19 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
1
First vivid impressions of events on the night he was shot are related by Colonel Roosevelt himself. The account describes the would be assassin and the moments surrounding the attempted attack in Milwaukee.
A laborer delivering an address felt no immediate pain but grew anxious to return to work after a severe injury, continuing despite obvious distress. The report notes the incident occurred during the delivery with the man pressed to resume activity.
Chicago October 18 Colonel Roosevelt's condition was satisfactory and resting easily tonight with no significant change in his clinical record. Doctors said he was not yet out of danger but optimistic about a rapid recovery despite risks of tetanus, pneumonia or pleurisy.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke from his Milwaukee hospital room about the moments after he was shot at the auditorium. He described the speech as the same courage any man would show and noted the hole in his manuscript and case. He expects to leave for Oyster Bay on Monday and plans to resume campaigning soon despite risks of infection or pneumonia.
Colonel Roosevelt plans to resume campaigning soon despite a broken rib and recent injury. He aims for brief speeches initially and hopes to be on the first Monday train, with Governor Johnson visiting him and discussing platform planks and public issues.
Joan Schrank the assailant of Theodore Roosevelt was in Denver on September 19 the day Roosevelt spoke at the Auditorium Local officers believe he planned to shoot the former president that day or night He registered at the Midland hotel as John Schrank Chicago and reengaged his room the next morning A chambermaid found a revolver cartridge and a hotel clerk identified a photograph of Roosevelt's guard as the man who had rented the room.
Milwaukee Oct 18 John Schrank who attempted Roosevelt’s life has dictated a will stating the bullet intended for the ex president be given to the New York Historical Society for display in Albany rotunda.
Michael Mivan a Brown's ark rancher was found dead with a bullet wound in his back near the Colorado Wyoming line. Authorities suspect convictionists from Wyoming penitentiaries. several convicts pursued southward by posses. Mivan leaves a wife and three children.
In a stormy session the Chamber of Deputies approves a vote of confidence for President Madero as Gen Felix Diaz offers a grudging compliment to the administration.
The reformist group called New Revolutionists pushes a platform to modernize Mexico by partitioning lands to bona fide settlers and preserving forests. They argue the plan will promote clear land titles and sustainable use.
A reform commission calls for government ownership of all railroads and outlines the creation of habeas corpus writs while opposing the practice of holding prisoners in communicado. The report emphasizes legal safeguards and public control of transport infrastructure.
Turkish and Allied forces clash in heavy fighting ongoing in the city. Balkan ministers resign from Constantinople amid tense streets and political pressure with no hostile demonstrations by residents.
Greek forces repelled Ottoman pressure in a Balkan theater as Ottomans pressed for a withdrawal from a regional coalition. The encounter underscored Greek naval advantages and strategic resilience in the Aegean arena.
The Mexican chamber of deputies rebuked President Madero after a stormy session. Authorities issue warrants for sixteen suspected rebels linked to Felix Diaz, with Henrique Fernandez Casteliot identified, and details implicating other high officials. Censorship and delayed reports hinder clear news from Vera Cruz as federals brace for Dos Diaz moves.
A batch of 150 rifles and 86,000 cartridges was moved by express today from here to Colonel Whit in Kosterbeky, Nor Wales, Arig, for arming the Mexican federal forces in Banara for the campaign in that state.
The Navy Department ordered the cruiser Des Moines to Vera Cruz and directed Commander Hadward Bt. Durell of the cruiser Tacenm at Bluefields to Tampico. Thirty bridges along the Northwestern railroad in Mexico have been burned.
In Vera Crug troops under Felix Diag fire on an impeding parade killing 18 to 15 persons and wounding many. Diag claims revolution aims to avert foreign entanglement and vows to treat officeholders with consideration if victorious. marine college cadets refuse surrender loyalty to government.
A special El Paso morning report notes a draft platform for General Felix Dingwax endorsed by Attorney Gomes Robelo. The document, sent to Mexico City, urges squatter rights, civil service exams, habeas corpus, public ownership of railways and utilities, forest reserves, free coinage of silver and gold, and labor union support. It also mentions reforms to the judiciary and modernized laws, with a forecast about Vera Cruz events.
Arthur McCormick, manager at Patomas Land and Cattle Co ranch near Hachita New Mexico, was released by Mexican rebels for a $5000 ransom. Authorities fear for John T. Cameron a wealthy cattle broker of El Paso who is also held for ransom by the same rebels north of Juarez.
A night report says government troops were approaching Vera Cruz when eighty federal soldiers advancing from Juchitan met rebel forces. After a conference the federals joined the rebels. This is the first Vera Cruz news since Friday.
Washington reports funeral services for the late Senator Heyburn, Idaho, who died last night. The service will be held tomorrow by US Senate chaplain Merce. The body will be taken to Bingham, Pennsylvania, for burial. Honorary pallbearers include Senators Porat Idaho Warren and Mark Wyewlam Member North Dakota Palle, YWwas, Clapp, Milnetoia, Smet Diam.
Fragmentary text describes a train route and highway area with highway listings and a possible incident near a South region. Names and details are garbled, making precise facts unavailable.
Reports indicate Greece has declared war on the Ottoman empire as allied ministers depart Constantinople and notes allege Turkey faces multiple fronts. Fights around Pristina and Metiafa Pacha cited amid heavy censorship. Adrianople remains pivotal as railways and telegraph lines are cut and Bulgarian forces advance on Mustapha Pacha.
Constantinople reports heavy fighting around Wirk Kilessik near Adrianople with large forces engaged. Balkan ministers left Constantinople for Varna, Piraeus, and Kustenje while thousands of Greeks join the conflict. Greece’s fleet dominance in the Aegean appears to influence Turkish moves as a clash persists near Meluna pass on the Greek frontier.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian army today occupies Kourtkala, a strategic point near Mustafa Pacha in European Turkey, about twenty miles northwest of Adrianople.
Athens reports the fire minister announcing Greece has declared war on Turkey during a chamber of deputies session. Turkish promises to end Balkan alignment were rejected as Greece fully commits, with royal and ministerial statements accompanying the solemn declaration.
A telegram from Crown Prince Comillntine reports Greek forces crossing into Turkish land. The premier announced the departure of the Greek fleet as Greece seeks to end hostilities and defend civilization and Christianity against barbarism.
A diplomatic note from the Hungarian, Servian and Greek ministers to Britain accuses Turkey of stalled reforms over thirty years and cites growing regional sympathy for a stance against Turkish oppression. It calls for a orderly, modern government and urges neutral support for efforts aimed at liberty and progress.
Reports from Sofia indicate nearly the entire Bulgarian striking force is massed against the Turkish town of Mustapha Pacha. Only scattered units guard the passes across the Rhodope mountains and Koenstendil as the main Bulgarian army prepares to focus on the great fortress of Adrianople with siege artillery en route.
Toulon France five French warships are held in readiness to proceed to the Syrian coast if needed to guard French citizens. Two French warships are already stationed off the Syrian coast.
A major blaze at Benicia Arsenal, the Pacific coast army supply storehouse, destroyed the three story building and vast stockpiles. Officials estimated losses between two and four million dollars with 12 million rounds of ammunition burned. no one was inside after 4:30 pm.
In New York on October 18, District Attorney Whitman testified under oath that he did not promise four gunmen immunity to turn state's evidence against Hecker in the Rosenthal murder. The exchange focused on stipulations with witnesses Rose Webber Walton and Schepps and their expected testimony.
Jack Sullivan, King of News boys, relates details of alleged frame-up against accused police lieutenant.
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