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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
14
Washington dispatch reports the nation expresses sorrow at Theodore Roosevelt's death with flags at half mast and official tributes from President Wilson, Congress, Cabinet, and diplomats. Senate and House adjourn. Supreme Court halts business. funeral plans start as statesmen praise his vigor, leadership, and public service.
Newsboys cry Roosevelt is dead and the nation mourns. The poem notes his mighty will and long battles, yet finds hope in his deeds and enduring love of country. It honors his courage, faith, and the defense of liberty that will guide future generations.
Washington January 6 Edouard de Billy deputy high commissioner of France praised Theodore Roosevelt as a staunch friend whose noble character and generosity united nations. He noted Roosevelt's sacrifice of a son for the common cause and said France shares in America's bereavement and loss.
Major Anthony Fiala, explorer who joined Theodore Roosevelt on a South American expedition, stationed at the Springfield armory, spoke of Roosevelt as a great naturalist and noted his devotion to natural history and precise data collection, reacting to the news of his death with deep emotion.
Chronology traces a political life from first Republican primary in 1881 through high offices. Includes NY Assembly seat in 1882, Blaine convention delegate in 1884, mayoral bid loss in 1886, Civil Service Commission appointment and resignation in 1895, Police Commissioner 1895, Navy Secretary aide 1897, NY Governor 1898, US Vice President 1900, President from 1901 and re election in 1904, Bull Moose in 1912, 1916 Hughes support.
Baltimore. Cardinal Gibbons says the death of former President Roosevelt is a terrible shock and a loss to him and to the country. He notes their longtime friendship dating to Roosevelt’s elevation to the presidency.
The New York Post announces it will publish sidelights and anecdotes about Theodore Roosevelt daily, highlighting his career and legacy. Roosevelt’s last message urged continued fight for Americanism, read at a benefit by the American Defence Society.
W Emlen Roosevelt stated that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep from an embolus after two months of inflammatory rheumatism. He had been in good spirits, dictating letters, retiring at 11 p m, and died around 4 a m without waking, with doctors Fuller Richards and Hartwell signing the statement.
New York Governor Alfred E. Smith issues a first proclamation ordering flags at half mast on all state public buildings in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. Smith notes Roosevelt’s long service as governor, vice president, and president and calls for fitting expressions of respect. The order remains in effect until after his final obsequies.
In Washington on January 6 Senator Lodge, longtime ally of the late President, spoke with emotion praising Roosevelt as a great patriot and American who served the country in war as well as in the presidency and vice presidency.
Sacramento Calif Jan 6 Governor William D. Stephens issued a statement praising Theodore Roosevelt as America’s fourth immortal. He called Roosevelt one of America’s greatest Presidents, noting his courage, loyalty and enduring impact alongside Washington Lincoln and Grant.
Springfield editorials record Governor Frank O. Lowden praising Theodore Roosevelt after his death on January 6. He stated that despotism, whether by Hohenzollern or Bolshevist rulers, would fail as Roosevelt in his grave would still speak to Americans with a compelling voice and live forever in their hearts.
Ashland Maine January 6 William W Sewall the Maine guide known as Bill Sewell longtime intimate of Colonel Roosevelt and hunting companion expressed deep sorrow on learning of his death I have lost a true friend he said the world has lost its best friend and human rights have lost their best champion
On January 6 New York tributes to Colonel Roosevelt include Samuel Gompers remarking that Roosevelt’s death is a great loss and his public service incalculably beneficial. Oscar Straus calls Roosevelt the greatest prophet of Americanism of his generation despite enmities.
New York on January 6 saw tributes from national figures to Theodore Roosevelt describing him as the greatest American of his day and a powerful force in Americanism. Leaders including Vanderlip Edison and Depew praised his courage, honesty, and enduring influence on public life and national policy.
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