Simple obsequies mark Roosevelt burial on knoll crest
National memorial services for Theodore Roosevelt were planned with Spartan simplicity. Obsequies include a prayer at Christ Church, no music or eulogy, and a burial in Youngs Memorial cemetery on Knoll's Crest overlooking Oyster Bay, with tickets for church seating and family participation.
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New York City
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Europe
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United States Army
Ludendorff Sword Turns Plowshare on a Swedish Farm
Copenhagen January 7. Reports confirm Gen Ludendorff, once a top German commander, is seen on a southern Sweden farm with a man named Edgar Olsson. The Swedish home minister T. A. Vi Sehotte corroborates the arrival and presence.
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Turko Prison Break Spreads Through Turkey and Greece
The Associated Press reports mass prison escapes across Constantinople and Turkey, with thousands freed. Observers say authorities may aid releases to intimidate Greek Irredentists, as the new Turkish police chief investigates arms deliveries amid implicated department chiefs.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Waterloo Soldier Dies of Pneumonia After Nine Months Front
Sergt. Frank G. Hitchins of Waterloo died December 19 after nine months of continuous fighting overseas. He served in Co G and Rainbow division, saw heavy combat at Chauteau Thierry, and wrote to his grandmother from Luxemberg describing going over the top many times without injury. Born in Dubuque 28 years ago, he leaves a brother in France and a grandmother. his family also includes a connection to F. O. Hitchins and Headford Bros. & Hitchins foundry.
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Waterloo Co. G
Rainbow Division
Camp Cody
E. Hitchins
Thirg Avenue West
Waterloo
Chauteau Thierry
Luxemberg
Germany
Sergt. Hitchins
Dubuque
France
F. O. Hitchins
Headford Bros
Hitchins Foundry
Flowers for Teddy Dropped on His Home by Army Airplanes
Ten airplanes from Hazelhurst field circled Sagamore Hill and dropped floral wreaths around Col Andrees home. An airplane watch will guard Sagamore Hill until funeral day. Maj. Gen. Kenly will fly to Oyster Bay for the funeral.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Wilson orders flag half mast for Roosevelt
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson signs a proclamation closing government offices on Roosevelt's funeral day and ordering the American flag to be lowered to half mast worldwide. A stranded ship near Five Island is moved to deeper water after a 77 foot tow toward the open sea.
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Five Island
Oyster Bay Mourns Roosevelt Neighbor and Gardener of Democracy
Oyster Bay residents recount quiet village life with Theodore Roosevelt as a neighbor and friend not a world figure, recalling daily acts of democracy and personal warmth. Suited to the town’s memory, their tributes frame a man known first as a fellow voter and churchgoer, not only as president. The story notes delays in Sagamore Hill lighting and his habit of reading by lamp light, shared with visitors from many lands.
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President Wilson's London Trip Gaffe With King
London January 7 President Wilson during the London visit was photographed with a misaligned trouser leg a noted sole slip of the trip The Manchester Guardian recounts other moments including his misaddressing the Lord Mayor and Susie Wilson's maid stealing the show with a witty remark about the White House not using gold plates The queen asked Susie if guests were comfortable and she later reported the exchange to Mrs Wilson as she kept her place at the servants’ table
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White House
Washington
League of Nations urged by Senator McCumber in Senate
Washington, June 9. Senator McCumber of North Dakota urged immediate establishment of a league of nations with Germany as a member. He argued the pact would deny war, require all great powers to respect each nation’s right to life, and bolster the Monroe doctrine by binding nations to protect Central and South American territorial integrity.
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Wilson
North Dakota
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Nalady
Holsh
League of Nations
League
United States
Fighting in Posen Revives as Poles Hold Rail Lines
German and Polish forces clash around Posen Gnesen and Strelow with renewed street fighting. Rail traffic to Gnesen halted as Polish troops push from Schneidemuhl toward Danzig. Bromberg officials arrested by Polish soldiers and workmen. Ruthenian troops surround Lemberg defending by Poles. Poles reportedly driven from Lubarhof northwest of Lemberg.
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Posen
Gnesen
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Bromberg
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Bremberg
Lemberg
London
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Copenhagen
Vienna
Lubarhof
Lentberg
Farmer Slain by Man Over Wheat Field Trespass Clash
Vandalia Illinois January reports Fred Padlock was shot by George Bowles after a quarrel over Padlock’s cattle entering Bowles wheat field. Padlock broke Bowles arm with a club, then Bowles shot him. Padlock’s companion injured Mrs Bowles. Padlock, a horse trader, had recent arrival. Bowles is a long-time rural mail carrier.
