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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
1
Crowds gathered at Oyster Bay to honor the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt with a call for a public funeral. Citizens urged national homage to the memory of the great American leader amid grief and ceremony.
Oyster Bay New York January 7 Former President Theodore Roosevelt will be buried privately with no public funeral or military honors. Archibald Roosevelt son of the Roosevelts issued a statement on behalf of the family that no public service will be held, though some officials expressed sympathy. The body will go to Young's Memorial Cemetery from Sagamore Hill in automobiles, with a small crowd and limited formalities.
Washington January report states Sulzer Democrat former Tennent New Jersey and brother of ex New York governor Al Sulzer was unseated as Congressional delegate from Alaska by the House 224 to 64. James Wickersham Republican replaced him after the election battle marked by fraud charges since November 7, 1916.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Webbe Kenyon law forbidding shipment of liquor into a dry state is constitutional and does not violate interstate commerce. The decision was announced in Washington on January 7.
Oyster Bay New York January date reports Theodore Roosevelt's body resting in a heavy oak casket with a plain silver plate bearing the inscription Theodore Roosevelt Born October 27 1858. The casket features three large silver handles on each side as mourners prepare to honor the late president.
Washington reports from January seventh that McAdoo states the nation has enough railroad capacity to handle its basins. He notes no extra lines are needed and cites congestion near Pittsburgh as proof, urging a single new freight line to connect east and west trunk lines and relieve that bottleneck.
From Oyster Bay to Washington dignitaries send condolences for Theodore Roosevelt s passing. Messages arrive from Taft Queen Mother Alexandra King George V and others noting sorrow over his death and praising his patriotic leadership and character.
Washington January 7 Fore cast for Western Pennsylvania calls for likely rain or snow tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures on Wednesday across the region.
Europe’s custodians Great Britain France and Italy demand a peace terms that compel Germany to accept a dictated settlement and pledge indemnity that would take a century to repay, signaling a harsh postwar settlement.
London reports that Germany will accept a dictated peace and pledge indemnity, with Britain, the United States, France, and Italy guiding postwar Europe. A league of nations would be shaped by those who paid the heaviest price, preserving the fruits of victory while ensuring freedom of the seas.
Copenhagen reports a whole division of women soldiers clashing with Polish forces in the Lemburg region. Dispatches from Vienna say 20,000 Russian troops attacked on a 12 mile front, with many women killed or captured and Ukrainian forces said to have taken Lubaczow north of Lemburg.
Edgewater New York January report: a trolley with seventy passengers skidded off the track on a steep incline, injuring fifteen people, some seriously, as the car plunged toward the side. Emergency crews responded to the incident near Edgewater.
London Jan 7 Riga the great Russian port on the Baltic was captured by Bolsheviki troops on January 4, according to a Russian wireless despatch received here. The Bolsheviki regime in Russia gains control of the key port.
Washington dispatch reports debate over President Wilsons request of 10 000 000 to aid starving Europeans. Critics fear large funds feed inflation and keep U S cost of living high while Hoover hesitates to detail spending. Rep Gillett argues for faster disclosure of Hoover plans as budget committee weighs the measure.
Britain honors Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as a world citizen and ally. Prominent leaders Lloyd George and Asquith join newspapers praising his will, energy, and wide influence. Tributes recall his anti privilege stance and role in supporting the Allied cause from the start of the war.
Washington dispatch reports Riga believed captured by Bolsheviks, per Admiral Sinclair upon arrival in Copenhagen. Bolshevik agents flood Latvia with literature and funds, exploiting food shortages to win popular support, Swedish press notes corroboration received.
Brumbaugh outlines a final message to the State Legislature proposing an appropriations total near $60,500,000 and urges that bills be kept within this limit. The governor presses for fiscally restrained legislation and outlines how funds should be allocated across state programs.
Harrisburg January 7 The 41929 session of the Pennsylvania Legislature convened with Robert Spangler of York elected speaker in the House and Senator Chanence Buckman of Bucks named President pro tempore in the Senate Committees were named to arrange rural ceremonies and resolutions expressing regret at President Roosevelt’s death. Governor Brumbaugh urged bills to boost teacher pay labor restrictions state police funding arts gallery gas harnessing mine safety and social welfare reforms plus planning for a 1926 world’s fair in Philadelphia. He proposed new appropriation methods and highway improvements and warned that available funds total about 460.5 million for the coming year.
Secretary of War Baker will appoint a three member commission to study labor difficulties in Porto Rico. The panel will include a labor representative a commercial representative and a neutral. The War Department acts since Porto Rico falls under military jurisdiction. President Wilson ordered the appointment and Baker will name the members after War Department consideration.
Washington January 7 Assistant Secretary Benedict Crowell protests the Hitchcock bill to establish a three member commission to adjust differences in wartime contracts. The protest was made in a letter to Senator Fletcher and released publicly.
Four army planes that departed California for Bowling Green Virginia to inaugurate the first military formation cross country flight moved from Mineola Long Island at 12 20 pm for Mineola Long Island on the last lap toward their western destination.
Berlin reports violent street fighting between the Spartacists and loyal government troops. Banks a rmed and public buildings seized as clashes spread across the city with police headquarters attacked and telegraph offices contested. Roving bands and demonstrations surge through Berlin while calls for red revolution grow and a government move to Frankfurt is discussed.
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