15 Oct 1912
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
1
A wounded colonel speaks to a waiting throng after refusing to leave to seek medical help. He vows to finish his address or die, growing weak from blood loss before being rushed to an emergency hospital as security and police respond to an attack on a Progressive presidential candidate.
Weber testifies about Becker threatening Rosenthal with bloodthirsty intent before the shooting in New York. Details of the plot were laid bare by the witness as the case unfolds.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the abdomen while in his automobile in Milwaukee. He delivered a speech despite the wound and was later moved by special train toward Chicago. Doctors reported the injury not serious, with the bullet having passed through clothing and manuscript. A suspect, John of New York City, was captured.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt, under care of Drs Droodgood Terret and Fay, insisted on shaving before the special train to Chicago despite medical protests. He claimed to feel fine and aimed to reach the train quickly, delaying departure to complete his grooming.
Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the breast tonight in Milwaukee as he left the Gilpatrick hotel for a speech. He proceeded to the auditorium and began speaking despite the wound, with physicians delaying examination until after he finished. An assailant, described as a radical, was arrested after Henry F. Cochems restrained him. the motive cited third term opposition.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Chicago at 2 32 this morning and rested well after the trip. He will be taken to the Presbyterian hospital for an operation to be performed early this morning.
The Roosevelt assassination attempt in Milwaukee sent shock through New York where Colonel Roosevelt and aides were dining. Martin restrained the assailant as Roosevelt stood unharmed, while crowds urged lynching before calm bystanders and Roosevelt’s calm handling drew praise.
Colonel Roosevelt displayed his stained shirt and unshaken resolve after a gunman shot him in the breast. He defended newspapers and urged Americans to oppose violence while praising his movement for reform.
Colonel Roose velt was shot and appeared wounded as he spoke at a Wisconsin audience. He insisted he was not badly hurt and urged the crowd to remain calm while three physicians examined the wound. He then continued his address despite fainting spells and aides steadying him.
A man fires at Colonel Roosevelt in front of the Milwaukee Hotel Gilpatrick. Roosevelt and his aides act to subdue the assailant as crowds cry for mercy. Roosevelt continues to a private dinner and prepares to address an audience, while officers hold the suspect at the station.
Milwaukee physician Dr. Frederick A. Stratton said Col. Roosevelt was not seriously wounded. He reported the bullet wound to be superficial with the bullet embedded in muscle and not reaching the lungs, noting only septic dressing was used.
President Roosevelt delivers a defiant address after being shot, declaring he does not care about being shot and continues speaking with resolve. The daring moment underscores his resilience and determination amid the attack.
News of Colonel Roosevelt being shot shocks Washington leaders and the public. Cabinet members Knox and Fisher have just arrived on the Pacific coast while Secretary Stimson travels for a speaking tour in New York State, near the president’s ally Tutt.
Bridgie Webber corroborates account of arrangements with gunmen to end life of a man who threatened exposure. The narrative centers on threats of exposure and a plotted murder linked to Bald Jack Rose and accomplices.
Rose testified Becker demanded Rosenthal be crooked and said he would cut Rosenthal's tongue out as a warning. Marty Vallon, a confessed accomplice, backed the claim. Police memoranda show Mayor Gaynor faulting Hecker for graft gains and ordering exposure steps. Justice Goff moved to bar gangsters from the courtroom. he was escorted home by two officers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.