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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
5
The New York Republican State leader Thomas C. Platt was challenged as Governor Odell led a revolt. Odell and his supporters disputed Platt's long rule in state politics.
Governor Odell and Lieutenant Governor Woodruff press a party reconciliation at Saratoga forcing the withdrawal of Sheldon from the Republican ticket after a daylong struggle with Senator Platt. Odell arrives from Albany, meetings follow, and Higgins of Catta raugus emerges as likely lieutenant governor nominee. Woodruff asserts no personal ambition and calls for party unity. The episode signals a major shift in New York party leadership amid tense intraparty maneuvering.
The president underwent a leg procedure to remove serum causing swelling. Doctors reported the operation successful and not serious, with no further danger of infection. He rested, received a light lunch, and chatted with nurses before being driven to the train escorted by infantry. Senator Fairbanks and other officials attended the departure.
The doctors conclude the verdict with no further options, then proceed to carry out their mandate, marking the next step in the procedure and the enforced course of action.
President Roosevelt rests well in Richmond after a slow train run. He reads and chats softly, his leg propped and pain easing. Officials announce the decision to end the trip. he will return to Washington tonight, with many telegrams of condolence arriving.
A rumor of President Roosevelt's indisposition circulated in Oyster Bay on September 23. Secretary Cortelyou sent a formal statement by wire, and Mrs Roosevelt received a telegram. She was away and returned at dusk, kept informed of his condition, and planned to depart for Washington with her daughter Ethel and youngest son on the morrow.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt’s illness surprised officials as he abandons Western trip. Dr Lang notes a short rest may heal a skin wound, Moody postpones West trip, and Rixey and Urie foresee quick recovery. White House occupancy and Grand Army parade on horizon.
In Indianapolis on September 23 the president was attended in his private room by Sister Regina and in the operating room by Sister Mary Joseph. Sister Regina, met at Montauk Point, had previously served at a Cuban campaign camp for fever stricken Rough Riders.
Dr. H M Jerengan of 375 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, calls the Roosevelt operation a precaution to evacuate fluid and prevent blood poisoning, noting it is simple and should have no serious results. Dr. F L Burt adds that the President's condition may be graver than dispatches indicate.
Multiple doctors from Massachusetts and Boston area hospitals assessed the President’s injury after a Pittsfield incident. They described the wound as a bruise with underlying inflammation, predicting rapid recovery with quiet, rest, and proper care, and emphasized low risk of blood poisoning and serious complications.
The September 8 accident at Pittsfield involved a carriage struck by an electric car. Secret Service agent Craig was killed, Governor Crane uninjured, Cortelyou knocked senseless, and President Roosevelt suffered minor scratches with a bleeding cheek. The collision occurred as the presidential party proceeded to the Country Club.
Colonel Melvin O Adams spoke last evening at Knights of Honor Hall Roslindale to about 500 attendees the only speaker He urged voters to judge him by policy not personality recounting early life labor and rail fare reductions that led to a popular recreation site He noted steady office support and a letter from party chairman Harry H Buxton praising his campaign
A thousand members of the Boston Christian Endeavor Union filled the Union Congregational Church on Columbus Avenue to welcome Dr Francis E. Clark and Mrs Clark from abroad and to say farewell to John Willis Baer who will resign as general secretary October 1. A reception in the vestry preceded a program in the auditorium with greetings from Rev James A. Francis Miss Hattie L Gates, godspeed to Baer from Rev Dr William T McElveen, a bouquet for Mrs Clark and a silver-mounted card receiver for Mr Baer. The event featured remarks by prominent Endeavorers and music by a convention chorus of 800 conducted by H B Washburn.
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