine building and a Greek coffee house at 217 Second Ave. N. Five are charged with gambling and the rest with being present where gambling occurred. They are released on bond pending Monday's court.
Mother Ryther of the Ryther home for poor mothers and children postpones the fund drive for 175000 dollars for a new home until after the Armenian and Syrian Relief drive. The event was to begin Monday and now will occur sometime in March.
The text notes Theodore Roosevelt popularized many phrases and nicknames that entered national speech. It cites slogans such as The big stick and The strenuous life, reflecting his vitriolic style and impact on public discourse.
The piece honors Theodore Roosevelt as a vigorous, combative leader and public figure. It highlights his vitality, courage, and nationalist stance, noting his war stance and service to the country, including his sons' sacrifices, while acknowledging both praise and opposition he drew.
The Berger case arguments were to begin today in the trial of Victor L. Berger and four other socialist leaders charged with espionage. Former Mayor Hiram Charles Gill, ill at home at 7718 Wilson Street with influenza, was reported to have revived somewhat on Monday after a Sunday relapse, and attendants believe he will soon recover enough to be on the road.
The Russian Bolshevist envoy to Berlin, Radek, has left Berlin. An official announcement from Ler in wday confirms the departure, with Copenhagen noted in the report.
The White House flag was ordered to half mast on learning of former President Roosevelt's death. President Wilson was notified promptly, and a statement from him was expected by cable.
Col Roosevelt dictated two editorials on Saturday before dying in the night at Sagamore Hill. Dr Fuller saw him last at 11 p m Sunday reporting improving condition but later noted lung pain and a failing heartbeat. Mrs Roosevelt found him asleep at 2 a m and Amos the cook attended, hearing breathing become irregular and stop.
James Amos, a longtime personal attendant to the late colonel, was near the finish with Roosevelt. Amos observed a slight facial convulsion and summoned a nurse. A service will precede the funeral at Christ Church and the house.
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