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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1919

Page

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Theodore Roosevelt Buried In Oyster Bay In Simple Ceremony

The funeral of Theodore Roosevelt was held in Oyster Bay with austere simplicity. Notables from government and navy attended, including Vice President Marshall and General March, while crowds gathered in mourning as the nation paid tribute to the late president and citizen of Sagamore Hill.

Marshall General March Admiral Winslow Oyster Bay Clonel Roosevelt Christchurch Sagamore Senate House Thomas R. Marshall Peyton C. March Army Winslow Navy Col. Roosevelt Roosevelt Ne Roosevelt Home Archibald Roosevelt Theodore Douglas Robinson George E Christ Nicholas Longworth Derby Archibald Welt Douglas Robin Mary Sweeney Charley Lee Amon Roosevelt Servn First United Staes Volnteers Rough Riders Sagamor Cove Road New York City Bourke Bear Marshall Ee Y Washington East Main Street Talmage Young’s Memorial White House Edward Bourke New York City Mounted Police Sagamore Hill Sagamore Road Roosevelt Estate Nassau County Pinkerton Roosevelts W. Emlen Roosevelt Archibald Roosvelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr Douglas Robinson Ethel Roosevelt Derby Cincinnati Sagamore Hil J. Douglas Robinson W. S. Cowles Joseph Alsop W. Emjen Roosevelt John C. Roosevelt Reeve Merritt J. West Roosevelt J. Langdon Warner Milburn L. Roosevelt John E. Roosevelt Fairman Dick Moncure Robinson Langdon Geer James Roosevelt F. Roosevelt Samuel Evelt Alfred E. Smith New York George Talmage Christ Episcopal Church Gunthonad Pee

Leaders Say No Violence to Be Countenanced in New York Rally

In New York on January 8 leaders of a hidden Bolshevik movement said they will launch a broad campaign to educate workers on radical socialism. They denied planning terror, cited suppression of socialist demonstrations, and outlined funding through loans and voluntary contributions for publications like a Boston semi weekly and a New York bi monthly magazine Class Struggle. They stated their aim to form a left wing within the socialist movement while retaining the main party.

New York Philadelphia Russia M. Radek Berlin America Boston Bureau of Information Broadway Scandinavian France Holland Germany Socialist Party

Eva Tanguay Becomes Evangelist In Vaudeville Move

Chicago report says Eva Tanguay plans to quit vaudeville for evangelist work, framing the choice as a 50 50 split between pulpit and stage. She notes negotiations in New York about William Jennings Bryan appearing on vaudeville at 3000 dollars a week.

Eva Tanguay Chicago New York William Jennings Bryan Miss Tanguay

Roosevelt Follower Cries Over Ex-President Then Takes Poison

In Worcester on January 8, Charles E. Burnham a longtime Roosevelt supporter died by suicide after reading about Theodore Roosevelt’s death. Burnham who had immersed himself in Roosevelt material reportedly grew distraught and swallowed poison. Authorities say the incident followed his consuming hours of Roosevelt literature.

Roosevelt Worcester Mass Theodore Roosevelt Charles E. Burnham Burnham Col. Roosevelt

Mary Pickford Improves While Confined With Influenza

Mary Pickford, the film star, is reported improved this morning from Spanish influenza while staying at her Los Angeles home. She remains in bed with two nurses attending.

Mary Pickford Los Angeles Cal

Irish Assembly to Meet

Sinn Fein leaders announced that an Irish constituent assembly will meet shortly with all parties invited to elect representatives. The announcement sets the stage for a formal gathering aimed at shaping Ireland’s political future.

Dublin Sinn Fein

Wilson Pleased With His Visits

Paris reports President Wilson is greatly pleased with his tours of England and Italy. He promotes a league of nations to end wars and believes European publics back the plan. Wilson's meetings with Orlando, Sonnino, and other leaders bolster support for a future peace conference.

Paris England Italy Wilson Europe League of Nations Manchester Orlando Baron Sonnino America Clemenceau

World leaders send sympathy to Mrs. Roosevelt

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, Premier Lloyd George of England, and Sir Thomas Lipton each sent cables expressing condolences on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The messages praise his leadership and describe him as an inspiring figure whose loss is felt worldwide.

King Oftary Lloyd George Thomas Lipton Oyster Bay L. I King Victor Emanuel Italy Roosevelt King Victor Emmanuel England Sir Thomas Lipton

Treasury Seeks Cash Through New Certificate Issues

Secretary Glass announced two series of treasury certificates of indebtedness to be sold immediately. One series for 600 million dollars bears 4 1/2 percent interest, dating from January 16, 1919 and payable June 17, 1919, and is acceptable in payment of Liberty bond subscriptions. The second series, of a limited, undisclosed amount, bears the same interest and maturity and is acceptable in payment of taxes.

Glass Washington Jan. S United States Treasury Treasury

Nearly 2000 students enrolled at Yale University

An official Yale statement to New Haven reports that more than 1,900 students have enrolled for the new term and final figures will likely reach 2,000. The academic department lists 925 students: 325 freshmen, 250 sophomores, 200 juniors, 150 seniors. Sheffield Scientific school holds 688 students.

Yale New Haven Jan Yale University Studens Sheffield Scientific School

Pan-Germans Arrested in Berlin Revolt

Pan German leaders in Berlin were arrested by Spartacists after clashes with loyal guards left many sailors wounded. Red flags on public buildings were torn down and burned in the market place as sailors surrendered. Washington reports no confirmation that General Harries was forced to haul down the U S flag at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin.

