Wilson greeted by crowds in Genoa amid rain and wind
President Wilson traveled from Rome to Milan with a stop in Genoa where hundreds of thousands of locals cheered him despite a downpour that drenched the party and tore flags. He laid a wreath at Columbus and Mazzini monuments, spoke in the rain, and pressed on with a flooded city and chaotic scenes. In Milan, a massive demonstration followed as he visited the city hall, royal palace, and La Scala. secret service reported unprecedented crowds and fatigue among the president’s entourage.
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Delivery notice to phone address by 6 o clock
If the paper is not delivered by 6 00 pm due to carrier error or other causes, call 880 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 20 pm.
Love of Pie Fatal to Boy Shot by Grocer
Chicago records a fatal shooting after a boy named Frank Greuchewicz, 16, took a pie from Bolislay Marcewicz’s grocery on Lafayette avenue. Frank later died at the county hospital after being wounded. the grocer is jailed awaiting inquest.
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Frank Grechewicz
Greep Street
Bolislay Marcewicz
Lafayette Avenue
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Marcewicz
Capitulation of Bentchen Poles Demand Refused
Amsterdam reports Polish troops stormed Lawhen airfield near Posen capturing garrison and planes. Berlin says Polish consuls seized Chroschnik station four miles from Bentschen and issued surrender ultimatum refused. Germany to defend Bentschen as cabinet orders bolster eastern frontiers and seeks volunteers for border defense.
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Lawhen
Posen
Berlin
Chroschnik
Bentschen
Hentachen
Brandenburg
Germany
Silesia
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Ministry of War
Roosevelt Rites Private at Widow's Wish
Private funeral arrangements for Colonel Roosevelt move to Sagamore Hill and Christ Church Oyster Bay with two services. Mrs Roosevelt insists on burial as a private citizen and no flowers. The date awaits Mrs Roosevelt's arrival from Aiken. Europe relief funds gain House approval as Wilson seeks 100 million dollars. Demobilization proceeds as 150 German divisions have already been disbanded.
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Wilson praises Milan welcome and calls for world unity
President Wilson, welcomed by Milan's mayor, declares the world needs a league of nations and a peace built on general, not national, interests. He honors wounded soldiers and stressed the duty to secure justice and lasting peace beyond mere treaties, noting suffering of women at home and bread shortages.
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Demann
Italy
Kadish Recaptured as Forces Hold Dina Front
On the Dina Front the American forces maintained demand position after last week’s offensive. The village of Kadish was recaptured amid ongoing operations with weather turning frigid as reported by headquarters.
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Soviets to Provide Husbands for Unmarried Women in Petrograd
A Copenhagen telegraph says Petrograd officials will assign husbands to all unmarried women ages 18 to 44. Children of those women will be removed from parental care and educated under Soviet government supervision.
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London
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Paderewski Claims Pilsudski Authority Untouched
Jan Paderewski reports that Gen Joseph Pilsudski will not surrender control of Poland and will not form a new cabinet. Paderewski, representing Polish interests, says he can loan funds to Poland and act as Paris representative for Polish committees. In Washington a petition by Henry Ord contests Senate race results amid charges of campaign spending, voter intimidation, ballot rejection, and Michigan law violations.
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United States
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Newberry
Michigan
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Two Cruisers With 3 000 Yanks Due at New York Jan 15
The Huntington and St. Louis left Brest Jan 2 and head to New York about Jan 15 with roughly 43 000 troops. The 346th field artillery sails aboard St. Louis. accompanying ships include Rhoda Island and Virginia due Newport News Jan 12 and 12 respectively with anti aircraft units, construction squadrons, and marine casual detachments aboard.
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Brest
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Rhoda Island
Newport News
Flags Half Mast in Army Navy in Honor of Teddy
Flags were lowered to half mast at the White House the capitol and all public buildings in Washington due to the death of Theodore Roosevelt. Secretary Daniels and General March ordered flags at half mast on ships and shore stations of the Navy and Army posts at home and abroad. El Verso Havana Cigar promotion noted.
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Officer Cashiered Is Found Guilty in Trio of Charges
Washington DC reports Capt Sam Bucklew a national army infantry officer was found guilty by court martial at Camp Funston Kansas of failing to account for funds and material tied to a theatre project and for misusing a community fund and government lumber. Acquittals on other charges noted.
