Theodore Roosevelt Dies At Sagamore Hill
Special to the Eventing Journal reports Col. Theodore Roosevelt died at Sagamore Hill at four this morning after a recent series of illnesses. The mastoiditis behind the ear was the direct cause. Mrs. Roosevelt found him dead in his room at 4 AM, death occurring during the night with no apparent struggle. Flags to half mast in Washington.
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Yanks Suffer Horrific Bolshevik Atrocities on Front
Report from Lieutenant Colonel Corberty details American patrols near Sthhenkursk on November 20. A six-man unit was surprised by about 700 Bolshevists. seven Americans killed and seven missing. Bodies showed brutal mutilation with axes, highlighting savage fighting conditions and harsh weather as troops contend on Kadish and Onega fronts.
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St Louis Police Chief Demoted Over Duty Dereliction
St Louis January 6 Chief William Young was found guilty of dereliction of duty for lacking knowledge of vice and gambling rings. He is demoted to the rank of police captain in St Louis.
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Austrian Inquiry Underway to Study Conditions in Austria
Paris January 6 The American peace commission announces an expedition to Austria to study political social and economic conditions. A possible Russia expedition may follow if feasible. Part of the Austro Hungarian team has arrived and the rest depart for Paris. The mission aligns with Wilsons policy to help Europe return to normal.
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Destroyers and submarines head home from Europe
Thirty-one destroyers and seven submarines sailed from Europe and should reach their home stations within ten days to two weeks. The destroyers are bound for Boston New York Philadelphia Newport News and Charleston while the AL submarines head to Philadelphia. Submarines Nos 1 2 3 4 9 10 and JL will take two weeks to complete the voyage.
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Sailors Tell of Historic Verdun Guns Ending War
Illinois sailors who manned two giant naval guns reveal how the 35 mile range weapons helped break German lines near Verdun. They report shells every three minutes, one hit on the German staff at Verdun killing 28 officers, and a hit on a Crown Prince chateau near Montmedy. The guns’ work aided the capture of Laon, with range from Fotenoy and Soissons and shells weighing 1400 pounds.
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Verdun's colossal guns and fast homeward run
The report describes giant naval guns used near Verdun with crews of 85 each, firing 782 rounds in three months before the armistice. It notes six unused army guns and six more U.S. naval guns later arriving. Guns operated from a village near Verdun, 200 yards apart, causing heavy destruction. Five Baldwin locomotives moved the guns, with strict speed limits on light French rails. Hector LaForest, a Cilenga football star, recalls speeds of 45 mph on the return trip.
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Disarm US Merchant Ships As Submarine Threat Eases
Washington reports naval guns on American merchant ships are being removed as ships reach home ports. The trimming is ordered by the stripping board as the submarine menace recedes and removal progresses rapidly.
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Irish Plan Seen as Path to World Peace
Sir Gilbert Parker outlines five major British empire reforms. He urges fairer capital labor relations, rapid budget cuts, federalization of the British isles to address the Irish question, expanded technical education, and solutions to imperial constitutional issues.
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Wilson in Rome Beneath Lively Welcome and Italian Hopes
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arrived in Rome aboard a special train to a fervent reception by thousands. Italians, from nobles to peasants, hailed him with cries of long live America and Godspeed. The visit is seen as political and essential for shaping peace and Italian backing for liberty, with further talks planned in Paris and Belgium.
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Government to Auction 5410 Airplanes in Bid Sale
Wichita Falls Texas January 1 194? Government plans to sell 5410 airplanes to the highest bidder. Bids will be opened February 1 in Washington with supply officers at Cat Field St Paul and Houston confirmed as points of tenure.
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German Chancellor Ousted. Peace Foe Dies in London
London reports the death of Count George FP von Hing former German imperial chancellor who was ousted and refused to yield to end the war. Advices received here confirm his death following a controversial tenure in Berlin.
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Flags at half mast across capital after Roosevelt death
Washington January 6 flags were lowered to half mast at the White House and all public buildings in the Capital city immediately upon the announcement of Colonel Roosevelt's death. Secretary of War Dane icls and General March ordered flags at half mast on the fleet and at all army posts.
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Roosevelt plea for Americanism read at New York concert
Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s final message to the American people urged continued Americanism. Read by Henry Quimby at a concert of the American Defense Society, the message said it cannot be with you and wished God-speed.
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