Roosevelt's Burial News From Oyster Bay Jan 8 Roosevelt Rest at Family Plot
Thousands watched the Roosevelt funeral procession in Oyster Bay New York as the former president was laid to rest at 1 43 p m in a family plot overlooking Long Island sound The service at Christ Episcopal church featured Capt Archibald Roosevelt and former President Taft among attendees. New York paused for one minute at 1 58 p m and President Wilson sent a wreath along with Camp Dodge Iowa paid tribute with a parade. City offices closed briefly in Des Moines for Roosevelt services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Long Island Sound
Congressional
Eliarch
Capt
Archibald Roosevelt
Tait
Cant. Noosevelt
Christ Church
Sagamore Hill
Kody
Christ Episcopal Church
New York
Rooseveldt
New
B. T. Simmons
Des Moines
Theste House
Sa. Mt
Col
Roosevelt
Democratic Senators Debate Wilson Peace Plans And League
Democratic Senators meet with Leader Martin to map unified action for the remainder of the session and discuss the majority’s stance on Wilson’s peace proposals, notably the League of Nations. Informally the conferees favored giving the president latitude and avoiding opposition to his ideas at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Democrats
Senate
Martin
Wilson
League of Nations
Blackhawk Stop-Over Hindered by Chicago Equipment Limits
AO Blackhawk stop over for Mackhawk division returning soldiers en route to Camp Grant cannot be provided due to Tallwa equipment and facilities limits in Chicago. Telegram received today from Adjutant General Harris confirms the mobilization constraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Associace Press
Chicago
Tallwa
Mackhawk
Camp Grant
Harris
Janitors Strike Over Night Exit Fee Demands
Warsaw janitors and waiters, among the city’s best paid workers, have begun a strike. They demand a 10 hour day and closing front doors by nine. Tenants lack keys, must stay indoors to avoid night in streets. Janitors offer late entry for a one mark per delay fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Trotzky Seizes Power As Lenin Is Arrested
A Moscow dispatch to the Gothenburg Gazette reports Nikolai Lenine, premier of Russia, arrested by Leon Trotsky who declares himself dictator. The dispute over Bolshevik reforms and coalition with Mensheviks prompted the action, with Lenine favoring a moderate coalition and Trotsky pressing continued red terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Nikolais Lenine
Russia
Leon Trotsky
Nunforing
Moscow
Gothenburg
Sweden
Trotsky
Lenine
Mensheviks
Kermit Roosevelt Learns of Father's Death From Letter
Newsman Associated Press reports Capt. Kermit Roosevelt of the seventh artillery was not told of Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s death until after he could read the captain’s latest letter. The announcement reached army headquarters from Cot Leng as word spread to Montebaun and other quarters in the occupation area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richard Derby
Col. Roosevelt
Importation of Wool Restrictions Lifted Soon
The war trade board ordered restrictions on wool imports from non enemy countries to end soon, effective January 13. The move will allow nearly unrestricted imports of raw wool and products from Argentina, Uruguay, and South Africa as the army stocks enough wool for six months after armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressy
Washington
War Trade Board
Argentina
Uruguay
South Africa
Winter Wheat Belt Reports Say Plant Undamaged by Cold
Reports from the winter wheat belt to trade agencies state that recent low temperatures caused no material damage to the plants as snow covers a large portion of the belt. Stockyard figures show hog slaughter for the week ending Jan 4 at 977,006 and Oct 27 to Jan 4 at 9,125,060, up from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas Liquor Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Kansas Mahin act restricting shipment of intoxicating liquors was yesterday declared valid by the Supreme Court. The decision ties to a broader national stance on enforcement of liquor shipment controls amid early 20th century Prohibition-era laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Associated
Peace plans still indefinite on main points
Paris reports informal talks among British Italian and American envoys as formal peace conference planning begins. Wilson stays open minded while agreeing there is no official sanction yet on key issues such as league of nations freedom of the seas and disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Entente Stubase Imen
League of Maians
Wilson
America
Europe
Uavos
J Omier Orlando
Forescu Mini Sonning
Haly
Lord George
Balfany
Great Brita
Rok
Pipores
Exchaineg
France
Great Britain
United States
Waly
Japan
Belgium
Serbia
Greek
Romania
Portasxal
Delivery help line for undelivered paper asked
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o clock due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 88480 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phones must reach this office before 4 30 p.m.