Copenhagen Berlin Spartacides Spartacus Grendadiers Washington State Department George H. Harries Adlon

Holcomb Begins His Third Term Inaugural Ceremonies

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington is sworn in for a third term in Hartford. The ceremony included a damp parade, joint session of the General Assembly, and the governor’s inaugural address detailing wartime agency work and future legislative needs.

Hartford Marcus H. Holcomb Southington Connecticut General Assembly Holcomb Allyn House George M. Cole Cole Trumbull Street John Buckley Capitol Hinman Frank E. Hinman Frank E. Healy Windsor Locks Main Street High Street Memorial Arch Capitol Grounds State House Senate Fredrick L. Perry Edward F. Kenealey Stamford Kenealey William H. Heald Stafford Charles H. Puffer Universalist Bowers and Hurley Klett Koppelman Joseph P.dutton Bristol Kenealy Heald C. C. Hemenway Koppelman and Deming Leonard and Fox House James F. Walsh Greenwich W. Arthur Countryman, Jr J. Frederick Baker New Haven Healey W. Sherman Thompson Somers Healy Walsh John Geary Waterford Clifford B. Wilson War Census Labor Employment Service Committee of Food Tet Edu

Cost of living higher than in war

Washington reports the federal reserve board finds cost of living higher in some lines than during the war while wages stay high to match war standards. Prices for dairy meat and groceries rise, while raw materials decline and overall movement toward a peace basis is expected with substantial changes in specific lines.

Washington Federal Reserve Board National Review of Business and Finance Federal Reserve Review

Nation-wide tree planting and Roosevelt highway proposal

Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Forestry Association urged nation-wide memorial tree planting and a great national highway named for Theodore Roosevelt. He noted Roose velt served as association vice president and praised his call for governors at the White House to act on forestry and inland waterways. The memorial trees would honor soldiers and sailors and respond to his warning against a woodless age.

Washington Jan Theodore Roosevelt Charles Lathrop Pack American Forestry Association Col. Roosevelt Pack Conference of Governors White House

Mrs Theodore Roosevelt to Visit Son’s Grave in France

Mrs Theodore Roosevelt plans a pilgrimage of sorrow to Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt’s grave in France. The journey, already under way in part, will include one Roosevelt daughter. Col Roosevelt had intended to accompany his wife but died before the trip.

Theodore Roosevelt France Qysteray N. Y Lieut Quentin Roosevelt Roosevelt Europe

Fire in Pittsburg Kills Nine in Film Building Blaze

Pittsburg January 8 nine people died and many were injured when a seven story Sauer building burned and exploded. Police suspect film storage or a film exchange floor sparked the blaze. Two victims, girls, leaped from the sixth floor. Loss placed at about one million dollars.

Pittsburg Sauer

Farmers Seek 2000 Boys for Working Reserve Drive

Hartford January report states Connecticut farmers will lack labor next spring despite army demobilization. W D Hood, federal director for Connecticut, says a drive to recruit 2000 boys for the United States Boys Working Reserve begins January 29 and lasts one week.

Hartford Jan Connecticut Rive United States Boys’ Working Reserve W. D. Hood

Norway Presses Claim for 1 Billion Kroner in War Losses

Copenhagen reporting Norway plans to demand one billion kroner from Germany as compensation for ships sunk by submarines during the war. The claim amounts to about 370 million dollars and reflects wartime losses.

Norway Copenhagen Germany

Sub Treasury Report Shows Net Bank Gains in New York

Sub Treasury in New York reports a cash net gain of 85,000 dollars on Tuesday from banks, following a 6,000 dollar gain since Friday. The release notes improvement in banking liquidity and reserves for the period.

Sub-Treasury New York

Hindenburg Arrives as Berlin Battles Bolshoviks

Bloody street fighting rages in Berlin as Field Marshal Hindenburg reportedly arrives. General Groener rushes 480000 loyal troops to aid Ebert against Spartacists who seized the Spandau arsenal and hold key sites including the foreign office. Spartacists face Noske commanded loyal forces around the chancellors palace as clashes continue overnight.

Groener Berlin Ebert Ebert and Scheidemann London Hindenburg Spartacides Bolsheviki Carl Radek Jaffe Carl Liebknecht Spartacus Marstall Philip Scheidemann Eichhorn Herr Ernst Noske Wilhelmstrasse Potsdam Amsterdam

Influenza at St Francis Asylum Causes Deaths

Influenza at St Francis' Asylum in Haven reports four child deaths and two nun deaths from pneumonia. Sister Cosmos died yesterday. Several patients remain seriously ill and nurses are still needed as some staff depart today.

Haven St. Francis’ Asylum Celestine Cosmos

Flags at Murat Mansion Paris for Col. Allington death

The American peace commission and the United States embassy attended the Murat mansion Paris on Jan 8 for Col Allington's death. All department offices of the peace commission the embassy and the consulate closed in mourning.

Murat Paris

Policeman Shoots Man in Defense of Woman in New York

Police officer Michael Gleason shot and killed Peter Printy early today while responding to an attack on Mrs. Anna Cowder. Printy allegedly beat Gleason with a night stick before the fatal confrontation.

New York Anna Cowder Michael Gleason Peter Printy Printy Gleason

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