France Mourns Roosevelt as a True Friend of France
Paris reacts to the death of Col. Theodore Roosevelt with eulogies praised as that of a great ally. Journals call him a forerunner of America’s rise and a loyal defender of France. Ambassador Jusserand notes deep mourning in France for Roosevelt and his sons are abroad in Montabour.
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Picton
Petit Journal
Wilson
France
United States
J. J. Jusserand
Col. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Kermit Roosevelt
Montabour
Chief Warren Guards Roosevelt on Pacific Coast Visit
Chief of Police Joel Warren recalls acting as a special guard for Col. Theodore Roosevelt during his 1943 Pacific Coast visit in Los Angeles. Warren describes the crowded scene and the challenge of protecting the former president as crowds swarmed his hotel departure.
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Joel Warren
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Warren
Los Angeles
Seattle Eagle founder Cha Bryan dies in Calexico
Cha Bryan, a founder and charter member of Seattle Aerie No 1 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, died in Calexico today at age 62.
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Calexico
Cal
Cha- Bryan
Seattle Aerie No 1
Order of Eagles
Kaiser's New Year Resolution Cites Paris Pastry Risk
The headline notes the Kaiser’s vow for 1915 to avoid indigestion from French pastries in Paris hotels. The brief item reflects imperial caution and light domestic humor about foreign cuisine during wartime.
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Paris
Condolence Message Sent by Wilson During Train Stop
President Wilson telegraphed a brief message of condolence while en route from Turin to Paris. The telegram was dispatched as his train halted yesterday in a small Bavote village high in the Alpine arc near the Franco Italian border.
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Wilson
Mia
Moonevelt
Turin
Paria
Moedane
France
Bavote
Mexico Seeks Ammunition to Fight Banditry
Mexican ambassador Lenacio Hentling told United Press that Mexico requests ammunition and asks Washington to lift the 1916 army embargo to combat banditry. The appeal comes as Mexico seeks military aid from the United States.
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United States
Lenacio Hentling
United Press
Wrigley Insured For One Million In Life Policy
Chicago January 7 William Wrigley Jr chewing gum magnate and Cubs owner was insured for one million dollars The annual premium on the ordinary life plan will be nine hundred sixty thousand dollars Wrigley a longtime sports enthusiast passed eight medical tests representing twenty two companies among which the insurance will be allocated
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Chicago
William Wrigley, Jr
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Silent Defendants Refuse to Acknowledge Court in Federal Trial
In Sacramento the 46 defendants in the federal conspiracy case maintain a silent defense. John L. Murphy, from Olympia Washington, sent messages claiming a good rebel in jail is worth more than ten thousand out of it. Most defendants refuse to recognize the court or attorneys, insisting justice is unavailable in California.
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Bacramento
Cal
Jan
Tet
W. W
John L. Murphy
Olympia
Ward
Chris
Sacramento
Fuusta
California
Language of Kaiser Debate Sparks Dutch Exile Controversy
In London Jan 7 Count Hernestorff tells the Berlin Express representative that sending Wilhelm II is a dangerous idea but a return to monarchy is an unthinkable proposition. He notes potential danger of the Kaiser near Germany in Holland and questions where he could be sent.
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Kaiser London
Count Hernestorff
Bertlin
the Express
Kaiser Hernetorff
Wilhelm
Holland
Germany
Stay at Home Warned By City Health Official
City Health Commissioner J. B McBride urges all residents who have had Spanish influenza to stay at home in a well ventilated room until fully recovered. He notes several deaths from patients going out too soon. Nine deaths and 193 new cases were reported for Sunday and Monday. Dr Ira C Brown says only one percent of Seattle school children are presently ill.
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McBride
Seattle
Ira C. Brown
Acool
Col George Young Dies at Vancouver Barracks
Col George Young a leading western army figure died Sunday night at Vancouver Barracks hospital. He had been ill with influenza at Salem where he led the student army training corps at Willamette University. Commissioned by President Grant, he served in the Indian wars and the Spanish American engagements and moved to Vancouver in 1912.