Sympathy Messages From All Parts of World Pour in on Roosevelt's Widow
Worldwide condolences continue to reach Mrs. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Messages from leaders and officials express shock and sympathy for the late president. British Premier Lloyd George praises Roosevelt as an inspiring figure beyond shores. Norway and Australia officials extend deepest sympathies. U.S. Senator Penrose calls it an irreparable loss and conveys heartfelt condolences to the Roosevelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Xlv
Dan
Mrs. Roosevelt
Oyster Baseday
David Lioyd George
London
Oech Maude
Norway
Robald Ferguson
Australia
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Labor party seeks official opposition in Britain
London reports that a Labor party executive committee meeting today approved declaring Labor the official opposition in the Commons. The move follows Willian Adamson as leader, signaling potential for forming an alternative government if the government falls. It could sideline the Asquith faction and push for a Labor-Asquith compromise in opposition duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montreal
Labor Party
Labor
House of Commons
Willian Adamson
Commons
Asquithi Party
Mr. Asquith
Laborites
Explosion at Filma store fir kills nine and injures score
Pittsburgh reports nine dead and about twenty injured after a massive fire and explosion at a Penn Avenue fir exchange building. Officials estimate losses near $1,000,000 as flames trapped victims and rescue crews battled the blaze. some victims were hurled from walls, others saved by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dress
Pittsburgh
Fir Exchange
Penn Aviue
Fremed
Five Killed in Buenos Aires Clash at Vasena Ironworks
Five killed and numerous wounded as police battled strikers at Vasena Ironworks on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. A harbor workers’ general strike looms tomorrow over shipowners’ refusal to meet wage demands from three weeks earlier amid threatened nationwide union action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Aewore
Vasena
Federal road funds eyed for Iowa highways this year
Kington, Jan 8. Government officials expect heavy road building nationwide with a minimum federal expenditure around 300,000,000 for highways. Higher postwar spending aims to enhance rural mail service and improve existing roads. Iowa’s definite allotment is listed as 16,574,008 with broader state needs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associated Pressy
Kington
Th. C
Bureau of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
International Police Under Foch Proposed by French Critics
Commandant Civrieux and Vivrieux advocate an international police under Marshal Foch to safeguard peace and form an entente army from allied nations. They call for complete demobilization by a prearranged allied plan while ensuring no country stands alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cook
Star
New York World
Cal de la the Courier
Paris
Society of Nations
Wilson
Aries
Commandant de Civrieux
le Matin
Polive
Marshal Foch
Clyricus
Germany
Colteies
Wall
Vivrieux
Nalio
Schiehos
Marahal Foch
Europe
Rhine
Ray Billier
Odessa
Hungary
Bulgaria
Raymania
Claresus
Roosevelt Family Holds Quiet Home Service for Late President
The Roosevelt family gathers at Sagamore Hill for the first of three simple at home services for Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt declines to attend the ceremony or cemetery procession, preferring a private farewell. Floral tributes pour in as servants and relatives prepare a brief church service and later burial at Young's Memorial Cemetery on Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
kKhariig Ner Hus Vund
Young's Memorial Cemetery
Long Island ‘Sound
George HE. Talmage
iChrist Episcopal Elchureh
Hoosevelt Family Church
Sagamore Hill
Charlie Lee
Nicholas Longworth Andichard Derby, Jr
Archibald Rooall
Episcopal Church
Demobilization Policy Seen Delayed by War Strain
AP reports from London via Montreal that Reuters notes general demobilization cannot be ordered this year. The army must stay ready to handle contingencies, ensuring strength for potential conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Montreals
Reuter’s Limited
Mary Wickford Improves After Illness In Los Angeles
Miss Mary Wickford of the motion picture set, Los Angeles, who had influenza since Monday, was reported improved today by her physician and is said to be out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mary
Wickford
Ighe
Tommies Oppose Further Service Parade In London
A dispatch from London reports discontent among troops over delays in demobilization. Barricades and marching soldiers filled the area near the Nenoa as units from Shorebilla and Camp Mariy moved to halt the ships some miles away. Demonstrations continued across London and other centers as troops complained of slow discharge and tough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barries
Shorebilla
Joniki
Loman
J Soldiers
Lon-don
7,700 Yank Army Units Sail From France For Home
An Associated Press dispatch reports the transport President Grant with 284 officers and 7,419 men, along with the Montcalm and hospital ship Comfort, sailing from France to New York. They carry units including various field artillery, infantry, and trench mortar batteries, with many men sick or wounded. Montana and South Dakota battleships also sail the same period carrying trench mortar battalions and coast artillery groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ua. Ro
Gran
Montala
South Dakota
Comfort
France
New York
Grant
Second Field Artillery
Bist Field Artillery
8Rd Field Artillery
Blebth Field Artillery
S47th Infantry
47Th Infantry
la Camp Dix
142Th Trench
Kentucky National Guard
Montana
54Th Coast Artillery Regiment
A6th Coast Artillery Regiment
474Th
Government Troops Hold Berlin Amid Street Fighting
Berlin clashes kill hundreds per reports from Copenhagen and Exchange Telegraph. Government forces mass outside the city as Spartacans seize weapons from munitions factories. American moving picture crews document the turmoil while telegraph dispatches remain sparse due to service disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
von Hindenburg
Benin
Spartacas
Spaniia
Wspatches
Kajiserhof
Wolff Bureau
Armi
Spartacans
Forts Crockett
Were
France
Georgia
Kansas
Breoret Territyry
War Department
Ie 26Th
Texas
Okla- Tooods
Washington Honors Ex-President Roosevelt in Mourning
Washington and Oxster Bay join in mourning Theodore Roosevelt with flags at half mast for 30 days. Government offices paused as the funeral proceeded, the House recessed two hours, and embassies flew national flags at half staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oxster Bay
Theoore Roosevelt
Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Spartacans Seize Key Berlin Institutions Amid Turmoil
Dispatches report Spartacans holding royal stables and police HQ in Berlin with arms captured at arsenals. Gen Groener allegedly offered 40 divisions to seize the capital. Wolff Bureau says troops and workers side with government. Frankfurt paper notes Spartacans control railways and press offices as cabinet debates next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartavans
Kickhorn
Spandau
Groener
Basel
Switzerland
Wolff Bureau
Frankfort
Berlin
Spartacans
Rouneil
Frankfurt
Anzeiger
Adds
Spartacans Muz
LE Press
Die Freiheit
Karl Liebknecht
Copenhagen
Tse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sound
Flarvester
Havana
Emoko Diamond Joe Ctgark
Trotzky
Red Terror
Chase
Kermit
Father
Jan
Lansing
Colby House
Lord Robert
Britain
FILMA
Fogh
Commane
Mir. Roqgevelt
Husband
Enowgy
Hassein
The
Parade London
President Grant
Kaiserhof Hotel
Capital
Story
Washington Halls
Bead
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!