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National Army Infantry
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Pope Presents Wilson Mosaic From Vatican First Lady?
The pope presents President Wilson with a Vatican mosaic reproducing a famous St Peter painting. Made in the Vatican, the piece is valued at 29000 and a second card bears Cardinal Gasparri’s signature. Wilson thanks the Pontiff and Cardinal Gasparri for the gifts amid Vatican cordiality.
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United States
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Gilde Kert
Bt. Peter
Mosina
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Princeton Univerveticy
Pietro
Gasparet
Wisen
Gasparet Binttly
Roosevelt Dead Casts Shadow on Capital as Nation Mourns
Congress adjourns in respect for the late Col Roosevelt as President Wilson is cabled the news. Longworths depart for Oyster Bay. White House attaches mourn and recall his impact on Washington including the White House remodeling and the preserved tennis court.
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Roosevelt
Universal
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Wilson
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Executive Mansion
Supreme Court
Nicholas Longworth
Representative Longworth
Ohio
Oyster Bay
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Columbus Boats to Be Rehabilitated If Friends Plan Holds
Chicago reports a plan to rehabilitate Columbus ships amid opposition from Knights of Columbus and Italian society. Park commissioners say upkeep is too costly to continue, with the Nina sunk in Jackson Park harbor. Proponents urge dry docking and rebuilding to preserve three of America’s historic vessels, arguing restoration would be inexpensive and enduring.
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South Park
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Knights of Columbus
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America
Damiel PL Cruss
Mar
Crilety
Park Board
Cileaga
Roosevelt's Voice to Speak in Future as Greed's Foe
The Associated Press reports Governor Lowden, reacting to Roosevelt's death, vows to confront despotism and greed in the American public sphere. He challenges future rulers and stresses Roosevelt's enduring memory as a guiding force for justice and liberty.
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Associated Press
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Hothenzollern
Theodora Rodgevelt
Ingjustice
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Roosevelt Sparks Waterloo Crowd in 1900 Visit
Col Theodore Roosevelt, famed as Rough Rider, drew the largest crowd yet seen in Waterloo during a 1900 campaign stop. He spoke in Lincoln Park, pounded a hat with his baton, and rode a wagon seat as cheering sons and bands filled the area, leaving a vivid memory of his forceful oratory.
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Theodore Tigkerell
Uluy
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Apiiranea
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Col
Lincoln Park
Pup
Illinois speakership fight heats up as drys demand roll call
Springfield Il Jan 6 Incoming members join Fifty first general assembly as speakership battle unfolds. Scott McBride of Illinois Anti Saloon League leads dry opposition to David E Shanahan for reelection and demands a roll call in the caucus rather than a secret ballot. Shanahan says Republicans will back the caucus choice and his election will follow.
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Springfeld
Fifty-first General Assembly
Scott McBride
Tlinois Anti-Saloon League
David E. Shanahan
Drys
McBride
Dry
Althose
Spartacides Try to Grab Berlin Reins Hit by Seizure
Amsterdam reports on January 6 that the Spartacists attempted to seize control in Berlin, occupying the Wolff Bureau and several major papers including Vorwaerts. The Telegram confirms the Wolff bureau seizure, with private advices noting multiple newspaper offices affected.
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Berlin
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Amsterdam
Sparacus
Mnds
Wolff Bureau
Kave
Work Bureau
Tut & Does
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Bio
Socialist Vorwaerts
Archie Roosevelt Turns Back From Dead Father-in-law Trip
Boston dispatch reports Capt Archibald Roosevelt halted en route to Oyster Bay after learning his father-in-law Thomas St John Lockwood died late last night. Lockwood’s daughter Mrs Archibald Roosevelt had arrived from New York this forenoon, and Roosevelt left the train to head home. The delay followed the alarming family news and related telegrams from Lat trey night.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt Dies From Pulmonary Embolism At Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at Sagamore Hill from a pulmonary embolism after a period of rheumatism and illness. He had been hospitalized seven weeks and suffered an earlier near-fatal embolism before Christmas. Doctors and family were at his bedside as telegrams of condolence began to pour in nationwide.
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