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Vancouver
Wash
George
Young
Vancouver Barracks
Salem
Wilamette University
Grant
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Seattle dedicate post to Theodore Roosevelt
The newly opened VFW club room in Seattle was dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt. The Seattle post was renamed the Theodore Roosevelt post and messages of sympathy were sent to the bereaved family.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Theodore Roosevelt
Seattle
Worldwide Condolences Flows After Col Roosevelt's Death
Oyster Bay N Y January 7 messages of sympathy pour in for Mia Roosevelt and the Roosevelt family after Col Roosevelt's death. Authorities report telegraph operators swamped with dispatches from leaders such as President Wilson President Taft and Queen Mother Alene of Britain expressing sorrow and condolences.
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N. Y
Mia
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt
Wilson
Alenandeia
Great Britain
Fearlessness Made T. R. Dear to America
Olympia January 7 Governor Ernest Lister commented on Theodore Roosevelt's passing saying it removes a forceful public figure whose fearless nature endeared him to the nation and the American people.
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America
Olympia
Ernest Lister
Troosevelt
Col
Moosevelt
Variety of Music Offered Tonight at Metropolitan Theatre
A capacity audience is expected for the Ladies' Musical club concert at the Metropolitan theatre Tuesday night. The Terre de Lureece and Lucy Catercololet present a classical program spanning from 17th century French works to Debussy. Rameau pieces open the program, followed by Nomsini's Barber of Seville aria by Gates, and a Petite Suite by Debussy closes the program.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Metropolitan Theatre
Seat Salon
Terre de Lureece
Lucy Catercololet
Claure Debussy
Jean Phillipe Rameau
Nomsini
Lucy Gates
Debusy
Mine Gates
Unions Tribunal Hears Municipal Candiates Interrogation
The locals political welfare committee of organized labor held a long tribunal session with 30 local unions represented. Councilmanic candidates Edward T. Levi Charles Gallant and Robert L. Proctor were the only contestants who appeared, with interrogation continuing next Monday night after a session lasting until midnight.
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Political Welfare Committee of Organized Labor
Edward T. Levi
Charles Gallant
Robert L. Proctor
Railroads should be privately owned under government regulation
Edgar E. Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission urged private ownership and operation of railroads under appropriate government regulations during the Senate railroad hearing.
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Washngton
Jan
Edgar E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commisdion
Senate
Meier Seeks 50 Year Extension for City Bonds
Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter proposes a bill to extend serial bonds issued by the city for payment over 50 years if enacted by the state legislature. The measure would affect bond amortization and municipal financing.
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Walter F. Meter
Professor Weaver to study oil deposits in Central America
Prof Charlies E Weaver of the University of Washington will depart for Central America to join a geologist party from several American universities and study oil deposits. He has been granted two years leave of absence.
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Charlies E. Weaver
University of Washington
Central America
Army officers to return to civilian life after discharge
Maj. Maurice W. Thompson acting district adjutant of the North Pacific Artillery District and Capt. Howard Sallee district quartermaster and disbursing officer have received their discharges and will return to civilian life. Sallee will go back to San Francisco.
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Maurice W. Thompson
North Pacific Artillery District
Howard Sallee
Sallee
San Francisco
Fish men to protest rail rate hike before committee
A committee representing fish interests will appear before the railroad freight rate committee in the OW TR. and N. offices Thursday morning to protest proposed increases in freight rates for all varieties of fish. The committee was formed at a meeting of fish men in the Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Monday.
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Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Colonel's Pal on Cattle Range Pays Tribute
Capt. Seth Bullock recalls Theodore Roosevelt after his death praising Roosevelt's lifelong integrity and fearlessness from Dakota cattle ranges to the Rough Riders and the presidency. Bullock says the nation mourns its greatest loss since Lincoln and Civilisation laments the leader.
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Seth Bullock
United Press
Theodore Roosevelt
Dakota Territory
Missouri
The
Rough Riders
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