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Associated Press
Vandalia
Fred Padlock
George Bowles
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Bowles
Discharges Authorized for Some Army Combat Division Members
The Associated Press reports in Washington on January 7 that commanders in combat divisions may discharge soldiers whose allotment shows dependents, as these men face civil employment obstacles if kept in service. The move aims to balance military needs with postwar civilian job prospects.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Paper delivery error notice at home
A delivery error is noted for the subscriber. The paper should not be delivered to the home and the carrier Hoy or another cause is cited. Readers are instructed to call Esleck Mease at 8880 to stop delivery and a copy will be sent. Call before noon to notify the offices.
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Colonel Roosevelt Remembered as Vigorous Leader in Times
London and The Post weigh Roosevelt legacy with praise for his fierce battles in politics and his enduring impact on America. The Times notes his opponents respected his strength, while The Post cites broad attention to his farewell across the Atlantic and his enduring ideal of righteousness and progress.
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Waverly Citizen Dies in Waterloo Hospital
Waverly Jan 7 Speriali C Foabashean of ity dies early today at Waterloo hospital after an illness. He was prominent in business and industrial life of the city, once ran a bite vertub and crownery machine shop, later engaged in machinist work. Survived by brother HH. Holmsbeth of Waverly and other relatives in Waterlee and Mere.
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Wuaverly
Matt Melinginott
Waterlee
Hoh
Illinois hotel rates set at two events per day rise
Chicago delegates at the eighteenth annual Illinois Hotel Association meeting pass a measure to raise room rates outside Chicago by two events per day, with the decision announced during the session held here.
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Government Ownership Not Favored By Rail Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged a reasonable readjustment period before any return to private rail ownership and called for broad government regulation. Commissioner Woolley dissented favoring direct Gen McAdoo guidance, while the panel outlined a legislative program to regulate rates services and finance if railroads revert to private management.
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Senates
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Woolley
McAdoo
Commission
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Sn Adder Arden
Madao At Rail Helm Till New Man Is Named
In Washington January 7 1930s events report Mr MeAton will supervise railway operations while a new director is named. The President plans to extend central government authority for five years as a vacation period ends and officials review Santa Barbara travel.
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Wilson sends sympathy to Mrs Roosevelt after death of husband
The Associated Press reports from Oyster Bay that President Wilson and over 500 others sent condolences to Mrs. Roosevelt after the death of her husband. Messages came from private citizens, Rough Riders, ambassadors, ministers, Congress members, and Queen Alexandra among others, expressing deep sorrow and regard. Taft also transmitted heartfelt condolences stating the loss of a great American and world figure.
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Oyster Bay
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Alexandra
Queen Mother
England
Taft
Harrisburg
Lincoln
Dubuque Wins Streetcar Fire Hearing Victory
Judge Henry T. Reed in Waterloo denies superseders status in Sheiby of Dubuque’s Libudque Electric case. The ruling requires the streetcar line to carry workers at half fare and pay one half rents. The city’s injunction to stop suspending the half fare remains in force, with costs set at $1,000 pending appeal.
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United States District Court For
Northern District of
Iowa
Waterloo
She Ify
Tuabuque
Libudque Electric Company
Camp Grant Gets Building For Demobilization Center
Authority at Camp Grant approved construction of a large discharge building costing 3000 dollars or more, reinforcing its role as a major demobilization center. The report notes broader war department plans and confirms regulatory oversight.
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War Department
Berlin Faces Civil War as Spartacans Rally Masses
Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin describe a city in chaos as Spartakus forces seize public buildings and barricade banks. Karl Liebknecht Rosa Luxemburg and Bolshevik supporters organize final push while Die Freiheit and Red Flag call workers and soldiers to meet in Siegesaile to overturn the Ebert government.
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Head of Iowa State to Speak at Agriculture Europe Meeting
Baltimore Md Jan 7 Discussion of farm problems continued at the annual conference of the National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture David R Houston was on the program for an address with reports expected from W C Thompson Ohio State and R A Pearson Iowa State on their Europe trip.
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National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
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W. C. Thompson
Ohio State University
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
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