Roosevelt Dies At Sagamore Hill After Embolism
Oyster Bay N Y Jan 6 Col Theodore Roosevelt twenty six president of the United States died at his home Sagamore Hill shortly after 4 o clock this morning of embolism His death was unexpected and funeral plans aim for privacy The body will remain at Sagamore Hill with no flowers and private services announced later His nurse and a physician gave the final care and no autopsy will be performed The president had recently been ill but was reportedly feeling well before his death The death prompts a half mast call at the White House and across public buildings in Washington The late Roosevelt political career including Rough Riders governor of New York and two term president is recounted in brief notes from Sagamore Hill and Washington.
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Congress Adjourns in Honor of Roosevelt Funeral
Washington marks a solemn adjournment as both houses adopt formal resolutions of condolence for Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President Marshall names 15 senators to attend the former president’s funeral, while Lodge eulogizes Roosevelt’s war service and presidency in tearful remarks.
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Flags at Half Mast for Theodore Roosevelt Death
Governor Coolidge ordered flags at the Massachusetts capitol lowered to half staff after Theodore Roosevelt's death. He urged governments nationwide to display half mast and called for proper ceremony at public worship gatherings. He telegraphed Mrs Roosevelt expressing personal and state sympathy.
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Life Of Roosevelt Portrait Of A Storied Leader
A condensed biographical sketch of Col Theodore Roosevelt detailing his rise from a frail child to the 26th U S president. It notes his New York origins, Harvard education, political ascent, two marriages, and time in the Dakota badlands shaping his rugged character and public life.
Ebert Gabinet Resigns Amid German Turmoil
London reports say Chancellor Ebert and most socialist ministers quit Berlin as Spartacist riots spread nationwide. Copenhagen dispatch notes arms purchases from Bolsheviks, police chief Eichhorn dismissed, Liebknecht claims Lenin promised food for 300000 soldiers, and crowds flood Berlin streets amid mounting tension.
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Count Hertling Dies at 75 in Ruhpolding
Copenhagen January 5 Count George F von Hertling former imperial German chancellor died Saturday night at his home in Ruhpolding Bavaria aged 75 He had been ill six days Known as the most learned of German chancellors since 1871 He held office from October 1917 resigning last fall He was born August 31 1843 in Darmstadt and was a prolific writer on Catholicism and political sociology He studied at Mainz Munich and Berlin and taught philosophy at Bonn before entering politics
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Auto overturns injure two in Lewisboro bridge crash
Ridgefield January 6 two men, Fred Dawson and Maurice W. Anderson, were badly hurt when the car they were in overturned while crossing a Mill River bridge in Lewisboro on the way to Stamford. Dawson was thrown clear. Anderson was trapped atop the vehicle. They were taken to Danbury hospital in serious condition. Dawson’s niece Iss Dawson escaped with minor injuries.
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Investigation of Northern Pacific Wreck Charges
Navy Department to conduct a thorough inquiry into alleged neglect of duty by naval officers aboard the stranded transport Northern Pacific. The charges, arising from the aftermath of a New Year’s celebration, were brought to Secretary Daniels’ attention but not made directly to him.
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More Fighting Men To Return
Washington reports General Pershing will designate 100000 more American troops for early or immediate return from the American expeditionary forces before the first of March. Source within the War Department confirms the plan.
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Wilson's Milan Visit Receives Unprecedented Welcome
President Wilson, during a brief stop in Milan on Sunday, received an enthusiastic welcome from the city. He addressed the mayor and citizens, praising the working classes and the global call for peace, justice, and a lasting league of nations. He thanked Italian people for their generosity and spoke of suffering endured by both men and women in the war effort.
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Security League Probe Moves to New York City
Washington reports the congressional probe into the National Security League will be transferred Thursday to New York City to inspect the league’s books and papers. Rep Ben Johnson notes the committee aims to determine financing and who steered last year’s campaign. Tensions flared as Lydecker defended evading questions provoking sharp exchanges with lawmakers.
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States' challenges to railroad rates ignored by McAdoo
Director General McAdoo announced that action by some states to question the validity of railroad rates within their borders will be disregarded by the railroad administration. The statement clarifies federal control during the period.
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Clash With German Miners at Koenigshout
Dispatch from Breslau reports a deadly clash between soldiers and striking German coal miners at Koenigshout near Amsterdam. The confrontation amid Silesia tensions killed many and drew wide attention as one of Germany’s largest such incidents.
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Street fighting in port of Riga rages as Bolsheviks clash
London reports fierce street fighting in the Russian port of Riga between Bolshevik and anti Bolshevik troops. Bolshevik forces push toward Vilna and Grodno while anti Bolshevik reinforcements are ferried by British warships. Three hundred international fugitives arriving on British liners say bands of Bolsheviks are ravaging the countryside, with killings, arson and looting reported as a strong Bolshevik force nears Riga but has not occupied the city.
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Holcomb Pays Tribute To Colonel Roosevelt Death
Hartford January 6 Governor Holcomb mourns Colonel Roosevelt calling him one of the great men of the times and noting his forceful character and Americanism. Connecticut utilities commissioner Joseph W Alsop recalls his close friendship with Roosevelt and with Douglas Robinson, mentioning the shared loss.
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Baldwin's Eulogy Reflects on Roosevelt’s Place in History
New Haven January 6 Former Governor Simeon Baldwin Scout says Roosevelt will have a large place in American history and take pleasure in holding high office due to his high ambition to fill it well. Some thought his judgments hasty and not well grounded, yet he once held a stronger hold on the hearts of the American people than any other man.
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Ford Asks Recount In Michigan Senate Contest
Washington reports Henry Ford as democratic nominee urging an immediate recount of the Michigan senate race. The petition cites improper expenditures by the Newberry campaign and alleges thousands of Ford ballots were miscounted or rejected, challenging Newberry's 7,567 plurality out of 438,437 votes.
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Pope requests Wilson support for Vatican peace rep
Paris January 6 a good source says L Information notes Pope Benedict XV asked President Wilson to back Vatican efforts to have a representative at the peace conference. Wilson reportedly replied that only belligerent representatives will defend their rights and interests. The paper adds churches may be consulted on some questions.
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New Haven Sunday Movie Squabble
New Haven on January 6 reports no action yet by the prosecuting attorney regarding evidence about open Sunday movie theatres ordered closed by local pastors unions. Warrants may be issued today as officials test the law and its enforcement in the city.
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Poles Move Toward Beutschen Rail Center in Germany
Copenhagen reports Polish troops advancing toward Beutschen an important railroad center in eastern Germany. Berlin dispatch says last reports showPoles only four miles away.
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Kid Shea Waterbury Wins Pointed Sanitary Nod
Connecticut figure Kid Shea Waterbury, once champion Nis, receives an iat pointed sanitary designation amid weighing.
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