Roosevelts Say Farewell at Simple Sagamore Hill Funeral
A restrained funeral for Theodore Roosevelt unfolds at Sagamore Hill and Christ Church. Delegations include Vice-President Marshall and Congress members as horses and cars transport the casket draped in an American flag. The simple service at the church and subsequent grave side rites emphasize quiet tribute over pageantry.
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Big Explosion in Pittsburgh Still Mystery
In Pittsburgh a seven story Sauer building explosion killed nine, injured scores, and wrecked adjoining property. Coroner Jamison led investigators as fire origin remained undetermined. Film exchanges housed there and vaults for films were noted amid theories of origin on an unoccupied floor.
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Mrs Roosevelt Pursues Europe Trip After Loss in France
Oyster Bay report says Mrs Theodore Roosevelt will travel to Europe to visit the grave of her son Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt killed in France. She will be joined by one daughter as preparations proceed. Colonel Roosevelt had planned the trip with her but died earlier. The family believes a time away will help her cope with bereavement.
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Yankees to Train in Florida This Year
New York January 8 The Yankees will train in Florida this year Harry Sparrow the team business manager heads south to pick a site The Giants may also train in Florida Manager McGraw has decided not to take the squad to Texas this year
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Wilson Taking Arest Returns From Europe Visit
Highly pleased with his rounds in England and Italy. He brought home to the people plans for an international league. The president is back in Paris and pressing his proposal.
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Wilson Praises Peace Drive Ahead of Conference
Paris Jan reports President Wilson, buoyed by visits to England and Italy, believes a world peace league can end wars. He sees broad public support for democracy and anticipates swift talks with Premier Orlando and Baron Sounio in Paris. Leaders Liord George, Orlando, and Sounio expected to reach tomorrow for immediate discussions.
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British merchant predicts Austrian political upheaval
A British merchant arriving from Vienna predicts political upheaval in Austria likening it to Bolshevikism. He reports bands of desperadoes roaming Bohemia, killings and plundering, with food scarce, coal scarce, and railway traffic demoralized.
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Charles Lathrop Pack Proposes Great Roosevelt Tribute
Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the American Forestry Association, urged nationwide memorial tree plantings and renaming a major national highway in honor of Colonel Roosevelt. He praised Roosevelt for awakening the country to natural resources and noted his White House governors’ conference call as a step forward for forestry and inland waterways. Trees, Pack said, would answer Roosevelt’s plea to prevent a woodless age.
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Crazed Bull Mooser Fatally Poisons Himself Over Roosevelt
In Worcester Massachusetts Charles E Burnham, a founder of the Bull Moose movement, committed suicide by swallowing poison after learning of President Theodore Roosevelt's death. He had spent the day writing a long line in his efforts to reach Colonel Roosevelt. The tragedy ends his life.
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Secretary Houston on world debt and league of nations
In Baltimore on January 6, Secretary of Agriculture Houston spoke to the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. He warned belligerent war debt may total 174000000000 to 200000000000 with the U S share around 2600000000000, noting 11 percent of wealth. He praised America's postwar strength and urged a league of nations aiming for freer trade, disarmament, and fair development for backward territories.
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Berlin Street Fighting Ends as Government Forces Win
Reports from Berlin describe street battles between government troops and Spartacists ending this afternoon with government victory. Truce talks were held, and despite heavy casualties and barricaded streets, the socialist government maintained control. Dispatches note Allied observers and American occupation troops following the developments closely.
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Polish Army Marches On City of Frankfort Berne
An unconfirmed report from Berne says a Polish army moves on the major commercial city of Frankfort in Brand enburg province. Seven forts in Posen province have reportedly been stormed by Polish forces.
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Adjutant General Completes War Casualty List
Washington officials said the adjutant general’s office now holds complete casualty lists from the war. Secretary Baker told the House public buildings committee that nearly all American dead or wounded up to the suspension of hostilities are on record, with only a few possibly unreported cases. Efforts are under way to speed publication.
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Pardons Finalized As Flags Fly Half Mast In Paris
The state board of pardons announced final dispositions in May with pardons granted for Charles Mays and Edward Ellison of Philadelphia and Join New of Philadelphia. Pardons refused for Frank Pooran of Montgomery and Charles Valentine of Chester. Rehearings allowed for Preston Yates of Philadelphia. Flags on government buildings and the mansion were at half mast for former President Roosevelt amid closings of departments and consulates.
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Washington Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Today and Thursday
Weather forecast issued from Washington calls for probable snow in Western Pennsylvania today with little change in temperature through Thursday. No significant accumulations expected, and conditions may affect travel in higher elevations.
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Norway to claim 14 ships sunk by German submarines
Copenhagen dispatch reports Norway plans to demand one billion kroner from Germany for vessels sunk during the war. The claim covers fourteen ships and amounts to about 370 million dollars.
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8000 More Yankees On Way Home
Washington reports the return voyage of two battleships two transports and one hospital ship with nearly 8000 officers and men of the American expeditionary forces. Ships include the President Grant Montana South Dakota Comfort and Suffolk docking in New York with detailed crew counts.
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No new developments in middle at state capitol
Harrisburg Pa January midweek report says Governor Brumbaugh had no statement about Auditor General Snyder’s claim that the governor’s contingent fund is exhausted. Snyder said he won’t get another nickel, with further developments expected. The fund was to last until June 1 1919, but now there is not a cent for governor elect Sproul until then unless the legislature provides funds.
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